The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-02-21

""eAen GaAetiss-A splendid BALI
Music arose with he volup,no". "nsn
.on eyes looki love to eyes which sp,ke araip
And all weot merry as marriage beii.s
" inursaay evening last, Hoboken presented q
seene suen - mas rarely ifever been Witnessed in
'uA' que'' out romantic village. For days and
weeks previously, the busy note of nr.,.-a.;o.
amongst the fashionahlcs, gave token If a.
preach Of some important event ia the vav -o.,a
Dr. c., averita5ls bachelor, risidiur At HohoL-.
had sent forth his Invitations 10 numero., H., ~
the most distrg~e and Intellectual of the fashions.
BILE world, including New York, BROOKLYN. ,rs
Hoboken. The evening came, and came The.
with it, numerous train of the most bea.t;.
full Of thu fair sex, accompanied by many CAV ca
Waller, also distinguished ia the beau monde. tn.
mansion Of the host, was illuminated with thou-
| sand lights streaming from top to- bottom. The
drawing rooms are on the first floor, land were or
nanen ed in the most tasteful manner with vArie.
gated lamps, arranged. with all the varied colors Of
the rainbow. Evergrecns were twined and fes-
TONED about the columns. The sides and ends of
the rooms were furnished with low ottomaus Of
morrison velvet, ragged around ala 1mc
"a sntering, the blaze of light reflected from the
thousand fairy lamps, the soft floating music. the
infinite variety.of female loveliness, almost made
us doubt whether we were living portion of the
scene, or were wrapt in some vision Of oriental
convinced us In a moment that we were among the
realities Of if- and on the threshold OF epieymeut
for many delicious hour.
Ihe waltz began, and during its continuance we
seized . moment to take more minute survey Of
the scene before US. Mrs. II and her lovely
daughters attracted universal attention. Herself
andner eldest dsush tsr were atiired in bodces Of
black velvet Vt the most recherche ORDER the skirt
OF Mrs X. being OF a delicate silver grew porlin
or tabonet, whilst her daughter, Miss r. wore
sleeves OF white tulie lace with skirt Of the same
rial vxxhs e...
trimmed with Brussels point lace. Miss r had
not sought alone amongst the produc OF art fer
ornaments Tor her person, but had arranged with
exquisite taste, some sprigs Of iauristnus amonr
her hair, which contrasted b. autifully with the
dark luxuriance OF her flowing tresses
The accomplished Miss B., Of Chamber street.
the daughter Of "a eminent banker, received uni
versal attention. Mr. c., Of Bond street, the son
Of an eminent officer under the Federal Covers
ment, and his friend. Mr.. c. were the best dressed
gentlemen In the room.
The studied neatness Of Miss A. r.. received. as
it deserved, the dniTaticn Of all. Her dsess was
plain white tulle, exquistely fitting her sylph-
like form, which was sncrcled with a rich blue
and white satin SASH Topped behind. The delicate
lady, showed his good taste, and as they proneua.
ded the spacious apartments, they were objects of
envious admiration to both sexes. We must not
forget to mention Mrs. S. the highly intellectual
lady OF Captain 5 whose spar king wit and bland
afsblliy added much to the enjoyments,o the eve
ming, and evineed that OUT hest had made good
selection OF ose to assist him in promoting the
happiness Of his guests. Misses Fps Of Car
roll place, were amongst the most conspicuous
belle: of the evening Their digni6sd and
lady-lk manners, and highly intellectual tone
Of conversation, had = most potent. influence
in certain quarters Miss J. in, who we are
informed, GENES from foreign land, was the
/" admired Of all admirers Of this gay throux-
she wore black satin bodice, with skirt of light
figured popliD; Psticoat of rich cerulean blue"
silk. Her hair was dressed plain, but with
studied neatness and good taste, the whole giyinr
to her graceful, yet commanding figure, a.romanes
Of beauty rarely seen and reminding one strongly
OF Scots. Miss J. V. by her beauty and lowell
ness attracted throng of admirers, among whom
the most conspicuous was Mr. K, and many q
and eavying the good fortune OF Mr.. X. The fair
brow Of Miss j. ", (although she is the first in
beauty's throng) seemed slightly shaded BY Z
care -
"ror tis not in the banquet or minstrelsy. -
Nor in perfumed flowers or rostste sky,
Can the lonely heart any beauty see, -ss-
Forit clothes all things with its own sad dye
She was all unconscious that she had enehai.eA
the heart Of the elegant Mr.. L. OF Liberty street,
whose dark eye followed her through the mary
dance, anxious to discover the grief that lurked
within. Mrs. B-r, and her two beautiful nieces,
"'Twere folly to gild refined goj paint the lily
Orthrow perfume Ger the violet"
OF the gentlemen, Commodore d. was the leader
OF the revels, and he very much enjoyed the wen-
der evlnced at his graphic account OF his most mi
raculous escape from the memorable earthquake at
Caracas. Captain S. Of the United States Navy,
in iull uniform, was, as usual, the admiration Of
the ladies, and manya fair one sighed out, :" she
wished that heaven had made her such man."
Judge - made too cary exit TO have parti- .
cipated much in the festivities of the evening; but
It's said, that he contemplates matrimony, and 10
therefore somewhat restrained in the indulgence Of
gushed counsellor of Wall street was there, with
his pale, classical features as beautiful As ever.
We noticed II the Gro I'd Mr.. A A. d. of Albany,
who has recently been making some important dis
coveres in chemistry Mr. J. Of University place,
one OF our most promising young artists, and his
friend Mr. entered ato the full spirit Of the oc-
casicn They are reported to be engaged to sisters,
and it is said the nuptias are to come OFF, in the
course OF the ensuing summer. Mr.. II. ]. was. a.
he always is full of gaety and life, and persoaified
the hearty good humorei benev oenes Of old Gale
dona, his native land. Squire H., full of Ancedote
and repartee, was continually surrounded by q
srswd Of both sexes, whe did true homage to
his agreeable AID fascinating manners. There
we're "troops and battalons Of others to us
unknown, who filled the ranks Of this gay
scene. The music was Of the highest order.
and the supper by its magnificent arrangenept, was
the astonishment Of al-otr host had not RETAINED
from INDUCING in his accustomed humor and good
orange, and Injuries from hundred climes, were
pleaded in wild profusion over the festive board.
champagne teu de joie commenced at twelve,
when the company formed in solid columns around
the sroaning tables The supper past, the dance
was resumed, and continued antil a late, or early
hour, when the company separated mutually de-
lighted.
PAkTicuIAIs OF The Loss OF THE Bal eve
WILLIAM FALEs.-We mentioned in eur paper Of
last evening that thcWllliam Fales, Capt. Themes.
ofPortland, was wrecked ON Cape Neddock during
the gale on Wednesday night. The following are
the details ofthis disaster:-- t
Capt. Thomas, his two officers, Vineyard nj
lot and four seamen perished. -Four other seamen
aud boy saved themselves with great Difficulty.
The survivors state that Capt. Thomas saw a liskt
on the beach, which he mistook for some liSht
house in the vicinity, and the weather being thick.
found himself among the breakers before he Was
which took no hold whatever; the second anchor