The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-02
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Mr.; Aldridge, Of Baltimore, wore . very bscomi NJ
Mr.. q. Bailey, Newport, r. l., was dressed AZ Rafa-
elo French cavalier; dress very Handsome composed
Of rich blue velvet, trimmed with whits satin and
silver.
Maestro Antonio Barili, of New York, by the per.
sonation OF bis character rendered the Monk Of
the order OF st Francisco the
in the room The slow, measured tread was In good
MIR. w J. Barker, of Broadway, New York, appeared
in the character Of Paul Pry His costume perfect
and he enacted the character in admirable style.
The umbrella was not wanting. The frequent
intrusions Of inqusitivs Paul into conversational
circles, with his ever ready "Hope don't in.
in keeping up spirit Of mirthfulness in the room
Major Balch. OF Providence, in the uniform Of an
| officer Of the United states Marines.
MIR. A. Belmont, of New York wore the rich uniform
! OF Consul General of Austria rich red coat, en-
brodered with gold flowers aud garands, on the bo-
SOM sleeves ev.rywhere white Cashmere pants superb
epauietes and very beautiful sword
MIR James Brady Of New York, as Debardeur.
Mr.. N Berry, Of France, was dressed as Fleur
d. Amour buff Jacket red velvet collar and cuffs black
velvet pants and blue satin vest.
Mr.. James S. Brownson, of Brooklyn, as Brigand
dress very rich royal purple silk velvet trimmed
with gold.
Mr. Bowdoin, of Boston, as Oliver Cremwel-rich
black velvet. with buff leather doubet, round hat-s
correct costume.
Mr., Brond, of Albany appeared as Spanish cava.
lier OF the last century.
MIR. Bacon of Connecticut, was dressed as Spanish
nobleDan in a rich blue robe, trimmed with gold.
Hussar, a very becoming costume, the character Of
which was very rich and we'll sustained by its
MIR Breese, of New York. wore splendid costume of
Spanish Cavalier and was during the whole evening"
very attentive to the file de Sorrento
Master James Bennett was present as Tyrolisn
very rapport with the character of mou ntaineer
Mr. H. G. Chadwick, Of Charleston, S. c., as Cava-
lier of the reign Of Louis XIII.
Mr. L. Case, of Tennessee, represented Polish STAFF
Mr. G. W. Clapp, Of Boston, was dressed first as Paul
Pry which he afterwards exchanged for the less IA
tiguipg one Of Dc6ard6w.
Dr., Clendennn, Of Louisiana appeared as a Repre-
Ii, th. Lrav haa., kly ..lr
dress coat black pants black hat and scarf, large
tri color badge and cocksds After supper DIR. Z.
Balthazar Of La Favorte and prone naded IN cognito
for long time among the ladies' who could not guess
who the white and silent monk
Mr.. Coming, of Mobile, in the character of Don
C@sar'te Bazancourt dress Of crimson velvet slash
with white and gold velvet shorts silk stockings, shoes
with rosettes, bat and plume.
MIR John Coming, of Philadelphia, in Spanish cos
tumecbua jacket ana breeohes, oonieai hat
MIR. Caldwell, ofNew York, persOnated Pirate. Blue
coat, gray pants. trimmed with gold
Mr.. Clarke, Of New York. the husband Of fair Mer-
cedes, was dressed Figaro His rich costume of
that of Beneventano the basso cantauts of Opera
house last year and was very becoming to the cunning
M lie Comte de Dion, Of France, was present in
citizens dress. accompanying his wife and charming
step-chldrcn. the McCartys.
Mr. Deacon, of Boston, wore the magnificent oos-
tune OF Caesar Borgia; it was very effective.
Mr. j +. Delapain. Jr, wore the costume Of Spa
nish cavalier, Of the time Of hares vi; 1t was Of
black velvet trimmed with red silk, and perfect for its
MIR. IT, T. Durrett, of Kentucky, afforded a great
deal OF amusement by his personation Of Ken
Mr.. N s. X. Davis, of Providence, dressed one
Of tho Providence Pioneer Fire Co.
Mr.. w. Dbblee, New York, was dressed a Chinese
clown
MIR. Charles Duane Of New York. personated |
pizsrro sustaining the character admirably during
the whole evening
Col Draper OF New York was attired in the costume
Of Debardeur white powdered wig braided in front
and thrown the back secured at the points ac
cOrdjDg well W the pht and hat
and trousers There were quite number Of Dcbar-
deurs in the ROOM but none whose costume reflected
so much credit upon the taste of the selector told
so much for the grace of the wearer, did this
Col. Duncan, United States Army, appeared in the
uniform OF his regiment, and fitted during the ball
from Mrs lie Vert to Mrs J. G Bennett who enjoyed
much of his conversation and wit
Hon A. Egerton, Canada, was dressed in his uni
| form Of Aldo Camp to the Governor General.
MIR l.. Fisher Of Philadelphia, made q very fine ap-
! pearsnce Soldier OF Cromwell
Hon George Folsom, of New York, appeared as
MIR. Charles Guillemot, of New York was beautifully
dressed in a rich Greek costume, which was much
noticed
MIR. A. Gilbert, Of Boston, personated admirably the
character Of French fop Of the time of the Empire.
Mr. Antonio Guiteras' Of Matsnzas, asa Student Of
| Oxford. His costume, long black gown, and hat
with square top gave him very scientific appearance
Mr.. w. D. Gould, Of Cambridge, Mass as Charles II.
| Mr.. George Gibbs, of New York, wore the full CO.'S
tune Of a Mexican Guerilla captain sombrero With
woven in coiors, taken from Mexican officer at tho
battle Of Contreras pantsoons striped with red, and
covered with buttons; blue jacket laced with gold
Mr.. Charles s. Gilmer, of Baltimore, was present,
attired as Fra Diavolo rich green velvet, heavily
trimmed with gold black rinsets complete and
MIR. Nj. T. Grafton, of Boston, as an American
sailor
MIR. A. Gilmon, Of Boston, appeared in the costume
OF Charles ll made up from the celebrated painting
MIR Gilmer OF baltimore one of the managers, was
80 o,sNoH uAo'o.
Mr. Hoffman, of Baltimore, appeared as Debardeur:
rich blue satin Shirt black velvet breeehes, trimmed
with silver, full wig
Mr. W. H. Hoffman, of Baltimore, personated the
Raftsmsn Of the Rhone, very peculiar costume
DR.. Houston, late reporter to the U. S. Senate ap
peared as Young Douglas his costume was complete,
and worn with great ease It was apparent that the
his gallautry. He had fine bearing, and his general
appearance was euogsed by the spectators and his
Colonel Hunt, of Fourth avenue New York, wore .
very becoming court Dress Of the mt time and ac
and ,echrchs toilette de 6a and his pretty daughter
MIR s X Head ofiBoston, was attired as an English
gentleman of the old school dress composed Of shad
beied coat and knee breeches Of figured velvet
MIR. W. II Jones. of New York, wore the same COS
tune be had at the fancy ball Of the Astor Place
| Opera House, a-unorm of Gdrdes Blanches, Of
King Louis XVI. The costume was very rich, and
its wsarer filed. in proud and bombastc style his
character OF de around the Repubkgue Fancaise
| which he seemed to fot alike with his looks.
| Mt James, OF New Yerk, Of the most conspicu-
GUS dancers Of Newport, where his talent acquired
him the appropriate cognomen of B'idid one If the
best poiketvs VI Paris, appeared Paysan Breton,
very elegant and accurate costume onsisting of q
jacket Of blue CLOTH trimmed with red, and adorned
with Vulnerable ivory buttons, white large gue6res
pants CATERS Of the material of the coat and
trimmed In the ssme style This costume perfect.
Mr. Howard James. of Albany, uncle Of the pre-
cedipg Mr. j., very rich young man whose nifty
10 proverbial wore elega mt dress Of Debdrde,
| white merinos, tastefuly trimmed with blue.
MIR. o. +. Jackson II New York. appeared in the full
dress Of q Jewish High Priest
MIR. Robert Jarvis, Of New York. Is French
| Ptasant
MIR. johnson, Of Baltimore appeared in full costume
Of the reign of Louis XIV green dress, embroidered
| with silver
| M Wiu,ot Iohn son Of RaItimore "A tho AuAtrian