Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1865-04-22

JEFF DAVIS HOUSE, AND CARRIAGE Il
The mansion Of JET Davis ia, of course, q I
great centre Of attraction. 1t is situated
at the corner of Marshall and GoveruorE
streets. in very slightly location, about
three squares north Of the cspitol aud s I
q substantial, unostentatous mansien, OF q +
somewhat aniiqua,ed style, bu, presentingt
an air of solidity and decided comfort. LII
Is not roomy enough for much display but
an inspection Of its interior reveals quite Al
much elegance as could be expected fromI
the limited resources OF the Confederaey. /
The rooms on the main floor are about
eight 10 number, and Brussels end velvet
carpets, lace and damask curtains, rost
wood, set In blue aud gold, marble topE
tables, French plate mirrors, easy chairsE
and lounges in red aud richer covering,
abound with the same degree Of good tas'e
and profusion that prevail 10 the mansions
of many Of your we'll 10 do New Workers.
The bedrooms are luxriously furnished Il
while the china aud glassware, and the
culinary arrangements generally. attest the
fact Of good living on the part of the
occupants. The house was lett, intact. by
Davis, but most OF the family effects were
trunks and goue TO the county 9 few days
before, and did not have time to return be-
fore the city was evacuated. She has
probably joined her refugee husband be
fore this.
JEFF. Davis carriage, built for him three
years ago in New Orleans, at an expense
of three thousand dollars, is among cur cap
lures. 1t was taken to the Danv lie depot,
but there was no room fo- il, aud then il
was run up against one Of the wslls TO burn;
but by some good fol tune i, was rescued,
though in slightly damaged condition =
1t is in good running order, hewereT. and
with few repairs it will again be quite a
stylish vehicle. The pair of bay horses
that be used to drive were out Of the city,
together with all the other five stock.
TIE FAsHIoN.-Thursduy was "opening
day." as it is termed, in New York and OF
course, great day Hith the ladies'. The
stores of the more fashionable milliners
were crowded, and columns Of the leading
papers are devoted TO q description of the
fashions brought forth on the OCCASION
The ladies always take deep interest in
matters Of this kind, aud, for their informa.
bonnets this season does not esssnt;aly
differ from those introduced last autumn
with this exception, that they are smaller,
aud allow the hair TO be faucifully worn.
The hat has no curtain, band with bow
of narrow ribbon crossing the center of
the waterfall or fall of lace ard fowersl
over it, being worn instead There is mol
eurtailnent in the use of costly materials,
which consist chiefly Of malne and crepe. |
Chip, also, is 10 favor. Feathers are not
much used, but flowers aud laces pred cm.i
iHate. PRICES take vide range-say fromt
$40 to 500. The s'zs of the cloaks Las
diminished with the szs Of the hats. Theh
long circular eloaks and bSquues have
quite disappeared, and in their place wei
have scolloped talmas, festo sn-d with cords
and tassels; short sacks, with slucy pockets
and military buttons. and fancy little coats
with lapels open on the back, and Tsrcrs,
which just show the most ravishing littleS
collars and neckties These dain'y coats,
are, indeed so far the feature of the season.
The skirts in front are veEy short and cut s
away 10 the Esglish 'jockey" style; the
pockets are slightly followed from he side,
instead of placed across, the faps folding
over towards the arm. Tne lapels behind +
simulate delicaiely those upon a mans coat,
but are manifes,ly unfit for slowing away
the amontt OF luggage which men gener-l
slly contrive to insert in them. Altogether,
the garment is more fitted for ornamen q
than use, but it will undoubtedly be theI
''adored' of young ladies.