The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-18
The Grand American Republican Ball NJ
the Park Theatre.

We regard il as one of the most interesting events
which have taken place in this city for many years.
1t marks the dawn Of new era in society IN New
York II was the commemorative first mark
ed and decisive deveopmeDt--of a great and glo-
rious revolution in morals and manners-the Wa
terloo, in fact, of the new reginf-the new dynas-
ty of mora worth and responsibility in the social
life of this great metropolis of the Union The
emotions excited on entering the house were GER
tainy of the most pleasing and exalted character.
Every decoration-every quarter to which the eye
was turned-presented the subject of patriotic re-
Fiction. The star-spangled banners-the trophies
won on the glorious fields of Saratoga, Yorktown,
and Bunker Hl-the cannon which had thunder
ed defiance to the foes of freedom and America
the portraits of heroes and statesmen who have
gone to their reward, and whose memories are as
immortal as their deeds-he figure Of the old re-
evolutionary soldier-all were embematic of the
spirit which animated the festive scene, and which
lighted up every eye with patriotic enthusiasm.
The beauty the grace, the elegance of the ladies,
were quite dazzling. The quiet, unaffected, natu-
raj dignity oftheir demeanor-the propriety oftheir
dress-and the universal cheerfulness which they
| exhbited-presented most remarkable. contrast
to the aflectatlon, boldness abandon, and exrava-
gance ofattire, which characterize the leaders OF
so-caed fashionable society. "Why, / never
saw apy of thesa lovely women before ~ 81
declare, I never any of these beautiful
girls in Broadway or at the theatres!' is 1t
not singular that I never met any of these
ladies' at the balls 2" Such were the EXPLANATIONS
uttered by few individuals, known as " men about
town." who had somehow or other managed to in
trude into this company, and who seemed quite
like fish out Of water in the midst of so much
honesty intelligence, and responsibility. Butthere
was truth in their expressions of surprise The la
dies who honored this ball with their presence be-
longed not to the old, rotten bankrupt circles
They were the fair wives, and daughters, and Sis
tiers Of the respectable middle classcs-of our in
telligent, honest opulent and influential mechanics
and artisans and store keepers-the true ornaments
of social state-as far superior to the leaders Of
the ton the precious metal itself is to the glitter
ing tissel. They were specimens of the genuine
ornaments of our social life, who are to be found,
not in Broadway in gaudy apparel which has never
been paid for-not at the theatre-not at the mas
querade, but in the quiet retirement OF the domes-
tic circle, dischargng the duties of honorable ma
irons and obedlent daughters. Thank heaven, Anne
RIGA can point to bright array of such objects OF
nations trusst and loftiest pride.
1t was a remarkable fact, that of all the gentle
men present, not possessed the distinctive
mark OF the New York gentleman of the old
school-the button of the Court of Bankruptcy
None of your corrupt financiers-none of your
swndling brokers--none of your bankrupt merchants
none of your absconding debtors-none of your
rascally defaulters-none in fact of your gentlemen
whose wives and daughters strut Broadway in silks
and satins, and who give splendid suppers in their
marble palaces up town, on the proceeds of swind-
ling Operations of all sorts, or the pickings Of
some Banking or Trust Company, were there. No
But the hard working, honest artzan-the industri-
GUS mechanc-the man who had grown rich by
honorable and successful toil-these were the men
who crowded that festive scene. There was only
one moustache in the ball room, and that belonged
to silly young man, the son of an honest carman,
who has just returned from Europe, and learned
enough of its follies and vices to make his father
disown him.
The music was intoxicating. National airs only
were played, and they thrilled every patriotic pulse
The "Grand American Republican March," COM
posed expressly for the occasion by Professor A.
Kyle, excited the greatest possible enthusiasm. 1t
is indeed most spirit stirring composition, and
must become immensely popular. All the arrange
ments were III admirable taste. The greatest good
order, and the utmost enjoyment were maintained
throughout. Several distinguished naval officers
were present. Altogether, the occasion was one
full Of interest," and full of hope-hope for the par
ty for the city, and for reform of our social man.
ners
FROM ALBANY.-We have Albany papers of Fri
day. They state that the Governor has nominated
Honorable SAMUEL BEARDsLEY, now represen-
sentative in Congress from the Oneida district,
A. IL
of this State.
In the Legislature on Thursday there was not
much DONE In the Senate the important bill intro
duced by Mr. CORNING in relation to the Albany County
Clerk Sheriff and Police Justice Constables &C. pro-
vidng for general and material reduction the fees Of
those officers was under consideration, and will no
doubt, pass that body.
In Assembly Mr.. BusnArx reported from committee.
with amendments the bill relative to the inspection of
beef and pork in the city Of New York.
The bill to amend the act of 1887 relation the Asss
tant Justices Courts OF New York. was read third time
and passed
The committee the whole had under consideration the
bill for the relief Of Harrison Stephens We gave the
substance Of this bill yesterday The committee and
reported progress the bill In the House, Mr. Youngs
moved the indefinite postponement Of the BILL and the
motion prevailed-ayes 4s, nays IS.
Defence THE WHIos-BY MEMBER OF THE
rwENTY-sEvENrHC oNeREss-The Harpers have just
published spicy pamphlet of hundred and fifty
pages, which will excite fresh commoton in the
political world. 1t is captally written, though by
whom is State secret-some say by Boots, others
by Fillmore. and some by Kennedy. 1t has all the
sharp bitterness of the first an the eloquent style
of the last, with Fillmore's sound reasoning though
none of his duness. We imagine they all had a
hand in it, as it is evidently intended to be "by
authority" and probably has been revised at head
quarters. good part of it is made up of racy ex-
tracts from the Herald and this, if nothing else,
will give it tremendous circulation. All the
world knows we have always been up TO our eyes
in Cabinet secrets, and of course. everybody draws
on us for all important political information The
book will 90 like wildfre, and will help on the ex-
citement and the fun.
| The DRAMA AND THE STAGE.-On Thursday
evening next, Mr.. Barry of the Park, will give a