The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-23

/ Mr.. T., ae Netqhbor Wildrake, IN has tops and
Jockey costume, was inimitable, not only IN cos
Now the quadrillrs commenced. and strange
was the mlngling Of characters-sailors and sol
diers, knights and troubadors, Greeks, Tsrtars,
and Yankees in meange bewilderlng to the fancy,
leaving room tor reflection, all the faculties
being swallowed up with present admiration. Gay
was the dance and unalloyed the pleasure of the
assembled multitude. At IL, the band struck up
Polish march, and our Jolly host, In full costume
characters passing him with hearty greetings, ex-
hibiing their warm appreciation Of his character,
which was well sustained. May this pride of the
ocean live long, to enjoy much, and keep Nantuck-
ct alive with his energy and generous desire for
the happiness Of the present and rising generation.
Fancy balls are sneered at by the cynical and
soulless Mawworms of the day-but tbs surely an
innocent amusement, imparting historical infor-
nation. by the necessity Of representing charac-
tiers of other days, and reading to understand
them; for our part we. admire these intellectual
balls; and in spite of the wise saws and satlrical
remarks OF certain bilious characters, shall al
ways gladly attend, as well as endeavor to cult
vate the taste among our TRENDS.
The dancing was kept up with spirit-none more
graceful upon the floor than Mrs W., who was
prettily dressed as Sultana. Dogberry forgot
his logic, and only eKpounded with his heels, that
were true heels, and would not stand even at COM
mand while music charmed the soul. Professor
D-s-r, from Switzerland, as Norwegian fisher
man, was an admirable character, and In the
marine formation, for with such beauty bearing
upon ones tender heart, what can science or phi
losophy do, to ward off Cupld's arrow? He, with
bon Caesar de Bazan, and a host of others, were
CENTRALIZED by the beauty OF Mrs. NJ
"For che seemed to hang the cheek Of night
Like a rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear;
Beauty too rich for use for earth too dear"
Norma, the facinating Druid, was all grace;
and her joyous face was but the mirror OF a pnre
and euileess heart-she was quite belle. Dear
little Rose Bradwardile, thy angelic countenance
will cheer the absent WaveIley in many alstomy
night. AS the soft and loving Fyga Of his life,
beware OF the rover; he cruises not tor gold, but
for hearts, and thine, Rose of Tuly-f eOlan,
would be a rich prize for this greedy Corsair.
The soldierly bearing and manly person of Capt
r., of the g. Bedford Guards, wer pre-emlnent as
usual, and he all that was admirable. MIR. M, of
New York, as Jolly Boatman, was quite at
home, and looked well IN his costume.
AS midnight approached, many characters gave
evidence OF desire to break their fast Add eel
kadir was spread for supper early in the evening,
but with Arabic forutude restrained his impatience
At midnight, the company was startled by the
sound Of the gong immediatelylan army OF Nu-
bians, In full costume, made their entree, with
large walters loaded down with the dellcacies of
| the season. Tittlebat Titmouse charged upon
| them with great humor, which was not frozen up
| by the respectable quantities OF Ice cream he
| slowed away /; nor did he, for one moment, ne
glect the ladies. Tit is the beau of Seaward Sias
| conset his absence throws blight upon the vii
| LACE and he-falr ones are so many MODES
drowned in tears, until he returns. Tremendous
was the gathering of plates and tongues the mer-
ny laugh, and heightened complexion, giving evil
dence OF the Joy that pervaded each heart. There
appeared to be no end to the hberality of Lady
Parker, whose pleasing countenance and energetic
person were every where, and every where recelv-
ed with enthusiasm, for the ladies knew that they
particularly indebted to her for their present
measure OF felicity.
Come to good old Nantucket, if you desire SUBJ
stantial enjoyment, properly seasoned with the
more, light and fancIful. The atmosphere has
wondrous effect upon the system, giving vigor to
the constitution and spring to the SOUL for your
| feet cannot remain quiet to the earth, when mu-
| sic, with Its merry measure, here breaks upon
your ear and then to be under the catering of the
| Admiral and his lady, will insure health, happi-
ness, and probably fancy ball. AT enc o'clock,
| General B., of Hyannis, superbly costumed as
Apollo. gave new inspiration to the band, and
brought the heterogeneous mass IN beautiful, con-
| fusion on the gided floor. Dogberry would not
be written down an ass and In the society OF the
" tun-bewitched,' Grace Darling forgot his part,
| and was no longer Captain of the Watch Sc
probation OF beauty, was ever to be found wor-
shipping at Its shrine, as though every bright eye
was gem from the temple OF Mecca. Ali Pacha,
Mr.. G. in beautiful Smyrna costume, which be-
the multiplicity of his loves. Hezekiah Switched
| whitfield his way with the calculating sang fro,d
of down-e aster, not ching his shingle the cost
| OF all the rband and fixIns, with cute guess of
what their value might be on the following day.
| Hezekiah sold Tittlebat Titmouse watch and,
| from the inward chuckle that he gave, we fancy
| that Tits been sucked" The ball continued till
four in the morning, without one moments abate-
ment to the current Of enjoyment that bore us but
too rapidly along. All things must end and the
lingering hesitation with which each one regard
ed, with farewell look, the beautiful room, was
elcquence that could not be misunderstood. At
half past four, all was darkness in the ballroom.
Twas like some mansion hail. deserted, whose
| lights are fled, and garlands dead, &c.
Long will this beautiful ball live in the memory
| of those who enjoyed Its magic scene. certain
| ly was astonished. My private opinion had been,
that it would prove total failure /; but great was
my astonishment, and enhanced the pleasure, by
the perfect success of this, the first fancy ball
| ever gwen in Nantucket. B.