New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-05-05

Ala MoDE.-New-YOrk society is probably as yet
its chrysals state it is queer compound ofweath,
Mus and blood, TO say nothing OF that distinct If not
singused foreign element which mingles in it, and
yes it variety, quite novel and interestingly to the
server. Wealth is represented by the Iiigginses,
E ThompsODs the JohnsOns, or the Smiths, whose
lrunulatiops in successful mercantile career have
tabled their families to domescate themselves in
laees upon the Fifth avenue, 10 give prncey enter
nmens sport carriages with coats Of arms, liveried
scbmen, and all the paraphernaa Of fashion. These
very important persOnages in society; they have
Ddard Of respectabilty measured by the length u
ne.
Another element s genius which is made to appear
varied shapes-Hterary artistic and eccentric. Its
reseptatives are a class by themselves-who hold
wealth, although very convenient, ie but sec
sry consideration, and that the true standard ot
HI ia in books, paintings sculpture, theaters and
ures. 1t may be safely assumed that with this
j. Shakespeare, Milton, Michael Angelo, Raphael
I'D the like would be considered as entitled to the
ut rank in society-whe Cro,sus andthe Rcthschilds
'0ald be esteemed vulgar.
On the other hand blood boils up in the ranks OF
Ae real descendants OF the hrSt
Isiilers-Who look back upon long line Of worthy
lseestors with pride and affection; who swear by
iendrich Hudson and consider Peter Stayvesant the
Originator of New-York society. These con-
Ittuent parts acting independently a. rule, still
Iange occasOnally and look down upon each other.
odecide which takes precedence would b. q matter
difficulty. Wealth makes the greatest sdo" -
soOd the most aris,ocraic professions, and BRAINS
'Iim the largest show OF admiration. In Boston
ovever, blood would be accorded the first position;
ssas the second; and wealth would tr"t along
l. the third rank, unless at ;he same time
anbined with blood or brains. Here, where society
80 10 speak in primitive state, we are III ue-
lree Of confusion. from which We may emerge rs W.
Stle down refine and consolidate. We mean well
laoVgh. but scarcely know how 20 show Il. We are
ew and Heterogeneous fresh and crude. Our cand'-
,.es for society spring up with The brown'st"n"
mts. long avenues and lateral streets, which gro"
lie ribs to backbone. The keeper ct conner
1 neery this year may be = millionaire gu the futh
| ,enue the next, and braius which NO one ever
ard Of Yesterday may be out with new book
ek of art or fresh lecture Tomorrow Upon
l evhols we conclude that We shall finally Improve
| "a upon Boston where blood, aud some I" II very
/ geh e,agulated and tainted il held altogether tV
| eeh in generation. Here there is reason to hope
ave may al last possibly establish, AZ the stand
tOf fashionable society moral excellence oi '""''
Ger, Intelligence and good breeding. We are no"
Snuch absorbed in growing 10 give the-e mS''er'
sSsf attention. We hsve an Island extending "a
'rsm 20 ill up, M 500 sere park 70 build street.
ssst hut within hall century We shall Sfahse A"'
eeaei .ociety get our street. properly cleaned pro
1osr citizens from slouldor-ht;eEs ami 'luns-'ho'
sssiD>, and perhaps pres.u, beautiful example I"
'Sfsi. winnowed, c"mpao;od and hsplp community
tb,SRrIp HuSBsSp KitLs HrSsrtF.--f"r some
spst Johann schmidt, German, hrs resided a.
Nkkeade street, but owtng "a the Inconsistency O
ksde, gay anu fascinating w"'D"u' his married
r. been al unhappy one. NJ >chnfii occa
~ hbendoned her hu.i,ani. aid '-usiuai avs!
kphssed her H. turu. 50 "a t.' ave Will
~ over two mvatis. s-a ho' so"''' ai''cN'' %