THE BALL OF BUNKER HILL ASSOCIATION, held at the Apollo Rooms, January 8th, was a most interesting aflair. A large number of the beautiful "Daughters" were there, and (although we took leave at the beginning of the "small hours ") we learn that the lightfooted festivities were kept up until the night was "almost at odds with morning." The arrangements of the Committee were highly creditable. ORDINANCES, &c NEW-YORK, November 18th, 1850. P. G. S. THOS. R. WHITNEY, Esq. Dear Sir, and Bro.-I have the honor to transmit to you, for publication in the "Republic," the accompanying Ordinances, Resolutions, and Decisions of the Chancery of the State of New-York. L. 8. ceiving into Honorary Membership those who are under the RESOLUTIONS HAVING THE FORCE OF LAW. Resolved: That none but duly initiated members of this Order, shall, on any occasion, be permitted to wear the regalia or insignia thereof, nor to parade or associate with any Chapter of the Order on public occasions. [Adopted, Oct. 16th, 1848.] Resolved: That, hereafter, no Excursion, Ball, Public Entertainment, or Procession, (Funerals excepted.) shall take place, in which the regalia shall be worn, or the name of the Chapter used, without the consent of Chancery. [Adopted, March 5th, 1849.] Resolved: That all Chapters under the jurisdiction of this Chancery, shall withhold the Quarter Password from all members who are three months in arrears on the books of their several Chapters; but all such members shall be C. GOODRICH BOYCE, G. C of the C. entitled to visit their respective Chapters while they reORDINANCE No. 5, Truly and fraternally, yours, Regulating applications for the adoption of new By-Laws, and for Amendments to existing Laws. [Adopted Dec. 16th, 1850.] The Chancery O. U. A. of the State of New-York, in Regular Session convened, do ordain as follows: 1. All applications made to Chancery for the approval of the By-Laws of any Chapter, or for the amendment of any existing Laws, shall be accompanied by two copies of the By-Laws submitted, each of which shall be correctly engrossed on full sheets of paper, with suitable margins to allow for any amendments or alterations that may be determined on by Chancery. 2. All such applications shall be referred by Chancery to the Committee on By-Laws, who are required to state, on the margin of each copy, such alterations or amendments as they may deem necessary, and report the same for the action of Chancery. 3. On the adoption of the report of the Committee n By-Laws by Chancery, the G. C. of the C. shall furnish the Chapter making the application with one copy of the laws as approved by Chancery, and the Chapter shall be allowed to adopt the same on depositing a printed copy with the G. C. of the C., and receiving his official attestation to that effect. 4. No Chapter shall be allowed to adopt any By-Laws, or the Amendments to any existing By-Laws, until the requirements herein contained have been complied with, and the attestation of the G. C. of the C. is obtained. DECISIONS. IN CHANCERY OF THE STATE OF NEW-YORK. [Adopted Oct. 18th, 1847.] That State Chanceries are both Legislative and Judicial in their powers, designed to enact laws for the government of Chapters, as well as to settle disputes that may arise; Provided such exercise does not interfere with the Constitution of the Order, or the Laws adopted by Arch Chancery for general government. That State Chanceries have the right to establish the minimum age of membership for their own States: Provided, such minimum age is within the range laid down in the Constitution, (viz., 18 to 55 years, inclusive,) and that such regulations do not interfere with the rights acquired by members in other States who may have been admitted into the order, within the Constitutional limits. That State Chanceries have not the right to alter the Initiation Fee to a uniform rate, except said rate be at least Ten Dollars, ($10;) rates may be made larger than the scale given in the Constitution, but not reduced. The Constitution does not prohibit Chapters from re main in membership. Resolved: That from the First of September to the First of March, the proceedings of this Chancery, shall, hereafter, close at half-past ten o'clock, P. M., at which time the vote on the subject then before the body, shall be taken, unless the time be extended by a vote of two-thirds of the members present. [Adopted, March 24, 1846.] Resolved: That all Chapters having less than one hundred members, shall have the privilege of reducing the initiation fees charged above five dollars to that sum. [Adopted, April 13th, 1846.] Resolved: That no Chapter shall be hereafter formed bearing the name of any living person, or of any prominent partisan locality, or character. [Adopted, July 20th, 1846.] Resolved That it is illegal for any Brother of the O. of U. A. to be a member of more than one Chapter at one and the same time, except as honorary member; but as such honorary member, he shall under no consideration be entitled to take part in the proceedings of, or hold office in said Chapter. [Adopted, Feb. 16th, 1847.' Resolved: That hereafter the Chapters under this jurisdiction shall elect their first class officers, semi-annually at the first regular meetings in September and March DIRECTORY OF CHAPTERS, O. U. A. Chapters, whose change of officers is not noticed in the Directory, will please send in their names. STATE OF NEW YORK. J. L. Vandewater, G. S.-Richard Ebbets, G. C. C. Alpha, No. 1, Saturday, cor. Broadway and Grand Street. Thomas E. Stewart, S.-Jas. C. Noble, C. C. Washington, No. 2, Thursday, cor. Grand and Ludlow Sts. C. J. Miller, S.-John Elliott, C. C. Warren, No. 3, Tuesday, c. Atlantic and Henry, Brooklyn. F. Elwell, S.-B. S. Larziere, C. C. Manhattan, No. 4, Thursday, cor. Av. C and 4th St. William Smith, S.-Geo. H. Raymond, C. C. Lawrence, No. 5, Thursday, cor. 128th Street and 3d Av. Martain Rapelyea, S.-Henry J. Fox, C. C. American, No. 6, Monday, at 360 Broadway. B. Rockwood, S.-Alexander Pettit, C. C. Columbia, No. 7, Thursday, cor. Bleecker and Morton Sts. Continental, No. 12, Thursday, at 327 Bowery. E. A. Schermerhorn, S.-Wm. P. Armstrong, C. C. Mount Vernon, No. 18, Friday, 349 Bowery. Asa H. Leonard, S.-O. S. Phelps, C. C. Hancock, No. 14, Wednesday, c. Bleecker and Morton Sts. Robert Howe, S.-Richard H. Arthur, C. C. Liberty, No. 15, Friday, at 149 Bowery. Charles H. Wheeler, S.-Henry C. Smith, C. C. Decatur, No. 16, Thursday, cor. Broadway and Grand St. George H. Tyler, S.-Joseph L. Hewlett, C. C. Lexington, No. 17, Monday, Low's Building, Br'kn. R. Isdell, S.-Wm. II. Brown, C. C. Champe, No. 25, Thursday, cor. Grove and Hudson Sts. Archibald Bradshaw, S.-Samuel Brower, C. C. Jas. Jackson, Jr., S.-William H. Bedell, C. C. Westchester, No. 81, Wednesday, at Tarrytown. George Powell, S.-John G. Vanderbilt, C. C. Pavonia, No. 32, Saturday, Rossville, S. I. Chas. A. Dusenberry, S.-George T. Oakley, C. C. Oneida, No. 33, Thursday, 149 Bowery. Francis Hagadorn, S.-Elias Combs, C. C. Niagara, No. 36, Friday, at 149 Bowery. Samuel J. Jacobs, S.-John I. Grossman, C. C. American Star, No. 37, Thursday, Ramapo, Rockland Co., S. C. C. Magna Charter, No. 38, Thursday, Montague Hall, Br'kn. E. Vanzaun, S.-J. Vanzaun, C. C. Zachary Taylor, No. 39, Wednesday, c. 21 Av. and 20th St. Jason J. Palmer, S.-Isaac Clark, C. C. Tappan, No. 40, Monday, at Piermont. Corns. P. Hoffinan, S. C. New York, No. 41, Thursday, cor. Bleecker and Morton Sts. E Pluribus Unum, No. 43, Wed., c. Bowery and Broome St. Union, No. 45, Thursday, Port Chester. S. C. C. Ringgold, No. 46, Tuesday, Greensburg, Dobbs' Ferry. Oneachta, No. 50, Poughkeepsie, Thursday. Samuel Tuthill, S.-Zaccheus Aldrich, C. C. Valley Forge, No. 51, Wednesday, Sixteenth st., between 7th and 8th Avenues. S. II. Munn, S.-C. C. Wayne, No. 52, Tuesday, cor. Grove and Hudson Sts. STATE OF NEW JERSEY. John O. Godfrey, G. S.-Edward P. Nichols, G. C. C. Pioneer, No. 1, Friday, Broad Street, Newark. J. O. Godfrey, S.-Elias J. Drake, C. C. Clark, No. 2, Monday, Rahway. C. F. Post, S.-J. W. Ayres, C. C. Jesse Fash, S.-Corns. Housman, C. C. Parmlee, S.-Chas. S. Smith, C. C. Jesse K. Randall, S.-A. T. Manning, C. C. Benjamin Pierson, S.-Israel Cosign, C. C. Liberty, No. 11, Wednesday, Bergen. W. D. C. Jones, S.-Andrew Smith, C. C. Columbia, No. 12, Saturday, Madison. Daniel P. Bigelow, S.-A. II. Magie, C. C. Excelsior, No. 13, Monday, Newark. T. C. Chandler, S.-B. J. Wood, C. C. STATE OF CONNECTICUT. Roger Sherman, No. 1, Tuesday, c. State & Chapel sts., N. H. Worth, No. 34, Wednesday, Astoria, L. I. Jas. Brush, S.-Charles Howell, C. C. STATE OF CALIFORNIA. Jasper, No. 35, Friday, cor. Grove and Hudson Sts. George A. Wardell, S.--Baker, C. C. Eureka, No. 1, (Continued from page 56.) CHAPTER IV. A NEW-YORK PARTY. BY FAIRY FAY. “THIS furniture looks dreadful shabby, my dear!" observed the Honorable Mrs. Fortescue, as she surveyed her drawing-room, and then turned to her husband, who was quietly seating himself in a luxurious fauteuil, for his afternoon's nap. "It was new only last year," replied her good man, yawning. But only look at this velvet. It is quite worn out and the corners of the divans are peeping through in every direction. I do wish "Have less company, and there will be less wear and tear." "Less company! what are you thinking of, Mr. Fortescue? I have parties only once a fortnight; and there's Mrs. Lennox, who is not half as rich as you are, gives routs almost every night. I'm sure I'm as youthful as she is, and hold out as many attractions to my visitors." The Hon. Mr. Fortescue shrugged his shoul "No matter what you intended," interrupted the lady. "Please tell me, sir, at once, if I am to have the new damask hangings, and the Paris mirrors, I have been wishing for so long?" "Indeed, my dear, I should like to oblige you," said Mr. F.; "but consider the amount! One thousand dollars! The loss I have sustained by that confounded bank, together with the expenses of your daughter's education, and various other things, have completely drained me. Where am I to get the y? Couldn't money you put off having these things for a little while longer, till I can look about me ?" "And have some one else snap them up in the mean time, hey! Mrs. Livingston is to have a party soon, and I shouldn't wonder that she took a fancy for the draperies, especially if she heard I was after them; and I declare I won't be rivaled by anybody. I have set my heart upon having my rooms look perfect at my approaching fête; and it will spoil all the pleasure, if I give it with this shabby old furni ture." Poor Mr. Fortescue, finding it of no avail to argue with his obstinate lady, at length agreed to accede to her wishes, although he told her at the same time, that it might be his ruin. He would be obliged to borrow the money upon good security, and, in failure of payment, would have to sacrifice property to double the amount. His worldly-minded partner saw only the bright prospect of eclipsing Mrs. Livingston and gaining the splendid ornaments, and, satisfied with her success, left her better half to his arm-chair and an hour's quiet. Bright blazed the lamps in the splendid mansion, where the fashionable world were assembled to pass the night: the young in folly, the old in cards. There were the Stanbrooks, the Lennoxes, the Lindsays, the Morgans, (with seven daughters,) the Van Vlecks, and the Van Vlocks, and many other Vans; the McPhersons, and the McTiers, and many other Macs. In short, this was a select party. None of your mixed sets aristocrats and plebeians-but the very quintessentiality of New-York fashion. First let me introduce the seven Miss Morgans :Tall, fair and spare, nearly all of one height, resembling sun-flowers in full bloom; and as the flower turns to meet the orb of day, so they turned gladly to meet any orbs which might incline in their direction. Unhappily, they had as yet sighed, gazed, and languished in vain! "Angels and ministers of Love, defend us!" whispered Beaumont to young Fitzallen; “if here aint the seven weird sisters! How now, ye lovely, enchanting dames! Whate'er ye do, oh, haunt me not! Presto!" he suddenly exclaimed, "Celestina has her eye upon me: I'm a doomed man-I'm an atom-a grain-an animalcule-I'm-I'm invisible ;" and skip ping behind Fitzallen, he bade him stand the fire until he effected his escape. "Poor Mrs. Morgan! she don't know how to manage, or she wouldn't parade out all her daughters at once," said Mrs. Lennox to Mrs. McPherson. "Poor thing, she seems distressed about procuring them partners. Fitz," she whispered, as she passed that young gentleman, "incline thy gentle heart to pity. Glorvina has singled you out-you really must dance." "My dear Mrs. Langdon!" said the exquisite, bowing respectfully; never saw you looking so handsome. You absolutely rival the flowers in beauty and bloom." As he spoke, "I'm ti-r-ed," drawled the beau, without he turned to a vase on the table, near. By moving an inch. "Pho! pshaw nonsense! Well, if you're non compos, where are all the Astor House beaux ? Where's Major Gorman ?" "In bed." "What's the matter with him ?" "Lost his senses." แ the way, I wonder if these flowers are real? Yes, genuine, 'pon honor." He stooped over to replace the vase, and in so doing, dexterously spilled half the water it contained, upon the face of Mrs. Langdon. Snatching his perfumed handkerchief from his pocket, he rushed up to the lady, and, making many apologies for "Good gracious! how long since that hap- his awkwardness, commenced wiping off, with pened?" no gentle hand, the dew-drops he had scattered. "Your cheek, madam; allow me; a leaf has fallen upon it." Fitzallen, unable to contain himself longer, burst into a loud laugh, while Mrs. Lennox, who really pitied the unfortunate object of this trial, suppressed her own mirth, and offered assistance in removing the effects of Beaumont's rudeness. Little mischief was done by the crowd, had found refuge in the music-room, where, placed in a conspicuous position, the splendid harp of Miss Angelina was now sending forth its dulcet sounds. Here Cornelia Stanbrook-the observed of all observers had collected around her a select group of distinguished gentlemen, whom, by the brilliancy of her sallies, her splendid beauty and graceful ease, she chained to her side.The belle, the beauty, the heiress, feared neither competition nor rivalry. Refreshments were now brought in, and the gentlemen became busy in attention to their fair partners. "False, I'll be bound," replied Beaumont ; Frederick Howard, who, through the flattering "and, if you'll give me leave, I'll prove it.” "You cannot-you dare not." "I can, and dare, and will, as soon as the waltz commences for which I have engaged her." Mrs. Lennox fixed her attention upon the young lady and her long glossy ringlets, while Beaumont busied himself in some mysterious arrangement of his vest buttons, unperceived by his companions. When the waltz commenced, away the couple flew, while all stood admiring the ease and grace of the one, and the beauty of the other, whose hair in particular was generally extolled. Suddenly the shining mass seemed to be inextricably entangled in the dress of the lady's partner, and, shocking to relate, a few of the envious ringlets remained in his possession, twined like tendrils around a button of his vest. They paused for the lady to recover her breath. The hero retired with the stolen signal of success. notice of the Stanbrook family, as well as his own merits, had become a favorite in society, was standing with the famous poet H******, conversing with Laura, when some commotion in the room announced that another performer was about to try the harp, and, at this moment, his eye fell upon a lady, who, having been surrounded by a group of the literati, had hitherto escaped his notice. Her dress was studiously plain, yet elegant and becoming.― Her hair dark, and disposed in the Grecian style about a head, whose classical contour instantly struck the beholder with admiration. Her eyes were of that changeable color which appears gray, blue or black, in peculiar lights, and generally allowed to be the most expressive. Her eye-brows were arched and well defined, and the long lashes which half concealed her eyes, except when raised, fell upon a cheek of that deep rich color, which is the sure indication of health. Her hand, which she that moment raised to replace a rose in her dark hair, was extremely small and delicately formed, and her arm dazzlingly white and round. Her form appeared. perfection, developing every grace of nature, and displayed to advantage by her tight-fitting black velvet dress. She wore no ornaments, and beauty like hers needed none "Let's adjourn," said Fitzallen, twirling his to improve it. Howard caught but one glance mustache. of this interesting stranger, for Mrs. Fortescue, Amid the shouts of laughter that ensued, music was heard from an adjoining apartment. Conversation ceased, and all ears were bent to listen "Who is playing?" asked several voices. "It is Angelina Fortescue, practising her new harp." "Is the Stanbrook there?" inquired Beau- bustling through the crowd, panting with the |