The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-03-19

Noctes st. George-iana.

The "noctes ambrosiana ct coenaque 6eorum
OF Chs opher North, have become familiar TO all
as household words. What just cause or impede
ments there, that new notes. through The me-
dunn OF the Herald should not bswrltten, and shed
It's halo OF glory and OF light throughout the whole
earthl Moved by these reflections, have COM
menced this article and though you may hnd in Its
execution ''the flesh weak be assured the spirit
is wiling
In the dirty city of New York, (Croton River to
the contrary Notwithstanding in the pleasant and
tulip spotted street, yclep Broadway, there stands
an Hotel, known 10 the immortal few as the est
George" Its outward form possesses neither grace
or beauty-pain and unpretending, but within, its
bones are full of marrow and good things. There
can the weary obtain cup OF coffee, such as
where else is to be found in this goodly cty-the
aroma OF which rises up in your nostrils like sweet
smelling sacrifice, and the taste will convince you
that tits OF truth the true ambrosia upon which
the gods in former days, held their revels on Hugh
Olympus The Seating and the drinking and the
run OF the Kitchen" is there to be found also, in
perfection which few eyes have seen. This I'M
perfect introduction is necessary, so that the ind-
viduas who from time to time may appear upon this,
stage, the inhabitants OF this bessed sphere"
may be known and judged In accordance with the
company they keep, and the comforts they enjoy
Sab uno disco omnes."
AT this House there is neither regular club or
club established, but nightly assemblage sits
in high conclave, and solemn council, to talk ever
the past, the present, and the fuure-and when the
mouth becomes dry and tongue heavy, the creature
comforts are produced, and each and all, the listen
er AID the speaker; mnge, in equal proportions, the
"utlle cum dulce."
remarked before, that there was no regular club
room, still in quiet little place, IN the basement,
far removed from the prying eyes of the "ignobile
yulgus,'' there nightly reunions take place. A
large table placed In the centre of the room, and
class,caly covered with green cloth, chairs and
benches, comprise the whole furniture of this room
About this table the members generally stand or sit,
some with sticks In their hands, and others with CT
gars in their faces. The place may literally and
truly be ca led Liberty Hall-each member paddles
his canoe his own way, and every tub stands on its
own bottom.
Thus far nc President has been appointed the as.
sembage being strictly democratic, maintaining as
one of the cardinal points, that call men are born
free and equal" There has been some talk of re-
gular organization, on the Tammany plan, by which
Sachem, Scrlbes and Members should be selected
and am inclined to think this will take pace-for
of late, some of the unknown people have visited
the place, and recklessly crushed in, where angels
fear to tread"
Speaking of angels, may remark, that inasmuch
as all the members are known as the devoted ad.
mlrers and slaves of Heavens last best gift to
man" II has been proposed to have small boudoir
erected, so that the divinities that walk upon this
our earth, may, with their presence and their smiles,
etherlase and gladden. these nightly meetings For
one, Ego the entire swine" for this plan, as have
ever heard from the lips of wise men, and learned
from my own limited experience, that there is no
place where woman should not be the chefest or
nament. the very corner stone A member who is
reading over my. shoulder. ,exclaims Shy the i'm
mortal algators," Queer oath isn't iD 'you speak,
amigo meo, the words OF eternal truth and sober.
ness" Thus supported and sustained, I go my
death for "the boudoir."
1t may also be proper TO state that we have gen.
eral ministering spirit called "Tom attached TO the
room, and upon especial occasions, we have little
Secretary" each of whom, though not very large,
yet like tin pot, are very useful. l believe, my
dear editor, have given you such description of
the locale make the place visible to your minds
eye. II. my next number of this new noctes, pur-
pose taking you by the right hand and introducing
you 10 each and all of the members. We will drop
IN at random, without any extra preparations so that
you may have fair sample of all the good things
which been said and done for many a by-gone night
In the hope of right speedily taking you ameng these
choice spirits of this earth, aectonately greet ye.