The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-03-03

bellies Of the highlands and bellies Of the lowiaad
fair deLixens Of single city, and that city sobe
sedate, and puritanical Bostonl tread upoa
soft corn convinced US that we were not dreamin(
iised that some, at least, belonged to this ten
queous sphere. So much for the ladies.
Among the gentlemen were
White headed councillors, ana and jovisi spiriss,,
| Besides
"A swarm Of fools,
Crowding together to be counted wise."
There were kings without dignity; dukes with
out dukedoms; monks without religion; philsso-
piers without brains; Indian chiefs OF the ap-hoed
tribe, and many others, altogether forming gro
ses TIs yet dazzling assemoage. The following is
LADIES DIsTING tIsHED PoR BRILLIANcY
Miss Shaw, Sf Beacon street, daughter OF Robert
q. shaw, hsq, was peerlessly IA rei~e ds eat fs~-
peared to great advantage IN the character she as
sumed-that OF lady Of rank Of the time Of Louis
XIV. Her dress was ma gnihcent, the fabric being
cherry colored silk, with under skirt of white sat,a
Costume throughout, arranged in splendid fashion.
Hair powdered, and dressed entirely in the ancient
style. Miss Shaw admirably sustained the charao
ter, and really appeared as one OF those fascinating
ladies' who, in olden times, conquered the hearts
of kings and swayed the fate Of nations
Mrs Lyman, OF Mount Vernon street, as Mar
9uise de la lorraine, Of the court of Louis XIII.
Costume-rich green silk, black velvet hat, with
red leather. Hair powdered.
MISS ingalls,, OF Boylston street, az an Italian
peasant. Very charming An innocent and de-
hgMnu iaa Young ,ig lady. Part well sustained
MISS Otis, OF Louisburg square, in the costume
| OF noble lady of olden time. A dashng and
agreeable PRESERVATION. Dress, rich black velvet.
black velvet hat, dazzling diamond buckle. Hair
Miss Mary Otis, sister Of the above, as Span
ish lady OF rank. Dress--elegant blue silk, made
up with exquisite neatness. Hair arranged in
beautiful style, and ornamented with brllants
pO0rpd nd
engaging figure.
Miss Peabody, of Salem, as Flora McIver Co.'S
tume-paid. thoroughly Scotch, and eminen,ly be-
Miss Spear, Of fremont street. as lady OF the
court of Queen Bess. Beautiful girl; character
well carried out.
of Norma, the Priestess. If all priesesses were a.
lively and Joyous, we would be content to w ear
the cow forever. Costume, white, with veil over
the head, which was eHcrced with wreath OF
green leaves moot enchanting lady.
Miss Gray, Of Summer street, as a mar
choness of the time of Louis xiv. Hair pow
d.ered, and ornamented with red velvet and bril-
liants. Costume rose colored satin. Department
very gracious. Style of head dress very becom-
ing--would add to her charms if daily so adorned.
Miss Gibson, of Beacon street, as a Spanish
lady Costume blue silk, PLAIN, but neat and tasteful
Head dress q Ia Espagnoe.
Miss Peabody, Of remberton square, as Mar
qu'se fashionable, of the time Of Louis XIV. Cos
tune exceedingly rich and beautiful. Hair pow
u 4
--dashing appearance. The powdered hair gave
charming contrast to her lovely complexion.
tIte,n-The Count de la Tour will give suitable
reward for The recovery OF his wig.
Miss Bartlett, Of fremont street, as milliner:
gay and sprightly character, sweelly carried out.
Mrs. Sargent, Of the fremont House, as Madame
Duchatll, the finest lady OF the Bourbon blood.
Her air and demeanor were decidedly drtsfoevl-
trque, and indicated much acquaintance with the
MODE of the courts of Europe. Costume elegant
and rch--omaments rare and valuable Hair
overwhelmingly becoming.
lHcm-Count de la Tour acknowledges the re-
coyery OF his wig, but has now to deplore the loss
of his heart
Miss Parker, of Mount Vernon street. Zone Of
Antoinette. Costume admlrable--neat, but not too
plain A truly beautiful young lady, and sustain
ed her part with exquisite grace.
[Hni-Count de la Tour has recovered his heart,
and received his congo at the same time
Miss Appleton, OF Beacon street, as a Neapolitan
Fisher Girl Her cries Of Here's your fine fresh
maekerel, and plump tomcod!" were extremely
diverting. Character well sustained.
(Hcm-Count de la Tour leaves in n rage-calls
for his carrisge-hncsit gone with the fair Dulcnea
del Toboso. Returns 10 the punch room in despair,
and endeavors 10 hide his countenance and his vex-
alion behind huge jorum OF brandy and lemoa,
and sugar and those thrgs
Miss Lowell Beacon street, as Queen Kathe-
rne, mother OF Henri Quatorze, OF France. vi
pow dered. Costume splendid and characteristic.
Miss Adams, Of Mount Vernon street, as the gay
and lovely Marquise de Chevreux, OF the court Of
Louis NV. Hair powdered, ana costume suited
admirably 10 the character
Miss Smith, OF Pemberton Square, as Nell
Gwynne. Fascinating features, and most amiable
manners Costume rich and superb.
Miss Clark, OF Beacon street, as Nourmahal.
Costume magnificent tedlzened
with brilliants. A most enchanting person alton.
Mrs. Parker, the hostess, as a true lady Of the
wit of the ladies' Of the courts Of gay monarchs,
with the soberness, simplicity and dignity of dames
OF the nineteenth centsry. May her shadow
never ssen, and her abilities to give and to enjoy
festivities like those Of Thur night, in crease
with her years-if such a lady's years ever in.
crease.
GENTLEMEN.
Mr. Curtis, of Mount Vernon street, as a Mar
quls Of the Court OF Louis Nv.
Mr.. Putnam, OF fremont street, as Edward III.
Mr.. Prescott, Beacon street, Marquis d'Augie-
terre
Mr. Lowell, Beacon street, Marquis la Sausage.
Mr. Emmons. of fremont street, as Charles n
MI Gus, OF Mount Vernon street, as Greek
philosopher.
M, Lyman, Of Mount Vernon street, Spanish
Mr. wainwright, of Boyls,on place, as a French
dtbardow.
Mr. Bates, Of Mount Vernon street. debard,w.
Mr. Sergeant, fremont House, as General Tay-
Tor, when he met Com Conner at Point Isabel.
Lbsrsc ter sustained with infinite fidelity.
Mr Simmons, Mount Vernon street, as a Mus
gpefatre de la RENE. Looked splen 1id-sustained
character admirably Best fancy dress in the hall.
Mr. Robert G.. shaw, Of Beacon street, as a
well dressed modern gentleman. Character not
assumed.
MIR. sampson, Of fremont street, as Shylock.
MIR Spauliine, Of fremont street, as an lndian
chief
Mr.. Henrickson, Of New York, as Turk
Mr.; Sterling, of Boylsion street, a. a Spanish
cabalero.
Mr.. Winchester, of Beacon street, as an Italian
Brgand
Mr. MacAriel, as a Scotch laddie takin' notes.
There were about one hundred aud seyenty.hrc
persons present, and all, except our friend, DE Ia
Tour, seemed TO enjoy themselves to their hearts
content When the next bal flntatsie takes place
among our iashionables, OF course our MacArel
will be present.
FLoop AT OswEGo, n. Y.-The water in the IL
yer rose nearly foot last night perfect world
OF water 10 passing over the dam; bringing with 1t
ice, timber, nc. Nearly 2U0 feet OF the Golfer