The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-03-27

subject. out because, like our nose, II may
have to do with some future subject: A..
We were hurrying along to avoid the ram. Al
our right was the peering It's spires above
our head the dim outlines Of which, win iIs gray
and sombre hues. blended and disappeared IN the
night When the clock struck nine; we We're ERE a.
dozen black woolly heads-and, bless my heart,
what change The darkness and the rain were
in a moment forgotten. In gorgeous apartments,
hung with rich paintings and costly draperies,
lighted by the rays thrown out by chandeliers sus-
pended from the ceilings, and by the reflection of
brilliant and sparkling jewels-while from the
Windows OF the SOUP came darling out rays
which soon taught us to forget the realities Of hfe
and enter one OF that gay and happy throng, living
for the moment, forgetful that the morrow would
renew again its cares and its perplexlties But,
bark y said voice "surely that sweet singer
Is an old acquaintance of ours. All Mrs BAL
ley - How often have we listened with rap
ture to the Z" Banks of .Allan's Water" and 4.her
simple and touching ballads, with whichat the Park
Theatre, when Miss Watson, she used to delight
these who preferred the natural to the scientific
''the name of that lady, who, although somewhat
advanced in years, still retains all the bloom OF
young girl OF sixteen! or the poet expresses It,
and old age I" Really, Signor," replied Mr.
s i, you seem to be death on quotations, that
lady is Mrs D*****y, but was not aware that she
has seen much sickness" /" Ha, ha, ha! yes, Mr.
Snipe, that is Mr.: -, beg your pardon, your
times-that lady is handsome, though, and added
to that she is woman OF good Judgment. 10
you believe heard her ask lady IT that gentle,
man, pointing to me, meant to sing this evening"!
"You know very well, Mr.. s., that l am no singer,
indeed ! am not; after supper j may give you
little touch Of what can do, as intend to give
concert on next Monday night. On! how we
love the ruby lips and the heaving bosom; they
are both rich and beautiful, and never have W.
seen them more beautiful than in Mrs. C***.
the fair Bostonan. We like, too, that light
gauze hounce, or tuck, or tunsc, s or T frnm
the waist, and gangs loosely towards the skirt OF
the dress-it is at once delicate, chase and pleas
ing" "Now in that figure" said the Signor
:" Sir" observed my friend, '"you are not perhaps
aware that the people Of Baltimore are great duel.
lists, and remark of that kind might subject you
to being shot" They are very brave people, and
wonld rather fight than eat. What pity 1t Is
poor Pooer has been taken upfor picking pockets :
lie is capital shot, and is much thought OF in the
fraternity. What an aIniable and intelligent face
has Miss Sophia C****ll, who has Just taken the
arm of gentleman, and left the side Of her father
and mother, that she may better ENJOY the music'
and listen to the soft and tender pratllee of MIR
H**d. Mrs. W., with her beautiful and accom-
pished daughter, all in activity in contributing
TO the pleasure OF the entertainment Miss Ct~*n,
and host of angelic creatures, whose features will
leave an impress when their names are forgotten.
There, too, is Mr., with his opera hat, (whai
hunbug y cooked under his arm. 1t may be IA
SHlOti-DuI HCHVCH protect Us IIOHkSouIu HoHecuCc-
the idea of gentleman being at a party where he
expe cts to spend from three to four hours in the
company of ladies', and carrying under his arm a
hat Why not cap the climax and bring in his UNI.
brella
At II came the summons to supper, which was
served in style equalsit not superior, to any thing
produced in Balti more this winter, and the guests
partook of it with govt which bespoke. theil
Judgement in snch matters Champagne flowed
and oysters disappeared, even unto outer darkness
there TO mediate upon "man's inhumanity" and
digestive faculties, and to be smothered in cream
jees and all the paraphernalia by which oysters
are smothered. After supper, Signor Augustus Ca
sar Casella, first yioloncest of the Court of II. M
the King Of Sardinia, favored the company with a
solo upon the violoncele, and performance Of
more power and beauty we have never heard
Mr. Perie presided at the piano forte, while several
young ladies sang, in concert, sweet song. Many
public persons were present, among whom were
several musicians, artists, clergymen, and lawyers
in fact it was grand compound Of beauty, ugli.
ness, talent, conceit, and afectation-with more
handsome women and mere sensible men than are
often to be met with at modern musical soirke.
ARIEL.