Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-23

was not homely female in the assembly. This
may be taken as an editorial establishment, but it
lie only plain fact, and confidently appeal to the
hundreds Of gentlemen who were present, to sustain
our assertion. We heard Virginans, Texans, Mis-
sissippians and Alabamans acknowledge they never
before saw so many beautiful women in one assem-
bly,.
We give below list of the fancy characters as
far as could obtain them. The spacious ball
room was crowded, and it was with difficulty that
We could move among the dancers We feel con-
fident that we have ommited many worthy of no.
tce but we trust we will be excused. We have
done our best" the best could do no more"
LADIES'
Miss N. E. BE, of Edgecombe,-Quees IF
the Night, and worthy to be so.
Miss A.. I'D, of Nash, N C,-Morning
Star, and
Miss R. I'D, of Nash,-countess of the
Court Of Charles H. Nash has reason to boast, if
Miss P. W--s,of Halifax, N. C.,-Bel1e Of
tho Harresters and
Miss NJ. W-s, of Halfax,-Gipsey Fortune
7sller,-two charming girls. we'll dressed.
Miss NJ. H-y, of Raleigh, N. C.,-White
Lady Of Apene- faultless representative of Scotts
interesting heroine.
Miss G: H. Us, Of Meckenburg, va.,-AaM
Of the Nist,-another of Scott's characters, admit
rably, portrayed by one of Virginia's beautiful
Miss P. R-n, of Goldsborough, N. c.
Italian Lady. Miss R. drew after her many an
admirng glance. She is we'll qualified to personate
Italy's black eyed daughters
Miss B--n, of Halifax, N. C,-:Red-riding
Hood,-one of cluster of Halifax beauties.
Miss NJ. S -e, Of Warrenton,- -Spring,-we
dressed, and one Of the most lovely and most adj
mired characters present.
Miss S. S., of Warrenton,-Zenobia, Queen
Of Palmyra,-splendidy attred, and acknowledged
by all to be Queen Of Hearts as we'll as of the De.
Miss S. Ky, Ct Warren. N. Ca Jeuess,-
Miss = & k-,y, of warren,-E's"i"g STAR
Miss NJ An, of Halifax,-Baoarian Broom
girl, and
Miss L. M-y,-two more Halifax stars of
beauty.
Miss S. " 7ifan,a, Queen eft1e Fairies,
"a graceful representative of Shakespeares Sylph.
Miss Pr, of Chowan, N. C,-Ihe Sy6il -
a charming daughter of North Carolina.
esting Flouer Girl
Miss I'D and Mr. A-y, of N Cas-
Husband and Wife of the Last Csntury,-well sup.
Miss A. P-r, warrenton, N. Ca very
Miss E. BY, of warrenton, N C,-Ezen
Douglass,-a most lovable Scotch lassie, graceful
and interesting.
Miss L. I~n, of Warrenton, N C.,-Bundirs
Bride.-another of warren's fair daughters:
Miss L. A-n,-a handsome Soiss Girl
Mrs. Pix, Of Tenn. Winter. She was the
only representative from Tennessee, but host in
herself.
GENTLEMEN.
Col. Meares, Wilmington, -Engzish alderman Of
the time of George ILL.,
Gen. Ransom, Northampton.-Rienzi.
7. W. Battle, Edgccombe,-Italinn Bandit
j. T. Alexander, Mecklenburg Va.,-Colonel Of
Virginia Militia. well dressed and noble looking
specimen of the Virginan soldier.
R. Hendrick, of Mecklenburg, Va.,-Sicilian
Knight in appropriate costume, equally at home in
the lists and the ball room.
Erasmus Daniel, Halifax, very good looking
Sailor boy.
Col Boyd, Warren. N C,-TecunaeA, an admirable
personifcation of an Indian Chief one of the best
dressed and best supported characters in the ball.
room.
j. Thorne, Halifax, splendidly attired as gentle
man of the CONT Of Charles H.
c. Clarke, Bertie,-Persian Locer magnifcently
dressed and kept to his :" hookah" in true mussel-
man style, well supported character;
E. Carr, Warren, N: c.. an active Scotch Page :
W. II. Hawkins, Texas,-A graceful Spanisk
Cacalier.
E. P. Jones, Miss, Count of Monto Christie Mr..
J. splenddly attired in dark blue and gold and
his costume was in admirable keeping with his char
DR.. Hawkins, Warren,-Surgeon q. s. Macy.
Well dressed and true to the life.
A. Aston, Warren-Paul Clifford. A good rep
resentation Of Bulwer's Hero.
W. Davis, Franklin-Rnightof the Black Plums.
He proved himself good knight in the lists.
Hood.
Mr.. Barnes Tarboro-A Yankee boy. Full Of
fun, frolc and mischief but never for moment ex.
ceeding the bounds of decorum. A well sustained
character.
Mr.. Hugh McNair, Edgecombe, as capital Paul
Pry, created much amusement.
Mr.. McNab, as Hamlet; an excellent representa-
ton of the Danish Prince with the true theatrical
tread.
A. B. c. Davis, Tennessee-7he Corsair; richly
dressed but too good looking for Byrons cut-throat
W. B., Va, as Lorezace We doubt if Field.
ing's Lovelace was half as handsome.
Col. w. H. II. Tucker of Raleigh, as Louis the
l4h, of France We doubt if the veritable Louis
| himself ever wore more 0rgeous uniform IL was
not only true to the fashion of the seventeenth cen
fury, but made of rich crimson velvet the coat and
with breeches, stockings Shoes buckles and nat to
match. We have never seen SO rich dress IN q
public ballroom. 1t does credit to the Colonel's
taste and lberality. He of the best looking
men, and decidedly the best dressed character in the
ballroom. His splendid appearance threw all others
IN the SnaOeS ne wan tuos non OF the ngnL
w, H. Cheek, Of Warrenton, another well.dressed
and graceful representative of "Denmarks Moods
Prince" .s.' ,
Edward Lane, Wilmington, well dressed French
Count. g E'ts:5T .s.stg,.i,ss
q. W. Watson. of Johnston, N, C,-Cozons1 O.,
| NJ g. Militia. Mr.. Wstson's manly appearance
was well set off by bis splendid uniform.
Mr.. Register. Granville, Is the Black Knight, ana
champion of Ns Lists
Dr.. Ritter, Of New York, q Diogenes in search Q,
an honest man. We are not aware whether he rue
ceeded or not, but rather think not He is hard to
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