The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-09-16

possibility OF being overheard by too
inqusitive neighbors % I" Oh it would be a
decacies, that would contain all the pleasant sights,
sayings and dolngs to which that dIvan has been
wltness!' - hear the band striking up, and see,
the ladies are on the move for the ballroom-we'll
fellow, shall we, and see if they move in the dance
with as much grace as those two rechned on the
divan.' "Who's that tall lady again, about to waltz
with little Miss ,-Ity CO she moves with ease
and els s That a is Miss 7 Of Kentucky,
my beauty in orange, supported in the giddy
waltz by Mr. J--m c., the youngest son Of
the Lord of Ashland-and that yonder is another
son, is he not, waiting to dance with Miss M. the
daughter OF a Kentucky democratic State SEN
ator!' "Yes and he is an active fellow enough,
too, but she would soon dance him to death" "Aye,
aye, (here interposes countryman near me- she s
fast gal, and he must be likely lad that keeps up
bles niger peeping in the window, grlnning and
showing his ivory from ear to ear. The General!
what general - Lord don't you know who the
General is yet? Wen have rare sport with him
to.night-for, there he goes, that gent in green,
Gall to feet, face in shirt collar) See for the life
of him he cannot keep his heels quiet while the mu-
sic is playing Ha ha well done General--a per-
tect pirouette There now, he has his favorite
partner. Go 1t, go IT, General whew! clear the
road-there they go, sheer DER the accustomed
bounds-now they recover-at It again-dd you
ever see any thing like that before q "Never by
the Lord that goes ahead OF all the dancing that
ever witnessed, These, | presume, are what you
might call native graces,' in contradstinction TO
what are so much ridculed as foreign airs 2 ~.
{" But see here, mon dmi's, who the deuce are
these sweet looking creatures so modest, so lady
like and perfectly genteel = "Ah! well may
you ask they are jewels Of high price--dia
monds of the first water. Did you ever see
more neatness and good taste in dress, move
ment and whole manner, even in a Philadelphia
belle! They are from Lexington-Miss g., daugh-
ter of General @, and her intimate friend, Miss
ADJ Innl ipu Iaru fai
haired and dressed In pure white she is, certainly,
lady of refined taste in matters OF dress, and II the
expression of her countenance, and her whole de-
moanor does not greatly belle her true character,
Manner "That is Miss W-He, daughter OF
sold Bobbie,' and, consequently, near relation OF
our present indetatigabe Post Master General; and
withal wealthy am told independent Of her
tu little back-eycd French looking lass, SO totally
different in style and manner from Miss W, and
vet SO captivatingr' sob that is Miss B., of
French origin, and will jabber French to you fast
as you choose did you ever see a more luxurious
profuson of raven tresses one head and all to be
its own! She is very young, and as happy as a
young bird in May. She is full of fun and mischief,
and yet innocent Of art, and free from ahectation.
She will leave the mark ofthe brand upon more than
one poor victim when she leaves here" "Who is
that fine looking, elderly gentleman, Just approach
brother of Richard NJ, the great Tecumseth killer
"Ah indeed now you mention It, perceive a
likeness; though this is more elegant man than
Col Dick" Come toward the parlor windows
wonder. there Is always some fun going there
about this time ofthe evening. There is usually. a
party there composed of the two Mrs. s, of Louis
Vile, and some of their friends. All yes, and
see there now Miss s., the daughter of of them,
darling words and glances around at bevy of gen.
tlemen bowling and smiling about her." What
is that the famous Miss 5, daughter OF the we'll
known (gold) S, of Louisviller' ''The same and
thew all three of the m
agreeable, intelligent and genteel Miss ., Is a
host in herself She has much wit, and says great
many smart things has naturally good sense, and
has had every advantage Of education and society,
that time has enabled her to enjoy She is young
vet and it will be some years before she will have
gone the accustomed rounds of society and pleasure
She well understands the appropriate use OF that Inn
portant feminine weapon, the eye as an aid to the
tongue and with it she makes every word tell ano
that with a little keeness sometimes" "And the
other Mrs. s., of different name, though the same
initial, and that modest, amiable looking lady with
black ringlets, who appears to be under her care
"Mrs is a most agreeable, affabe lady, inteli-
gent. social and fond ofamusement and the young
lady, whom you Justly call amiable and adylike, is
her niece, Miss B.. She is one OF the most plea
SAINT and gentee ladies' here. This is, indeed, de-
cidedly the party here, as party, Nc. l. as the
phrase is and convenient phrase 1t rs, too, when
one does not wish TO make nvidious distinctions or
odious comparisons "But look you, stranger,
there comes beauty, a charmer, indeed she is
"Ah! she is beautiful, indeed; you mean the one
in mourning, leaning on young Mr.. W-f's arm,
who may she be 2" =" 1t is Miss IN, who, am
told, is. as ,sprighty and as amabIe as she
her grand father, who died recently" swell
well II will put the Blue Licks against any
Springs or Watering Place in the Union for,
beauty; There are n fact, more pretty and INC
whole number, than ever saw at one place of the
kind before" That is true, indeed, even of those
heie new ; but there have been Others here within
the last three or four weeks, who would make nc
small addition TO the present abeau. Such, for in
stance, as the smart, animated, and pretty young
fair-haired niece of the late great Chief Justice OF
the United States from this State her amable and
lady like cousin, who was here In company with
her, as also two pretty, and genteel Misses 81 from
Mississippi modest. unassumlng, and wealthy tc
boot; and also, but might go on enumerating unit
you would be weary Of listening, though am sure
you would never tire OF looking at them, and en-
joying their society, if they were still here. Blu
come, let adjourn to our rooms, the ball is abou
breaking up, and if we remain here, some OF these
Kentucky boys will vi ct armis take us down be-
low whence will rot be likely to ascend, till the
morn have well advanced Facllls, descendus
averne" especially with these social good fellows oil
old Kentuck.
sed reservare gradum supcras que evadere ad auras
Hoe opus, hic labor est t.ts
Particularly at three or four o'clock in the morning,
when the lights are few and far between to guide
our dubious footsteps TO our beds.
Bennett, the Blue Lick Springs will be the great
est watering place in the United States, next sum-
mer The southerners, who have, heretofore, given
tone and character to Saratoga, will come here, and
Saratoga will have none but the cold and unsocial
northerner, the prim and calculating yankee, and
the moneyed ass of Wall street. and II You would
maintain your reputation for good taste and for being
a good fellow, you must come here and breathe the
free air Of the Independent and open hearted west
You will receive hearty welcome and especially
If you continue Tyler man-as usus naur9,-
"Avis in terra negroquc simls cygnus.'
Although meet with many both moderate
wings and democrats, who approve Tyer's acts,
have never yet met with one, who could be denomi-
mated Tyler man. Men are not going to separate
themselves from the two great parties of the country
to make up third party-there can be such
thing. | am glad to see the star OF South Carolina
in the ascendant. The election OF John G. Calhoun
TO the Presidency, would be the greatest triumph Of
democratic principles this country has ever wit
messed, not even excepting the election OF Jefferson
over the elder Adams. He is stronger in the wes
than is supposed, especially in the empire state OF