The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-02-15
Baltimore.
TCorrespondencc Of the Hsrald.l

.H Correspondence OF the Hsraid.I
BALTIMORE, Feb. 8, 1872. 4
Splendid Soirse in Baltimors- General OD.-Pre-
parations for Lent-Beauty of the Ladies -IVisdom
cfthe Gentlemen.
DEAR BExNErT,-
A most magnificent closing ball for the seasoa
was given last night BY General O'D- and his
charming family of beauties, a. yes have hereto
fore justly styled them. 1t was attended BY all the
Elite and fashion Of Baltimore, who seemed delight
ed with the kind and charming civilities of the
beautiful hostcss and her lovely daughters.
They Constitute the brightest constellation Of
stars which ornament the social armament Of Mary
land, aud trust, will losg live to shed their RAJ
diant sffulgence on our society. The ball and sup
per were pronounced by all to be the most spen-
didly and tastefully arranged affair produced here
this winter. Indeed the wealth of our host, and tn
refined judgment and taste Of his lady, were full
guarantees for superior excelence in everything
which they do in this line. Among the ladies
whose presence lent alustre to this agreeable so-
rec, observed that bird of beauty, Miss g., whose
syren Voice invariably attracts bsvy Of fine young
fellows around her, on whom she dispenses those
men trying and killing glances which she seems
perfectly unconscious Of 1t is said she puts to death
every month, by her negatives at least halfa dozen
beaux.
brace Of helovely is, with their spark.
ling eyes and fine figures, were seen moving through
the may dance with that gaeiy and ease for which
they are so distinguished They are the daughter re-
of the Cicero Of the Baltimore bar, and were jea
lou ly watched and attended by several young law.
yers, who il appeared wished to monopolze then
In TRUTH should not be able to conclude my letter
i'll attempted to describe one half of the beauty
pres But il is impossible to pass by the be.
witching and intellectual Miss Ella H., Of Frede.
rick County. She was considered the Hebe of the
evening, and was constantly attended by a host Of
admirers, who seemed to be struck with amaze
ment and despair when she announced that she
must depart before IL o'clock, IN conformity with
day being Ash Wednesday, and beginning of Lent.
Their mournful looks the rest Of the evening
showed clearly how they felt. l really pitied the
Miss w. and Miss r., half sisters. were
dressed in great taste. Their rosy cherub faces,
fine pIering blue eyes, and naxen curle made the M
quite English in their appearance. They were
much admired. Bat how shall describe that truly
magnificent and queen like beauty Mrs. c., "that
bright particular star" II you can imagine the
mo 81 perfect face, the most killing and can't waiting
month and smile, together with a fauItless figure
and delicious emb0npoiat, with grace and sweet
come near the idea Of what she is. Her husband.
who seemed to be perfectly conscious of her won
derfu attributes, followed her pretty closely, and
seemed beset with the spirit Of love- He was
pointed out to me standing near her, a tall man
with dark eyes
Among the gentlemen, the most proudly consul
cuous, both for height aud ypsctacles was the We
nerable old Doctor. He is at present engaged in
writing History Of England for the newspapers.
He 10 considerable beau among the women, not.
withdrawing the dilaprdation ofyears. Whom his
work is completed, Hume and Mackintosh will
not be read.
Dr.. B. G., tho Baltimore Apollo and true gentle
man, was fourishing largely. Those travelled and
scientific Cilmers were at homo in the waltz, and
the supper equal to anything they ever
beheld. .f.
Sach, dear Bennett, is hasty sketch of Gen and
Mrs O'Donnel's last ball before the beginning Of
Lent. remain always yours, truly,
TERruLIA