The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17
The Fashions


lace scarls and mantelets are laid aside ue AID
pelisses. There are several novelties in - su'uno
OF garment, one OF which is Cardinal pSS Nyk
made Of either velvet, or OF yelye, ,na 'e'etRs
lined with half thickness of waddDo Snea
mented with broad binding of plain - NV ora
velvet or guipure lace, the whole is ,s'" npd
with fringe about twelve inches deem SgOas
Petit, whose lingerie establishment M "G saa
Tendomc, always contains that which is rD'. tSo
and recherche in pelisses-yelvet mantels,. Nv
as well as superb embroideries, has bronnt, W
new cloak, not unlike a large cape, full and VT
reaching TO the wrist, so as 10 protect the ,,S
is made OF taffetas and decorated with cb;o."
lace, or feather fringe mixed with figure I'M
For cold weather Madam Petit makes n"G
Of cloth, ornamented with deep gallon, cema
of three plush bands separated by plain oDsI
terminated by deep fringe; this cloak wnD,'
in front in q new style. The fullness Of ina ss
form sleeves without their being any neces,;'s
insert piece for the purpose, and tho seevs,L
come part Of the drapery when the arms sr =.
raised. The peculiar manner in which us ~
wraps over and lastens, is quite new and ~
convenient, making it very comfortable VIM,
garment.
Laces ofevery description abound as deconi,
on all full dress robes, mantelets, &c. Tenn,
celebrated mandatory Us boulevard Moatp~
tire J has excelled this autumn in the magni6cs,.
OF the Iaccs, the fabric of oil former years aOnr
for ball dresses, gorgeous in design and fairn,
IN texture m0ntelefS and carricoS flor h~
to'e,te,) drnping without conceaIng the 6.On
Barbes Of black and white lace for coifFures 4,
are much in vogue. Since the Introdnc,ir
waisicoast, watch chains have become all imDor,,
rem in female dress, The watch being carried
the pocket, and the chain suspended conspcOu
from the butten hole. SqroziH, the jeweler Of 4,
Bon'cUNrd st. Denis 10, exhibits for The apprO,I
Of The season, variety of these ornaments, sOmed
worked god links, others enameled, Others vii
precious stones suspended from the chain al h
distance Of half an inch in imitation Of the pr
geous necklaces which our mothers wore, now s.
entirely Obsolete. The end which hooks into IN
button hole. bears a number Of costly trinkes
OF robes q dispositions we see the usual amour
of variety, combining elegance and styles quiz
original. In tissues OF wooden, -pOphN, Npaa
and cach"mire, there is an endless asSorlnaG
styles and crlors, adapted to the ne" lom
dresses for the two seasons. The various Egh
materials give place TO others more suitable ha
change in Temperatures. Tafi;tta is much in VOgp
Subdued tints. rs grey and illac, are the mOah
favor the. ma rked self coors which were recenlb
worn, are no longer countenanced by well.dnss
women.
Dresses are remarkable for The fullness Of ba
trimmings; gathered, figured gallooDs. silk h.
shaded plush, frosted Gringes, and whatever tre~
our ingenious artists can in"ent, ire employed
the profuslon. Rich silk shirts are 'ln Qwnh
made without the body to match its place hn;
supplied by silk velvet basqninr or jacket rctr
decorated with jet, lace and fringe. BOdn
basquines and cloaks are oil decorated With
ornament called brctrhes or braces which cOnsa
Of row Of trimmings beginning at the sa'
passing over the shoulder and down The kt
Sleeves are fashioned in vnriety OF inanD'E
some are puff"d at the top. straight and wide ur3
they reach the waist, where they form wis
band. Others are IN pagotn Style. slit up mIhe
places and spread over a pulled under sleeve
is indspensa Die that the style OF trimming I'D @i
for the body should be repeated on the slrW
Skirts are worn excessively full and long, e'Pesa7
behind. In sewing the shirt TO the walsb"Ed,h
fulIness is so disposed as to fall in long hUd
plaits.
Velvet will be much IN request as an aricsF
winter cloihing for children, both boys and qua
For little misses, the dress is composed Of a
black, or any other dark coored velvet madsw
short for the purpose Of displaying The band
English work, with which the pantaoOns
trimmed. The petticoar is generally made long
than the frock, and finished with deep and I'd
embroidery the legs are not so murh uOcov'"
as they were few years back, the stOcklghS
worn over the knee /; the bo.tne is Of lhHUs
color as the dress, and buttons at the side. le
carico fi's the body tightly, and desceDds hh
below the waist. The bonnris arc composed
white beaver, or caDotes OF white satin, G'hO~
two small frathers, fastened on the tops Of
bohnets with large satin bow. and falling on I'd
side.
GentIemen's Toilette will vary little FROM
fashions OF last winter. All garments will beVH
longer !; palrtnts, cloaks, and coats OF oil desH7
tons. being made more ample. Cloaks vii
much worn. The pantaloons most in favor '"
the beaux, are still tight; in hngh waIscr
will not come below the coat they are rOn0o
a, the waist and slightly leng'hcned at the 10"
button, which is always but:oncd.
Cor. Of the n. Y, Jour. Of COmm0@
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MAST FED HoGs.-A good many inquiries "1
been addressed TO our packers in regard 10
value of mast fed hogs compared with those !"
fed, and we have been requested 10 state iha W
from beech mast are scarcely saeabIe 81 "l
From beech ana white oak the deduction IRON
price Of purely corn fed will perhaps be or
per pound. and from corn and white OAK DIV
about half cent per pound.
Louisville .IOmTH+
GEN. IIoUsToN.-This gentleman made
teal speech at Brenham, Texas, lately 10 Osr
OF his speech against the Nebraska bill, Ou' Sc
ding to the Galveston News he failed TO con-,
L 4 a.