Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-20
Correspondence Of the Herald

| Gaieties of the Capital-Ihe Russian Minister'S
Grand Party.
Easter times in Washington-Parties and We'd
ding parties all the falkland every at the Capri
tel listening to Mr. Ogle's speaking.
The world we're all at Bodisco's on Monday even
ing ast-they went to call on the bride-we follow
ed the rest at eight o'clock-after waiting in the
line ofcarriages for half hour, we at length
landed safely on the steps of his Excellency's man
sion in Georgetown.
u" A night ofiayc-a bridal song came swelling,
10 blend wilhtragrance OH the southern shados-
And told Of leass within the stately dwelling;
Within the passage were crowd OF servants OF
all colOrs in livery; bull this not being ball night,
the ceremony of announcing the company was dis
pensed with ION this occasion more necessary than
on any other.)
The House at All early hour thronged with
the good people of Georgetown, who are determi-
ned to be foremost in paying their respects, and all
who after eight O'clock had some effort TO
make in reaching the part of the drawing-room on
the second story, where stood the bride, acknow
Lodging the courtesy ofss many kind friends.
Her dress was the same as worn on the evening OF
the marriage, with the exception of the veil, and
gold chain, festooned by rich jewel. On each side
OF her were hsr bridesmaids; and near her gallant
member of the American Parliament, who was very
attentive, both useful and ornamental.
The bride had fresh boquet of white tea roses in
her hand and all her attendants had rich nosegays,
and the magic circle was fragrant 1t was like
scene in the Alhambra.
Bring flowers. fresh flowers for the bride to wear;
They were born TO blush in her shining hair !"
Two suits of rooms were opened on this evening;
and the larger portion of the fashionable people call
ed to pay their respects and crafty their curiosity
many members of congress and their ladies' and
daughters, and strangers and others, who were de-
termincd TO go once to BodiscOs. No invitations
were issued and all came who pleased. The ladies',
generally, in full Dress supposing there might
be a dance and more than one pretty foot, trimmed
out with sparkling shoe, was inpatient to begin.
The crowd was immense and pressing at one time,
until the lower rooms were opened, whea many, to
amuse themselves, wandered among the apartments
to look at the pretty things. In glass
case of rich and beautiful curiOstics-god medals,
rings in the shape of ships and ewoled wine cups.
The curious were examining gilt covered table,
which once belonged to Charles 18th Many rare
and exquisite pictures of Mosaic were also to be
seen. A list of them hereafter.
The green house was open with the orange trees,
with sweet smelling blsssons and all the wasps
being driven out, the young ladies filled the sofas
and the vacant spaces, and called 1t Irritation gal
lery.
In one of the balcony rooms hung from the
ceiling an enticing swing; the seat was soft velvet
cushion and the cords red silk this will be delight
full for the young bride and her merry companions
Saturday afternoon.
And who was the prettidst brdemaid! Many have
asked was it Miss W, or was it Miss N,
or was il Miss B, but all were like blossosm on
the same stem; and lady B herself, looked like
a white Japonica, encircled by light summer roses
Mr.. Clay was present among the many distinguish
ed personages in Congress, and was very happy in
his complimentary remarks TO the bride, and the
othe4 ladies.
Fer the information ofadies who are fond of par
ticulars, we hear that the bride has forty-six
new and splendid dresses of satiD of thule, of Grape,
and of muslin; eight new bonnets, several sets OF
jewelry, and every thing that can delight young
lady Of seventeen. In person she is OF the medium
size, round but graceful figure bright and lustrous
blue eyes, fair complexion, light hair, fine pro-
file, and with the pouting lip, SO much admired By
some aud many Of the women, who are critical OBJ
servers declared on Monday evening that they were
not disappointed. dashing gentleman OF Congress
after being presented to the bride at one time in the
evening said in poetry to lady b, while he gave
herr flower.
"The roseate blush that dyes thy cheek,
All bright with beauy's glow
L. like the radiant crimson streak,
OF sunset DER the snow"
When Mr.. Bodisco, who was near, joined in,
quoting passage from Of the Russian pocts:-
Pas .hs,ef charm N more s;s. rich for me-
And the spirits spotless parity"
Refreshments were handed during the evening,
and not a few, while they held up the champagne,
said, "here's to the bride" Many drank the health
of Nicholas and Martin. The foreign ministers and
ladies were present.
A bridal party is to be given on Thursday even
ing at the house Of Commodore Morris, and his ex-
ceency is emily waiting for the termination OF Eas-
ter week to commence his magnificent parties, to
bring on the dance and the waltz and light up the
ball ROOM which is so much and anxiously looked
forward to by all the bellies and beauties.
"Cal in the music, hours are long
Inspcedrd by the dance and song
The company, generally, retired early, this being
only levee. In the hall below, while waiting for
carriage, amid crowd of ladies putting their
cloaks, we heard the question often asked
8" what do you think Of the bridel" and often
.gcred, oh, beautiful"
sweet serenadc walked up the inmates Of the
hospitable mansion at the witching hour OF night