The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-10-03

and you would be gratiied if you were here to wit
ness the daily rush made to procure copies Of the
HERALD. Some tine since, when your paper con-
tanned description Of the ball at this house. the
desire to obtain copies of the HERALD was beyond
to Southern gentleman for shilling, and ten
times this amount would checrfully have been given
for more, could they have been obtained.
The season has been unusually gay and pleasant
here. Balls hops, concerts, sailing and fishing par
ties have all contributed to drive away dull care;
and few evenings since an ex hbition took place,
which far surpassed the expectations OF the most
san guiae. At b O'Clock notice being previously
given, the large dining hall crowded with visit
ers, and series of tab.aur we're exhibited which,
for chaste and classic design and excellence Of effect,
have never been surpassed. The ensire manage
ment was under the superintendence of Mrs. c., Of
Twenty. third street, New York, the master design
and grouping affordpg ample indication of the eul-
tvated taste and enlightened mind of the lady, who
was assisted by Mr. B., Of Chestnut street; Philadel
phis; Dr.. G., Of Charleston, S. c., and Mr.. s. II +,
Of Philadelphia, Descriptive explanations of each
foblear1 were delivered by Or. g., of Charlie ,ton,
which rendered the effect most interesting.
Justice demands that we should state that great
cred. is due to several ladies who though thew took
no part in the performance contributed much to its
success, and 70 mons more than 70 that popular and
accomplished lady, Mrs. Il. II /, of Fourth street,
PhladelF hia, whose annual visit to the Branch is
always hailed with joyous welcome.
TABLEAU NUMBER ONE.
FORTUNE TglIIso.
Representing two young ladies, one Just returned
from riding in the act of having their fortunes told;
two lovers in the back ground secretly, enjoying the
revelations Of the Gipsey.
=, The Gipsey was represented BY Miss T., of Now
Miss L. Of New York; gentlemen. Mr.. L., of
Charleston, S. c., and M. p of New York
The characters were admirably sustained, par
ticulary the Gipsey and the charming young
distinguished chemist, Of PhiladelpsSia. The gen.
tlemanly beauz were rivetted by the sweet APP
pearanee of the young ladies, and many gentle
n an present would have been highly pleased to
have made chemical analysis of the heart Of Miss
r.; and found their image therein.
TABLEAU NUEBER TWO.
Representing scene from Brougham's Lyceum,
showing the gentlemen what the ladies wiz be when
women have their rights. Personated by the fasc
rating Miss T., of New York, the agreeable Mrs
L, o! New York, and MIR. C., of William street,
New York. Much delight was manifested at this
especially the part Of the cook, by the gentlemanly
and courteous Mr. G.
TA3LEAU NuxBxR THREE.
oraoAssiAs DAUGHTER.
Eepresentipg lovely young female being unveil-
ed. so that the Tux who is buy ing her may Judge
Of her beauty. The Crcassian father extolling her
extraordjnary charms.
Tbs Circassian father aud Turk were admirably
represented by the brothers, A. and E. H. of Phi
ladelphis, aud the slave by the beautiful Miss A. L.,
Of New York. The lsdys dress was in 6ue taste;
flowing robe, with rich scarf, full trousers, o N
brOdsred clippers, and profusion Of eastern orna-
ments As tie father raised the VEIL aud the 10 vely
face of Miss l.. was disclosed, the heart Of almost
every gentleman present palfitated with desire
to enter into composition with the Turk, Cor the
purchase OF such treasure.
TABLgAU EUaIBEg FOUR.
CUPID FAIRIES.
. The little god makes desperate resolve 70 subdue
Perforated by the Misses H, Of Philadelphia,
Mas 3. c., Of New York, and Mis-, NJ. of Phi.
,sdelphia The dresses were rich and fine, exhibit
ing great taste; Cupid locked most natural, hold
Ing his bow and arrow in his hand, whilst his culver
was slung on his back. The fairies we're projected
By gossaner scsrfs and flowers. The scene was en-
chanting, and it was progne sticatod that many q
male heast would hereafter fall a Fictim to the
ind the Intelligent amiabls expression Of Miss g. G.
TABLEAU NUMBER FIVE.
noaaA
Norma i,csased at the ingratitude Of Pollione,
aid determnedto die fearing for the future welfare
q her children, determines to take their lives aud
approaches them with the intention of p,unging her
dagger in their hearts.
Norma was perso1a.ed ty The ever to be admired
Miss d., Of Philadelphia, and the shildron by the
wo Misses II =, OF Philadelphia Norma was dressed
n exac. imitation OF Payoii. The perform lncc
s'as most elective. All admitted that though
Neima was NEST enchanting, soon she was destined
% &c "a. mora bright.
TABLEAr HUnsEE Elk.
Tux rErI.
Representing sceae In convent, young lady
bout reno uncing the vanites Of the world and for
na.ly takir z TIE vel-lady abbess, nuns, and holy
ather being present.
Represented by the beautiful sisters. the Misses
Of Williamsburg, the lively English lass, Miss
:, New lork, and Mr.. p Of Chestnut street,
philadelphia Miss c. B representing the young
10y vas attired as bri lie; on her ad she wore
nd purity, covered with itch lace veil. The cos
nm Of he lady abbess, monk and nuns were strik-
ogly truthful. Mr.. Is the holy father elected
auch appreciation This scene was perfect, and an
ged ne gro who was present, W IS heard TO sxclaim,
she Is no nun, but a berry angel"
TABi.TAC NvMBER SEvEN.
scFsE ERoa TsE GRAND nALIrt 90 o,rsRIS,.
Catarina, queen Of the bandits, has just captured
III as an artist. She becomes enamourcd of him.
he count also concsives violent passion for Ca.
lTina, who leans on her rife, lovingly regarding
N, much 70 the annoyance Of her general, who
IS long secretly lovsd her
Cata-ins, perhaps, was never seen to better ad-
'nisge-she was perforated by the lovely and
ost fascinating Miss L.. Of New York, dressed in
-igaai, BY Mr.. p. A M, Of Augusta, Ca, and
e Ceu3t By Mr. J. K, Of New York. This scene
IS admirably represented, and elected grea. az
aIss. wag present remarked that there was
ore danger 70 be dreaded from tho piercing eyes of
&c beautiful representative Of Cs;arina, than from
&c weapon on whieh sac 30 gracefully leant.
TAsLEAU NUMBER EIGHT
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o. tors sCAToR-r -a.R4ttsr sn~t, rontE
tapt' s-sFniaiSo IHE NARtcs ErEEs 70
sREFHFrDEss. .
This tablesu was an exact imitation Of paint.
z IN the Tgiliriet, in Paris
Marqus-Mr. A 4. c., Of rev York.
Msrquise-NisJ p, Of New York.
Noble Lady-Miss g., OF New ork.
Shepaei asss-M-s. G., Of Twenty-third street,
eu y rk.
The dress o. tbe Marquise was most rich, cle.
VI, aad ce-eet white satin petticoat, looped up
"a large boUq1tts Of rich roses, over which was
,aly embroidered biIe Grape shirt. Her hair was
wdcTcd: a1d the headdress consisted q fea hers
vers, aba superb ewes
Ihe Maid - Honor wore a spanish costume OF
4 AID crimson velFst dashed With white satin and
as povcsr.5 hair. and black veil The shep-
rdg g wore blue SIX skirt, trimmed With cherry;
crry velvet haf bodice trimmed With blue: straw >
i trimmed With Wild flowers, and long floating :
70 la her sen AMI fair and she gracefully held
pretty crock, deCke d With rib bons and 1oaers. 4
i ne drtss q che Marquis wa very 6re. and mosi
rirE1 Of sl the male costrtnea beir o m ado az !