The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-02-27


The Weather Tsmprance-7hs Grand Boil Of he
National BlMs-Another Ball IN Rsadinsss- 1hs
Expresses, &c. &c.
We are very lively here at present-a severe snow
storm on Thursday night, together with two or three
inklings since, has LETT us fine sleighng, merry
hearts and happy faces, and we only want cold wea-
Their to refresh spirits and insure fine slsghing
for some weeks.
quandary here-thsy have granted few licenses to doe
tors who, by the by. make Of them; and "
they pass grog shops and bar daily whore liquor
10 openly retaed In bold defiance Of the laws still they
dare not take steps to impose 6nes punish such en-
croachments and the poor law b openly volatedand
tranplsd under foot, in broad day. The temperance
men talk Of running horse at the next election for
Mayor and Though they have picked out long minded
him far behind on the last quarter Of the race.
The National Blues, the crack corps Of city and
the pride Of State gave hne ball the evening OF
the 20th in commsmoration Of that truly glorious ann
vsrsary which proved to be decidedly the rsehsr
cha affair of the season. The place selected the Ex
change Hail. which elegantly decorated with span
glsd banners and the gstening accoutremens Of the
military; and at individual distances around tho room
you encountered your own familiar person. reflected In
the gorgeous mirrors which were suspended quite to
the door.the walls were thicsly studded with sPAndd
We entered the room at nine o'clock just they had
fed with the brilliant appearance of the happy throng
encountered The lamps as catching the inspire.
tion shone with redoubled splendor and the ladies,
il fearful of being collapsed seemed to command ETHEREAL
briliancy and though had before, as thought given
saw them 30 advuntageousIy Soon the daucing com
menced; and ono's eye wondered surveying those
sylph like forms, as they foaed through the mazes OF
the giddy dance recedng, alternately drawing
and nearer until bewilderngthe brain by their dazzling
appearance the poor imagination Is lost in It's deep sby
rinth and naught left to charm our fancy cloud
Of .panglss whose varied hues and glistsning forms
ensave our BRAIN and halo Of happiness rivits US TO
rspressnted smonS whom noticed LIEUT.. r. and H.
also Cen p Of West Point who added much to the oc-
cssion by their presence;
We notice the lovely Mary H. WITH the charming Mise.
ance attracted universal admiration. The delightful
Mrs, J., with her pretty sister, Miss R., deserve
her hwn-like form, and fairy toueaant, attracted
many an snvious eye But the cynosuIe Of all eyes,
galaxy Of beauty wa. Miss K@ v Who though Is.
contented herself with remaining in the loge, and Oh
serving the dance below yet che was BY no means NO
fascinating form Enough coated still betrayed in
she left u.s. early however. which robbed Of one Of
brightest lights Mrs. X, belle espiri,e, was much
did hd' the smiaSe and made himself quite
agreeable. Lieut. Nc deserve: notice for his obis.
his soidieske appearance which reflected much credit
the corps he represented Supper served At one
ocock and it was at this time accident occurred,
which, had il not been discovered, happily Il was.
would have destroyed large part Of the building The
wall took fire from stove placed temporarily In tho
genemens dressing room, and fast ascending and
near communicating with the floor overhead, which,
had gained wouldh have made rapid progress. Hsppi
ly, few pals of lemonade thrown on, prevented the
confagration and few knew IF the occurrence. Bos-
ton Worcester, Bridgeport and your city, were we'll
represented by the gallant and the fair From the two
BY the storm and only those who arrived here the
day previous attended The Boston representation
rived Saturday evening and attended church yester
Gay en- masst They are fine set Of fellows and ore
The Ball broke up at four o'clock when all retired.
well pleased with the evenings entertainments which
proved that some things be done well Others
The New Haven 0reys. another Of our crack corps,
give ball next week. They a splendid company
the that visited Gotham last fall whose wonderful
drill in Wall street created much sensation and whose
notice at the time. They have extended nvitstie rs to
their friends in Newark end Jersey City ALSO Brook
Ign and other cities. will give you sketch at the
time, II any thing occurs worthy Of notice. had
the Blues Ball. He well sustained the reputation
which he has always held and did alike honor TO the
corps he represented and his profession.
your friend: in our city for he splendid victory ac1I.v
ed in your late triumph over the Holy Alliance, Wall
street gamblers &c. in their late endeavors TO defeat
your Express from Boston The result Of your triumph
or defeat was very anxiousy looked for and the glo
Iious result exceeded must sanguns expectations
would also remind you that your late generous and
noble endeavors in the Of that truly worthy class
been overlooked. On the contrary has been greatly
admired, and all speak Of with evident satsfaction.
Thus continue to uphold worth and merit has always
been your course and you will ever make friends and
cement those you have already.
EpoN SAur. Ev-The E,<fe,~sieur- E,x~,os,tor