The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-08-06

Of the ladies' were graceful, and those Of the gen.
tlemen elegant and finished. Among the latter,
was Mr.. ,Waddell, who believe is scholar, and
know he is highly polished gentleman. He
with great spirit. He is accompanied by his wife,
who is a very amiabe lady. The music was very
fine, and, when that is the case, the Terpsl-
say, that there Is not one here who has
higher claims to the title of well-bred man
than Mr.. James, of Albany. He is mild, cour-
teous, and unailectedly polite, and such he is
Mr.. Clay had appointed to meet his frieAds to-
day at his private lodgings, from II to o'clock;
but, il being the day named by the President OF
honorable and learned gentleman went to the
church, which circumbscribed his opportunity Of
carrying out his wishes. On his return, however,
from divine worship, several gentlemen waited
and my interview with him was of the most pleas
ing description. In the course of the conversation,
he spoke OF the Irish, and remarked that an Irish
gentleman was one OF the finest specimen of our
race. He spoke OF the late Henry Grattan, whom
he had seen in London IN the year 1875, and ex-
pressed his regret hat he had rot heard his speech
upon the question of the renewal of the war,
after the. departure of Napoleon from Elbs.
But" said the iustrous senator, with an air
OF surprise, &C Mr.. ,Grattan took sides with the
minister" | am happy to say that Mr.. Clay is
much better, and Is quite cheerful. In speaking
OF his friends, he said, that portion of the time
which he had appropriated for receiving them had
been otherwise occupied, but 1t had been devoted
to higher purpose. THIS was a noble sentiment
"a grand offering to the majesty of the mighty
and incomprehensible Being, to appease whose
just wrath the chief magistrate Of this glorious
confederacy has set the day apart one of prayer
TO Him
Almost all the shops in the village are closed,
and the stiffness which prevails reminds one of the
Sabbath. Nothing on this earth can surpass the
moral grandeur of that scene which presents to
the civilized world great and happy nation on its
knees, acknowledging its dependence upon mer-
ciful Providence, and lmplorlng His forgiveness
for It's manifold and grievous iransgressons.
Yesterday gentleman, named Richards who,
understood, resided in New York, died very sud-
denly, at the Union Hotel. He died in an hour
after he had been attacked. The disease was not
cholsra-and let no mendacious busy-body say
that 1t was-it was an affection of the heart which
terminated his life in such melancholy manner.
The steam boa.-New World, asI uniformed,
"broke down" at the other side of Poughkeepsie,
and the consequence was that no Herald arrived
here last night, TO the great disappointment of those
who read It, and that number includes almost all
This morning the agents Office was crowded by
persons who were anxious to get 1t. A gentleman
told me that Its non-arrval, due time, had Gre
ated much regret as all who desire to be informed
OF the events OF the time must look into It's columns
The Herald, said he, is Pre-emnent, because II is
complete history, for one day, which was the late
DR.. Johnson's test OF good newspaper.
Some of the dresses worn at dinner to-day were
the most magnificent have seen yet.
The ladies' have had delightful morning in
the drawing room, which was the scene of lively,
witty and instructive conversation, and it was
sustained with rich fsnd OF information, and
considerable share of talent. The science OF
pbrenology having been introduced, one OF the
ladies' remarked that there were many incontro-
vertible truths connected with it. GA phreno-
logist," continued she, "to whom was an utter
stranger, and who had never seen me before, told
ma hat Ind pFt, ptlt,I
veoped." For my part, think that the gentle-
man coreect in his diagnosis, for certainly
more cheerful lady there is not at the hotel. She
makes all around her laugh, not at her, but with
her, and she is not only witty herself, but the
cause OF wit in others. The young ladies' cluster
around her, and appear anxious TO pay her that
Difference which Is due not only TO her years, but
TO her mental qualifications. She is also pun
ster, and in that way, too, she says many neat
things; and, indeed, no one can be dull in her
presence. Her disposition is to be happy her.
self, and to make those of her circle partake Of
the same feeling. Twere no flattery, even to ex-
heust the treasury of our language upon one SO
gifted, so benign, so benevolent, and so truly
amiable. In these tunes OF depression and sad
ness, such happily constituted mind is great
acquisition 20 the society which is so fortunate
- = be within the range Of its influence.
After dinner, the band took up Its station in the
centre of the garden, and soon its enllvening
sounds were heard throughout the establishment.
The ladies', escorted by the gentlcmen-some by
their lords, and others by those who did the anna
ble and who thus paid tribute at the shrine OF po-
likeness, and galantry-came out, and, in short
time, The piazzas were crowded with the elite of
the yisiiers. The band played for two hours, in
the course Of which some choice pieces were exc
cuted with an ability that called forth many COM
plimentary remarks from several parsons who
were allowed to be well qualified to pronounce an
opinion.
The piszzas are traversed by some Of the most
beautiful and dignifed women of the land while
the delightful walks in the garden are preferred by
others, who wish to nhac the balmy breeze, and
TO tread those rich carpets which the goodness, the
bounty, and the muniiicence Of nature herself pro-
yldcs for the inhabitants Of this terrestrial sphere
Others may be seen reading with eager and undi-
vlGed attention the latest production Of some
author Of emnence, In order to be conversant
with the literary events Of the day-a matter so in
dispensably Necessary for those who move in edu-
Gated and polishcaAife. Another section of the
fashionable assembly may be found in the drawing
rcom-ihe theatre OF poteness and accomplish
menis-where the attractions and fasc"-,.,,,s nj
female lovelrless and w...... manifest thcmselye.
q without sfectation, parade, or ostentaiion. Abou
three qnariers of an hour before dinner, grea
tranquility prevails, and very few visible, anC
considerable pause ensues, the great ma ont,
having repaired 10 their dressing rooms 10 prepare
for that important meeting where light bat intel
lectua nefchapgcs of thought give zest TO the ap
petite; where the hearty laugh aids the digestive
organs, and the smile Of the amiabe developcs tAe
quality of the heart, exhibits the bengnity OF ma
furc and displays the beauty and magnIiicence o.
her gifts. AT the dinner table OF the elegani much
mny be learned There the candidates for the
honors of fashionable life must graduate, becaus,
there they are examined. IL were, and very soor
then claims to the rank they aspire to discover
ed. and admitted, or denied. Bishop Hughes ar
i nrcd hep vr-, -rday. lie is at this hotel.
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