Smyrna times., 1858-02-25
Our Correspondence.
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Letter frOHaa Vcr.

DONEE, Etp. lSOS.
Ma. EDIToR IL have tuken up my pen to
give your readers a few particulars concerning
the Ball. Il was not as generally patroulzGd as
was anticipated by its friends. There were
Just twenty ladies' and about twenty-five gen.
t.emen present. However, cannot say that
was disappointed, for never have been able
TO understand how gentlemen-but more par
ticularly lades of fretinement-could give their
presence to 4 promiscuous ball. admit there
were those there, who | should not have ex-
pected to see in a miscellaneous gathering OF
the kind. 1t seems, however, that such things
have gained the mastery of the minds Of those
from whom we ought to look for better things.
There were those present who seemed to
have attained TO proficiency in the use OF their
pedal extremities, and Of those. ! suppose
ought to say they were good dancers" But
our Pastor says, that dancing is relic of
barbarism;" and should adopt his hypothesis,
should say there were several good barbara
ans present. And is he not right! | am not
prepared 10 contradict him. But if 70 on at
this rate I shall be taken 10 task by some of
your readers ito such, howe yer, as may be IN
ciined to argue the point, | will say-splre
your powder. | only wrlle for amusement, and
DO not design to argue with any one; nor will
l, unless it be to defend the truth of any state
ment which may make. But pray, pardon
this digression,-I was speaking of the Ball.
1t was amusing to have the benefit OF "ocu-
lar demonstration " of the " sixteen gruces" "
us performed by certain Dover gentleman u,
who is not al all backward in boa sting of hIs
proficiency in such things; but the most Iudi-
crous picture in the whole affair was, what
term the Seventeenth grace as exhibited by one
Of our green youths. He appeared on the
floor for the purpose of acting the clown, aud
to dance the " Highland Fling" and az finale
wound up, by tumblng headlong on the floor,
to the evident amusement of all present.
AS might be expected. the affair cid not pass
off without agreements, high words and in
one instance, scratched face. But, in Justice
to the participants IN the bail. | will tay hat
this particular fracas was confined to outsiders.
Though there was one or two difficulties n-
side, yet they did not end in blows or threats
nor was there any serious injury done, it we
may except feelings. only aIIude to them IS
the natural consequence Oft balls have never
yet known of one that passed off without some
thing of the Sort
The music was very fine, indeed, aud was
conducted in a masterly style.
The supper, | was Informed. was one OF the
most delightful ever spread in the town. -
Champagne and ink flowed freely, aud as
matter of course, few got little "by the
head" The dancing was kept up till n late
hour in The morning, to the utter neglect o
health, bright eyes and rosy checks.
We had real brush of winter on Saturday
and it does my heart good to see the youn!
folks enjoying the sleIgh-ridng. They seen
determined to make the best OF 1t, and sleigh
of every description are brought INTO requIsl
ton; aud everyone seems desrouS to swell lh,
trIumphal procession OF the icy god The Ole
gentlenan will have TO breathe fast, as hn
breathing time is almost over. The time fo
vloletS and southern brcezes has nearly reached
us, and we have scarcely felt the Inpre Q
his lips upon our cheeks. Every ice house,
believe, is filled. think those who have then
and have not been improving the time, had bet
ter be at work # they wish to enjoy in tn,
"dog- days this truly summer luxury.
Our worthy Senator Bates. am happy t
inform you, is still gaining strength, and tn
prospect bids fair that he may yet be of so1g
service to the country. The Chancellor is ais
on the mend, but bears tie marks Of his lat
illness.
Business IS very dull, but the sheriff, consta
bles and Justices, do not seem SO busy as the,
were fortnight ago. | hope the country vii
yet look up But, Mr.. Editor, must close fD
the present as am little pressed for time
Yours, RAMBLER