The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-02-15
Harrisburgh.
ICsrespondsnes Of the Herald
HARRISBURG, Feb. 8, 1872.

Harrisburgh.
[Csrespoadsnee Of the Herald
Harrisburg, Feb. 8, 1872.
Life IN Horris5urg-7xe Gorernor-R Resumption
Fashionable Party Ladies-Scon Meg, &c.
| told you when left New York would write
you an occasional letter Of my whereabouts, and
also light sketch OF men and manners, as l might
| chance to find them.
| found Harrisburg Is rich in scenery, and its
Inhabitants as free in hospitality, as had been led
to expec. from the representations of friend d.
| came on the day Of the Inauguration Of ID r.
Porter, for the second term. There was a fine
display Of military in the streets, and the hall of
the House OF Representatives presented array Of
"youth and beauty" have seldom seen equalled.
The Governor looked WELL and received the oath
Of office with an ease and dignity that would lead
one to suppose honors were at home with him. A
day or two after his nduction, madam Rumor set
seciey in a complete ferment, by saying that Mr..
Skunk, the Secretary Of State, would have to make
room for some one whose feelings would better
chime with the Governors. Many were the can
didates that the lady suggested and never was she
more completely at fault, for Judge Parsons, the
gentleman appointed, the last person, ~ far as
could lesrn, that was dreamed Of believe,
however, he is good man and trus, and will dis
charge the duties Of his Office with credit TO him.
self and also to the State.
A few evenings after l arrived, was, through
the kindness of friend, invited to splendid enter
tainment, given BY the lady Of one high in office
the frat OF series, as l understand. II was q
| sumptuous afsir, and / enjoyed myself much
The ladies, many ofthem, would compare with the
very refined in our most refined cities. noticed
| in particular, Miss c., most noble looking wo
man, perfect iady-one who, take it, can preside
in drawing room with the dignity of queen-or
eniiven, with becoming sweetness, the cottage FIRE.
side, as circumstances might reqaire-a combine
ton OF character a. il is desirable in fact
in these changing times, such q lady would be
Jewel, which advise some one to make their own
NOW think OF t-,ell your worthy friend c.
to Come on here-the very fac smile she is of
what, In his estimation, is the beau ideal Of wife
In these times it becomes one to be wary in these
matters, Tor one may marry, to-day, rich man,
With Miss c., one, rich or poor, would always
hnd an adviser and companion. also met the two
Miss rs, lovely girls, and moreover fortunes;
but you Know that rather lessons them in my est
heart goes "pit.a pat' as write her name-I can't
trust myself to describe her" she's lovely she's
divine" About ten o'clock got glimpse Of
charming creature, with eyes like gazelle, whose
circle Of bright eyes, as quickly as possible, to
get an introduction, but alas was too late I: she
wasiust leaving the crowded rooms having over
| come ner but Us, who Is prince of fellow,
which will be much better There was also a sis
| ter OF the hostess, with whose appearance I was
much pleased. was unfortunate in getting but a
moment: conversation with her, as she was so
most intelligent Of our land, and has written several
very interesting and instructive tales OF fiction for
our periodicals.. This Circumstances, more than any
other. induced me SO readily to accept the invita-
| uon, Tor, do you know. prefer half hours quiet
| chit chat with lady cat home," to any three
hours excited conversation got up to amuse host
| OF gentlemen. Iexpeeted to meet at the house Of
Mrs -- none but the literati of Harrisburgh !:
and, a. have said, was well pleased with manv Of
both sexes that there met But must gay, was
introduced to two or three ladies whose eonversa-
ton, as sat beside them, made nae blush for them,
for the lady who invited them, and for the compa.
ny that counteaanced their presence. Their re.
| marks upon the company (and heaven knows every
one OF them must have been infinitely superior to
tnemseives,) were i'll natured, and vulgar, in the
| extreme, and showed mind at once envious, and
ignorant Of all the etiquette Of genteel society.
soon put myself eyond the reach Of their voice,
for the fact is until inquired, thought their ap-
pearance there must have bsen accidental; / find
however that they are quite the fashion-indeed
shaw it makes me sick to think oft (!
l must not forget to tell you that met, at the
ried ladies it has been my lot to look upon for many
q long day Indeed it may well be questioned
whether they did not excel the very young ones in
good looks and sprightliness of manner. There
were two or three Of the former class that would
have dose honor to any soiree in the worldly
their grace and dignity Of department, as well
a. BY their superior intellect-that understand
were entirely overlooked by the lady patroness,
upon this occasion, though they were not unknown
to her ladyship by any means. Well, that 10 the
way Of the world-or rather, should say, of the
Harrisburg world for Of such an anamoly ia socie-
ty never knew or heard before, though have mix
ed in the best in the principal cities in the Union
For who ef US, be he married or single, would not
prefer spending an evening with a toIerably smart
married lady to that Of silly girl, albeit she is
beauty that has never read a book through in her
life On the Friday evening following was invi-
ted to the Governors, and went. We had fine
time.