The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-08-09

stir among us. II il be true that he contemplates
visiting here he has certainly chosen one of the
most delightful places in this country as resort
for health and recre alton.
trust we will have large accession TO our num-
bers from the metropolis and other places during
the remainder Of the month. Although we have
numerous company, the accommodations are SO
ample that none need be deferred from coming
through fear of not finding room.
The great affair in the way of the amusements Of
the week has been the Fancy Ball ] will endeavor
give you description oft, but know cannot
do justice TO the many beautiful beings who graced
the room. The first who struck my eye Miss
w, of Baltimore, who appeared as the "Mad
of the Mist,n all grace and beauty, and who, no
doubt, has mysiifsd number with impressions not
quite SO transient as the element she represented.
Her younger sister, Miss j. WI, accompanied
her an Italian peasant-gir The character was
well represented Next came Miss RI, of
Philadelphia, as ''S,lLta,,a." Her rich dress and
classic face were well adapted to the character,
though am sure no Turk could ever boast Of pos
sessing one SO fair and beautiful Miss L. of
Lancaster, as the graceful and elevated Lady Row
ena,' next appeared--her dign6ed manners and
pleasant face made an impression on all who be-
held her. Miss D---s, of Chambersburg, APP
peared ''Bavarian broom girl" who, in her
short peasant smock, displayed the most lovely
foot and ankle that gracefully twirled in the may
dance. Miss B-r, Of Baltimore, assumed the char
acter of "FiLle du Regiment, who, by her appropr
ate appearance in regimenta colors and the water
flask suspended at her waist, spoke 10 all, in Ian
guage not TO be mistaken, the character she per-
sonated; and the attention bestowed upon her
evinced that the 'sChild Of the Regiment had
many friends Mrs. BIB, OF Philadelphia, APP
peared in the character Of Qua keress and was so
happy in sustaining the part she personated, that
all who met and conversed with her were con-
vlnced that the personaton OF ''thee and thou"
quite natural TO her. Miss McA---r, of Philadel-
phia, appeared as Jennie Deans in the 'sHeart of
Mid Lothian dressed in her neat Scots bonnet
and the national plaid, with her auburn ringlets
reaching to her waist She moved the hearts of
the many around her as strongly as her great pro-
totype did that Of the Duke of Argyle. Miss
H--n, OF Harrisburg, took the unusual character
Of ''Robin Red Breast, !" and plump and spright-
ly little robin she is, full of life and music. Miss
C. WI, of the town of Bedford appeared as
the ssVlage Beauty" Her pleasant smiles and
easy and graceful department convinced all, that in
reality she possessed the character she assumed.
There were number of other ladies present who
are as well deserving of notice as those have
named, but to describe them all in one letter would
fear, be more than you would publish. must,
therefore, leave the fair ones for the present. and
turn my attention 10 the "sterner SEX
Among the gentlemen in fancy dress, the g OBJ
served Of all observers" was Major W--n, of
Bedford, in the character of Napoleon The star
Of the legion of honor shone brightly upon his
breast, and he looked the very victor Of Marengo
and Austertz-though the Mayors conquests were
entirely among the fair. The we'll known suavity
of the Majors manners renders him Napoleon
indeed among all the visiters at Bedford. Mr..
Nh, of Lewistown, Pennsy lyania as a country
"Down-easter," was decidedly the best character
in the spacious room. His dress was fautess, and
his inimitable humor kept crowds around him. He
was indeed Brother JoDathann and when he
does the /" Yankee again, may be there to
see.' Master j. FIJI of the city Of Washing
ton, personaed "a respectable lady of coIor,' and
he sustained the character of " Miss Dinah' up to
nature. He afforded much amusement and did
well for first appearance" Mr.. S--r, of Bal
tmore, as " Paul Pry,' dressed and looked the
character equal l., the veritable Paul himself. Mr..
McK---n, jr., of Washington, Pennsylvania, as
g market. woman was most happy in his seec-
ton of part, and he contributed largely to the hi
larity Of the evening. 1t is true he met with an
accident to his dress, but such things have often
happened. Mr.. -, of Baltimore, who was
dressed in q suit made entirely Of newspapers, APP
peared a" newsboy," and kept the room alive
with his cries OF the latest papers," g arrival OF
the steamer, great doings at Bedford" Scores of
other gentlemen appeared in various characters, but
have extended this letter TOO far already to name
them now.
The ball was closed at a seasonabe hour by an
elegant supper served in the dining room, to which
the numerous visiters did ample Justice.
Good night G.