The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-23
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Long Branch.
PAVILION HorsL, Ions BaANon,
Aag. Is, 1859.
Visi'Gs as Long Branch-D eseri,<.oA d the
Grad Bah, &C., n.
Agreably TO the promise contained in my former
lser, shall now proceed 70 give you full, true,
and particular account" Of sll matters OF interest
which have iranspired since last ldressed you.
Never, during any past season, hes toerc been
anything like the immense influx Of visitors which,
for the last fortnight have continued TO pour IN here's
ard though many have been obliged to return disap-
pointed to the place whence they CAME still, where
those who have remained contriye to ind accom- noda
ton Is a matter OF surprise, even with k owledse
that gentlemen Sleep at night in the par,oTs OF the
various hotels, packed together like sandwiches for
s-pic.nic excursion.
Our first grand ball OF the season ts0k place on
te 9th instant. The reality fell far short OF hs ex
psetaSons eagenderei by the pomp and parade Of
H. ssers. This noy be attributed TO two causes:
Firstly, The spirit of exclusiveness on which it was
conducted but the second cause, admit, was one
that could not be guarded agaiostthe Unpropitsous
state Of the wea her. IL raiaed and lowered in
cessautly during the day and night, and while he
elements waged incessant war without, exclusive.
ness had sown the seeds of discord within; and such
will ever be tie case in republican country where
authority ia usuYped ana ia an enlightened and ~
tellcetual circle, where conn .erfct arsso.racy wi
manJera the caJicatuTe OF class who have no home
in institutions, attempt to lord it oyer those VINO
have more sense and less vanity than tbeniselvea
The storm, doubtless prevented mauy visasers nom
grazing the ball room; but the ladies OF the house
mustered in great force and DO them but Justice In
saying that have neyer--my experience OF Paris
inclnded-in so small party, seen so many perfec-
lions Of toilette. Perhaps it would be vel if wero
here to mention few Of the bright, particular stars
that sbone on that occasion.
Mrs. B, of Brooklyn, admired by all Cor her
gravity and amiabity, locked exceedingly hand
advantage as she prmenaded the room, leaning on
the arm u her handsome husband
bliss more s1o g !" s
the very type of conjugal happiness.
TIE gay and fascinating Mrs. A., Of Philadel-
phia, only less attractive than her lovely dangh
tr-the admired Of 81 admirers.
Mrs. Me-, of Ncw-York, looked charming,
dressed with exqusite taste; with her elegant AID
lady like carriage, sunny and smiling face she ap-
pesred the perfect embodiment VI fair daughter OF
Erin.
The lovely Msse. r, sf Williamsburg, looked
perfectly irreeietible, AID were the acknowledged
bellies Of the room; their simple but exquisite toilette
display ed to the utmost perfection their faryhke
ferns ard the graceful! case Of their dancing excited
universal admiration.
Mis- L., Of New York, whose bright eyes were
In themselves sufficient to attract host Of admirers
another instance of the exquisite taste displayed
by the ladies' in their costume
There we're host Of other beauties present, but to
particuarzc them would occupy too large space in
your valuable Journal.
Neither Is our circle here deficient Of those whose
beauties Of the mind make them ever attractive
Mrs. Il, OF New York; Mis- D., Mrs N,
Of Charleston; Mrs. d., Mrs. J., Mrs H,
Of Phia leph;a; Mrs. c., Mrs. K, and many
Others, form a ccterie whose intellectual converse
lion is the means OF passing sapty ANY inter
vnls which would otherNise be blank in ice daily
routine here.
II is amusing to watch the effect tie arrivals ard
departures have on the more perna cent soiourn8f.
gentleman st the supper table, all availability %
hs in1n e6iae Beghbors, site down In hi5 accustol
g seat t. breakinst, and fnds change come DER
tie spirit OF bis dresm; his pleasant scghbcrs bare
gone, ard Their seats occupied by strangers who
loos on i'm with Indifference
"Gcpt eys,y eye Of Old that vstose3 and wept;
Tho vorln lie blee has ya1ish'd While ae ssalv
! shall continue my communications as circam
stances may arise, Iesegyipg FOR faGie an account
+ The grapa fancy dress bail which viii tale place
the rt Of Sepie mber, Of which great things are
anticipated, ard which may or may not be reali1ed
bat OF dat. any other incident which may occur
you shall have faithful account from
LOUIE Wells.