The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-12-13

mend TO the present Congress the importance OF re-
United States, as being one of the most important
subjects upon which they could possibly egisats.-
And we would recommend to their especial atten-
ton, the work OF our talented and patriotic ex
sui al Genoa, c. Edwards Lester, Esq, who, from
experience in the practical workings OF the system,
and in every other respect, is entitled to great con-
sideYatlon.
Fashionable Intelligence.
We stated few days since, that the fashionable sea-
opening with unusual briiliancy spendor and
magnifcence-tha the elite making reat prepare
tons for grand and glorious display Of their wealth,
meanness, taste, vulgarity, and refinement Several
balls parties soirses hops, ETC. had then been gven but
grand fancy ball. which of last night in the up
per and recherche regions Of fashion, ecpssd all the pre-
vious efforts OF the exclusives.
The preparations for this affair have been going for.
ward for time Curiosity shops dry goods stores,
etc. have been thoroughly ransacked for the last two
weeks. Mlliners. dress makers, mantua makers tai.
ors costumers OF all descriptions had been consulted
with much eagerness and earnestness Queen Vic
tors probably exhibited when consulting Sir Robert
Peel on the course which the British Government ought
pursue in relation to the Oregon question Cards of
invitation issued and everything being ready, the
affair of last night at the house of ono Of most
celebrated leaders of At about IL o'clock the
pany had all assembled and the rooms presented quite
singular, peculiar curious and funny appearance. u
very amusing, however, to observe the strange
mixture of elegance vulgarity intellect aectation.
modesty, folly, and rudeness exhibited by the
pany-who were, in fact the representatives Of every
clique and profession, with which metropolis
abounds. Here celebrated operator in fancy stocks,
dressed the Devil Arted with the lady ofa celebrated
Divine, dressed as a Carmeite nun. The Devil seemed
have forgotten his vocation in the absorbing interest
Of the conversation With his fair partner whose beauty
kovz lad IT, 0s0k u4~>
ted member of the arstocracy dressed in the tight fitting
costume Of an Italian bandit promenades with lady
considerable sensation is manifssted-and many ques
tons asked and much anxiety expressed by the
able to shin
chandler who having grown rich and fat by speculang
in oil allow duck, etc, retired from the business, and
of the city His appearance bandit however IS su-
premely ridiculous His dress fits him like his skin,
zing remorselsss adermanc habits have rendered Of
enormous and unwieldy size. His attempt to walk
trying to NAVIGATE with his feet tied to his tall The
lady his arm is the rich widow OF an eminent vender
Of pills and purgatves Her head 10 decorated with an
trowsers literally covered with tawdry jeweiry,
bugles spangles, furnished lace and red ribbons Her
spent in dabblng in soap suds and frying mutton chops
Immediately behind her her two daughters escorted
Charles II. by their side is whiskered and musta-
CHI dandy attired as courtier OF the age Of Louis
XIV He evidently thinks hlmSeu the observed OF
all observers"-and he = His dress and himself mo-
nopolze the whole Of his attention perfect lady
killer in his own sSnos ne sometimes mo- 10
leading belle, whom doubt after the counterfeit
presentment of himself hourly displayed in the mirror
he considers "pon honor" very charming creature
This individual renders himself obnoxious blythe fvolity
and nspidty of his conversation disciple of the Brun
mel school, all starch and PADS he apes the reputation of
wit which he POUNDS the doubtful foundation Of the
not too rigid double entende-forgetting that taste,
prety and just observance Of the decencies of society
alike forbid infringement Of the chaste rules of
cial converse. Purity Of mind like the aultless da
Of M the and ds o
emit imagination, dsgusts and revots. To the credit of
the fair, be it spoken, however, he is generally
We now gladly turn to bevy of richly dressed young
ladies' in the costume Of Ladies' of Honor at the Of
beauty is manifest. The lovely Miss Humbug, whose
dark hair floats in wild and uxurian curs her ala
beauty ensrossns ali ewes and causing ali male hearts
to papitae with delight Miss latte rdemalion, her
panon, is also surprisingly lovely; she seems like
sunbeam sporting in flower garden rendering the light
more gladstone with her presence Miss Pigytail Miss
too many well dressed and we'll behaved gentlemen
Of wealthlest young merchants ,brokers law
yers, and physicians-but they surrounded
esy end wit is entirely lost in the mono conspicuous
and glitteiing pretensons of the roouriers, whose
noisy aectation, and ridiculous and unmeanng laugh
ter, render the absurd and disagreeable After
several hours spent in dancing waltzng, etc. during
pany adoured to the supper ROOM which had been bril-
an,ly Illuminated and elegantly decorated in honor Of
would lay aside their ridiculous ssYbut noLshe same
enacted. Unfortunately, the room had been
overheated, and the windows fastened down. SO
that with tho entrance of the company from the excite
ments Of the ball ROOM the thermometer to about
ninety The consequence was, that the guests in
steam Of water at boiling heat. Old gentlemen muer
ed curses, and ladies of certain age, endeavored to
fan-while their mplexons, happy state Of dssolu
ton and commixture afforded practi9 essay the
grace Of painting sorks flew in all dire
presented for their judgment At the table noticed
some curious characters which had hitherto escaped
attention Here is celebrated operator" from Park
Row who calls hmsefa fnancier, but is called
thing else by those who kfowhim; sitting opposite tohm,
worthy Divine, who enjoy his society he
drinks wine with him every occasion Here sits pout
ing Miss T, dressed as an Hour probably refectihg
asked dance but during the evening "shock.
ing-positively shocking. Her mamma, who is dress
edAs Queen Elizabeth, LOOKS vexed The good lady
lperceives her former mlner opposite to her. endeavo
ing attract her attention by smiles and smpers which
only exces her indignation True, the good lady, not
counter Of third fancy in the Bowery =
What of that? She married and buried wealthy msr-
young lady dressed Fairy. Hook at that the
other sidethats fathers horrid clerk" Don't look at
Shocking! How did he get herei Here an ambitious
papenue seeks in vain to attract the attention OF
clusves whom he has met on some former OCCASION by
accident Everybody appears anxious to Disguise their
character, and assume airs OF importance. Folly,
good humor, w.t. afectsiion, ETC. in the ascendant,
and the parties separate in i'll humor Such fashona
BILE society in New York.
City Intelligence.
DAY LINE BosToN.-The train over the Long Island
route, arrived last evening at o'clock with large
Der of passengers who spoke in the highest
comfort of the route and of the steamer Mutual Safety
and the attention of Captain Lowber. This steamer
makes the ferry from 0reenport to Aliens Point She
rance offices in this city, for visiting vessels in distress
on the coast in winter and perfectly adapted for the
the passengers took occasion express by resolutions
passed. their satisfaction that safe and comfortable
boat bad been provided for the crossing Of the Sound
BITISa WEArHER.-Yesterday was q regular freezer;
men drew their cloaks around their necks put their
gloves, aud hurried along at brisk pace looked
redder than usualand last night bed clothing was ia
great demand 1t was the coolest day we have had