The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-30
Ban at Hovvards, Hotel.

One OF the most magnificent tstes OF the season, II
uot !ne most magnificent, came OF on TUESDAY
evening last at Howards' Hotel. Il was ball gwen
oy tne worthy hosts Of that establishment to their
ooarders and such tersons as the ladies' OF the house
saw III 20 invite This, OF course, made II exceed
ingy select, ana we never witnessed such an array
OF beauty in the same number
As we promised, we sent Ariel there TO give us
hlsaccount OF the matter, and thus he reports -
Al about nine o'clock, the ladies and gentlemen
who had received their company in the parors
tered the ball room, the band striking up beautiful
march, For a long time, CONTINUES Ariel,) we
hovered about the room for a resting place of obser
vaon, being determined as usual TO select out the
belle OF the evening. Il was some minutes before
we could make our selection The jet black eye
and sllken fringe of the beautiful WAS strong
invitation for to make 1t place of soft repose;
but just were about 10 descend, the rich rosy,
cherry lips Of - caught our sight, at the other
Grace in every step,
In every movement dignity and love-"
Her tall, queenlike figure, majestic air. and beau
uiul countenance, gave us fair opportunity to view
all around u.s. we wrapt ourselves up In our wings,
and laid down carefully in the lashes OF her eye, the
brightness OF which almost rendered ii impossible
for us TO see clearly; and had we been mortal, il
would have been more than we could have endured
--as II was, one OF our wings scorched brown.
Away she flew down the giddy dance, and away
went we with her One of US, ! can't say which,
caused every eye to gaze upon us with admiration,
ana more tnan&one gay LOlhaTl0 acknowledged the
power of equeen OF beauty, whose eyes we degn-
cd to guard with our presence. Satisfied here, for
we are like the bee slipping sweets from every
flower, we saw smile towering around the pretty
mouth OF the " Star of the Aston" We caught the
last departing ray OF it; and where we oated about,
like the moth in sunbeam
"That very time saw. bat thou couldst not,
Flying between the cold moon and the earth;
Cupid all armd certain aim he took
At fair vestal, thrond by the west;
And loos'd his love shan smartly from his bow,
As it should pierce hundred thousand hearts
But might see young Cupds fiery shaft
Quench'd in the chaste beams Of the wat'ry moon;
And the imperial votress passd on
In maiden meditation fancy free"
The style Of this ladys beauty and that of the
former is like the diamond to the rose, the one the
queen OF gems, the other of flowers
Among the most beautiful ladies may be numbered
several OF the boarders at Howard's well married
as slnge-and we doubt among the same number if
you can select at any hotel as many beautiful ladies
as may be seen there.
Understanding that the American had sent its re-
preventative IN the person OF Miss -, we imme-
examined infinitely her exquisite form, graceful
movement and angelic mouth-Oh We Gods--if
we were but mortal, and-but oh |! we dare not ex
piess our excited feelings.
She is so rich-so gay,
So poignant in her wit
Time vanshes before her a. she speaks,
And ruddy morning through the lattice peeps,
Ere night seems well begun"
mred and if we should Judge from the numbers that
surrounded her we should put her down as carrying
the palm, but while she of the Howard stood bye,
there was no difficulty in deciding to whom the
apple " belonged.
The rich and highly accomplished widow -,
had large court composing her circle and we dis
coveredone gentleman who:appeared nightly taken
with the lady, her fortune. Nature had done
something for him, luck more, and the tailor con.
siderable Though the lady treated him with only
civity, it was plain to see by the twist he gave his
staches-odious things-that he thought she was
terribly fascinated with him, and he was already
counting up her bank stock.
About II O'Clock, the company, consisting Of about
800, partook of most splendid supper furnished by
the Towards at their expense. The selection and
arrangement of the articles exhibited the tact and
taste of the estmable lady Of Mr. H., did also the
dressing of the room.
We would attempt to describe the ladies taken en-
masse, but that were impossible; one might well
"Gld refined gold
Paint the lily and add fresh perfume to the violet"
We discovered among the company several dis
tinguished judges and statesmen, as well as the
talented Attorney General. 1t is, as we understand
tn nenion OF the hosts of the Aston to follow suit
, s,-'--.-- ball that is meant to eclipse Howards-
noes sevoas-York as. Lancaster. Friend Stetson
will have TO resort, we fear, to the Howard before
ne can get an beautiful array as was there on
Tuesday evening last. ARIEL.