The New York herald., 1845-11-29
City Intelligence. .


THE EMPIRE CLuB.-The fashionable may now
be said to have set in in earnest The Empire Club.
which has taken the lead in many affairs that have
off in this vicinity during the past twelve months-rom
midnight bros to fashionable balls-from leaders and
directors OF the national election down to the selection
OF police 1t has been conceded on all hands
that they have done the State service" il is only
just that they should have their station and notice The
committee of arrangements comprised every grade Of
democratic character, Aldermen, Assistant Aldermen
Editors, Assistant Editors Reporters Printers, Type
Founders, every grade of Custom House and Police
lhorities Magistrates and their cerks-and Others big
little great. and small without number The floor
mittee, comprising ten dozen Of these gentle
remarkably active throughout the evening
particularly in running in and out OF the committee ROOM
wpng their mouths with their delicate white cambric
handkerehefs, and smacking their lips they made
their exit thererom.
The grand wigwam of Old Tammany blazoned forth
last evening with innumerabe lights occasion Of
the second anniversary ball of this redonbtable club
opposite the entrance hung the splendid large silk
banner OF the club the other sde from the orches
r streamed stars and stripes intermixed h trooors
in abundance. Shortly after 9 O'Clock, the company
began to arrive-there little difficulty in
setting down the different parties; horses heads
turned in the proper direction and not than
vehicles at time attempted to get opposite the
entrance to alight their passengers. while those who
only used natures galloway took the lead aud entrance
while the others arguing the right of priority. In
the orchestra placed Lohian quadrile band who
did their best endeavors to discourse sweet music.
there any thing in the differ rent figures in the
various dances it not the fault Of the leader whose
after nine O'CLOCK there about $50 couple present.
among those was more conspicuous for activity
of the cy-the leader and commander OF the Empire
Boys
"All bows and smiles and pleasant jests.
Here might be seen grave Judge, having on his
office all attsntion, with smiles and jokes amid some
three four other fair creaturesn corner, some
FIVE six members of assembly, discussing knotty
point, unmndful of the gay scene and bewchng smiles
around them-then, again, might be seen porty mem
ber Of the Corporation, with his flowing curs, with a
slight female leaning on his arm, quite his anpodes in
form and figure. Then, again, member two of Con-
gress just gracng with their their way
Washington this grand display of this Spartan band of
democrats OF the fair creatures present it would be
almost invdious to notice any one; amid Sch galaxy
OF beauty, it difficult to select. Yet one
few, did strike the minds eye of than one
spectator. The chainng Miss B and the gallant
po the ss eia 2, e ooca In Umpire
in the quadrle that succeeded and her hand sought
for by numbers in many succeeding pieces So true it
is that such occasions there is rest for the beau
full Miss F., in her plain light blue silk looked most
fascinating evidencing the truth that
When unadorned, adorned the mosn
Tho sprightiy Miss c., in her simple white dress
with chapet of white around her head and her
flowing ringets, was regarded with considerable aten
ton She vas evidently young in years. with heart as
dress with sim pie Of pearls in her dark brown hair
much admired by those around, for the elegance
Of the evening" and for her ladylke department through
out There several others also that drew forth
great admiration but want of knowledge must plead
for want of gallanry in not noticing them
particularly. By eleven O'Clock the rooms
well filed and there could not be fewer than from
500 persons present IT wss evidently the most respec
table and attended ball the Empire Club has had
evidencng that the democrats of every station
unmndfu the service this body has rendered on for
mer occasions shortly after the hour mentioned an
termsion took place when those present adjourned
the ctory for reireshment This having been amply
partaken Of the company again proceeded to the ball
room, where the dancing was resumed Jig waltz,
Was pleasure and enjoyment until an early hour this
morning, when the company gradually dwinded away
all highly gratifed with the evenings entertainment =
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and harmony prevailed throughout
PupIic School No. love attended the annual xiii
bton of Public School No. TO- yesterday afternoon.
The school very large there being two hundred
pupils The ceremonies on this occasion of a very
interesting character and calculated excite the
laon Of the scholars. The classes in Arithmetic and
Geography particularly deserve commentator, and
their ready ponses to the questions put them reflect
singing were also excelent-and the exhibition closed
to the delight and satisfaction Of all present.
Dr.. Porrs' CHvscH.-The Rev. Mr.. sommervle, Of
the Free Church Of Scotland preached last evening in
Dr. Potts Church. in University place his text being
Straight the gate and tho way that leads to
life eternal and few there be that therein On
this text Mr. somerville preached very eloquent and
impressive sermon lie gave three why the gate
straight three reasons why the way was narrow,
and concluded by beautiful eloquent observa-
tions on the issue life eternal" Mr. sommerve is a
bold preacher he does not mince what he has to
but like the celebrated John Knox thunders into the
ear the sinner the penalty that awaits him unless he
repent He described those false professors of religion
exciaim that they better than their neighbour in
their true lightfhose false Christians who always
in church. and meet at the communion table those who
arc sternny speaking about Jesus the blessed and
glorious one those who, when asked TO do anything,
say that they must pray first those who exo the King
Of fIsrael all of whom ne compared to the seed which
was sown the rocky ground and wthered and all of
/ whom while they think they that narrow way
described In the text the broad way to perdon
In speaking Of this city he used this language address.
ing the congregation You live in ungodly city
I'm stranger here, but can it teens with niquyn
II were we'll there were more sommer,illes among
clergy than there and that sermons with
his spirit in them, prssched, instead of those minced,
sfrsidtogv sermons that generally deliver
ed from our pulpits.
DusTy BRoaDwAy-It IL a matter Of no little surprise
that this celebrated street. the boast and pride Of the
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