The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-05
Another Account Of a Fast 10th srso.


Tho New Orleans Delta gives tho following
account Of the dongs In the Crescent City, Of
Dr. Hayne, who has, of late, 1ourshed to a consid-
cradle extent in the South and West Some weeks
ago cotton and fashionable circlos wero greatly
edited, illuminated ard electrified. by the dashng
operations, magnificent airs, and graceful address
Ola gentleman who came TO our city with numerous
| letters and testimonials to s'his high standing, :"
'distinguishod family" ''infuential connections"
etc. His name was s.B J. Hayne," or ssDr.
Hayne," as he styled himself, and was recently
from Philadelphia, though related to tho dis
hngui-hed Hayne family of South Carolina. His
manners and appearance certainly those of q
gentleman, ana might well have imposed upon the
most prudent and observing. Without being vul-
gaiy ostenta'ious, his large and designs
justified generous and liberal display of his means
Accordingly he rented large Office on one of our
principal streets, where cotton dealers smos do con-
gIegate," and furnished it in the most costly and
elegant style. with deep-cu.hioned chairs, ma
hogany desks iron safes, etc.
10 detray these necessary expenses, as well al to
meet his personal wants, few small loans were no
goiated chiefly upon the assurance Of the borrower.
Of return in few days, and, IN cases. by the
exhibition Of letter of credit for 100000. Thus
furnished, DR. II. proceeded to launch boldly into
the cotton market buying lots Of cotton to ship to
his branch in Philadelphia, and meeting his pay
ments by drawing bills, notes, drafts, checks, 30
signed :. IIaync l. Eyre TO relieve his mind and
divert his fancy. weared with the dull realities Of
trade and speculation. the doctor turned his atten-
ton t. the fashionable society Of New Orleans Not
who were rather gratifed to include so dashing q
gentleman among their friends volunteered to in
troduce the doctor into The circles in which they
moved.
The graceful and fascinating stranger needed a.
few facilities in this he did in the sphere of hi,
cotton operation He soon became a leader Of th3
ban 'ond-a prominent actor in all gay crclcs--hc
idol of all unmarried ladics-the envy of the besux.
To the ladies he would in very serious tone
that he deeply regretted she was mort gagged en-.
gagged, bought up BY family arrangement inv irgna
by which. il was tine, he would come into the con-
tso Of 500 600. ard under the control. perhaps no
would add, with coguish smile, Of pretty, but
rather green girl Of sweet sixteen. Yet it was like
tearing asuLder his heart strings to turn away from
80 much beauty and fascination in New Orleans.
in order, however, that his matrimonial sacrifice
might 20 off in the handsomest style. no had be-
spoke some 5000 Of jewery at Hyde & Goodrch's,
and six Of the most magnificent krocade silks at
Woodlief's. Would his kind friend Miss or
Mrs: - Be good enough to call and see them T.
We need not inform readers how promptly
this invitation was accepted, and what beyes Of
lovely ladies crowded 70 Hyde & Goodrich's to gayo
with many deep sig Dad pang of jealousy, on the
magnificent damcqd' which were to glisten on the
brow of the happy Mrs II. And there. sure enough,
were the jewels and the brocade silks laid aside for
the Doctor. 20 gsrdless Of expense was bo, that
large diamond, Of tho first water such rs our most
fashionable ladies would have been happy to wear
upon their brows or bosoms. were enca ecd for the
cufribends Of Jr lis "inteudei'S The Indies
were in high state of excitement Why should
so splendid fellow go way or 10 old Virginia to
marry? l. New Orleans 20 destitute of beauty and
female fascination?
These queries naturally provoked great deal Of
indignation, and led to an extensive plan Of opera
tons amongst some Ct our fashionable fair, to iogso
the elegant Eoctor, and involve him in bymeneal
toi., from which no Virginia girl could extricatc
bin. formidable enginery Of feminine art and
att aetions was opened upon him. Nor was the
Doctor OF That stern suf that could long resist such
influences. Tic was rapidly sinking in his resolves
ara more than ono buKom widow or fair damsel had
received indirect intimaticn. of bis disposition TO fly
thc track vlen alas suddenly, by mall telegraph,
or other cursed mode : Of communication, como
information reached here, which rendered il neccs-
.ary that tho Doctor should depa.t hastily from
unfortunate city. The next day tho numerous busi-
meas ffcrds of tho Doctor were start a ly reading
the ioowlng advertisement in The fcoyttnc (of tho
lcth February las) -
horcF.-Nheieas ono r. !. Ifsyne holding h'nascIf
forth my Commercial psItncr has isael vsriou. oi-
cations and eptd 20 w the firm e Iayne & Eyre and
nade cht contracts in That hereby give notice
that no part ntTfbp osiss has cx I'd be W. on
faid llSybe end myself has said Iayne ever bron
snhcti"d 70 usc o. gn my nsme in any manner what
W., MANUEL EYRE.
This vaa quite n satisfactory aasuranoe 10 q host
Of accon modstng gentlemen, that they had been
tapy tolo. IN justice 20 them, IL should 10
s'stSd tbat thg tolc tbvi late win cofnrnendtblc
lcittuoc, ana some were 70 fraDk % 70 admit In n
| qriet way, mat u served them right The female
ileius o. VIC oasng Doctor were not 10 easily 80
ttftd The Faubomg ~. Mary was in tears foI his
| departure.
On thc wings Of steam Dew tLe Doctor weelward
S'oIpng NJ hampbis. the ultima auh Of The cotton
trade, the Doctor thought ho would take littlo
Git 81 cotton, by way Of final winiuo Of Tint DO
Iarn ~ d his bpaihsss, Accordingly hopurehsscd