The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-03-09

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George T. CURTIS.
The Grand Union Cass Ball.
On Thursday evening, a grand Union Ball was
given at Tammany Hall, in honor of Gen. lie wis
Cass. Il was got up under the management Of a
number of the NEST promnen. and influential de-
mocrats in the city. The arrangements were taste
full and elegant, YET simple and unostentatous there
was nothing in them fantastic or frivolous. In
short, there was nothing for effect. TWAS demo-
cratic gathering in the true sense of the term, met
to honor one OF the most faithful and uncompro-
missing advocates of democratic principles, aud of
the integrity OF our glorious Union.
The folio wing, from Washingtons Farewell Ad-
dress, was fastefully arranged on the walls
Its OF infinite moment that you should properly
estimate the immense value Of your nation al union to
your collective and individual happiness you
should cherish a cordial hahusL and immovabls at
20 ~ 70 tai snd
safety and prosperity watching for its preservation
with deep anxiety misunderstanding Whatever may
suggest . suspicion that II In any event be
abandoned; and Indignantly frewping upon the drs.
who abs attempt to ALLEVIATE any portion Of
try or to eneeble the sacred ties whch nov link toss
ther its various parts.
In another part Of the hall was to be SEEM
The Union-lt must be Preserved"
In the recess suspended against the wall, were
Union iorsver-Down with tn. wumot Proviso."
In front of the music gallery. the portraits of
H. II,
Clay. were suspended
AT o'clock the company began TO arrive, and
al ten, the ball rooms were completely filled II 10
scarcely necessary 10 add that there was a large
essemblage OF elegantly dressed and beautiful wo-
men presel bu, we regret We have lot space to give
their names and full description of their dresses
Amongst the invited guests We noticed Hon. Daniel
S. Dickinson; Hon. A. W BGel, Michigan; Hon Mr.
Small, Vermont; Hon. Mr. Fuller, Maine; Hon
Vanbureh Livingston, late charge al Ecuador; Hon.
Gorham Parks, late consul al Rio; Capt Levy, u.
;. N; Gen Wright, New Jersey; Captain Hull,
First Infantry, NC, &c Amongst the citizens
who were also present, were General Storms, Robt.
j. Dillon, &. > Bog ardus, DANIEL +. sickles Hon.
Michael Walsh, Henry Arcuarus, William r.
Godfrey, &c, &c. Before dancing commenced,
letters from General Cass and Mr.. Clay were read.
We have already published Gen. Cass' letter.
The General did not attend. A despatch was
received from him from Washington late in the eve
ming, stating that the President had called
cutive session, and that spec.sl call was made on
him to attend IL was, therefore, Impossible for
him to leave Washington
The following is Mr. Clay's letter.
wasHtNGroS March ), 1851.
Gentlemen I thank you most cordially fer the
ompiment 81 your invitation to the ball intended 10
be given to the Hon Lewis Case at rammsny Hall, on
the 9th inst Although have passed the period Of
much enjoy ment of the pleasures Of the ball room
highy do appreciate the patriotism merits and pub
lie services OF the d.tingub bed senator from mehi.
gan That IL would afford ms very great tatisfsston IL
could attend and a,si la rendering min the proposed
honor, but my distance from Hew York. and some
sag ments Eere incident 70 ny return nome place 10
Gentemsn I espnot close thi, noe without an ex.
prsstion Of ny acknowledgement iof the nberaiy sni
mag nanimity which charscterize yourselves, rising
abe any d,rsnse opinion which heretofore has
fortunately existed between mere points 81 pub
lie policy You have done the honor express your
selves E hatteiing terms m regard TO recent
exeftiorf TO avert great calamity to our common coun
try Lookirg back on the peril. from which hope -s
have escaped IL most encouraging and gratifying 20
have Witnessed With what real snd alssrty wings aud
democrat, buryiDg s former dis.eD,ion,, put shoal
der 70 fhoustr 20 uphold III. thrpsens5 existence Of
the Union. II Va, night that they .nould have mad.
CON biDed effort. and suspended Their PRIOR divi
remained 20 eoutsn1 for Among tboss vho stood up
most prominently in defence Of that Union va, the
Ssnstr in whoss honor the ball OF TIE 9th Is 70 b
Regrstting that cannot psrtake q ths festivities
Of the occasion and hoping thst they may rsslzs The
nost usutne sntiel psti0ns AN, gentlemen, With
great respect your obeaisnt servant and fsor
10 Mes,r, n Arcularius, e q Borardu, .na Henry
storms, Committee
AGltr the reading % the letters, which we're read
from n, mufic gallery, sheldon's inlmitsbe band
struck w "Hail Columbia The dance then
commeneed end was continued With great ant
Hs'icn uGnl super The follogingwa the order q
ORDER o. DAHCrS
Grand March. Dsaiests ! 70 The Hon Lewis Cas-
.. Qusdfill. Minust, .....,.,.... !. .Gsrds Mobile
GSsSiiiis s.rsh. The UaIon tconpToai.s, Goa.
nittea
spanish Dance. ................. Native Land.
0uscrile Basket ...,..........,,; Ia Boquet
1usdriile. ...,t..s...s.., ..... Irish AoHy y
v 9NA1rille.. .s.....a.ss ssouvenir 1e london
10 WaltE Poke and schottisch. Pleasure
II 9uhdriile. .....t ................ Congo Set
u uuAdfHie cheat end Jig ..... .ehamu, Brien
~ Gusdlilt. The Man 81 the Million Lewis Cas-
II Qusdfile March Dedicated 70 the Champion q
the Union, Levi. Cass
D. Quadrille Cheat. The Ivy Green
~ Iuhdiiiir. ss...t..ts .Enchantfess
NJ. guaGre Bstket ................., Erpani
10 spanish Dsnce..., .................Js nny Lind
~ 1usdrills, ...,,.s...,.. Low Backed Car
~ QwsgTi e. .s.-. ....... .sbakers
- Waltz sudpo ............... .Launsr
~ QuacH4e. ......... .KBickerb0ekeF
.. GDsdrlls. Here = 10 You, Legs Gass
"a GRAND Finale. tHomsJ ..... The Day we Cesbrate
rto0s CoNsfrrsr
Jane, McGowan George " Richards NsnusK ely,
phiIip 1olins john . Houston, jas " Turner
AT one clock supper was announced, and the
ctursny retired 10 the saloon, where splendid
sullst was prepared, in the very best style Of the
pfott.etors OF r 8nlmany Hall. After supper vas
over Senator Dickinson, Mr. Buel, Mr.. 5mally,
ara Mr Fuller, made each a short address u the
conrart - then returned 10 the ball f0om-the
merry dsnce was res1med-and kept up with IN
abated smnt until four o'clock IN the morning,
when al separated, after a delightful entertain
ncnt
The reception and floor committees are entitled
e. the thanks OF all who partook OF the entertain
msht Nothing was left unsone, so far "a they
4 were concerned, 10 make the occasion worthy OF
4 General Casa. and all who honor him.