The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-20
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Correspondence fthe Herald.)

Correspondence ofthe Herald)
WAsHISeroS, April Is, 1872.
Lord Ashburton and his Suite in Washington The
CLAY Ball The Ladits TAere-Te Supper, &c.
DEAR BENNErr:-
As the celebrated poet says
If will, wster you fill up your glasses,
You III never write anything wise,
For wine is the horse of Parnassus,
Which hurries q bard to the skies.
will pledge you in this glorious glass of Bur-
gundy, for want TO make this both racy and
wise.
hail from the seat Of government, where all is
excitement and hustle. Lord Ashburton's arrival
with his suite-who, by the by, the ladies think
very s,ceet-has caused much Joy and gladness
throughout the place; every one seems rejoiced
for some excuse to be merry and happy. You
would never have recognized Washington, this
winter, it has been so dull and stupid. / am sorry
to say Lord A. seems not in the least disposed to
accept the many favors showered upon him-he is
never at home, yet not often out. He did not at
tend the Clay baIl-was indisposed-but two or
three of his suite were present, who were Of course
quite the liens Of the night.
suppose e'er this you have had glowing des.
~criptions Of The ballot the bright and dazzling
~lights-saily dressed and beautiful women; the fine
Z supper Oul 4 "hA ASSt-p ict-
~ bououets- and of the hero of the night, the i'm.
mortal Harry. II was one of the most brilliant
sceues-the most enchanting scene-I ever wit.
| messed. There was not as many OF Mr.. Clay's par.
tieular friends there as | should like to have seen.
| Ameng the most conspicuous present was Colonel
| Preston, and Mr.. Bodisco, Mr.. and Mrs. Sianly,
who was9 as short, fat and noisy as ever-she is a
warm friend Of MIR. C.'s,and we can pardon a great
deal Did you ever behold such a collection of
beauty in a cotill.o ON as there is in that centre ene !
III. ro, Mics O. D. OF HaltImOr re she does
not dress in very good taste, but that . no matter,
she is so pretty we overlook defects; and her two
beautiful friends from her own city-what lovely
looking girls how graceful the one with pearls in
her hair-thcy are the Misses J.; and Miss
l. romthe same place; what fair skin she is
made Of; and Miss R, OF p, your tout en-
semble will answers; ,yon chaplets of roses, short
skirts: brought up quite a vision OF Norma be-
| Miss c., Laughing and making others join her,
| which displays much tact, wit and talent; and.
among the promenaders, that sweet and interesting,
and not more of that than handsome and noble.
looking girl, is Miss c.. - of varick Place, your
city, dressed in pure white, with that wreath of
laurels round her brow, which well becomes her
sueenly style. She would grace a throne. Mr..
Clay, l observed, was more attentive to her than
any other lady in the room. ! saw him seated be.
side her, seemingly very much interested in their
tete a tetc. MISS G , you may boast OF being led TO
a seat by Mr. Clay-few ladies present could do
the same.
But, my dear Bennett, l am growing prosy, and
boring you with twice. tod tales, | presume. John,
gil this glass. MIR. b, your very good health
my best respects to your lady.
im... t.'lav left qnite early, but while there, seemed
very happy.
oh! forgive, II, while listening to music, whose breath
seemd to circle his name with a Charm against death,
He should feel a proud spirit within him proclaim
Even SO shalt thou live in the echoes Of fame.
The supper was very good the wine almost
equal TO mine-the ladies very happy and all went
merry as a marriage bell. The ball broke up at a
very reasonable hour, but not without regrets by
the ladies, who declared the nights were MOI bait
long enough. "John- wine" cit is all gone sir"
Since that's the case, my friend, ! bid you adiew
| can't write without drink-it makes one hoarse.
should you want a more full and elaborate descrip-
len Of the bal. l will order more wine, aHd be al
your service any time when you are inclined to call
on A LooKLR ON IN VIENNA.
P. S.-The steam ships have arrived, and crowds
are hocking to the navy yards. For a time they
will cut Lord Ashburton short, ! suppose. The
disner given Lord A. and Henry Clay, by Bcdisco,
was very magnificent.