The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-02-17

on, until have determined to cut your acquaint-
ance"
Welt, let's get through this affair first, and then
you may cut and come again All these high chi
varic notions won't, shan't shake you off as my
chaperon "
Just behave as you ought and am satisfied.
That certainly is match. They say he draws a
half millisn prize 4"
Then, Tom Allen is a gentleman. l shall re-
spect him for his means"
" There you again. But our fiiend, Tom, got
out of that bisdisonian scrape pretty cutely."
" Yes, and will, and about the same laurels he
won in other contests
:" He took care of No. L., got Spencer appointed
Secretary of War against his own inclination sc
cured some fat appointments for his friends, and
now says gond bye to the captain"
"That airy light figure in white is Miss F.,
from the west end How compiacent, how smooth,
how intelligent. Her reputation is high at the Vir-
gina Springs. The best waltzsr the best dancer,
and among the kindest hearts Of the visitants."
"Come my friend, we've sauntered here beyond
an hour Let's on high, view the apartments and
refresh with what Offers
agreed. Let the feast be in champagne, and for
dear woman. They say the wine room is above
"Come on, descending afight.) Unjust be in this
vicinity, for there sits 81. Clair Clarke, and de-
scendng high staircase comes Cost Johnson"
''They are connoisseurs, and trust me the vintage
is old and good, or their society woald soon be
scarce
"Jest aside, the wine is good
They are dancing in the adjoining room, let's
"what jam. The Presidents levee are all
here''
"There appears great accession within the
house,
"If there be spirit in you rouse and look at that
fairy vision, upon whom every eyeis turned. See
her, like thing of another sphere, dazzling all
around. here is no rush OF admiration, no excla-
nation for her beauty. In slent contemplation The
homage is paid Fl low young, innocent, gay, beam
ing is she. No furrow Of sorrow-ail life, spring
time, content; and she is the belle Of Washington,
Miss D OF Louisiana. Are you in stupor my
Il have nsvcr beheld being so lovely. With
out art or fort she storms, and our fortress falls.
must STEEL, or yield my castle"
"Fsr your s;ke, I'll deny me the feast. My am
is at your service. The quadris are crowded
change has come over the spirit Of their dream
still lit no with hope still fresh and beautiful They
are charming creatures. The next visa Wis is OF
the E family, from Maine. That younger enc
is pretty, the other accomplished. How the mo-
Their smiles at the engagement. Well, it looks ma.
tural. 1t is relief in theTheartess vortex Of cir
cumstance, and we appreciate the rare antidote."
"Why, the whole beau monde must be present.
| scarcely miss a face
"F0r Heavens sake, let us get into the fresh air
below. | am overcome"
mo wonder Who would not bel''
"Down, down, say !, for the first floor and tete'
G-tete with some fair one, with room to breathe"
81 hope you are at last satisfied. Here we are,
transplanted from the tropics 10 the north pole.
Air and influenza enough here, gracious knows"
"By Heavens! Who is that Venus leaning on the
arm Of the Fabrician General, and just cursey ing
to Mrs. l."
"well done f! Aha ha :! been in the Capital ten
days and can't recognize the first and last subject on
the tapis, Of beau, belle, married or single: Why,
is Miss M--W-,th the iarand wide celebrated
"And that is the "observed Of all observers -
She certainly merits all Ive heard. What form
what bust-what q woman. She is more like
celoiing, than any Of her sex I've ever beheld.
How proud and stately, yet bland and winning. See
that majestic grace Of Juno, blending with the hap
piest naivete Of childhood
ysaius- Senatsrs, Cabinet and members, are all at
her shrine, and none have vanqushed her yet. She
has wit and talent for them ALP
whe
around, and see with what gentle warfare she
meets and prostrates them all Whenever she visits
these entertainments, (but seldom, for she is in
deep mourning 1.-THE talent othe assembly is rivited
in q knot, which she commands for the evening.
She is most extraordinary being, loved by ALL es-
teemed BY all, and snvied by none peculiar tact
and judgment has given her the commanding sway,
aud strange to say here, where beauty has always
jealous eye to regard it, hers is admitted and pras
ed by those foremost in the competition"
widow"
'sNot more than six or eight months Her life
y
is said been of vicissitude and trial Once again
she is free, how long think you she will remain
"Thats hard to tell. They say she has declined
already score of petitioners. She wants to ira
vel and likes liberty
81 should like to bind her in the silken chains Of
matrimcny."
Go and try, faint heart you know, &c."
I'm afraid the odds too fearful. They tell me
G., six feet and ALL lost the odd card in the
game"
'I'm told she don't admire iron hairs."
"Who can we get to INTRODUCED
easy of the leading men, but I'D advise you to
postpone, and call at her lodgings"
cpl be advised for once /; but talk TO her
must"
Yender comes that lazy and eloquent CARROLL
MAN p, with his wife, one Of the most polished
and delicate ladies of America What a contrast
hyperion to satyr. How tenderly she slings to
him. What ripples are her words"
She is the most devoted Of her sex-foRd, af-
fectionate, and never seen with frown. They are
like children, play fellows"
How sprightly. even now late in the evening,
moves about Mrs. G.. Her desire and pleasure IL
to crafty all that done her own satisfaction is
complete. Public prejudice has improperly set
against her on account Ct her lectures: IL 10 the
enthusiasm of noble and generous heart and her
accusers are guilty Of gross injustice. But few
wemen are better calculated to adorn and dignity
society than Mrs. G. Amiable, high-spirited,
we'll educated she has all the characteristcs to
give position and elevation to her countrywomen.
With many such, we might Justly claim superior
ity over most nations"
"Pm tired to death and mast 60 home"
Allens. Good night all. Au revoir."
A SPECTATOR.