The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-24

take occasion to aokno Wedge that through their
bravery and patriotism rather than through any per-
sonal merit or service Of my own, have become tho
recipient Of these distinguished hsnors.
"in conclusion sir, permit me to render you my
thanks for kind Offices this OCCASION aud Tor
the very sttering snguagen which you have pleased
to discharge them"
A salute Of artillery was then dred and the band
struck up q national air. The medal presented to
the General beautifully executed though the bust
side Of it Is more like the General than any
contains the and of the battle of Monterey
for which particular victory the medal was voted by
Congress.
THE BALL AND BELLIES.
After this ceremony, the ball was opened and the
cotilons formed. We should not however omit to
notice the tasteful ma in which the ball room was
arranged and ornsmen ted for the occasion. Large
wreaths Of evergreen were hung around the walls and
intertwined the chandeliers, and the arrangement Of
the lights admirable. There were about one hun
dred and fifty ladies present, and about twice that
Lousaps Asbama and MissssDpi we're esuay
represented. more brilliant assemblage Of beauty
and taste never graced ball room The superior de-
hcacy grace and elegance Of taste for which the ladies
q this section distinguished all over the world
never shone conspouousy as they did at this as
fembly We would not attempt to enunerate al who
contributed to make up this uneQualed constellation
OF beauty but must rest content with illusions to those
only whom chance gances afforded in the dizzy whirl
OF the may Dance enabled us to recognise and desg
1t would be no less difficult than invldous to use
superatives where many contested the apple nscr
bed with the words pulchsrssima detur :; but still
may set up city pride justification for the
homage which we involuntarily rendered to the New
Orleans beauty and TASTE ably represented by the
brilliant and beaming face fair and delicate complex
ion, and mingled grace and dignity Of the elegant Mrs
c.. Her dress of white and blue smothered in
rich lace-to borrow expression faom the gastrone-
mic world exhibited that richness and elegance of
taste for which our ladies are SO celebrated But Mo-
bile put forward claimants to the Of beau
ty, between whom we should be more embarrassed to
decide than Paris ever was There the petite but
beautifully moulded figure and laughing, mschievous
face of Miss O. in whose train followed as mauy
captives as ever graced Roman emperor's triumph
nance, and grceful carriage-Mi r, Of Mobile
with soft blue eyes, light auburn hair and psnsivs
ported conqueror Of of Mexico conquerors whose
charms have proved powerful than the batteries Of
Monterey Cerro Gordoa lady of fine conversation
graceful, dignifed carriage. Miss &c, Of Mobile
small but agile and syphlike-full of vivacity and
sparkling with diamonds whose lustre suffered from
their vicinity to her sparkling eyes.
There too was South Mississippi supporting her pre-
whose white and blue colors were happily appropriate
to her expression, compounded of amability, intel
ligence, and gentlenes;; Miss G; MsR-, in gay
merry-hearted and joyous countenance.
In fine contrast with these blondes is the dark eyed
Rebecca-looking Miss NJ, Of New Orleans, with her
luxuriant riDglsts, which,
long eye-lashes cast their bewitching shadows upon
beautifully blended But who is that lovely creature
with graceful figure, bright hazel and lovely dim
PIES In WnCn tnOus8nQ Cup0B might D6Sk! Wnat QlQ
you say "The widow s., Covngton?' it is impos-
sble; she cannot have passed "sweet eighteen,"-so
fresh, bright and bsamius seems her face With her
rently twins what fine could be given
Of the Three Graces. Mark however, the differences
between the widow and the maiden in the arch coquet
ry and provoking Of the one and the ma
ture dignity and restraint Of the other,
full nd 1 ruth
eyes, whose brightness softened by expression Of
deep, warm Affection and gentle, tender thoughts
But there truly the queen of the assemblags dress
ed in exquisite light blue with head dress Of charm
her fair complexion large blue eyes, auburn hair and
mouth disclosing with every expression set Of beau
toned bespssks the Celtic blood which flow. in her
veins and crimsons DER her cheek This is is the in
Mrs. Of
the fine arts generally who is the head and front Of
this Ofendiug-to whose taste and energy much of
the enjoyment Of the occasion due
That little, laughing, round, plump figure in pink
who abandons herself with much recklessness to ali
the mazes of the waltz, is Mrs. BIS younger sis
ter who is just stepping upon the stage Of action and
seems by the zeal Of her movements determined to
But turn We in another direction to catch glimpse
and agility through the desperate plunges of that reck
less Mazurha Her head is smallso her features;
but her neck bends gracefully that of the
and her diIk auburn hair, little twinkng blue eyes,
and rounded chin, der hers face which would at
tract among thousands That is Miss B., Of New
Orleans.
Inc Tall anu RrdceIul Cre0lo VINO STANDS near ner,
and who moves in the dance with such mingled grace
and dignity, is Miss BIS aunt the elegant Miss
l. and is one of the few of the
Creole beauty Of our CITY, present this OCCASION
figure Of the lady Of inoomp parable host in pure
white, wreathed with She waltzes with taste
grace and beauty which are truly bewitching.
That bright eyed, hearted young creature, with
her light airy figure and her darn hair crowned with
red roses is the only daughter and heress of Major
M, of Biloxi. She IL destined to be a belle.
There is another small delicstely but exquisitoly
al W faraf llI initial i1onc and
Miss Her full square forehead proclams her intellect
and most captivating style.
But alas ! our time and space are limited, and we
must here abruptly conclude our enumeration of the
beauties who graced this mag ni6oent display Leaving
the gay circle for moment let as take glance at
the circle Of old folks who have huddled up in the
ner near the door In the centre Of them sits that
venerable couple for whose homer the display had been
got up the gallant old General and the estimable
ah
sympathy, slightly shaded by regret for the absence
Of their loved daughter who still confined with
foyer.
Between cotilons, waltzss and promenades tho
hours few SO swiftly by that 1t nearly two O'Clock
The company then formed in procession and marched
into the gallery where tables had been spread for Ave
hundred persons The supper was most superb. There
were six tables of sixty feet each and these fairly
groaned under the weight of the immense quantity and
variety Of the dishes To give the reader idea of
the sumptuous character Of the feast, annex the
following copy OF the bill of the chief omit
ting the nnumerable entrees Bill of Fare September
1876 tables, 60 feet each-ornaments, 49, hams, IL;
tongues, "a; boned turkey, 12 roast chicken, "a;
boned chicken IL lobster salad, 3e French pies IL;
picked oysters, "a raw oysters, al dressed fish, ~
pate de foie gras IL; charlotte russe "a jeies al
blanc mango, fancy cake, "a; chocolate cake, "a;
almond cake, "a; sugar drops, ~ burnt almonds "a;
crackers, "a fruit, 36-total, - Phe wines Of all
kinds and brands, were proportionsoly plentiful
Gen. Taylor sat in the centre Of the table, and
him was Gen Twiggs and the other officers But one
toast was given, and that was to Gen Taylor The
supper passed OIL most pleasantly There was enough
for all and no excuses marred the order or good feel
ing of the occasion.
After supper the dancing resumed and kept up
till the peep OF morn when the ball was closed by
breakdown Of the gentlemen, who sought to avenge
the Ill luck Of losing their opportunities with the ladies'