Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-19

M WAsHINeroK, Fee. IA.
Fashionable Movements in Washington-A,iei at
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% WAsuIraroK, FEB. ii.
Fashionable Movements in Washington-A,iei at
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Washington is now very gay-parties are given
in rapid succession and the concourse of beauty and
fashion now here, never was greater, never ex-
celled.
Two large and fashionable parties were given dur
ing last week One by the lady of the Ex-Speaker,
where the talent and beauty (of the opposition
mosty) attended, and which went off with great
eclat. hear there was dancing in four rooms, with
two sets of musicians, and the min strels Of the
Rhine played some of their finest waltzes. On the
same evening, there was party in the west end,
equally as brilliant and fashionable; and you met
the company going to and fro, until late hour,
to look in at both parties.
On Monday evening last, elegant soirfe was
given to all the select people, at elegant house
| in Presidents square, where Mrs. T received
her company? All the distinguished strangers and
beauty, and fashionable citizens were there. This
is beautiful house for entertaining; recollect it,
in the days of nj. Pontois. The dancing room was
waxed, and the walters went round,
Like fairy things
The host and hostess are celebrated for their hos
ptaty and attention to strangers and We left ear
her than we wished, rescrving our notices of the
way Delles, inc niSut VI dsscmUiys WneIc, VIC
were told, the same company would again assemble
to grace was expected, the handsomest ball ever
given in Washington.
The first Washington Assembly took place on
Wednesday evening. We procured ticket of adj
mission from one ofthe managers and at nine O'Clock
were ushered into the dancing saloon at Carusi's
rooms. Glitter and Embellishments and pearls
what a beautiful before Imagine your
self in of the largest and handsomest ball
in the United Enthusiastically arranged with cur
tains Sofas and mirrors, and lighted BY Thousand
lamps glitterng from the ceiling to the floor every
side, with three extensive chandeliers In the
tire Of the room, and in the four corners large CO.
tillion, twelve couple on side, and they composed
of the most beautiful and graceful girls in America,
and many Of the most public all in motion, dane
ing to the most enlivenng music, and you will have
an idea of this brilliant assembly.
At the extremity of the room, rts n pis to the
chestra, on a furnished platform, were the lady pa
tronesses, and other fair locking at the dan
GERS some reclining on divans, and number Of the
prettest girls the steps, looking Ito use your own
fgure) like Peris, Just strayed out OF Paradise
We wandered through the room, shook hands
with Mr.. Preston, Mr.. Laurence, and many distrn-
guished gentlemen and then turned to admire again
the bright ewes and glittering feet.
All the beauty and fashion of Washington were
here and all the bellies and handsome women from
abroad. More taste and exquisite dressing have
never seen, here or elsewhere. Aimacks, in her
pride, never was graced with more prettier women,
or made prettier display. ! counted one hundred
and forty dancing girls and walters
My good fortune was to be chaparoned by know
ing one; and with such assistance. and my own
vision which was more than half dazzled, marked
some Of the principcl bellies OF the evening.
From the city of Boston, was Miss l., beau
tiful and accomplished moving through the dan
with Miss A., of the same city, for her Wis
Wis in rose colored dress, who carried a flower
attractive as the girl which brought the hundred
knights to the enchanting Serama IN eastern history.
Miss -, of Nashville, in a dress of white
sheen, and stylish and graceful, with white Japo-
MICA in her dark hair
Miss, of Canandaigua, in the same waltz with
the fair Miss p, Of Washington, and Miss c.,
in beautiful dress of pink gossamer and roses; and
the daughter Of the Secretary ofthe Treasury with
gold-coiored tunic. Miss NJ, Miss w,
Miss s., all whirling in this fascinating dance;
and the rich bouquets made the whole room fragrant.
Miss M, Of New York city, in light blue Miss
-, Of Troy the fair and graceful Miss p,
Of South Carolina, the daughter Of the Secretary Of
State, Miss Il, of Washington and, oh
many fair creatures, that the old Bachelor, though
in Pardise, felt unhappy.
Washington society is certainly the finest, when
they get together have met in all my travels.
The fades, here, dance well, and with spirit; and
the gentlemen, many OF them, are remarkably good
AT twelve o'clock, the music played march, and
the company descended TO the room below, to sup
per was among the last who followed in; and
stood at the entrance, a moment, to bless my eyes
with the beautiful sight like a scene Of enchant-
ment. All around the table, suspended from above,
were the starry flags the country. long table on
each hand, and cross ono at the head displaying
the preparations OF taste and nceties, in a way so
peculiar to Washington entertainments; and sur
rounded with four hundred persons with life in their
faces all enjoying the banquet. There was crowd
ing or squce zing, like levee party; but every one
had space-and every one looked happy. The cham
payne was fine; and more than one bright eye was
sparkling with delight
| The ladies remained an half hour at supper, wher
the dance was again continued and kept M Until
lie hour, The representatives fror. our good city
New York, wero there, with their &C ON shed Ia.
dies The foreign Ministers and suites; the Cabi
net. and all the high dgnitares Of the government
These assemblies are given hv certain number Of
subsc ribers, under the management OF Washington
gentlemen, who deserve great credit for the happy
manner in which they have conducted the whole
thing. There were so many beautiful girls present,
and so much fine dressing, that would wish some
one well acquainted with the company would take a
note Of ALL to be kept as record Of reference
There to be several more balls; and IL the next
comes on soon, I shall endcavor to be there.
We were politely invited to remain until the Ma
nager's supper; but at o'clock, we bid adieu to
sThe music, and banquet, and the wine
The sparkling eyes, aud onamen,s.se
All the decisions az the giddy scene
Its false and true enchantmcns;'
and hurried home to dream of fancied bliss, and
wake to cold reality.
Invitations are out for every night next week.