Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-04-09
Correspondence ofthe HesslA.
HARTFORD, April 9th, 1870.

Correspondence OF the HerslA.
The Female Society of Hartford-Beasty Ac-
c0mplshments of the Young Ladies here-Fd-
nous City to get Vices is-P oIitics-Harsiso
all going for Iippecanoe.
DEAR BENNkTT:
Since my last there has been nothing of particular
interest stirring amosg the fashionable world Some
few marriages among the medium classes but none
Of note in fashionable life. The LIST of April
here quite day for moving, as the LIST OF May is in
New York. Although the weather was very Hn-
pleasant, yet the streets were filled with wagons and
barrows, all employed in conveying furniture to and
from the different parts Of the city have hardly
dared to make call for the past week. from fear of
getting into the wrong house or being denied upon
the plea OF engagement.
As in my last only commend ed slight sketch
es of different fair ones, with whom had formed ac-
quaint lance, and there many more in this little
city who will bear true description, will now give
continuation of them, trusting that my next shall
contain somew hat moreof those transactions
There has been some little excitement caused here
by recent and somewhat unusual occurrence. Miss
D, very fine and much esteemed young lady OF
quite the ton here lately lost by death one OF her mos
valued and intimate acquaintances,ama married lady,
the husband of whom shortly after the funeral OF his
wife made, caused to be made, proposals OF mar
riage to Miss D., as he AYERS, from the request OF
his late wife, Miss D., am told, with her usual
good and discretion has given him to un-
derstand, that, whatever the future may bring
FORTH she cannot in any way listen to the proposition
at present. Miss H-,-not OF this place, but who
has been during the past winter, and yet is residing
mere, but ABOUT 10 lcAFc-lS young iauy vi muCh
beauty, intelligent, proficient in music, has seen
much Of good society and bears f1attery remarkably
well We have from the south two Misses E.,
as yet young and not much in the world. They are
completing their education met beautiful but ofintel-
gent and expressive countenance, that serves
to please. One Of them has the sweetest voice for
singing (for they both play and sing) that think
ever heard; tits not loud but clear, and embodics
strange melodious mingng of the paintive and
joyous that is surprisingly sweet to the ear Miss
c., splendid young lady, well informed and
beautiful the Houris has been for year or two
past, quite belle, and appears this spring more
beautiful than She has great many admirers
and reports say has received many offers, all OF which
have been declined. / cannot however quite be-
lieve this to be true in the extreme, as she GER
tainly does receive the attentions OF one gentleman
| In different manner from others. Miss W, is
young lady considered beautiful, and so far as re-
gular features constitute beauty it may be truc but
to my eye there is want OF expression, a-a-some-
thing, which know not how to describe, but where
ever and in whom met, always gives disgust. can
not bear a silly woman, who can entertain yeu
with nothing but conversation upon dress Or com
mon scandal Of the town. l would rather talk to a
doll would that some one might offer this lady his
hand, for it is very evident she seeks and breads
the idea of an old maid. Mrs. R, lady who
once figured in the city of Gotham, and was reckon
oned of the fairest, having lost her husband
within the year, OF course not gay but stu beautiful
two young ladies Of whom know little, save that
they rather pretty the elder one particularly
They Of of the first families, but not fond Of
There are many and very beautiful ladies here,
and nearly all very intelligent and well informed
not only upon the common TRANSACTIONS OF life, but IN
ancient and modern history and other writings
There is thing wanting, however, ausSng them;
IL Is in the Of and entertaining com
pany q speak generally as there are some sxcep-
tions.) There is frankness which always cha
racterzes the ladies of your city, and makes
them beloved. There is here a coldness, some
thing akin to Suspicion and young men are kept too
much at distance to make them love and seek their
society, as much as they would, were there more
cordially.
not only notice, but should be spoken Of in
the highest terms Of praise. Ii is Miss R-,a
young lady Of real worth, devetedly pious, kind
hearted and afable she unites with beauty of per-
son all the natural and acquired accomplishments
which make woman lovely in tho eyes Of all
mankind.
In the political world here, there is much
element This State, as you know, leading in
the great victory defeat Of Harrison, which 10
to come off during the year. The administration
party have many and influential leaders here, and
they will give throughout the State powerful vote.
The Wings and Conservatives have, however, in a
them who strong abolitionists, are trying TO make
discord, yet think they are secure Of the State,
with large majority. never saw the agricultural
part Of the community in and around here SO much
engaged. They have heard the cry Of all owing to
bank monopolics," SC. reiterated again and again;
and not feeling any difference in their own concerns,
they supposed that the hard times only with
those who were extravagant, and thought II all
right. Now, when they find that their produce viii.
not sell-or if it does-at very reduced price,
they have been induced to look closely int Affairs,
and this election will give to the world their opinion
Mosp.y EVENING, ARM 6--Thc polls have
closed. Wing majority in the town about six hun
drcd-and far the several towns IN this county
arc heard from, have given increased wing MAORI
ties. There 10 no doubt OF the State-say at the
least. four thou sand whig majority.