The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-10-05
FasIlLOn at the south.

STGINGo, GEORGIA.
[from the Columbus (Ga) Sentinel sept. "A
AS a fancy ball at an up country watering place
is thing Of unusual occurrence, it Is of this
we would more particularly speak, and we cannot
do better than to give account OF it. and the i'm
PRESERVATION of the different characters in the wri-
ters own language.
In the morning, the ball room had been most
tsstefuy decorated with evergreens, under the skill
ful supervision Of Mr.. kuse. who proved, on this
occasion, q man Of inexhaustible resOurces-a host
in himself The company began to assemble be-
tween eight and nine o'clock, and the room was
well hlled with erpectan. guests long before the
Judge T., of Alabama, babing been unani-
mousy chosen master Of ceremonies, pc AIRED with
bis badge Of office, and we beheld ia the appoint
meat so judiciously bestowed, an auspicous omen
for never we're the duties Of that Office grace
fully performed, than by this modern Che field
Ard now will endeavor to specify and describe
me mos, striking OF The eostunes-commencing
Miss Helen T., of Crawford, Alabama, as Iris
Most beautifully were the coors Of the rainbow
harnorized in her attire. We experienced in
gazing this lovely creature, much Of the rapture
with which Is ever welcomed that beautiful emblem
OF sniiy, when it presents itself to QUE natural
vision,
Axs G. NJ, the Cracovienne girI-a square cap
vita silver trimmings, tight bodice, Ant skirt Of
some light material, beautifully trim med. Miss
M IL justly celebrated for her Terpschoreln skill,
ana was, on this occasion. the cynosure OF all eyes.
Miss +. ID, as a Turkish girl, one Of the pref
test Characters in tie room, although il is familiar
AZ well sustained 20 Is all.
Eiss IL, az Gipsey Queen-a costume particu-
larry becoming T. her style Of beauty. Ia virtue
of her ofhce Of fortune teller, she was constantly
surrounded by crowd Of the curious
Mss h. G, Of Wilmington, y. G., as File du
Regiment" Her costume, a pretty blending Of
the I, mime with the military, became her exceed
irgly. she carried a small Gag, which was in
scribed in legible characters, the word France"
Miss r, in the Boomer costume. Her beauty
AID modesty rendered this much criticised
sppassl decidedly popular on the present occasion.
Miss w, "a old Mrs. Darlington. Although
this highly respectable old lady enjoys wide lite
rsry fame, this is believed to have been her first
Appearance in public, and she was received with
ths respect due TO her age and merit.
We viii not specify those costumes which we're
strictly faBciful, without assuming any decided
character, though many Of them were strikingy
tasteful There we're several flower girls-a cos
tune peculiarly appropriate TO youth and beauty.
Anj there were several children in fancy dresses
vac etted through the rooms like little Hebes.
roticed Mrs H. and Miss n Of Apalachicola,
Fla Mrs and Miss G Of Camden, ). c.; Mrs.
J n Of New Orleans Mrs NJ, NJ ID ID. b.,
n, R. j., ard Misc F.. from Columbus These
ladies' we're remarkable for their graceful bearing,
AID the simple elegance Of their attire.
Am0rz the gentlemen, We must specify Mr.
Reed. Of Alabama, who appeared ia the rich uni
form Of Mexican Otecr, drcss originally in
tende Tor Santa A1na, bu, which has found a DIFF.
fcreut destination.
Mr. hin, of Apsls,hicola, an Indian chief;
C.arAlLer WniCn. far BIS htiSll ans DcafllS. a.
vel a. from his personal acquaintance with the
Irdisa Character, he was prepared 10 support with
ability.
the hes. characters in the on, from the appro-
pfialsre1s Of the costume, and the dignity with
yhIcl e was supported.
most CONSPICUOUS character in the room, u VIII n be
had uataral claim beirg like Saul Of old. higher
than any OF his comrades from the shoulders up
Va,ls.
Cop. Morton of Columbus. A Mexican suit,
aaa ysrJ becoming 70 the striking personags Fho
NJ Dexter, Of Columbus a fne specimen Of
the American tar
Nr Griffin. Of la Grange. complete High
lan1 CO tume-suVr ported with ability.
Capt. Garrard, Oi Columbus, az a regular Bloom
CT h9d not the costume been 40 gracefully repre-
scented n the room On the person Of youth and beau
~. ID irht have been cancltured when worn by
one q accustomed o. female attire. bat in the pre-
Sent irstssce, il could not be put down
TIr Store, Of Montgomery. Ala A BcueIis.ine
monk. On impressive character m such o. g1y az
senb'v. and well supported.
ri Tarus, Of Columbus. as an Arabian horse
non. changed in the course If The evening 10 the
de- u an American officer
or Everett, Of Columbus, as A railor.
T.r Davis ofColumbug. The rch drc- Of page.
Nh O.bum. Of Colcmbu7 ttc rich cr-r, dress
g. p. Frviish noblcmou iu The reEu of olEo lll
rltc5mic character however clI.. n enc
r.sI Com al others Ar1 hr.t on thc GOD
NJ .rsa. who appeared lf D-n f.f ii's .er
srf vac 10 COM lotciy q ruislo tBat h' ilr lntt
NAE ads did not, at Ii-s', rec e 'f- -i- Ia