The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-02-28

Grand Bachelors, Rail In Baltimore.

some account OF entertainment lately given by
the old bachelors of the good city OF Baltimore, TO
the party-golng people thereof, we have taken up
our pen to perform this Office. Your paper being the
grand focus to which such descriptions usually flow,
and where they sought by the curious in these
matters we have deemed it but act of Justice to
these old fellows, that their fame should be pro-
claimed, that the fair portion OF your readers may
know, that although, class, they continue to he
overlooked and neglected, they can do some things
as well other folks and little better too. Now,
il has always appeared to us strange-passing
strange-that, in all the cities of the Union, so many
of these woe begone subjects are to be met with.
Wherever you turn your eyes, there are the old
observation-disclosures accommodating, gOod-natured,
and obligng- to devote themselves (he little
that relnains) to the cause of the women-sustain-
ing themselves in the most praiseworty manner,
living on hope, Qor they have little else to cheer
them,) and the other conservative elements of de-
caying nature-such as wild ducks, tsrraplns, oys-
ters &c. &c. They are truly singular race, these
same old bachelors. Old maids they look upon
with sort of instructive horror-and yetit IS among
this sympathsing and congenal class alone they
are to look for that change in their abominabe con-
dton, which they fail to bring about in earlier and
more propitious times. They lay plans to entrap
the Young and artless but in these they invariably
fail They invent modes O! courtshp hitherto un-
heard of-commlt 10 memory poetry which they
have not the industry or sentiment to write them
selves, and which they recite when occasion offers,
with all due efect-and do whatever else IS calcua
ted, either directly indirectly, to storm the cta
del, from which it would seem they are forever
doomed 10 be repuIsed. But one thing IS certain
that il all their arts of seduction al--ii they have
no particular fascination for the hard hearts of the
women; they certainly do understand the art of
giving a ball. and in this view OF their characters,
even admitted to have hair on their heads, (poor
fellows y they must be deemed, without iattery, to
be useful and valuable members of society,
The ifte to which am about to introduce you,
was truly most creditabe and magnificent affair
Invitations distributed throughout the country,
and received ready response in all the contiguous
cities, even far remote as Boston The grand sa.
loon of the "Assembly Rooms blaZed with flood
of light, judciously and elegantly disposed-a room
| capable of accommodating from twelve to fifteen
| hundred persons. Adjoining this was an immense
apartment, brilliantly decorated and furnshed-ap-
propriated to refreshments. This latter was
| thrown open early in the evening, and served
| as an agreeable lounge to those not otherwise
| engaged in the dance. The appointments for the
have never been surpassed any part ofthe coun-
try A beautiful circular table, of ample crcumfer-
ence covered the middle of the floor, in the area Of
which was a conica pyramid, rising in graduation
Of shelves, covered with white damask, on which
were tastefuy arranged the ornamental CONNECTIONS
and other refreshments for the more particular graft
ficatlon OF the ladies' This was enllvened by
bouquets and iestoons of the most beautiful natural
flowers In the space between the pyramids and
the outer circle of the table, were stationed some
70 servants in white pantaloons and gaudy llverles
OF the 80 servants In attendance, all were marked
by handsome liveres, presenting most imposing
and at the same time arlstocratlc appearance. AT
the door OF entrance were two grenadIers on guard,
in military costume, completely equipped. AT the
door OF the ladies' dressing room was another OF
these grenadiers, and In other parts OF the house
the dazzling effect of their military costume
and gierng steel, contributed In no small degree
IN the imposing character OF the scene.
he supper was truly epcure an and TecierChe.-
Without iormality ceremony, you approached the
inviting circle, and RECALLED yourself with ices, of
which there were varieties beyond enumeration,
such other articles OF refreshment as the most
rious or astidious appetite could suggest Every in
vention In the culinary art was here to be met with,
and appeared at your bidding. Champagne flowed
in rivers, and whatever was fanced, either in the
way of vands, CONNECTIONS, or liquors, here in
profuson, defying the hungry appetes of twice the
number of persons assembled on this occasion. II
really did honor to the old fellows, and will not be
soon forgotten by those who were fortunate as to
stand at this literally supplied board. The table
presented the same entire and magnificent appear
ance throughout the evening, being renovated al
most at the same moment that II was despolled of
It's delicious treasures.
With this brief outline of the preparations for this
delightful festival, we must now introduce you to
ofthe prominent personages by whose presence
1t was honored and adorned; and let us premise by
saying that never, on any former occasion In this
notice much of refinement, elegance and beauty
Notwithstanding the immense size OF the rooms,
they presented at every turn gitterng mass OF
richly dressed women. The crowd, however, was
with the pleasures of the waltz quadrille twas
not more dense than would have been required to
give effect and animation to the scene. From the
"Federal city," in addition TO Judges of the Su-
preme Court, members of the Cabinet, and repre-
sentatives in Congress, we had brilliant deputaon
from the fair sex. Conspicuous among these was
the attractive Miss T., daughter of the celebrated
Mrs. E., wife OF the ex-minister to Spain, whose
beauty and accomplishments have already drawn
round her large numbers OF anxious admirers MssW.
was also among the number, and distinguished by an
open generous and winning expression Of face. How
opposite in character to the icy nancler of General
Jackson's cabinet, from whom she derives her orr
gin. In this department. there were others, whom
it will be impossible TO particuarise Threading our
way through groups of familiar faces, not engaged IN
the dance, we recognised that entertaining person,
Mrs H., the accomplished lady Of the former chair
man OF the Committee OF Foreign Relations. She
is now resident OF the country, where she enjoysa
repose, the cutivator ofrura pastmes at once the
opposite of scenes like the present, which she has
contributed so largely to adorn, in the Federal
pretty daughter, whom she just launching upon
| the gay word-u of life and joyous anticpations.
! BY the by, we could not help remarking upon the
the absence of sister, who wont to be present
on occasions like this (Mrs S. G. y and whose win
ming manners and stately appearance, will be long
| remembered, by those who had the good fortune to
come within the circle of her attraction. There
also the beautiful daughter of the late Secretary
of State, Mr. Mel, who has recently united herself
in marriage to merchant OF this place. Her stature
was OF the finest present. and her bearing that of
person who had been born to shine at courts. We
could not help noticing the slnguarly elegant appear
ance of person who was leaning on the arm of
Judge Baldwin, of the Supreme Court, (Mrs. RI
She most gracefully alfred, and presented fine
subject for the pencil of artist with her prouson of
dark curls, and jet black eyes. Wcwere also part.
cularly grathed to meet with old acquaintance in
Mrs.. b. NJ, refined and elegant lady OF the old
school, who was here also, with very charming little
daughter whom she pointed out To me in the dance,
and Mrs. T., who has lately returned from soourn
for many years in Europe. bringing back with her all
| her ancient elegance and simplicity Of manner. To
this most ntertaning class, would tire the patience
of your readers We cannot, however, omit TO no.
tce that strik inelv charming looking woman, Mrs