Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-08-29

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/ oi The times-when Governments were too weak 10
repress dsorders-when the feeble were every where
! oppressed by The srong-when the laws of God were
trampied under foo-wben that sex, Sir which 20
much delight TO honor which constitutes the pride
and ornament OF the socia circle, unhonored and
appreciated when their rights and their privileges were
desplsedthen did this Institution spring into exist.
ence, to remedy the fghfu disorders OF the tme and
to arrest the downward progress OF civilization. Ii
was, IN trnth, holy brotherhood Of self denying PHI
anthropIsts, formed to carry all the cardinal
tues OF the time Its characteristics love OF arms,
attention TO the point OF honor courtesy, berallty ge
nerosity, clemeDcy loyalty, devotion TO woman and
devotion to religion. Go forth them Sir knight, and
enter upon the brilliant aud useful which liss
before you, with determination practice all the self
denying duties Of your noble Institution; and when
your course ended hope that society will ackno@-
ledge that you have every where assisted in REFRESHING
dsofders-,hat your country will have found you loyal
and devoted to her in.tilulions-that the vanqushed
viii lind you element, humane and mcrcfu-that the
distressed every where will perience your geneos
V-that Religion Will acknowledge you her b. nefactor
ana woman, her protector and ADVISER. Go forh and
never forget the noble motto inscribed your lns;-
tulIon, pdreere SntecLts Ell debehnrc supcrb0S.
The noble victor returns his heartfelt thanks-dis
mounts and lays The crown OF Love and Beauty al The
feet OF his Queen, Miss - of Richmond, TO whose
soft eyes and lovely character he ascrbes all the insp
ration OF his success. With tremulous accents she
receives the compliment, and whispers her high ap
Provu OF the and chivalry of such cham
plon. Never have seen award more thoroughly
welcomed Justly loved, as she is at home, her beauty
graceful modes,y highly improved mind, and purity OF
manner, have here for her legion of friends and
admirers The brought strongly to nv mind those
touching tees champetres IN France, where the coun
Try maIdens annually assemble 10 as La Belle
Rosere the lovelies and best girl of the whole village
Here there was exhibited jealousy or discomfort
among her alr competors-wth cordial voice
they received her as the worthy Queen. to preside
over the festivities Of the evening. To show the
general esteem in which her merits were held the
preuT eherafier from the genial climes Of the South
he who had, by many hard blow, the rich
NEED of his vaor-had, for many days before he was
formally introduced to her, resolved, his mind
10 tender the crown 10 her, whose praises
many lips, and whose graces had inflicted his heart
deeper wound than his strong lance had sent
home. 1t needs seer 10 predict, that i personal
acquaintance s only calculated to heighten these
pressions. The three other successful Kuights-vz
of Bel.Air, Of the Black Lance, and of Rappahan-
mock, selected the fair sharers of their bright honors
those fair daughters Of Fauquier Misses H., NJ. and
a. sweeter bouquet Of flowers never seen, than
when these four pure, bright creatures with busbng
brows, and downcast eyes, moved through The Royal
Cnt'llIon amidst the approving gaze Of their loving sub
jects
But must shift the scene from the "tented field,
where heard The rude clash of arms, 10 the brilliant
Salon, where love and music and pleasure animate so
many beating hearts The pressing crowds Of anxious
lookerson the rich and varied costumes, Of different
ages and climes, wheeling through the dance
TO he unntaled the hustle and deg of Fancy Ball
Who that present felt not the charm but who
even family describe the magic scene' Were under
the spell of womans love, as was your enthusiastic
correspondent, who witnessed similar spectacle two
years ago on this very floor, might be carried away
INTO wild and excited narrative OF all the lovely cha
racers that sporied before eyes-for after all
thing much the "tender passion exces the Juror
scriJendi, however ridiculous the effect. But | have
learned to school my heart, and can watch, almos,
nnmoved, The brightest eyes and the most bewitchng
smiles My picture, therefore, must be cold and life
lees. call TO memory but few of The many
striking VISIONS that heeled by Yonder tall and grace
iul Neapoan signora, is Of the farest flowers of
yonr city, MISS -. That arkhaired flower girl Of
sixteen, with those deep blue eyes, that TO
search into the very soul, and that pearly mouth,
which breathes Arabian sweetness around, is Miss
- of fredericksburg. Enchantress, she is,
she is still " school girl, and but little dreams of
the mischief she Is dealing out in many quarters
have her here for many summers-il has been
pleasant study 10 watch the development Of her mental
and physical beauty and reflect upon that strength
of MIND which will bear her from these gay scenes
back TO her quiet studies with zest for those atan
menta which deck and elevate the That for
tune teller with The ivory brow, is Miss Of Frede-
rIcksburg. youthful couple ansiousiy approach
her tripod-but they back unsatisfied. In the
true Dephic spirit the prophecies half veIled their fu
ture destInies Diana Vernon was admirably repre-
sened by Miss - of Clarke, with the soft eyes and
Gipsey Queen to the life; and Miss ~ r-r"i,nr-
sne with the commanding figure. looked The Nun her
self. The sweeteyed Miss - OF FaIraa, novice,
and her fair sister, The lavor,e of all who knew he'
hower-grl, every where greeted with smiles:
no flowers in their baskets could surpass Miss Of
Washington, Mss OF Caroline, or Miss - Of
Fauqulcr But yonder group, the mos, picturesque
in the room. Lieut. P. of,he Navy, richly dressed
the Grand Turk, surrounded by Miss OF Richmond,
beautiful Circassian slave, Miss - of Richmond
splend,dy attired suana and Miss - of Wash
ingon, superb mpersonation of Gulnare. The Grand
Turk, satisfied with his lovely wives, purchased
beautiful Scotch gIrl, Miss - Fredericksburg Miss
- of Rappahannock with her stately and elegant Fl
cure wears the rery bow and culver of Diana. She
is pure the air the mountain crests, where she
born, and TO know her is TO love her. Many amo
rous swains this occasion felt the power of her eyes
! far Ia exceed the keen shafts Of her bow. Miss - Of
Washington, and Miss - Of Rappahannock, Were
charming French and SWISS paysanaes Mr.. s. of
Arkansas Indian, thoroughly sustained his cha
racter The gallant Captain + of the Navy, appeared
in uniform; and Lieut.. L. of the Navy, well "louched
Off Davy Crockett. No can forget the truth Of
the representation Of the Kentucky mule droyer by
Dr. c. Of that State, while the hysercal nlntings Of
two old ladies', Zone Of them Judy Mccain, beeve)
Mr. S. of Mobile, and MIR. B. of Washington who
were carried into the fresh air by the strong arm OF
three true Sailors Mr.. B. Of Florida, Mr. D. of Peters
burg nd Mr. of Alexandra, produced roars of laugh
ter. But the grand attraction Of the whole was Col
/ b W. of Fredericksburg, who would have shamed SIR
John Falsaff himself In his dress, his humor, his
brilliancy, he brought before you the very conception
of Shakspeaes great character He was well sustain
ed by MIR. 4 G. L., of Baltimore, as Prince Hal !
shall conclude my ncohcrent sketch, by reference
to MI. j. NJ. of Baltimore, we'll set off as Charles 3D.
and Mr. B. Of N. Carolina. as the dangerous Roches
ter The costume Of MIR. B rich and in beautiful
taste.
! But YOU must be tired out feel that | AMI sat
down 10 nv task after brilliant bali tonight and ls
now in the wee sna' hours ayont tho iva While
have been writing the stiffness of midnight has been
gently broken by The soft music of serenaders, who, be
fore neahborng cabin paid their romantic adeus TO
party of mountain flowers, who return home at dawn
These troubadours have set my thoughts in sentiment
tai current and he responsible for all the tolIes
have enacted above. pray you 10 for5ear criticism
because have had time 10 pick cut apt words or 10
weave pretty sentences. ] merely wished 10 advise
YOU of some of the charms of this wnierng place. which
il growing rapidly into favor. can assure you, tina
il is far more pleasant to hear sweet discussions be-
tween gay cavaliers and brigh'.eyed Danes as TO The
o,ime, place, and manner of carrying on a court
ship than 10 the two great divisions OF 'he
Democratic party iercely quarreng abou, these minor
points, when the enemy is at ou7 gates, and We
are in danger of yielding up the fortress Of our pr