Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-10

Daniel Webster still, throughout the evening"
agreeable to the dancers and brilliant at the sup
per table Mr.. Preston FIR. Hoffman, Mr.. Curtis,
Mr. Biddle Mr.. Cost johnson, Mr.. Grinneii, Mr.
Monroe, were among the managers; so you may
imagine something of the style o! such Dali we
wandered among the dances and cotillions, looked
at all the ladies, and then took our station on the
divan, reclining sofa; we almost thought the
scene before us a dream, among the noctes ambro-
siaaia. Bright eyes were flashing, aud light feet
were keeping time to merry music
"On with the dance
No s,eep Til morn when youth and beauty meet,
To close the glowing hours with flying ieet.
Then came the belles-we saw their 'air forms In
large mirror, and noted ali as they went by But
who were the bellies, and whs was the oeHe, can any
one tell
All friend be still be still
Imagine you will
TIE belle oflastsvs was the Que
Dark hair-and white array,
Who blossomed ne ah extern SUM-
IfIcouid remember the dresses, what a treat
would give your fair readers. From Baltimore Mrs
i. in white satin and feathers, Miss - OF the
same city, in blue and white pellerine. Mis- M. l..
in a white dress and wreath, and rich bouquet Miss
s. Miss T Miss c., and Mrs H, In
pink dress and pink turban whrling in the waltz, and
looking as embodying all the fairest creatures in
Lalah Rookh.
In the centre cotillion we were called to admire
many beautiful girls. Miss and Miss -, oil
South Carolina. Miss B of Virginia. IN dress
Of rich embroidered satin, with dark shining hair,
and gold bandeau. Our attention was more than
ouee called here-and several Of our acquaintance
seemed more than ordinarily fascinated
Her eyes dark charm, twere vain to tell"
Miss c., Of New York state, in blue satin, and
plain geld bandeau Miss -, Of Troy, in rich
white dress and curls. Miss W, Of New York, in
dark dress but very beautiful, not mingling in the
dance, but still belle Miss A, of Boston,
Miss Mel, Of the same place and Miss C,
all moving to the deli ghtfu measure by the sweetest
music. | observed they had a piano in the or
chestra.
Mrs. c., ina beautiful pink dress, with Mrs
C, in a rich pellerine, and Mrs. H, in gold
colored satin, all OF the city of New York.
Miss - of Tennessee, in light dress, dark
curls, and flowers in her hand, Miss H, OF Vir-
ginia in light dress, Mrs. R OF Philadelphia and
Mrs D of Winconsin. Mrs. v, Of Washing
ton and Miss s., Of New York; Miss H, OF
Washington, with Miss c., Miss W, Miss
P, Miss b. Miss c., Miss NJ, Miss
D, and Miss NJ, Of Nashville, tall and
commanding; she wore rich dress with roses, and
roses blushed in her hair.
Miss C, Of Va, in light dress and black
spencer, on the arm OF a distinguished member oil
Congress, attracted much attention Miss -, OF
Virginia, moving through the dancc all life aud ami
nation and stringing adsirers like baubes on neck
lace.
The waltz-the watz-Iow well they all waltz
in Washington. Leaving the Waiting, and taking
the arm Of lady we went to supper The supper was
on different arrangement from the last ball. side
room was thrown open for the ladies, where jellies
and ice creams were prepared in abundance, and in
the room below elegant table was spread Tor the
gentlemen. We looked in here,for few moments; a
distinguished member Of Congress was presiding at
the table, and we drank glass Of the finest Cham
payne to the health Of the beauty and diamonds up
stairs.
Once more in the dancing room.the music played a
gaIlopae when we saw Bodisco, the gay and gallan,
Bodisco with beautiful women going Ia Russs,
through the msvements of their graceful dance Miss
-, Of Washington, in pink Partisan dress, step
ping with grace, with handsome partner. Miss
=, and Miss -, and Miss -, all moving to-
gether.
Many Of the married ladies' appeared to be among
the bellies Of the evening. Some Of the young ladies'
had bououets looped in their dresses, as tho only
wav Of bringing TO the ball the Offering Of their
beaux. One young beauty had seven sent her during
the day.
The Spanish minister and lsdy-,he Austrian mi
mister who is enc ofthc handsomest men ever saw
the Belgian minister-General Alvead, and most OF
the Foreign legation, were present; sreat number
Of distinguished senators and members, and al. the
fashion, beauty and intellect now gathered at Wash
ington, were present
Mr.. Secretary Padding, gave a large party the
evening previous; his whole house was opened, and
upwards Of eight hundred persons were present.
The last fortnight, has been very gay in Washington
and it is said, there never was greater assembage
Of beautiful strangers, fortunes, and distinguished
pcrsonages at any one time at the seat OF Govern
ment.
! RIO DE JASriRo.-we have received the " jour
| nal du Commerce" to the 10Th Of January inclusive
| Irr,. ~. r,,narav Cashier. is in Matanzas-