The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-17

muslin looped sp with large roses. This lady is one
of the most admired and most general favores Of the
Saratoga of the South Her bright eyes sunny smiles
sweet manners and goodness of heart, charm all who
approach her This lovely lady carries with her light
joyous air. with something of a humorous expression
which seemed TO be looking for amusement, and in
search of the object of health producing laugh.
81 see her yst-so fancy deem. her soft upbradsd hair
Her large blue eyes Of changing light winning the smile which
In dmpng sweetness expression self
and eht alike Of heart and step he bounds on her
Nor dIeam the flowers that round her bood would know
She winter in her note but eve,more would sing
darker season had she proved only spring.
Mrs q. F. Fly, of Mobile In a mag nidcent Chi
nese costume which was perfect in itself but battles
description. 1t sent to her from China, pre-
Mrs Major H. of the U nted States army appeared
as novice and the character acted to perfection
"Meaeure for measure " She looked as if she felt
90 it is excellent
To have a giants strength; but tits tuannOus
This lady, of the highest stature female mould,
walked and looked with smile SO naughty yet SO
sweet, as if there was
A something vhic. bespoke command.
AS ole who a lady in the land"
Mrs Indiana T, dress, white muslin, splendidly en-
broidered; bandeau of diamonds round the head and
and srrituei!e lady attracted much attention.
Mrs Id. of Mobile, was not in fancy costume, but
WAS most ELEGANTLY and She is
intelligent in conversation, quick in repartee and
of the most agreeable ladies in the world, when she
Miss Blk, of Miss, made her appearance in a white
muslin dress arranged with taste and neatness Miss
B. is the intimate and may be the conAde initial friend
Of Miss t. and one Of the most Oveabe young ladesat
"A form fair that like the air. tbs less of earth than heaven
very music own, like that morning birds!
And than melody dwells in her rds;
As may the burdened bee forth issue from the rose
There four young ladies from the aristocratic
city of Natchez present on this OCCASION Miss s. Miss
n md Ni.a Eha pit MT houo hanv
fortunate in its delegation at the court of fashion,
gaity, and amusements
Miss Gam, of Moble-dress, plain blue organ die
white satin. Miss G. has face Of peculiar inter-
est and, to my taste Of the most pleasi ng and
lovely requires no sagacity to disco that there
is divinity that moves within her" She is talented
A laughing. bright and tender grace
Sparkling in beauty round her face"
Miss Fanny j., of Moble-dress, white satin skirt,
with lace She looked as fresh nymph emery
ing from a fountain, and as Happy as an inmate Of
Paradise. She Is sweet girl, Of jocund feeling, and
the happy man who mates her. will have in store for
him JOY without alloy observed that the agreeable
PENDANT at the ball To capture such prize would
eclipse the victories Of his honored sire To call her
pretty would be give but feeble notion Of the many
charms in her natural as sweetness to the flower
or salt to the ocean,
Miss Hen came forth in pure white, the kindred
emblem Of her purity of character and modest lowell
Judging Of the inner, from the outward lady.
should say that the heart of her bosom beat with the
feelings of o seraph
A-L-R., appeared
white dress full of the naree of genius and orgna
lily mind like hers disdains the trappngs Of per-
sonal ornament. The richest treasure of the immor
tai essence the tiara tina gives ustre and beauty
and attraction to this g witty, admired, and accom-
pshed LADY, With sparkling wit, playful humor,
and, if need be, scathing irony; she moves the ad
mired of all admirers, and none proud as not to do
her honor. Military laurels thrown at her feet,
and she may be styled the conqueror Of the victors
She is the spirit of the esprit de corps of the military,
and their presiding genius. -
Miss Nc. in white unadorned OF all the ladies
assembled at the ball. she had equal
peer in the purity of ntments and with the
acute appreciation of the proper the elegant and
the refined She is rich in all the qualities that add
dig to character education thought and beauty
to female excellence
Mrs. M. J. Nc. in dress iuited to the taste Of
young matron. She is lady Of becoming sze and
of figure of admirable mould Her action is graceful,
and not sure that shall be doing injustice to 9TH
ers if she was the best watzer at the ball She is
lady Of much reading fond of novels and literature,
and shines in conversation. She is gay in her DISPOSE
tion and little naughty in her nature, and fond Of
the elite Of society not by blood she is by feeling
q patrican in character.
There are still number of ladies whose names and
free to confess for while in eclipse must,
therefore, beg their pardon for such objectionable
confession; and in making my farewell bow to them,
turn to the officers Of the army, with whom propose
to tarry for q short time.
General T. Taylor was present at the ball in undress
was not hs fault if he did make himself agreeable
to the ladies and gentlemen AS we'll as could deter
mine he bore himself CALAMITY through the actions
Col Bliss take it, is not much of ladies' man. He
is but seldom in the parlor and believe, did not
tual looking man. about crossing the meridian Of life,
attentive to his duties as adutant, and his cores
as private secretary He is as apt and diploma
tic in epistolary correspondence any man in the
country, and for his eminent success has acquired
welt deserved reputation.
Honorable mention must be made of Col. Croghan,
and Major r. s. Garnett who have rendered their
country signal service.
To Gen Twiggs have already referred in immedi-
ppYip nNxifh he nd and md i'm in
goo company, beg to leave him there.
Capt. Candy. adjuiant and inspector general, is
meriorous officer, whose merits only surpassed by
his nodesty. He is TALL aud very SOLDIER like in his
carriage and man of business
Major H. w. Brooks, aid-de-camp, is gentleman
who would be pointed out in any crowd. His figure is
tall fine and comm anding, manner little stiff, but
upon The whole, rather engaging. He stands well in
the army, We | as among the ladies. observed an
hont rabe upon his face received iii the late
Col Henry Wilson, Col Miles, Major Lamotte, Ma
jor Gaines Miller, Major w s. ienry, Surgeons Por-
ter Barbour and Campbell, appeared in full uniform,
and did the agreeable.
Major Henry was breveted for distinguished aud
gallant conduct at Monterey. AS officer he is emf
nent and is not without literary reputation. re-
member to have read some sprghty articles &C. de L.
tad to be from his pen.
Captain Sibley Of the ID Dragons, is glorious
fellow. He took strong hold upon my affections and
shall remember him with the feelings Of brother as
| long a. live. He is accomplished gentleman, an
officer Of high merit, and man, his heart is in the
! right place He distinguished bimselfn Mexico, and
was the frst to enter city of Puebla at the
head Of 100 Dragons three hours in advance of the
advancing column, and bivouacked with his little CO.
umn in the heart of hostile city, containing popu
lation tf thirty thousand inhabitants and as his
quietly stacked their and lay down to get some
natural rest, he ventured of to take bath, and to
enjoy the corresponding luxury Of being rubbed down
by a soft hand Captain Sibley is deservedy popular
among the officers, and stands high in the regards Of
the ladies. Capt Sbley is graduate Of West Point,
and the institute n in comforting honor upon him,
has ho nored itself II all the Cologne gentlemen y it
turns out of the same stripe, Isay, let them
come, and the country will bid them welcome
Lieut.. Wood is also a graduate of West Point and
young officer of superior intelligence, and Of rising
distinction in the army He Is devoted to his profess
sion, and has brought back from Mexico name that
will grace the psgc of history. He halls from the
4" Palmetto State'' and, like all South Carolinians
feels just pride in the State of his nativity
Lieut.. f. Bee was likewise graduated at West
Point and carries about him the science and the &c
neral learning acquired at that institution which, In
the language Of Lieut. Wood Z" is the mandatory o
sodiers- and re ntlemenn His brow too, is wreathet
with victorious lsurels, acquired the battle field
of Mexico. Lieut. Bee is not only accomplished