The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-02-28
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that mixed society, and has set manv an old hacL.
ors heart TO aching, IN this fortunate citv of ber
birth; She 10 truly NEST agreeable accomplisb.d
and delightful person. Next in ORDER and occnn,
ing place IN the aame group, are the Misses S he
eldest OF whom has recently made the tour OF Eu
rope They are daughters OF gay and active wi
dover, Occupying one of the stately and elegant
mansions on Franklin street. The youngest is de-
cded favorite with the gentlemen. She is full of
life, and unies with the simplicity OF extreme youth,
all the elegance OF manner, and gracefulness OF ma
seemed to be scattering her arrows with no very
sparing hand. They were both particularly noticed
and admired by the strangers present. There was
another face in the same group, which was decided
ly attractive, by Its sweetness and gentleness OF
expression. This was Miss d., whom we after
wards understood to be belle of no ordinary
fueEce. She had fine stately person, and appear
ed to be well calculated, with her soft eyes, and
sunny hair, to win upon the gaze of the admirer.
little in advance, we were attracted by fresh
and beautiful girl, who had never before, as we
were informed, gllttered in the bright galaxy lof
beauty, in this far-famed city. She was gazed at
by many, who like ourselves, were curious to learn
something OF her history. This wac Miss M. grand
daughter of the late Col. M. of this State. With
the exception of about week in Washington,
where her spirit is still rife, this her first appear
: ance in the gay world, and bright and beautiful
person she Look out, We old bachelors, say we,
if we are to measure her Influence by the havoc
which she caused on the present occasion. We
must now conduct you to the area, which is being
enclrceed by SIX verled servants with sIker cords
beautifully varlegaed, TO make room for the waltz.
The band sends forth its thrilling music. A number
of light and beautiful forms enter the lists In a
moment the eiddy whirl goes round. How graceful,
how animating Is the waltz How it causes the
blood OF the old bachelor to boil within him how
it warns the marrow in his old bones-as he is in
voluntarily lifted from floor by the merry. music
But who are these choice spirits There is G. OF
Glen E. Gas good fellow as ever lived) with Miss
H., fine buxom looking girl. How remarkably
well the old farmer gets over the ground, with
his precious charge Next comes Mrs H., a
acfiv tv Of
Miss G. (from New York; also looks remarka-
Miss NJ that notorious little rogue of mems hearts,
who can't help being belle, in whatever situation.
By-the-by, we could not help remarking how well
the barrster, her father, wears. We had not seen
HIM before for years. but it pleased to find that
one who contributed so largely TO the entertain
| ment of strangers, in the monumental city, should
give such flaering evidence of long life IN pros.
| pect The old barrster ls a fine fellow, and, bar
ring certain Formally and stiffness of manner,
| most pleasant one, too. But to return. The SIS
waltzed most charmingly and so did host OF 9TH
| ers, whom we have really not space TO notice
| AS the clock struck twelve. ring from gong of
immense power, was heard to thrill through the
room The company stood amazed for an instant;
up Washingtons March, which announced the
dawning of the glorious 22d OF February, an occa'
sion ever to be remembered throughout the world
A full length portrait of Washington, at this moment
exposed to the view of the company, added to the
interest and sOlemnity OF the scene. The idea was
patriotic and beautiful, that amid the hilarity and
hustle OF such OCCASION as Americans, it became
us not TO forget the anniversary OF birth, which
had secured to the bright inheritance of free
dom, and its attendant blessings. None but old
bachelor would have conceived such an idea. In
the promenade, during the continuance of the
march, we were daZZled by such variety of bright
and beautiful faces, that il would be idle to attempt
any thing more than general notice. 1t was a
tinuous chain, every where rich and attractive;
but ever and anon glltteriDg with the most dazzling
gems. The old city of monuments has been not
inapy described, when she has been called the city
of beautiful women.
The managers of this beautiful entertainment
acted well the parts assigned them There the
anti.repudiationis, whose fame as writer can
hardly be surpassed by that which he has acquired
by his unremtting attentions to his guests on the
present occasion. There was O., and NJ, and E.
all vleing with each other in their efforts contr-
butte TO the entertainment of those who came from
distance; and there that gentlemanly person. DR..
s., formerly of Washington, who, knowing our tenn
perance habits, conducted us to pHvate room, to
regale ourself with glass of something more sim
pie than to be found at the common table. All
played well the parts assigned them. From begin
ming TO end, the ball was splendid affair. il
well panned-well conducted, and well ended. Ii
repast fit for the immortal gods. / heard
nothing that would not have been complimentary to
the feelings of the bachelors. May they live long
in state of single blessedness Gf this of the
fruits) and should they determine TO show their
skill again in this line,
Nav we be there TO seen