The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-03-21

during the BAIL
Promenade, Clay March,
Quadrille LIE Invitation,
do Torquato,
do Creton,
do Cheat s. Jig Scotch Airs.
Spanish Dance, Sandy and Jenny,
Quadrille Cavalry,
do Basket, Wood Up
do Hunting 'sett,
10 Waltz, Come Dwell,
III Quadrille, Poachers,
Is scilian Circle, Dashing White Sergeant
ID Promenade Peers March,
Is ouedrille march, Tampa,
i -, a. Cheat sJs iT.s Airs, '"'
Is Waltz, bird,
10 Quadrile, Hussars de la Garde,
20 20 do do March, Rory oMoore,
% Spanish Dance, Cachucha
"a DO Cheat & Jig Crow Airs,
% Rustic Reel, Scotch,
| % Promenade, Home, Sweet Home,
The following is a correct and graphic description
of the scene up to late hour last night, reported
by Ariel, the spirit Of Heaven.
The Ball 4! the Third Ward Clay Ball IL
did promise you, il is true, graphic account when
sacred, when approaching the fulhlmenf are un-
frequently regretted-and thus il is, feel myself
inadequate to the task. Your affection for me,
know, will demand a minute detail of my appear.
ance, etc. / have seen myself look better, but
Notwithstanding, as the song says
81 quite BELLE"
But, let me on! for my memory is still quick and
warm," although II Is lent, and l have not yet
drunk of Lethe-even now ! am dancing, waltzng
with you well know whom; and that pretty music
sending me know not where. believe Miss Han
nah Moore said-young people should never deal in
personalities. If she did not, somebody quite as
prm as she, did. Well, shall strive to be cha
ritable as possible, In accurate account Of one
and all
With whom shall / commence According to
etiquette, believe strangers first: Well then, there
was Mrs. ]. r., a, little gem. Resign your COM
mission, my friend. domestic affairs will afford you
ample employment. Then Miss T. her sis.
ter-a face, when IN repose, you would scarcely re-
mark But, hear her speak Spanish, and see her
smile !
"The sapphire's blaze beside her ceased to
shine - and her waltzing, Danish all prudery and
prejudice. "Her feet are the light, her home is the
air" Then there was L. W, our Ex,Secre-
She was not so excessively animated, as she
generally is. The lovely Mrs DR.. H, could
"Arielp' 'Twere pity that such form should be
Misses &. of Boston, pure red and white-natures-
looks rather arttul, something OF bellies / don't
know them. One could not help remarking among
the fair girls from the north, the pretty M. Men.
"A child of gentleness,"
and but for her hair and eyes, Byron might have
called her "Zuleika." Miss Adea Ga little too
en- bon point but for one unfortunate feature in her
her as of De Stael. She is one of those persons
who would throw her friends into the water for the
purpose, the moment they were drowning, of saving
| them l was very sorry pretty Fanny H, wa'
not there Her BON hon,nie and repartee can ofenc
none. She wounds and cures at the same moment
| G. danced with me- think he likes me-but de
fend me from mothers In law or step-mothers. Clay
| is certain to be next President.
| And now for our own fair townswomen. Clay is
| certain TO be President. The most disttngu<e youne
married women we have, is Mrs; l., of Frank
lin street There she was in regal splendor, dressed
| in ruby colored velvet, renaissance lace, and dia
moHds. Her lady-lke composure of manner, all
| ALL in perfect harmony, with her prncely establish
| ment. But must tell you of another lady, who il
possible, surpassed Mrs. l.. In richness of attire
| Mrs. S, II. OF Franklin street. Here is genuine
aristocracy for you, and well she knows it, She is
| of the De Curzon line, as Janet said to Amy, SO
could | have said to her: Surely, lady, the
daughters OF Tyre ere no richer gifts than thine
She usual accompanied by pretty little rose
bud, Miss H. H., her niece. Her entertainments
the most recherche in the city. She is renowned
for her exquisite taste in every thing Beyond a
| Doubt Clay will be President.
Our charming friend, Mrs. A. of Boston, whose
| beauty, frightened by intellect, and rpened by
| time, rendered her more attractive than ever.
must not forget Mrs. b. II better known as the
forsaken hall lit saddens ones heart TO look al it
There il stands, lone and untenanted, bearing al
the marks of falling grandeur. have heard my
grandmother say, IT always reminded her OF goot
OLD EngldnO. clay Will NC HcAt IIcslucHt. Du
sounds of revelry and merrimcnt have ceased a
Belvidere, since the arrival of the Fudge family
| from Paris.
| Then came my beau ideal of woman, Mrs. r. J..
with the character OF Elizabeth of England, and the
| beauty of her rival. go woman, we had beer
brutee without theev' But neither modern language
or modern characters will suffice. can truly say
" ct veradea patult ncessa." She is past forty
| mas n importe She does not look twenty. / OBJ
served her nearly all the evening promenading with
a distinguished General, wis is claimed alike by
north and south. His form of noble bearing would
be conspicuous any where. Clay will positively be
| next President
Mrs X. of St. Paul's was there, looking yery
pretty, with her usual vivacity of manner. Mrs
| Mex, and Mrs. J. b. M, two ladies' of the old
| school, who gave tone to our Jee. Then there
| was Mrs. T..
" Her eyes dark charm twere truly vain to tellp
| She was dressed in the Cachucha styls-pink silk
dress, trimmed with rich black Brussels Dac,
hounsss-her head-drsss unique, and her Waiting