The New York herald., 1844-09-08
Bridgeport.
Correspondence of the Herald

correspondence OF the Herald
BRIDeEPoRT, Aug. 2s, 1914.
Heaven on Earth-Rnrai Felicity end Ripe Fruit
Anti- -RepMdiafion- Ladies in Lots no
Corner Lots Melody and Politics.
Our city is at present so lively, that | canno
forbear employing few leisure moments, in at
tempting TO stir up the recoectons OF your reader
to the fact, that there is something "gong on'' il
Yankee land The plentiful showers of rain, will
which we have been visited during the past week
have given to the surrounding country an appear
ance of unusual freshness and beauty. The beau
tiful rides around Bridgeport and its vicinity hav,
been much improved by the uncommon fragrane,
and verdure, every where apparent in the gardens
and grounds of the more wealthy inhabitants; ant
nature, in all her beauties, lever seemed half Sc
smiling.
Along with this goodly share Of rural felicity
which the bounties of Heaven have bestowed, the
mirth and gaiety of our citizens have once MOI,
become aroused; and, ia spite of railroad bonds
which have 50 long stared us in the face, the gooe
humor and lively temperament, so proverblally
characteristic OF our city, have not been driver
away. In the true Yankee spirit, having once be
come convinced that the law would not protec
them in refusing to pay the bondholders, the tax
paying community have. with praise-worthy dill
gence, set about fulfilling their obligations, and al
ready, believe, one-third OF the assessment ha
been levied on the property OF the citizens.
You, who are SO great an admirer OF the femal,
sex, and, Of course, know where to look for supe
riorty among them, need not, | suppose, be re
minded that we. have, at Bridgeport, one Of th
finest 10, Of lively, witty, graceful, acconpll he'd
good-humored girls that are 10 be met with il
New England. Indeed, were. it not for this gu
perorty over our neighbors, this everlasting loco
motive leech," which, for the past five years
mas oeen cryiIg sLve M give, w wou.o hro, Wen nig,
community. But the irresistible good humor anC
light heartedness Of the ladies' among us, iorbiC
any thing hike irowns or complaints, from mani
Testing themselves amid the social circle
Quite an array Of beauty assembled a few eve
nings since at Miss F.'s, in Broad street. The
party was given in compliment to Miss H., an in
lelgent and bleyoune lady from the city Q
brotherly love, VINO Is passing few weeks witt
meanor of Miss F., and the sprightly wit Of Mis-.
H., combined TO render the entertainment one o.
the most agreeable OF the season. Among the
bellies were Miss Julia n. OF Bank street; Miss
Julia T., of Golden Hill; Miss H., Of Maine street
the Misses g., and Miss b., also of Maine street
Every thing passed off finely, and, after partakint
Of supper served up in the best possible syle the
company dispersed with any quantity OF good feel
ing toward the fascinating hostess Miss r
Another party, scarcely less brilliant, came of al
the residence of Miss $ /, in the upper part OF Maine
street, week or two ago. | have not Time to
mention particulars. Suffice it to say, the host and
hostess were agreeable; the company, OF course
lively; the music fine; the dancing extra, and al
home and happy about twelve.
On Monday last concert took place at the City
Court Room, by Mr.. and Miss Canderbeck, whose
performances seemed to give very general satsfac.
ton. Several weddings, balls, sorees and on,
are expected TO come off during the approaching
month. Should any thing occur Of interest you
shall be duly informed.
Politics, here, as elsewhere, are "about par
The Wings, however, seem 10 be making rather
more fuss, and, as usual, presume will be little
more successful. The editor OF the Wing paper
here is at present engaged in very silly and anu
sing quarrel with the Locofoco member Of Con-
gress and the Conservative Mayor in our city
The editor is an inveterate punster, and, as you
may have noticed, occasionally bies rather hard
Like many other newspaper wars, II would be dlf-
icult TO tell what is the exact matter of controver
sy and how far each party is in the wrong. My
own opinion is, they are all right Goodbye.
Yours, OUTIs.