The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-08
Dancing at 9 O'Clock.

| This grand. sorS. wa, dscidsdy the mos. brilliant
which has occurred in New York since the ball
given eight years ago, by Mrs Brsvoort. There
about thousand twelve hundred persons Of
sexes present nudiug about eve hundred spectators
who were perch,d high ia the amphhestre above
looking down the lively crowd below. Amops coz
company we remarked Msjor General Gaines tall and
erect like q Roman Consul accom- sUied by his excel
liant and remarkable lady, who has just returned from
Washington, where she has gained that will b.
worth million. of money sevsrai other distinguished
persons also present
The inside Of the Opera House had been entirely
changed for this oscaeon. The pargu'ne covered
with floor joining the stage by two stairs and perfect
ly adapted for suoh grand party. In addition TO the
large chandelier of the theatre, the COMMITTEES of
had ordered seventy solar lamps to b. placed
around tho sesopd tier Of bxer, md there auxiliary
lamps cast splendid light the assembly around -
Ten other chandeliers also placed the stage at
the bottom of which the brothers Delmonoo pre-
pared with excellent 6nF, covered with all the deli.
oaoes Of the ssascn-choics viands fruits les
jelliee, etc.
The orchestra, consisting OF thirty musicians were
placed stand at the left Of the proscenum, and tn.
music performed by these artiss vas really sxcellens
The doors Of the theatre ensd at about eight
O'clock and the crowd outside great desiring TO
have look, If possible at the different psrtes who
tInued to enter from that time till half past eleven We
with the exception Of tbs balls given 10 Paris
at the Tuilsrsc at M Guizots at the Opera House
prett1er more prllnAlt array OF Ossuty
bined with eegsncs and fashion The dresses of the
ladies and gentlemen were, generally, worthy OF the
greatest prsisa.
Mrs Cottenet Scherme horn was attired n splendid
drsrs of the time OF Louis Kill made Of blue and yell
Low satin with long waist hair In rngl-s and adorned
With ribSons Her manners were very graceful audd,-
finsvs; her dress accorded exactly with that Of the
epoch represented.
Mrs. r schernerhorn was dressed a, q Msrchioness
of the reign Of Louis the XIV dress OF blue and yellow
satin with red ribbons and adorned with flowers hair
avuAx- o.Aa md EeoA Dps Of IN
elegance Of her demsanor was duly appreciated
Mr., Woodbury. Isugdon Uonss) adopted the court
dered with lacs and long train; IL was generally
marked that the services of page were much wanted
jewels rpsrked over her Dress her head was tsstefuy
adorned With white plumes.
Miss Wright, charming young lady, wore a nsgnin-
sent dres, Of blue and pink satin, trimmed with lace
hair tied With garland OF aowers and her person deco
rated with numerous diamonds.
Mrs Little was sttired msrchionPss OF the time
Of LouisXV dress Of pink satin, with blus patdssoB
the VII lie covered Nth embroidered lsss and g'rand
OF flowers Her esgsot person aud p,rg,irois appear
la perfect unison with the character she sus
tsinsd
sultsns. Red vsite. trimmed with gold white skirt
embroidered with flowers; on Der head Greek oap
adorned vita diamonds with t.sstl hanging ever Der
shoulders diamonds sparkling hers and there IRON Der
breast. Tbs costume remarkable for its exscness,
tho cap aud jacket having been imported IRON Con-
stsntis ople
Miss Fowler made her appesrapcsa Spanish ,enors
with black spencer over yellow shirt, adorned VIII
black ana her mead dtCSeu 1nlp
young lady costume accorded admirably with her
psxoD and the character sustained with becoming
grace
Mrs A Flapdln the costume Of ms re hioness
made OF pink satin, and skirt covered with gnhoent
lace The spguishiog expression of her aud the
slsbaster wilderness Of her shoulders perfectly IN
accordance with the rsrt ef her costume and air.
Mira. Field tstanton) was dressed rs a Polish lady,
With crimson velvet spencer and white muslin skirt
On her head was cap Of velvet sam, as her spencer.
Miss Baysrd, . very haudsoms Young lady, ehsrac-
terisd tho moonlight which she rspresen ted IN whtn
muffin dress aud long veil covering her face hs who'll
spotted with gold stars This was really the moot
enchanting moonlight we ever Witnessed
Miss Belden wore mt gnif 'ent dress which very
becoming ana handsome. Don't know the character
intended.
Mss Gerard the daughter OF we'll known and rsspec-
table lawyer ~as dressed lady OF the time n Chsrss
mas OF reddish color, which had been made In those
times and kept In tDe family pr, specimen OF
that epoch. This costume generally admired for it,
exaotude, much the lady for hei wls snd ee
ganoe.
Miss Grifs very lively young LADY sttirsd ia fancy
costume; rers OF white muslin, biue satin c,''te 10
which were attached a numb r OF band. hanging O't
her sk'rt raven black hair adorned with ~,ss,n o.
blue flowers contrasting beautifully with The NhtenssS
tfher remarkable complexion
Miss Bayard, frot' Phiisdaphis, was dressea -
boat woman toe costuG1c, though 'mPle Nes .y -
couipg, aud tn. p~ddlo in her band wss moVeu WIN |
much grace The brilhsncy OF hsr eyer anu ssoe oil
her movements we're admirable =, . - IL, |
Miss tssor siana Cream was dressed IN sVcry fint"
styIe, but very becoming hsr nsiso. an" eompeStn'
81. snossr,d In this costume Of Pablo young monk.
I'm In celebrated French drama Of Don Juan Of Aus