The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-16

| BALLS AND SoIRREs.-One OF the most curious
characteristics of society in New York, is the
number of balls and soirees gwen by the respect
able aud middle classes of the people, throughout
the winter season. These balls are given by
clubs of young men, under various designations,
and probably night does not pass that we have
not tickets tor two or three of them. There is
in all these balls great deal of grace and ele-
gance, resembling that which you will fnd at
similar balls in Paris. In fact, the taste of New
York, among the middle classes, and their style,
possess great resemblance to that which you
will find among the same classes in Paris &C.
morally, the young women who frequent these
| balls are the most beautiful of any class of So
ciety, and the young men are really accomplish
ed in the ball room.
| Among others of this kind, we see that the
annual Thistle ball is to be held tonight, at Cas-
tie Garden. Of course, Jim Grant, the popular
barber of Ann street, will be there; for he is still
| in this country, shaving as hard as he can, not
| having taken posse ssion of the vast Estates and
mountains of heath, which he expects one of
| these days IN the Highlands of Scotland, when
all his of the clan of Grant shall have drunk
themselves dead, or broken their necks hunting.
| The last time we were there, we looked over
those estates, and with the exception of some
| huge granite rocks, they seemed to be excellent
for grouse, and possessed some milldams and
brooks on the river Spey, for angling. There are,
also, it some beautiful castles, some dilapidat-
ed, and others which are used as country inns,
in the shooting season. Nothing will prevent
Jim Grant, of Ann street, from. getting those
estates, but the obstinacy of few of this clan,
who will not die soon enough, or who will not
| CHI 1yao 1rip bofu oh nd
whiskey 1t is really sight to see the Grants
dance the Highland fling on the Highland hills;
and we suppose Jim is bound to keep up the re-
putation of his race, tonight, at Castle Garden.
City Intelligence.
MOVEMENTS THE New York OFrIcERs.-since the
arrival in this city Of Col Burnett Major Dyckman and
Leuts Potter and Sweeny the New York Regiment Of
Volunteers Mexico every respect which grateful peo
pie can bestow, has been paid them On their arrival
Friday night last they received by committee
composed Of the officers of the 2nd Regiment Of New
York Volunteers and the officers Of the Independent
Companies of the city. They escorted to Central
Hall, where sumptuous repast awaited them, and q
luts fred to sound their welcome. On Saturday
they called upon at the Aston House, in the fore
noon, by the Judges of the Supreme Court, and the
Sar tS iO
vernors room in the City Hail. In the afternoon they
were called upon BY the friends Of Of the brave
who persisted In the battle of Churubusco, 60 The
aged father would ask for recital Of tho deeds Of his
who died in the service Of his country and par
nearly fourscors years. heard the first time Of the
death Of favorte SON. with the resignation of patriot
N st. aona.
were waited upon ~ tho citizens and spent the Eve
more than ordinary interest transpred They visited
Broadway Theatre in the evening Yesterday was the
day apart for the brave soldiers to receive their M
at the GovsruaE ROOM but in consequence
Of the funeral Of Kent the reception
friend. A dinner v be given to-day to these gallant
officers by the Light Guards, at Lafayette Hs and
became q member Of this corps in 1896, when mere
boy In the evening they win visit grand Military
s stS ~ GsR
FUNERAL OF THE LATE CHANCELLOR KENr-The
remains Of tho amented Chancellor Kent were yester.
day removed from No. % Union place, to their last
resting place, and were followed by immense process
son consisting of the judges Of our local courts and
leading members Of the bar &c. About four O'Clock
Calvary church of East 2lst street 4th
nue. where the Rev Mr. Southland read the funeral
vice before vast congregation of Borrowing friends and
admirers Of the high talents Of the deceased.
very full and effective choir performed in the
followed by the chief mourners white badges
his honor the Mayor and the Corporation their stas
sourning badges private and an immense train
Of carriages in of which noticed General Gaines
Bond street and attracted good deal Of attention
crowds who had fooked the sidewalks as it passed
along On reaching Bond street passed on through Bow
mains deposited in the family vault the Rev Mr.
Southland again reading the services No funeral
ton pronounced that part Of the ceremony being
omitted, in consequences of the appoint ment of com.
mittes at the late meeting Of the bar who to select
orator pronounce grafton the life characte
SC. So of the deceased which will be duly advertised
After the remains were deposited In the family vault
the immense crowds who had collected dispersed and
tha nftva f he
services.
The WEArHER.-The leading topic Of conversation
n all auoIssss at ss - the Ms:tneT" Never s
the Oldest inhabitsnt has the thermometer ranged
high stood yesterday at 70 degrees in some
the city; and the shons out in all It's brist cy
during the day The heat was oppressive about thrss
O'Clock The weather. for the last few days would re-
mind one of the middle Of spring
LOST CHILpREN.-The carelessness of parents IN
allowing their children to wander and stray through
the public Streets has frequently called forth just
aggregate number;of children that have been found
srayng upon the public Streets for the last six months
sus
We find, by an official return, to amount to 1916 chill
l dren.
THE Foo YrsrrRpAr.-The fog yesterday morning
was by far tho most dense have had this season
The boats Of the different ferries almost unable
pass, and, indeed, the boat from Willamsbursh wa
beating about In the river for hours before sh
could make her landing place in this city
Police Intelligence.
Deuoe, the Bureidr.-This notorious burglar Davit
Devoe was brought by officer Campbell, from New
Haven, on Tuesday night, and placed In the King
county jail Brooklyn where he Is to be used evil
| denoe against a man by the name of Haughy, who 4
under indictment for buying and receiving goods
However, Dovoe declares that he viii not testify unlss
he receives full dscharge from the District Attorney
- reward for his valuable services Much credit
due to officers Denniston Campbell and Jefry, for II
ingenuity and displayed in securing thi
desperate burglar. Dsvoe admitted to ball som
four months ago which he forfeited, and bench Wal
rant issued for his arrest since which time he ha
thA of ha he RAJ nOli0a.