The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-20

uldch mas Mrs. Granger, captain Tdlnc udsucs VII
with the splendid Miss Lowe of New York; Harvey
sweeps around with the Presidents niece, and there
filts by Bodsco with one of the best wallzers In
America, Miss Cox, Of the District. There they go,
whlring through life without care, without thought,
all buoyant, and no look beyond the present. All,
but that future must, will come as we who have
numbered eur scores, can well attest 1t seems but
toxicating cup; and still | have relish for these
youthful enjoynents, though the ability to partici-
pate is somewhat exhausted.
"The waltz is about to conclude, let. to the
farther end OF the saloon, and watch the formation
of the quadre, near where stands, leaning on
the arm of the Mexican Minister, that peerless
and beautiful woman, who seems to attract all eyes,
the force Of the Maelsiroom, all that is great and
enlightened, young and ATTRACTIVE.
An there you have it right, for once. Watch
her majesty, her attraction, her warmth and her I'M
far and wide celebrated widow, Mrs. White, of
New York With mind unequalled in almost any
society, she has heart bountiful and bounding as
summers morn Her charity and kindness, lik e her
beauty, is felt by all who approach her, and the
Minister and the beggar both leave her, speaking
praises of one or other of her high and singular
qualities"
"Know you aught of her history?"
But little, beyond what reputation gives her
Envy that most poisonous of all things, falls harm
less before her, Tor hers Is mysterious enchant-
ment, which makes even the beauty of her own
sex render an homage, which woman seldom yields
to her kind. Ii is said her life has been chequered
for one so young and still you see no mark of sor
row. no line OF grief in that face OF sunshine. In
deed, take her for all in ALL she is most extraordi
nary creature With thousands at her feet, you see
no manner OF a cOnqueror, and with the topmOst
pinnacle of female ambition within grasp, she
moves along without pomp or presumption, the high
impersonation of what woman can be-"
Most certainly, my good fellow, you are In rap
lures. Do you not feel more than kindly to that wo-
man?'
ever prese nt and dsagreeahe nses OF bv-
gone times, should be foremost in the strife tor
her favor. But | shall bless and wish her well.
May she continue to shed as now, smiles and con-
tentment around"
"And who, pray, as you seem some little reused
from this momentary lehargy, s that stately girl,
PISA ris to Waldron Of the NavyP'
" lis she who has been moving heaven and earth
among the young bachelors for Il month past in
great metropolis None other than the celebrated
Miss Gardiner of New York. She has travelled
much, reflected well; as you see, Is sparkling and
without affectation, and has, in add ion to other
charms, fortune that may relieve some good fell
lows cares"
"Ah, by the by, heard of her on the continent
| year ago. She had high character for bold and
daring spirit, and was much admired in the Paris
CIRCLES"
{" Next to her, prattng so innocently and with
'a'refte that wins all hearts, is her younger sister,
and nearly opposite you behold southern belle,
who has inspired us all, young and old. with admit
raton-look how her wit gathers throng even into
| the dance. She is all vivacity, life, present"-
"What sudden movement is this q? Do you
tire so early here, or what -
oh nO-supper Is just announced, and there let
us adjourn to see, to drink, to chat to love- to toast
dear woman"
" That statue-lke beauty, arrayed in the perfec-
ton and rlchne IS OF simplicity. Is Madame Bodis-
CO. How young and artless!'
SCI have rarely seen a woman display better iudg-
ment in her attire Is she not most magnihcently
altlred %
" The is a strong contest between her and your
enchanting widow w. for the palm, but give the
preference to the latter Her white and diamonds
are in the choicest taste"
She a diamond herself above them ALL DDS,
what a creature!'
Z" IT you will draw your eyes for a moment from
that magnet, will ONT out several interesting per-
sonages whom you have not before scanned. Yon-
der in the corner, with Mangum, is Mrs. SANKEY'S
whole souled, fearless and gallant woman With
that delicate young gentleman, who nicely sips
his fourth glass of pale sherry, is Miss Halstead of
New Jersey-thls is her first season /; and there, all
animation, all splendor, all innocence, is Alexan-
dra's best and most beautiful flower, Miss Bryant
How envied is Edwards, who, It's said, is most ia
vored among the favored
"Thls scene is too trying upon ones nerves-let
us postpone our comments for the next night -
Good advice for my venerable limbs so fare
well, grls-seep dream, be happy. and III be con-
tent. DINA CORNER.