The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-03
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INTERESTING REPORTS OF LECTURES.
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Annual Bali Of the Twelfth Regiment.
Anniversary Of Tom Paines Birthday.
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TheatrIeals and Miscellaneous Items,
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INTERESTING REPORTS OF LECTURES.
FASHIONABLE INTELLIGENCE.
Annual Bali Of the Twelfth Regiment.
Anniversary Of Tom Paine's Birthday.

The annual ball of the above regiment took place
on Monday evening at Niblos theatre. 1t was not
only the ball Of the season, but the grandest affair
shat has ever taken place in this city At an early
hour, long trains Of carriages might be seen moving
to the scene through the different streets So great
was the crowd of those vehicles that Broadway be-
came completely jammed opposite Nibo's for
houre. The delay was great. The carriages hav-
ing set down the company as fast as they could,
the latter were conducted up the stairway, to the
various dressing rooms of both ladies' and gentle
men. On the different Hobbies, and in the ante.
rooms, the crowd was very great and it amusing
to see the rush OF both sexes who were endeavorng
to deliver their shawls overshoes and hats to the
waiting men and women appointed for that purpose.
The greater portion OF the company arrived about
ten o'clock, at which time the crowding was at its
height and hundreds returned not being able to find
room. The numbers were estimated at about four
thousand. The ladies passed through one entrance
Of the dressing r0om at the door Of which they were
met by the gentlemen who had, by this time, got
through with their toilet. The theatre, which was
boarded over the parquette and STAGE on level with
the dress circle, the floor running back about sixty
feet, presented magnificent sight, especially when
seen from the upper circle. The floor was overhung
by splendid canopy Of white, red and blue. The
whole was lighted very brilliantly with gas both by
chandeliers suspended from the ceiling and by
lights placed all around the theatre. Every availa-
BILE spot was literally filed with the most beau
tiful women Of which this city can boast. The gay
uniforms Of our citizen soldiery, the magnificent
dresses Of the ladies' Of every variety and color,
and Of the richest and most costly materials,
and made with the finest taste presented spectacle
hot <v,1xy
white cashmeres, rustled on every side, and the
heads Of the fair were decorated with flowers Of
every hue, while their jewery sparkled like the rip
pied surface Of the sea by moonlight.
There was large number of the military OF the
other regiments present, and among the invited
guests were Major General Sanford, General Hall,
and General Spicer. These all wore the uniforms
peculiar to them, and the different companies of
the Twelfth regiment also wore their uniforms.
But the chief feature Of the evening was the regi
mental uniform lately adopted by the regiment
about two hundred Of whom appeared in it for
the first time on any public occasion. 1t is the
uniform Of the State regulations and it looked very
handsome.
The theatre was devoted to the dancing Of
quadrilles, Spanish dances, and marches there
were twenty-six sets. The manner in which the
marches were executed, in endless chains, one
line moving up while the other was moving
down. and all continuous, was beautiful sight.
Every spot was covered with human beings yet all
was harmony and order It resembled the motion Of a
field Of wheat, gently agitated by the wind or the
beautiful play of the ocean waves. Several little
children, dressed like ballet girls, with short
white muslin dresses ornamented with sashes Of blue
and red, and wreaths Of flowers entwned around
their heads, were present. We noticed several little
children about six years Of age, who were admired
by all who saw them, for the taste with which
they were dressed and their skill in dancing which,
considering their age, was astonishing.
Yet, with all its splendor, this ball was democratic
People of all classes were present enjoying them.
selves, and here the mechanic might be seen taking
the hand Of one Of the daughters of the nabobs Of
Wall street in the different dances. The several
circles of the theatre were occupied by those who
did not wish to dance, great many Of whom came
there for the purpose Of merely witnessing the grand
scene, and by others who were waiting to dance as
wen as by those who were tired Grave papas and
mammas were seated there watching with intense in
terest the movements of their sons and daughters,
who were busy enjoying themselves in the vast
arena below.
In the saloon the dancing was Of a more fash
ionabe and artistic nature than that in the thea
tre-here waltzes, polkas, schottishes, redowas,
gallopes, mazurkas and boeros were danced by the
more aristocratic portion Of the company This part
Of the building not being large enough to accommo-
date the whole Of the people assembled, music was
procured for the grand hail. where the desire of the
company was satisfied by dancing some Of the most
fashionable dances of the day. The saloon was
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dances there.
At halfpast eleven o'clock the first supper was
served in a splendid saloon. There was grand
array of dishes. The choicest viands and wines
were in profusion. Even the most fastidous could
lind no fault with the arrangement. Sparkling
champagne flowed as water, and ice creams were
served up in abundance. Mr.. Nibo and his head
caterer, Mr. vesey, deserve every credit for the mag
nifcence Of this splendid repast. After supper
dancing continued as usual in all sections Of the
building. Supper was again served up at one
O'Clock to suit the convenience OF the company. By
q special order Of the committee the members of the
regiment were requested to wait for this supper.
The sight at the supper was grand indeed
being dressed in the different uniforms Of their com.
panies, gave the scene brilliant appearance. This
supper, though the last was not least and there
a third and last supper, equal, if not superior to
at Keefe's restaurant, to which number of the i'm
patient repaired. The company after being thus re-
freshed, returned to the theatre and saloons where
dancing was continued till daylight did appear
The gentlemen of the committees deserve great
credit for the able manner in which they con.
Quoted their business throughout the entire even.
ing, no pains being spared by them in order to
render the happiness Of the company complete.
Considering the crowd, it was the most orderly
ball that took place in the city-al passed off
in perfect harmony. There were four committees
compose this regiment are:-Lght Guard, Capt. Vim
cent; Lafayette Fusileers, Capt. French; Indepen-
dence Guard, Capt. Cairns; Baxter Guard, Capt.
Blnes, Capt. Waterbury; City Blues, Capt. Fowler;
City Musketeers, Capt. Palmer; Garde Lafayette,
Capt. Leclerc; New York Rifles, Capt. Johnson The
two last named companies did not however paltici-
pate In the affair The following committees were
appointed for the occasion:-
RECEPTION COMMITTEE Col Fl. G. Stebbins, Lieut..
Col Il. B. Hart, MajorJ r. Stage, Adjutant Stearns.
Quarter Master Fields. Pay Master Coolidge Slrrenn