The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-10

Correspondence OF the HERALD


AUBURN, January 81, 1872.
The Holidays-Ihe Dancing Assemdiy-Ihe Ladies'
The Donation Party at Dr. Lothrop's-IAe Pas
tors-DL. RathJun and The Attorney Generalship-
Astonishing Increase and Circulation ofthe Herald
Its Money AriicIes-PTic Current.
+ BENNETT
Well men and manners have not changed mate
rally in our goodly village since my last neither
weather, finance, politics, nor woman I; except,
perhaps, one or two, who have embraced the n.y.
IN cnial bans. 1t is really dull-dul enough here.
There is tolerably good sleghing, and assure you
it was well improved while the holidays lasted
The holidays, as usual on such occasions, passed
off in our village with some life gaiety, fun and
merriment
The dancing assembly at the American, on Thurs
day eveaing, was well attended-not large, but to-
lerably Soc composed Of the Elite or "bloods" Of
eur village, as they are called here and was the
most ma gniGcent and brilliant affair Of the kind
have witnessed here in many day.
Among the ladies present was Miss s., OF Gene
street, certainly the faircst OF the fair, and
most exquisite dancer too-One OF the best in the
room. Mrs s., of North street, but recently we'd
ded, commanded great deal OF attention. being an
elegant figure, and possessed of an unusual share of
modesty and grace she is also a splendid dancer.
street. rather tall, but exceedingly fair. The Miss
es s, Of Grover street, as usual looking WE'LL taste
fully dressed, and also dancing well. The Misses
VS., Genesee street, splendidly adorned, dan
ced well, and looked better last, although not
least Miss r., from Syracuse, appea in elegant
dress, and certainly fair specimen OF what Syra-
cuse does possess. Aside from these, were many
more who would grace any assembly room IN town,
village or city.
The gentlemen present looked unusually WE'LL
There were Mr.. P--s, cleg antly attired, Of pre-
possessing appearance, and quite favorite with
IL .I,tte
generally in the ar behalf MIR. c., his cousin, cle.
gantly dressed, Of good form dances well, and
| looks well Mr. B-n, also appeared in fac spi
rits, as usual seemed perfectly at home and dan
ced with ease, and w,tha is great lady man ana,
finally, MIR. b., commonly called the '.Counsehof,
| appeared delighted and seemed to ENJOY the occa
| sion he is a bachelor and an able lawyer i"o-a
great admirer of the fair sex, ard goou )uage OIL
| All seemed to enjoy themselves. Inc LADIES', Ia
Particular appeared in splendid dresses, fitted out
in taste and fashion well calculated TO show OIL
| their charms TO the best advantage
| The table set upon the occasion, by Gen. Wood,
| "mine host" of the American, was also splendid
| ag,ir-actually loaded down with rich aHd sub.
s,an,ial viands, neatly arranged and snPerbly ser
we'd up. In fine, every thing passed oil with entire
| satisfaction, harmony and good feeling.
The Donation Party. got up for the benefit Of DR.
Latarop, at his hsuse, last Wednesday, passed off
swim ningly well, with a crowded house and libe-
raj gifts. But il would have been far better and
more agreeable had they been still more liberal,
oven to profuseness for never were gifts better or
more properly bestowed. He 10 the most able
divine we have among us besides being one OF
the most popular.
The othei societies will be follswing suit soon
no doubt The first Presb terian Society ought to
be up and doing in this matter, they are not al
ready makin arran gements, aud hestew their gifts
beautifully upon " Father Hopkins, their stated
| preacher He certainly deserves rich benihcence
frsm their hands. And the other societies in town
should also act in this matter for such things not
only serve to encourage ministers Of the Gospel,
but in many nstanees stern necessity seems 10 re-
| quire them.
A rumor 10 ahoat here that ex. Postmaster Rath-
bun has gone 70 Albany to negotiate wi the old
| Regency, for the Attorney General-hip Mr.. kath
bun il thorough loooioco, a sound lawyer, and