Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-05

was a large barrel of ale where every could
help themselves when they chose and as they chose
and AS only one could draw drink at time, only
one glass was necessary. In the cellar also were
stored the winter stock of potatoes pork, and other
vegetables; these, therefore, could be cooked on the
spot without much trouble. Those, however, who
preferred it, had the privilege of pulling up the ce-
lery out of the garden, scraping it with their jack
knives, and washing it under the pump. From this
it will be seen, that Mrs O'Dogherty did not farm
out her supper, for negro caterer to supply with
bad beef and worse wine Ne. Every thing was
made at home, including the dough nuts, pigs, and
potatoes and it is needless to add, therefore, that
it was well done, although there not quite
enough in the meat line; the goodness of the ginger
| pep, however, compensated for this
| The attendance of the managers quite super
huous, as it was Liberty Hall all night, and every
one did exactly as they pleased. The attendance
of the police was also unnecessary, for although Sc
veral appeared in the character of pickpockets, no
one had any thing in their pockets that worth
picking out. The watchmen would have been SER
viceable, but those who came in the character of
soap locks and rowdies were nearly like the ORR
ginals that it was difficult to distinguish the true
from the false.
One feature in this fancy ball we must notice
of the wearer, paid for on the cash system.
Many were borrowed, it is true, for the occasion;
but in all instances where pay demanded for the
loan Of them, it was promptly planked down. No
one on this occasion pawned their plate, their valu-
ables their honor, their credit to raise dress;
and this j. more than be said of all fancy balls.
The Highland Society deserve all praise for the
hand some manner in which they loaned every Scotch
dress they had, for the occasion Mr.. Wilson lent
his splendid Corsair dress to one gentleman, and
hs mountaia sylph dress TO another. Richings lent
his beautiful Benedict dress and two or three others
for $50. Chippcndale lent three four several of
Powers dresses, that were left in the city, came
in very appropriately for some of his countrymen
who personated DIR. O'Toole, Teddy the Tier, Pad
DIV O'Raferty, and others. Tom Flynn lent eight
or nine dresses Jack Scott his Hotspur dress Ham
bin lent some stage ornaments with his character
istic berality. also a sword, sc. SC Barry lent
wigs collars, &C. &c. Mitchell Leaf large guam
tty of burnt cork, red paint, and prepared chalk.
Clirehugh was busy seven weeks, making nous
taches imperals, wigs and all sorts, and FORMS and
shapes of human hair, jackassos' hair, and horse
/ hair.
| Aswe have also stated, proper regulations were
taken to preserve the peace, and prevent confusion
among the dustmens carts the dys furniture carts,
porter'5 hand barrows, dog carts, &c; but as all
the vehicles set down their load with the horses
heads up towards Harlaem, add their tails down
towards New-York, there was comparatively little
confusion The few fights that off were all in
character and were connected with a beautiful ta-
bleaux representation of Donnybrook fair, which
formed part Of the evenings entertainment.
Among Others Of this celebrated company We must
notice the following