The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-02

a coquet cap of silver aud scarlet placed her
bead Mrs. was much courted during the entire
evening.
Nifs Aston Of Charleston; as Gypsy, from Balfe's
Mrs Bennett was dressed In very splendid
toilette de fanfosie, very like that of Spanish lady
TO color and trimming; large black dente'e, sur
splendid jewels and diamonds with which her noble
and splendid figure ador ned the richest
cimVns of elegance and fashion.
Mrs Divert. of Mob lie dressed asa Queen, and
her costume was costly and very rich
Mrs. Bacon personated Night, and this dark cos
TUNES studded with stars really very well suited to
the noble aspect of that lady.
Mrs Booth and her pretty daughter appeared in the
cos, of SGurs N.ires their faces enshri
much loveliness under these simple garments,
Mrs. Bayare as Sour de Charlie. Very pretty dress
Miss Bacon. of Kentucky, as Spanish girl This
young lady was fair specimen of the renowned beau
ties Of that State which has produced many orators
and Statement.
Miss Bushnell. of waverly place, New York, took
the character of Fanny Essier, in La Cracovienne
her red spencer white Shirt Of rich satin red
boots, and Polish cap, were very becoming to her
graceful figure
Miss Brander, of New Orleans, personated the part
Of" Love" the main child of Venus: her blue dress
trimmed with silver. was much admired
Mrs. Breese, of New York, q very rich ball
room dress the Wilderness and elegance OF which pre-
scented very lovely appearance:
Miss +; Browpson OF Brooklyn, appeared as
Greek Maid jacket Of cherry color SATIN
elegant tuAe veil hanging with good deal of grace
upon rich skirt of blue satin, and coquetish red
caiofe on the silky hair of her fine head. She
beautiful
Mrs Brush. formerly Miss Hyslop, of New York,
lady beautiful her fair sisters appeared in the
rich attire of Spanish Sonora and her superb de-
meanor WAS greatly admired. Her costume consisted
of low corsage of black velvet, dspa ying a most
admirable neck and finely formed arms a veil of
Brussels lace fell cefuy from her hair
high comb of tortoise SHE'LL and elected much adj
miration.
Mrs j. w. Chandler of New York. was dressed en-
toilette de bal. One Of her daughters sttred
trimmed with white fur She was much admired Her
sister, tall and elegant young lady, appeared the
Sheperdess Amarillis of Vatican, the celebrated
French painter Hell dress, all covered with garands
Of flowers, was as pretty as becoming. She had a
crook in her hand adorned with leaves and flowers.
Mrs. Clarke of N sw York also one of the most ee-
CANT importations from Paris where she was as ad-
mired as si.. is loved in New York. appeared in the
simple but very original costume of Mercedes the bride
OF Edmond Dantes from the celebrated Dumas ro-
nance Of " Monte Cristo =: her msiancoiique looks,
her entire demeanor in keeping with the charac.
ter she personated Her dress consisted of corset
made of scarlet gros Ge Naples displaying admirably
the elegance of her waist the skirt made of black
silk upon the two sides four large scarlet stripes
Her email feet covered with red stockings. we're en-
chdsses into elegant shoes Over her head large
handkerchief of scarlet silk gracefully fixed to
her glossy hairone Of the most superb specimens of
creation ever with essed
Miss Anna Coolidge, of Boston, whose beauty is 80
well known. appeared in the identical dress Of her
grand mother the which her sncestress one
hundred anu thirty years ago. THIS costume made of
b,ocdt grand ramages with silvery underdress was
altogether rich and and the powdered
hair OF its endered the of the Lady
Of the Colonial Times extremely accurate.
Miss Ellen Coolidge her sister the attire of a
Hungarian Girl scarlet jacket, trimmed with gold,
white skirt with gold embroidery, and elegant cap
The neck de cigne of Miss e. was adorned with real
collier 81 Indian gold The costume was as brilliant
Miss Jennie Colburn, of Boston, appeared in Gree
attire, very rich
Mrs. Coming of Mobile personated Mariana in
the play of "Don Cesar de Bagan Dress of satin and
illusion tue, long veil and wreath. Her dark eyes
and beautiful complexion suited well with the charac-
ter Of the Spanish bride.
Mrs Ctffin one of the most beautiful ladies' present
dressed in robe de Boi and she accompanied her
daughter, pretty little blonde who in costume
of a Suissesse.
Mrs Carnes of N. Y, just returned from Paris from
which place of taste and elegance she imported notions
OF bon eo and grace personated the File de Sorrento
Her costume very accurate of those of
the fair women OF Italy, was composed of black vel
vet spencer trimmed with red satin, shirt OF the
same material, adorned with rich lace her ebony.
colored hair, which adorned a noble head was sur
mounted with small hat of rice straw, to which
several mo,aboufs and variegated ribbons
fully attached Mrs e. attracted much admiration.
Mime. the Countess dc Dion, formerly Mrs Nc
Carly, present with her lovely children whose de-
scliption will be- found under this name She wore
very rich toilette de BAL white lace trimmed with gold
Mss Anna Duifee, of Fall River, was also present in
a very becoming dress. plain black.
Mrs. Dorr appeared in Belgian costume. which was
as pretty and becoming as it was accurate.
Mis- Derby wore a ball room dress, made Of the rich
Miss De Rham, very noble looking young lady
sttired in splendid ball room costume of pink
satin.
Miss Margaret Darragh, Of Pennsylvania, wore a CO.'S
tune de bal, adorned with numerous flowers
Miss Elliot, of South Carolina, appeared in the cha
rscer Of lie tambour de Bed,yotais," very pie
and fine tarestisssmenf, very becoming its wearer
Mrs l.. Edmunds, of Boston, as bride; SPLEEN
did dress
Miss Fearing, of Boston, wore the costume of a
Helene maid which composed of maroon velvet a
white satin skirt, and an elegant cap. This young
courted during the ball
Miss H Freeman, Of New York personated a Sprite
Her white dress of gauze enrobed admirably very
m al I'm n hQQ nfu I'D tth
a wreath of white roses Over her shoulders
pretty silvered wings and often imagined we saw
floor This young lady, who has passion for dancing
possesses deep knowledge Of the art of Terpsichore
her small feet seem to have wings.
Miss Foster Of Troy, wore very becoming Dress of
gipsey.
mrs. Guiteras. of Matansas, Cuba, appeared as the
Spanish Bride IL was the dress which she wore
few months ago at her wedding in Cuba. This lady
who is fair specimen Of the Spanish blood was court
ed by many 40 m'rsrs during the evening.
to perfection the Morning Star Her fine looks Of
glossy hair, her bright eyes which seemed two stars
mired She was enrolled in white dress aud abyitee,
under long gauEe veil. Over her forehead was roh
diadem, and the whole beautiful.
Miss Grimm. of New York, present in very
pretty dress The society Of this young LADY, whose
style Of dancing appearance and dress have acquired
courted during the evening.
Miss Goodwin, Of Newport, appeared Is I" DIANA
Miss Graham, Of Newport was dressed in Greek
costume, very rich.
Mrs w Gimer, of Baltimore, psrsonated tho cha
racter of Madame de- Pompadour the celebrated
annie Of Louis XIV her elegsn figure and excellent
deneation Of the character we'll the richness of
the costume, were much admired.
+ Mrs. Oh. Gimer, Of Baltimore, appeared - . Nun.
Her looks very sweety religious.
Miss Gibbs, who at Saratoga, In the dress of the
lady's maid, was present, but not In costume.
Miss A. M Hooper, of Boston, = very pretty little
young lady, dressed a Bernoise, . very becom-
ing s.s costume, the accuracy of which was really
perfect.
Miss Josephine Hunt, Of 4th avenue, New York, .
lively and very piqonte young lady, whose dgnifed
appearance and graceful demea generally APP
precisted At the Ocean House, personal the Queen
Of Sylphides and her white satin dress recouperte
with two skirts of pHe blonde adorned with ndora5is
wings made OF ma,o6ouf's feathers her cbaste head
surmounted with Of white roses, made her
numerous admirers ray that she was really queen
Her chdlike hands we'll sanfces, bore two fragrant
bouquets