Smyrna times., 1856-07-02
Communications.
Correspondence of The Smyrna Times.
An Account of the Leap Year Party.

Though, confesslng large degree OF embar-
Il superfuity of wonder, and the eX- u
citation of curiosity in no small measdre- 'o
arising from u total ignorance with regard to >"
its real objective, anticipating of course "
gGlG time, or at least, pleasant meeting to- VI
gether," very cheerfully accepted invitation &c
to accompany " the ladies of SMYRNA, on the al
" Leap Year Party," which came off on Thurs d
day last. The day and hour for the meeting u
of Z" the party," was accordingly. looked for y
with no little anxiety, which, | am happy to
say, arrived in due time; when the young gentry, C
near twenty in number, convened at the place &
designated by the ladies, where they, having d
previously assembled, we're in waiting, with T
countenances adorned with smiles of golden f
brightness" to greet at their coming the lords
OF creation" A bref'lapse of time followed
the presence of the company, and conveyances
requisite to the transporting of the same to the
most favorable retreat, were in readiness, when
the gentlemen were kindly conducted to them
and seated, by the gallant fairies, who display
ed such adc ptness, ease, elegance and grace in
this, one Of the first "acts" on the programme,
that many were considerably mOted" and
"Ltted up" by the "star performers" as we'll
as favorably impressed with the admirable ar
rangement. The ladies next ushered into the
vehicles unassisted, and, after comfortably seat
, ing themselves, gave the "drive-on command,
and we were soon moving towards the excellent
quarters of Capt. l. Coverdae-the lIygeia
House," OH the Delaware, possessing so many
charms to those who duly appreciate the balmy
breeze, the refreshing bath, and the healthtul
: and nvgoratlng influences concOmant.
u After a most delightful journey, in which
ID crystal streams of pleasantly and good hnmor
flowed extensively, we arrived at the point Of
Is destination about five o'clock, and, in alig htin@
- from the cOnveyances several ecstatic a." fits "
n of q" heart pa pitation " were experienced, by
the ladies again acting the agreeable part OF
m "my good sir" in assisting the gehtlemen =
eh The "pOlite and attentive" dunes exerting
i. their encrgies to this end, of the hour
that intervened the pealing of the gong will
n "cOme-to-ted invitations, was attended Will
an innocent, elevating jOllty, that will doubtless
ra even after many days. suffice for hours OF plea
SAINT meditation.
by When the signal was given, each lady, will
a gentleman IN charge, repaired to the tes
'cl tive board" and partOok Of the sumptuous re
in past at their instance provided" helping
the latter in the meantime, and paying sue
ra particular attention TO the "plates " of all, a
'ey to fully subdue every feeling OF confusion q
.s uneasness that might have arose in the bosom
/. of those who were the happy recipients of loN
Vi ing smiles and Leap lear-privileged bewitcl
Tue ing glamces.
"'a After supper, a ma Or part of the company
vas the gentlemen first recovering from the pie;
der SAINT " shock" and knOck-all-a aback" sens;
vlo- ton created by the ladies inviting them-e
Sso- gagged in the Quadrillcs Waltzcs, &c, viii,
were formed and conducted under the auSpIc
is of the latter with deal of tact and efcienc
the The dancing tended much TO enivenment-
Ou' seeming gentle shower upon the vigoro
h. stree of buOyancy," in the inspiring OF eve
tate germ with new lite-whilst the strains of swe
zen music, discoursed in midst, contributed the
ita, quota in adding TO the ambrosal rills of pie
T. sure" before us. The proceedings OF q
mod Leap ear Entertainment thus continu ed, gro
or ing, if possible, more interesting the lig
ceko Of time admonished dispersion of the thror
ahu which, though needed, was an "unwccom
ho' sound," falling as it did, upon an assembly g
ouni ioying the richest fruitiOn OF sOciabiliiy u
cOngeniality of feeling, with flowers of gls
San ness blooming upon every cheek. And, tn
d, in AT. pd;,o. ,,,,loI ,,o ., c.., ,..,o,o ,o,s
'ern- -'
rious " Leap-iear Party the dazzling I'M
have vation, withdrawing been gotten up
au- number of our young ladies, the plans bel
ircu- =, - -. -.
Extra P"!"s UT '"P'"'0 P"'
,om. town fOr its spirit of - Young American"
this trepidity, as exhibited in the iaSScS, and sho
clearly the intrinsic worth of Smyrna's su
a shine, inasmuch in it is presented an earn
ILo, of perseverance worthy OF emulation.
res And now, whilst our mind dwells upon mode
: for improvement, wear made sensible that with
llies Times steady stream, progression's tide ke'
Ill pace; for, things pleasant and new-thir
'hree i" enchanting TO the view "--are springing
rider. in every part of the land - and when in
teers connection, the garland placed in our urn
fond recollection on Thursday last, blooms
our vision-house like a never-iading amaran
reminding us that this little town, upon VIII
benign blessings OF enterprise have been
o en- on;o,Iv sLo,vered Is mot Iacking n full sb
busy g 80. -, .,a.,;,,as .o.,.,,
i the " '"oe"'''' se"'"' o'" "sH
ming feel that she, in her turn, will-with assista
ofthe of the ladies-yiold as abundantly of the +"
ny OF tions and "novelties Of Yankecdom, as
fast city of " weodeh-nutmeg" celebrity
:. existence. Already, we have had, it may b
,,;"n foretasie Of great change in the "tide
| fear aHalrs' ealcuiateu 10 shackie 'he nerve
ween weaken the grasp of Old Fogyism-being
alias, siby the signs of better times near at hand
eve! even signs which, as lilies rooted in the vale
meats mirth aud smiling in their genial cline of
b. it is nocence, viii after the Hight oil years tcem
} took sweetness, under the invigorating influenc