Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-30

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Bell in Bee kman street, were somewhat surprised
by the arrival Of several carriages freighted with
wealth, beauty, and fashion, that were fortunate
as TO receive carte bianche 10 the entertainment
given on Wednesday night, week ago, by Madame
| c..
For many days the note Of preparation might be
seen in the retting up of the spacious saloons The
upholsterer, painter, confecioner, and baker were
in rsqusiticn to give air Of neatness and finish t.
| the tout ensemble. The day drew for issuing
the cards OF Invitation, aud many a luckless fellow
was passed over, who swore big oath, and vowed
that ali parties were bore, while few old maids
of doubtful age, bit their lips with rage and disap.
pointment at the stupidity Of Madame c., in not
| approaching their superior worth.
| At length came the day, many fair hearts were
beating in anxiety for it to dawn-thc sun rose in
clouded gloom, at noon il raned, and the sun went
Gown " mid snow and sleet."
The unfav state of the weather did not
affect the gaiety Of lively faces at Madame C-'s,
AS if in eentra,t the louder the storm ragged with
out, louder grew the mirth within.
A choice baad of music stationed midway between
the saloons, struck up the Promenade March" in
which all joined-but list
"The ball begns-
The honors olthe house
First duly done by daughter or by spouse.
found myself Wis Wis with the beautiful and al
complished Miss w, Of Liberty street; the
delay In arranging the &c sets" BY Mr.. c. Afforded
me an opportunity of lively tete a tete with my
fair partner.
$50" said she " you were spea!rin Cf the ladies'
favorite Herald and its indeiagable editor! he's
married, its true, which takes away somewhat of
the romance Of his pen, yet he is the less our
iavorite we may look for less hattery or praise as
some call it, for he had certainly happy faculty in
gliding the character Of our SEX which made il ac
cepabie TO all; which, if did little good certainly
caused no harm. Do net for any thing let this get
TO him, for Pa does not let read his paper tho
do as often as get the opportunity. Pray who is
'Ariel!'" peering her twinkng blue eyes at me-
with smile as Sterne says" 1t was an eye full
of gentle saluta'ions, and soft speaking
not ike the trumpet stop Of an i'll made orgaa in
which many an eye talk TO holds converse-but
whispering soft. like the last low accents of an ex.
pirng saint" Her machless form even now floats
gracefully before my vision.
Her sister was also quite pretty. Miss d. of
Beekman street, was neatly atired, and drew forth
many communications, particularly from Mr.. c. of
Conn Miss p. of Grove street, wore a rich dark
satin dress. Mrs. tn, of Beekman street, a
bride OF scarce two summers, was the picture Of
health, with its ripe crimson blush upon her fair
cheek, with good figure, rather en- bon point.
Miss A. and Miss L. of Broome street, waltzed
lored spencers, and wore their hair gracefully in
curls and likewise Misses w. and L. Of Bread way,
appeared very interesting.
The two Misses B. of Chambers street, were the
theme Of praise for their simplicity of dress and
modest beauty.
But the s'brisht particular starr was Miss S.
Of Spring street. dressed in the extreme Of fashion,
with 'witching eyes Of blue, and auburn har,"a
fine intellectual countenancc, aud fern of aultiess
symmetry No wonder she was "the observed Of
all Observers" Mons P-o, Of the President Ho-
tel, and Dir. M-r, Of the Merchants Bank were
qsite emuloAs in their endeavors 10 outvie each
other in gailantry. We do not predict that Mons.
p was the favored one, but nous uerrons, time will
show.
Among the other sex were many Of natxre's gem
temen-Mr. Of Conn, Mr.. c., of Beekman
street, MIR. T. of Beekman street, Mr.. lie, Mr..
Re, native Of the western prairies, Mr.. +. Of
Liberty street; also Mr.. ID and L., master Of cere
monies, &c
But where all were select, il might seem invi.
dous in US to particularize, yet we cannot dismiss
the group without complmenting the fine matroaly
appearance OF the hostess, Made. c. May she live
u hundred years
Last, though not least comes the rifre shments-
aud amply did the tables bear stnony TO the supe
rior skill in the art culinary. The wines were
cherchS, and the " witching hour of night''-the
wee short hour avont the twal,' found all happy
aud joyous compane as ever graced festive beard.
IF augh hore be that may hereafter, in darker hour
Wake recollection with pleasing sigh tits treasured up
Among the things most precious and the day it
IL noted a white day in our lives,