The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-01-18
Printers' Complimentary BAH to Lieutenant
Thomas w. Sweeney.

last night al Castle Garden, as compliment 10
Lieut.. Sweeney, for his glorious conduct, as a
soldier, in the battles of Mexico.
AT nine o'clock, a stream of beauty began to
pour from the ladies' dressing room, into the
large room below, which continued tor about
an hour; after which, about five hundred of the
fairest daughters of creation, were moving to
enjoyment The bugle then sounded the
call to the floor, which was promptly obeyed,
and the dancing began. Several sets had been
gone through with, when 1t was announced
that Lieutenant Sweeney had arrived. The
band struck up the soul-stirring air of "Hall
Columbia" when Lieutenant Sweeney, accom-
panied by the committee OF arrangemens and invited
guests entered the and promensdsd round. They
stopped in front of the orohesrs, whom Lieut. made
brief address, expressing his gratitude for this mani
festation Of the esteem of mis- fel,ow.typos
The crowd having dispersed, Lieut.. 3 walked round
the ROOM when hundreds fairy forms gathered round
to shake the remaining hand of the gallant soldier
Tho dancing again resumed, new life having
sprung into every frame and away they gidsd, like
sylphs, over the floor.
H. of Houston street. by far the most attractive lady in
the room She attired In book muslin dress the
cate rosette in the centre Her hair was tastsfuly
dressed with white roses and silver wreath Her face
Of the Grecan order most beautiful with full dark
eyes cherry cheeks and ruby lips upon which there
always sweet smile She danced most gracefully, so
much indeed that We sought an Introduction led her
to the floor and Joined the happy dance, which, under
other circumstances, We would most rssoutely have
refused.
Miss H. of Henry street, very pretty little girl
dressed in white Swiss muslin handsomely tucked and
trimmed with white satin ribbon.
Mr.: Of BroSayn va, on. Of n; ~Ss1 prominent
trimmed and danced beautifully:
Miss H. of Brooklyn, except Miss H. Of Houston street,
the most Hastily dressed Her garb Of null muslin,
Handsomely tinseled shone most beautifully, q did
also her golden head dress
turned up with ermine She danced very handsomely.
Miss c of Chestnut street. was handsomely dressed In
hair was beautifully decorated with white now srs and
Miss g. OF Mercer street. was dressed in handsome
white muslin with cherry waist ribbon while her hair
was handsomely set with flowers
These together with several hundred Others east -
ali "round Among the osao.rs present were. Capt L..
W. Of the Navy, Col Fi,slsr Col Burnett Lieut. Pot
to- Emmett Guards the COntinsnt.is," Company
q and the Highland Guards" all Of whom appeared
in full uniform making most grand and imposing
At one O'clock supper announced, aud the COM
mttse with invited guests rspsrsd to the supper
room, where was spread a most sumptuous rspase
The cloth being removed, the corks almost involuu-
tarily left their tight aoodes and tho sparkling
went round Tho following part Of the many letters
were then read
WASHINGTON, Jan. TO- 1913.
9 .ntlemen-I have the honor acknowledge tho
ceipt OF your invitation to complimentary bali pro-
posed be given tho Printers of New York to Lieut.
At Cssl. Garden Ny public engagements and duties in
this city compel to decline This 10 the regretted
ms not only fos the reason the. inc 9.se
ton would be accept IT, but because
recently formed with the gallant young onicer, whom
you intend to honor the occasion referred TO- has
given me high opinion Of the qualities Of his mind,
which modssty Of his bearing lends additional
Your prof ssion sent forth many brave to the
exciting with Mexico; but none whose good conduct
probation was justly due on the part Of the csens Of
New York, to one by whom its fame has been upheld
AoA haw ofh~ h~oo ehsan-
ensd In the estim of rejecting men, from tho fee
quency which they been constrained regard
usrea.y and Also from Tho ssSsh
which occasionally mingle with them. No unworthy
which you have view; .od he must B. o.Dtious in
deed who can regard &c with any other feelings than
sion Of respect from honorable craft one Of their
BRETHREN BY whom its reputs has not been dminisned
gratitude and sympathy, alike becoming tho givsrs
and deserved BY the recipient He bears upon his
th- cause Of his country and indulge the confident
expectation that they have not been unobserved SO
neither win they b: unr.m.mesred By those Who can
Very respectfully ,,.c,.v
Messrs John l.. Brown, Samuel R. Glen, So, Committee
SENATE CHAMBER,
WARRINGTON, Jan 10, l84S. (
Gentlemen-I regret that my dutss here will compel
forego the pleasure of meeting fellow printers
the ., 8. b S.r on the ~ in
In any country more Intelligent or patriotic than the
printers In every in which this country has been
engaged their conduct has been conspicuous. In the
present one they found Ia the racks Of every
pany serving in Mexico. In every battle fought, from
acts of individual hsroism which, in the days of obi
valry would have gained them knghthood on the field,
oountrymsn Wherever the army has halted, they have
established free press and with their types the en-
bem of liberty they have du:ed the principles OF free
government snd spread the glad tidngs of religious toll
GRAFTON and Of Christian faith
am grathsd that thu printers have availed them
selves Of the to his home Of the gallant Lieu
tenant Sweeney to honor the craft in his person. he
has honored them BY his patriotism and bravery
nv conafsustions to ali present and to hand the com
pany In my name, the Following toast:-
The Jousneymen Printers Intelligent and pstriotic
they always ready with embrace for their friends
or shooting stick for their enemies.
With great respect, yours frsternally.
Messrs John L. Brown Samuel r.. Glen, 60, COMMITTEES
Of Invitation.
oeipt of your Invitation behalf of the printers Of New
York to attend complimentary bai 10 honor Of Lieut..
Volunteers bs given at Castle Garden ON the evening
Of the nth Of this month
My regard for the gallant young ooer whom you pro-
to honor and great for the
useful patriotic and spirited profession which you repre-
SENT induces regret that circumstances will not
permit mo to accept your polite invitation.
Thanking you for the kind civlity extended to me,
'"' WY your. your obsai.nt servant,
j. A. QUITMAN.
Messrs. John L. Brown, Samuel r. Glen, and others
Committee Of Invitation.
WARRINGTON PLACE, Jan. IA, l84s
Gentlemen am truly thankful for your polite invi
tatou to the ball which the printers OF this cty much
their credit propose to give In honor OF Lieutenant
Sweeney, OF the New York Volunteers.
The compliment which you and your associates design
to pay Lieutenant Sweeney possesses feature which
commands my warmest sympathy, and, therefore, the
more regret that circumstances beyond my CONTROL will
deprive me Of the pleasure would derive from . COM
psnce with your request
Very respectfully, yours
NJ VAN buren,.
Messrs John L. Brown, Samuel r.. Glen, 30, Committee
OF Invitation
The following regular tossts then read amid the
deafeniog applause OF the company.
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