Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-09-04


the sun, the moon, the stars, the rocks,
the cliffs, the gr ives of the buried exllcs,
only seem TO lend sacrilegious en-
chantment TO the gay vo'aries OF New
port, at this present moment.
Having read over the above sentence,
cannot but smile gravely, Tor one
would think from its style that were
the veriest cynic in the world, and no
sharer in the fashionable iollies,-not
so, however. can say TO the fair and
beloved Of my Trail and gentle sex, that
no one enjoys the sport that calls forth
their mcrries, laughter, more than my
selG-yet, while mingle in all things
appertaining to gaiety, see much 10
comment severely upon, as well in my
self as others, and so much do feel
within myself the strength and iascina-
ton of the current OF worldly pleasure,
which, in spite of all the admonitions OF
or own hearts, bears us imperceptibly
away from good, plain common-sense
duty, that if had daughter whose
peace Of mind valued, would not al
low her to visit public watering place.
The world may sneer at untaught man
ners, and woman not az fat in the con-
ventionalites of fashionable liie,-but
would rather run the risk Of her acquir-
ing courtsey from well selected books,
and refinement Of thought and conduct
from the few choice spirits her small
circle at home might happily be blest
with, than take the fearful responsible
~ Of leading her forth to the midst of a
a world, whose communicating innuen-
ces must gradually iniest and destroy
the innate purity of the heart
My pen discourses gravely, Nelly,
and my reflections are OF sombrc char.
acter; but, nevertheless, go TO all the
Hops, and have missed none OF the Con-
certs or Soirees Dan,dntee, since | have
been here,-but, really, do not enjoy
the dancing,-it is the superb music Of
1.-The Germania Band" that attracts me
and without which, Newport would
be thoroughly insipid TO many others,
besides myself, presume. must here
tell you Of little it of excitement that
recently occurred, on their account.
Last Saturday evening Madame
Bouchele, the distinguished Vocalis,
gave a Concert, aided by the brilliant
Germanians, which Concert | must
not forget to tell you, as the lady goes
soon 10 Boston, was attended by a large
and delighted audience rs soon as the
accomplished artists had finished their
part Of the performance. they suddenly
and mysterously disappeared from the
Fccne, apparantly y wi hout moving from
their positions-the audience was a.
ghast " hat could have become Of them!
Harps, Ministries and all had vanished.
For my part, consoIed myself with the
thought that the angels having bee ONE
enamored of their sweet strains, had
descended among them, and borne them
away to join the seraphic cholrs. But
all no such bliss for mortal man or
minstrel, as this, however transcendent
their talents may be. 1t was discover
ed, upon examination, that they had
gone through Il trap door! Only think
of it, Nelly trap-door! The Germa-
mans will be more interesting now than
ever,-.or there is an irresistible lasc-
nation in the very thought Of any one
ever having gone through trap-door !!
They must have found their way by
subterranean passage TO the drawing
room Of the Ocean House, for there
they were, on our return, with their
harps in their hands.--and graceful,
syIph-like women were dancing to their
brilliant strains. Apropos, it is said
that one or two Of these gentlemen are
room to attunc their hearts to welded
bliss. am sure tha' all will wish them
rs | do, lives of the most uninterrupted
harmony.
feel III the mood Of describing TO you
some costumes and pecuiarities of style
that amusc me here, so few know bow
to dress we'll Nelly; but my letter is
too long-l'II write you again.
You would be surprised to hear of the
questions certain people living in Gotta
yes and about, ask of the Western Ia
dies,-they wonder if they arc human
beings spray tell us something about
them,' said Mrs. so and so, whose po-
sition is OF 'scent date, TO n gentleman,
the other day chow do they dress, and
what do they look like" asked Miss
somebody or other, whose knowledge of
Western statistics did not seem TO sug-
gest to her that the tide of refinement
and good behavior flowed towards the
setting sun long before she was ever
heard of. We advise such people not
to expose themselves so painfully any
more by little booN-readlng and lady
like observation. il is possible they might
acquire some knowledge Of what man
ner Of beings we arc or, Il they arc
more fond of travelling than reading,
we cordially invite them to our cities in
the West, where we will erteavor 20