The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-01
NEW YORK FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL l. ls42
Washington.
Correspondence of the Herald
WAsHInaroN, March 1872.
The Birth Might ASSEMBLE.


Correspondence Of the Herald
WASHINGTON, March ,le42.
The Birth Night Assembly,
TIE last of the assemblies happening ON the an
niversary the occasion, and the unusual large turn
out, made it the most magnificent ball Of the season
The splendid dancing saloon wore brighter ap-
pcarance than ever from the combined lustre Of
new liz hts, and the dazzling thropg o. brilliant wo-
men, The most fastidious taste would have here
found its standard for beauty in the company pre-
sent. 1t being the last ball, no one remained away.
The tickets had been disposed of the day before,
for all Congress seemed disposed to join the fest
witty.
At nine O'clock the doors OF the dressing rooms
were thrown open, and the ladies', with their es.
cors streamed into the ball room, the music play
ing inspiring march. The distinguished scna-
tor from Pennsy lvania walked with Miss NJ, of
Tennessee-the Secretary Of State and family
Mr. Preston and lady-Mr. Woodbury. and lady
General Jcssup and family-the Hon. Mr.. Gran
ger and family-Mr. and Mrs. Rives-Nr. Evans
and family-Mr. and Mrs. Judge Catlin-Mr.
Bradley and family--Mr. Senator Fulton and
family-General Jones and family-Colonel Tot.
ten and family-Com. Kennon and ladies were
among those of the entrte company at the time.
The quadrlles were formed Immediately
When
Music it'll its vouptuous swell,
son eyes look'd love to eyes that spoke again,
And all went merry as q marriage bell"
During the FIRST dance, Mr.. Clay and a number Of
senators made their appearance, the former making
himself as agreeable as the youngest gallant, and
looking all smiles and content. He promenaded
at one time with Madame Baonaparte, the eele-
brated beauty Of other days, and who even now
com mands the respect and atteAton due to one 30
celebrated.
MIR. Bodiseo aud his beautiful lady were there I;
and MIR. BacouIt French Minister, Mr.. Lemegs
Belgian change, Mr.. Norden, with most of the gen
temen of the foreign legations As for the bellies,
there were many bright particular stars. No State
had less than one-and some had nearly dozen
Look with us at the centre cotilliOn: see what q
cluster of bright figures and what rich and tasteful
bandeaa, with a bouquet in her hand, Is Miss B.
from Halifax, Virginia, the greatest belle south Of
the Potomac. heard Congressman remark:-
"she walks in beauty Nike the night,
Mid cloudless climes and starry skies
And all that's best Of dark and bright,
Meet in her aspect and her eyes,"
The young fairy over the way, vs ris, surrounded
by gallants, is lady Of tho name, of lighter
mood and softer airs
@Her name is floating in the air.
II rings through wood and valley
Her praise is sounded every where;
The gay and charming Sally
Brilliant belle. Miss $ of Washington, and
Miss E. fMaiae, Miss D. of Louisiana, Miss
p of Cincinnati, Miss B ol Mississippi, tie
Misses S. of Salem, and
From the banks of Delaware,
More than one gay Boyadere.
Miss R of Philadelphia, daneing with Senator
S. of Arkansas. The Misses b ofAlexaadria
Miss F-o Baltimore, and Miss W-of Mo
nument Square Miss R Of ST. Louis and Miss
B. of Va Miss s. form the Presidents aud
Miss W. OF Lexington.
The orchestra is now playing the Posiiilion for a
waltz-the rcle is full and the many tx nkng feet
rable. The Misses g. Of Baltimore !; Miss
c. and Miss c. and Miss P, Of Wash
ipg,on; Miss P, Of New York ;Mrs. P, Of
Avondae, and others, all matchlsss in motion and
grace ar
The lady on the Of the Hon. Mr.. Johnson is
Mrs. c., Of Virginia, the grand daughter Of Pa
trick Henry. belle OF afsw years back, who once
held among her captive knights, the hero Of San
Jacinto. 1t is easier TO conquer an amy some
times. than gain laay's hand. Some women's
| eyes are more than park OF artillery. The lacy
in white, with Senator Barrow, is MISS A., Of
Richmond, lately from Europe friend of mine
met her at the Eglinslon tournament, where she
shone the fairest Of our countrywomen. The
yeuns lady Of sylphliks form and eo.samer dress.
Mr., Gushing s. Mrs. Judge H., and pis a us, is
the Hon. Mr. Hubbard, with one OF the bellies OF
the season: Mis- W W - of New Hampshire, and
Of the ''Ville de Leon" The supper room has
been open seme hours, and many fair one has sip
ped an ice cream:
Mr.. Speaker White, thank you Cor that hook.
Profit take care yourself, for here comes Bolts,
locking for the guard. Sprigg-why ant you
dancing Come TamtrIi, it's time TO 60. On
Stanley, on. Good night, MIR. Saitonstall Good
night, Mr.. Moorehead.
1t was long after the Cinderella hour when the
company retired-many, no doubt, wishing the
night was longer. Any description Of so brilliant
party would be imperfect without al sketch OF
some Of the dresses, which il is now impossible to
give, at two O'clock in the morning
"'Tis over-the lights all dying,
The coaches all driving away
And many fair one is signing,
And many false ons IL gay.
The hearts that were throobng with pleasure,
The eytlids thatlonged for repsse; ~
The beaus that dreaming Of treasure,
The girls that were dreaming of beaur.
And beauty counts over her numbers,
Orconquests as homcw ard she drives,
While some have gone home to their slumbers,
And some have gone home to their wives"