The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-22
WASHINGTON, May.


4 Strangers First Evening in Wastington-Cd-
rusi's May BaA-Bsaufy of the Bellies IN En-
bryo-Lmprcssions made BY those whose Charms
noe Ssay the fate Of Men.
II appears that nearly every one, on some occa-
sion or other, drops you line Of impressions
ceived whilst vending his way through this " vale
of tears" As we boast Of free and enlightened
country can see no just cause why should be
excluded from giving an occasional description of
passing events, when they come immediately un-
der my own observation.
dropped in among the Waslingtonians but yes
terday, and having nought TO do TO while away the
dull hours Of an Indictment evening, rugged out
las the sailors say) in my best Frost and Wallace,
and ordered " Jehu'' to set me down at Carusi's,
where had heard there was to be held May
ball, and would have an opportunity OF passin
judgment on the boosted beauty of Washington.
stepped in the ball Just in time to see the
crown placed the fair brow of Miss J--n
daughter of officer of gallant little navy
the becoming modesty with which she knelt to re-
ccive this honor from the hands OF her beautiful
maids and the apparent but slight trepidaton with
which she delivered her fairy address, elected ST.
lent but impressive admiration. l felt glow of
pride for my country, when, from my corner, my
eyes wandered from fairy to fairy DER this Juvenile
gathering, until they rested upon two ofthe bright
lovely Miss VIZ, and her fairy companion Miss
HI, a sweet little creature, with curly, raven
locks, 80 blest,
"That lent hcr check warmer glow,
And on hcr white neck loved to rest"
The ceremony OF browning the Queen was fol-
lowed by waltzing and the polka, on the part of
M. Carusi's pupils, whose accomplishments re-
fleet much credit on the efficiency Of their gentle
manly tutor, to impart grace and swan-like move
ments. At about half past ten the floor was very
II n Ill
two previously encountered the same ordeal at
tendant on the occasion Of browning fairy queen.
My attention was called to Miss is, the imme-
date predecessor of the one who now wields the
sceptre, leaning on the arm of young By, Of
the navy, fair maid, whose pearly teeth, rosy
lips, wreathed with smiles, and whose musical
voice gave brightness to face already illumed by
eyes,
Until she speaks then, through their soft disguise
Flashes an expression, more OF pride than ire,
And love than either"
See, now she has joined the dance, and nn occa-
siona glimpse is caught of fairy little foot as it
trips SO lightly over the floor, as if it scorned the
contact. In the same quadrle is her sister, whose
madenly dignity, suavity of manner and sweet
expression, betrays the disposition and character
hold the lovely Mrs. S***@p, new-made bride,
prompted by loves holy passion to yield all and
elope with that handsome man who stands watch
ing the every movement of his idol with an eye Of
pride, she glides through the dance. May .
dark cloud never arise to dim the horizon of theii
contemplated bliss And yet here is another bride
at this fairy scene see you not the smiling face o.
that young girl i'm the middle quadrillel You
start she is, indeed, dc bride of that gentleman
| whose cap, in hand, adorned with gold band, be.
| trays his manly profession. The Old Dominion i.
represented by the fair Miss R***s+e, whose
beauty excitcs universal admiration her luxuri-
Gus hair, thrown carclessy behind her ear, is pc
cularly becoming and attractive. There is the
fascinating Miss W***Sn, whose eyes speak vo-
| lumes as She firts away with W**e, of the navy.
And here is intelligent, sprightly and captiva-
ting daughter of the Quaker city, in the person Of
Miss L***y, surrounded by bevy of beaux, from
whom she has selected the son of the Demosthenes
of Massachusetts (pcrhaps / may say of Anne.
rica) to make him happy by her bright smiles and
sparkling wit And there you see general "a.
time with young JA."s, who skips about from
flower to flower, slipping, &c. &c.
Oh there are many, many more lovc-inspirinf
women and promising men in that hall, bu
Somnus overpowers faculties, and we must e'er
yield to his balmy influence and seek repose, to b,
carried off to fairy land in the arms of Morpheus
So good night.