The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-29
MADISON SPRINGS.

MADISON SPRrNGs, Aug. 8, 1854.
Half past twelve O'clock Monda3 nignt found
sghtiDR from the stage at the door OF the Madison
Springs Hotel, dusty, dry, and hnngey, put more
than all, tired dnwn in every limb. Subduing
therefore the lesser wants, We m.de the single re-
quest for q bed. Judge Of our surprise when we
the cbu. ch. The grand fancy ball which came OF
last hight had attracted from all quarters the fash
i0Dable and cay, and tins reduced late corners like
ourselves TO the hard choice just mentioned. We
church we went. It was already full Of sleepers,
and choral music from the land Of dreams broke
upon our ears as We crossed the sacred threshold.
Like the rest we tumbled in, and soon, thanks TO
Of bats, Oh ,sts, aud galnippers Psha Y /! our pen
is wandering back to Charleston, when it speaks Of
gsllinippeis- there's no such thing up here:
Zounds there the gong for breakfast. And now
Of forms spring from their beds-some yawning
through grisly boards like old wells overgrown with
brambles; others stretching and tossing their limbs
to che four quarters and Others shouting for Con-
the cry Tor bottles IL the call for boos and then In
rapid change, man the artificial succeeds to man
the natural until before US stand in the best cut Of
tailordom, the gents and gallants.
rible noises2 Tie animals are waking up in the
mensgerie, (the building 90 called where the bache
lors are quartered) and each, as he rises from his
lair Ioars aloud ct the smell Of breakfast. You may
imagine, Messrs. Editors, what sort Of place this
menagt RE IL. Some fifty bachelors, crowded two OF
three deep, into small rooms, With banjos Hddles,
flutes, songs, and spirits, ever going, ever flow
L. me place not T VEL Named But we scSs
season-the fancy bal-and therefore pass by lesser
matters.
The Georgans are ahead, certainly, OF u.s. in their
nature has laid It their - own doors. Tusy gene gene
rousy patronise tneir own resorts There were up
wards Of three hundred persons at the Madison
Springs. - many more at the Catoosa, and some
i've or six hundred ct the Indian Springs-au ct
the ssme time. In the company ct the Madison,
the beauty Of Georgia was fully represented, while
the adjoining States contributed their quota also.
There was, therefore, much eager curiosity felt 70
See 50 much loveliness displayed in the various
sp)ndoss Of fancy costume, aud enhanced by the
stoTis interest OF bygone characters. Nor was this
expectation dissap J0inted All the resources Of the
esn ~ sd s01 10
ribbons, for the gala night of Joy and beauty. Toe
long expected hour came ct last. The night was
glorious in IT, sky, and delicious in its atmosphere;
and the moon, ~ she climbed the heavens, put on
her brightest smiles, in honor Of the event. All ns-
ture lay IN calm expectation Of the which
was usheIed In Presently the band stru K up, and
TIE drilling beat q s ,nsags polka. And now, in
groups they. come--tne queens and kings, the
knights and danes Of the oden time; while the eye,
a. travels from one TO the other, fosgcts the pre-
sees only the romance and the chvalry Of the past.
The following a.e some Of the costumes and charac.
tiers which ftscd through the dance a. your CORES
pondent sat In the window sket hing.
Mrs. r., Of Columbus, Ga appeared IS the
Morning Starr dress Of white goseamer, having
three skirts edged with pale blue bespangled with
silver; on her head she wore crown Of stara,
from which flowed . snowy veil. It was al
sides adjudeed one Of the m at beautiful costumes
Of the occasion, and every body eyes spoke their
applause % the fair wearer glded through the
tbropg.
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Star, and over whom Its gentle light seemed TO hold
peculiar SPELL was the stern Highland chief, Rode
derrick Dbu, Mr.. C N, Of Cuthbert Ca, in full Co.'S
tune. plaid kilt breastDlate Scot cap, red plume,
and mountain sandsls. The dress and the Wearer
were admirably suited to each other.
Miss T., Of Mississippi, WAS one Of the principal
beauties OF the evening; she appeared ~ Mary,
Qusen Of Scots black velvet dress opening In front,
sbowiDg white satin uDderskHt, hair po~dered,
with pearl ornaments. She bore . remarkable
likeness to her prototype, although her bright and
joyous face reminded rs rather Of what Mary's
beauty must have been IN the happy days Of her
early youth, than a. she appears In history, the
Borrowing victim Of envy and cruelty.
Miss D., Of Charleston, represented . Swiss
B,ocm Girl; white skirt, blue and white striped
bdy.
MSS Mel, Of Maine. gipsey (Miriam) fortune
t.ler After figuring in this character, sne appear
cd IN the striking and becoming costume Of Helen
NcGsegor. - #t Ut
Mis- N, Of Macon, came as fairy; white sstin
body, white skirt spangled, satin slippers. Taste
full and becoHiI z.
Miss H., Of Athena. peasant girl; pink body,
skirt PINK and white, pink cap.
Miss H., Of Atlanta, flower girl; white muslin
dress h. ped with flowers.
While the ball was vt It's height, burst of laugh
ter welcomed the advent Of Mrs. 4. p. R., OF Beau
fort, s. c. In the cbaTac of the wife of an Eng.
hsh Jeoman Of the olden time; 10 zee full gowo,
enormous car air powdered, and padded 70 iac
the size. She was a., Dmpanied by DR.. p, II Ma.
con, ~ "Jcbn Anderson my 10 !" velve. CLOAK,
hw.s nk- r.. H.
Trey wsre followed by guup OF children, bsauti-
fully dressed. Admirable 81 the dre-s Of Mrs. X.
was, her portrayal OF the character was ioioi.ely
the best tblng Of the kind attempted during the
evening and u have seen her she whirIed
through the dance, one might have i'm aeined him-
eeN ~ the midst Of one of those glorious frolics
which belong to the hy-gone days Of Msrrie Eng
land" Bsariog of tle palm in tots character Mrs.
r re- vpesred ls1r In the evening as . masked
Turkish BRIDE: white dress crepe de Paris double
fkirs Dooped with vi tie satin rosettes vita veil
tnveiopiEg the figure, accomeaoied By six brides
maios. Fret, Mis- c. H., Of Charleston, "a Greek
enl, nowiDg white satin skirt, covered with skirt
o. cherry Grape, embroidered With silver bodice Of
velvet 70 match, velvet ,, jewels corresponding.
second, Miss @. p, Of Charleston, ~ 5~iss gill !:
sIon oIs.' trimmed With blue and pink. bodice Of
PIX vevet laced N frJnt, saucy blonde cap trimmed
20 espond Nth the skirt. The costume was very
Decsm,ng, and vas admirably set on by Miss P.s
Third, Miss G.. Of Mobile, a. Flora: tire. .ri,ts
Of white l.ce, tastefully Hoped sish fovers
Fourth, Miss G. r., u New York. q, snisb Sisno.
rita-piDk six shirt, blue bodice, xmniurs Of Secp
black lace, flowing black veil, pearl bead or.
name nts. She looked the impersonation OF So an
Nab lady
Filth, Mrs. H., Of Columbus, whose drcss has bean
ali&acy described. d ~
Sixth, Mrs B. r, Of Beaufort, little Soltsua--
double skirt o. salmon and blue, full bodice Of White
lace over salmon, turban to match.
Dr. s. r. r., Of Beaufort represented Nahmoud
in full costume, and looked and TED the Grand
Turk 70 the life.
Mis- X. H., Of Hamburg, appeared also IS . lIttls
6ultsna double skirt, blue and cherry vslve bodies,
turban corresponding rr .rtss,. ~
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