The New York herald., 1850-08-24

Lady of the Lake The costume was white trim cd
Miss Chantsrd, of Nstchez Miss, appeared a. Lady
the oa French Court whilst her sister represented
Miss Daas of North Carolina, wore = tasty and plain
bsH dress.
Miss FontaIne OF Texas presented ON. of tn. most
exquisite appearances In the reom. As far
taste concerned We are inclined to consider her Ia
plus belle She wore dark guaIs dress, covered With
silver stars ana hieroglJp phcs, representing Au En-
chantress. She enchanted every beholder, and her
dark black eyss led us for while to believe that she
WAS celebrated belle OF season or two ago or else
Miss Fowler, OF New York, dressed rs French Pea
rant Of the time OF Louis XIYwhite underskt trim
med With pink, and pink skirt, trimmed with black;
black bodice and powdered hair This style of dress
s'cs Of aassn sss
ington; novel and effective costume which
generally admired
Mr,. David Graham, OF New York the whole of
whose interesting family were present appeared ia a
plain and very becoming, yet matronly, ball room
Miss Howell, Of Baltimore, . very beautiful young
lady was TO have graced the with her presenoe
as Marchioness OF the acer regime the eleventh
hour, however, chs received the sad nevR OF dear
friends death and her evening devo1e4 to
ing instead Of merrment.
Miss Harmon appearei d in a rich Greek essnume aud
her sister represented peasant from NJ nVuntAns
OF Bohemia.
Mrs Baight of the 5th Avenne New York in the
character of court lady OF the last century wore
rich white dress with magnificent string of diam
her countenanco together With the powder white
dress gave very peculiar but dignfed impression to
Mrs Jackson, from Virginia, wore the costume Of
Bohemian peasant
Mrs Joserhs, from Philadelphia represented "zaidep
in rich and brilliant oriental costume, which she
very gracefully.
Mrs. Jackson, Of New York, wore a rich but lain
ball dress. with wreath of roses.
Mad. Jume on this occasion, personated the uehess
Of Orleans dress, white lace-diadem of diamonds
head dress OF diamonds. the owned and used by
Josephine, the wife OF Napoleon Bonapate bequeathel
TO her niece, and sold TO Mons Jume tor $4,000 Her
watch IL the same that was after he Dnches
f.riU Res lns h.r
dress was spangled with diamonds to the amount of
upward Of $4,000 We learn that Tor nine years
she was the only lady admittea at the Court OF
France, except the nobility; and in France,
except these, during that time, could excel her
In the value and msgniocence of'her apparel
Miss Eliza, her niece, assumed the character Of q
Fiower Gifi. dressed in plain white msslin, with
roses-ap1on decorated with pink-a little basket OF
flowers upon hsr arm
Mrs jones late Miss Haght, as an italian peasant,
Misses Kernoc6an, of New York, appeared both a,
Marohionessss Ia Pompsdour.
Miss ylvia Livingston. OF New York a French Pea
sent Girl oi be time Of Louis the Fourteenth Pow.
dored hair chip hat, aud long streamers became
Misses Launce OF Now York, appeared in the sa me
dress AS Mise Livingston The dark sparkling eyes
Miss Mary LsuDee shone with redoubled brightness
beneath the powdered head.
Miss Lawrence also the dress rs the above
Mrs; Jacob Little, Of New York. simple but
Mrs Charles Levey Of Quebec, wore handsome ball
dress
very pretty and very brcoming
Miss Oakley. Of New York Ia DAUGHTER of Judge o.
we sUppose) was black nun and sustained the cha,
racter with much becoming seriousness and dignity
Mits Peters, Of New York, wore very handsome
ball dress
Miss Iizzy Poultney Of Maryland famous beauty
appeared sultans aEd fully sustained her claims
10 be counted among the very drst bellies preseut
Miss Mary Robinson OF Baltimore. assumed the cha
ractcr oi Maranra IN Sheridan nowless play Of The
Wife "a white silk skirt, with flowers and Hat hat
THIS lady y also n distinguished btauty.
Mrs. DS Rush, OF philadelphia, present n M
usual, the centre OF select and refined circle She
Miss Trudeau OF New Orleans, was a very charming
Mis- soserh Thomas. Of philadelphia. look, q veil
ma very rich dress, a. Zaidee. se .-.s.
Mrs fuley Of Virginia, wore magnificent Greek
eosiune Of SCARLET and ss,s.. der hSir igll ia long
brHids cGrn her back. aud the cool natured express
slcn Of her face vas not the least OF her chsrms
Miss Tuey, the Morning star, 10 white lace and
fpHngled dress, looked peculiarly charming and inno-
Miss voxer, Of Quebec, wore very nice ball dress
most becouingly
Miss Napdenhsuve of New York, dressed as Folly, in
red and white. with cap aud bells looked very very
cha ming indeed ana not only personasd folly her
self bat caused Others to commit folly But where Is
the pretty woman that does not do the same thing
Miss Whitney. OF New York. appeared in truly
splsndd oriental costume IL consisted in part Of
scarlet embroidered jacket white satin and gol3
broidsred shirt and locked very Gisiagus.
Miss wattrous OF Alabama, dressed as the Goddess
OF Night"
Miss NJ L. walker Of Savannah was a very charm
ing r~presentative Of The sammy soDth. in piqusnt
pos.d Of white aud black materials aud tue display
~ Diamonds and pearls.
Mss Woodbury., of New Hsmpshire, was another re-
rrsseAtsty, ct Night, but u ~as as fms osht a. we
saw; and We do not think that auy one who was
ai III. hall wiu disput. that fact With us
Miss wilkins ct fishkill. n, v, looked lovely 10 the
tight Jacket and piotursque dress OF the CfscOyisune
sirp. ". q II. wadd.ll OF New York. appeared as
June Her oreas vas white. aad trimmed with roses.
~ worn with such grace that It's weArer was OBJ
served and com pbmsntsd wherever she came
Miss wilcox. a. the Heroine Of Nice This very
charming
Ashley q st Louis Her dress vas universally sd-
mrsd fcr its oorrectncss being imitation
c,sbrsisd painting IL eonsisted principally of white
sniin, richly trimmed with peads ana pearl head
dress.
Miss whitney. ofRochvstsr represented Poeahontas.
Her dress perfect and aul.ess but her persona
tion of the Ibsiss was .ouderiuliy truthful and
correct. lbdeed ~e have not, In long time seen q
fancy character 70 well supported.
GENTLEMEN ~ COSTUME.
Mr.. Allen cf Savannah. ca, appeared IN the cha
racirr ofthe Count de Mauprst, ia Buwers play Of
Mr.. Aston Of south Carolina. as nan OF waes man.
saAors shirt White ans blue and white pants, strs<
Mr.. Anderson, as Charles IL. wore a magnificent
scarlet aud zOld costume with slouched nat, snd
MIR James H. Anderson Of New Orleans spps.red
In q very rich Turkish costume
Mr. Barclay. sf New YORK, the son of ths British
Consul, appeared ~ nsmi,t, In n very perfect aad
beautiful costume The fault of most % these stage
comfortable To wear for Whole evening. Mr. Barclay
Mr. n,pfy B,ish ofS.v York wore IN, costume Of
Japsssry scarlet esth aud gold whit. satin un Ter
jacket f.x, amt In a scarf OF rich material
son.e splendid arms. procured by Nr IN the barssrs
Of ths East later in the evening Mr. u changed his
dre-s fer elegant presentation suit carrying trus
Toledo blade at bis tids
, Mr. u Durklsfdt Of the N,w York Presa appeared
a. II Pnata lis naturally str0ng and well sb1ped
beard added little Ia giving Wild Diratica dash to
histery correct costume. lie wore large dangerous
locking blade, In sommOn sailors beil tknsnIl
looking sack cop, end broad striped ssiors shirt
forIntdsb bl- looking pirate
Mr. Edwn B.rsh ,ssed ass Mamsluhe, In a very
risby embroidered dress ny his side hs p0re sabre
purrkased At Dspascus
I Nr Cutting. ofNsw York a. a mAn of var'a man
Mr. Cbo'afd of satchu,. Mississippi. dress.d and
repres. ntsd The Prcnoh Csudy 20 perfection.
Mr. thiids Of Pittsburgh. appeared q. M0uslue.
tsirc In very splendid costume which veil sup
portsa
Mr. Duncau Of Mississippi made an exceiisn. sp-
psNsuce Master Walter. In the play "a the Hunch-
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