Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-03-17
THE INAUGURATION BALL.

ECCHtIey IetoyTUDNt Hntn WHICH
we extract, has Oulstripped all his reportOrial
comrades in Jenkiuism but however much peo-
pie may decry Jenkins, every body and espec-
tally the ladies', read his productions. Our la
dy friends will be interested in The descriptions
of toilets which weappend.
An immense thrOnS gathered soon alter sup
per III front of the Patent Office to witness the
arrival of guests. At about nine O'Clock car
riages began to appear, and soon the street was
blocked up with them. The loug row moved
slowly around, and each as it reached the ap-
pointed spot. discharged its cargo of beauty and
It's freight of fashion. Now the we'll known
form of a distinguished Senator appeared, help
out young and blnshng daughter. Next the
tail form, the martial bearing OF an occupant,
proclaimed, without the aid of uniform that he
was General who had seen service. For such
the crowd always mad cheer, which was gen
orally acknowledged by military salute 10 the
admiring throng.
General Hooker, with the fashionable and
dashing Miss Chase. we're greeted with mur-
nipr Of recognition. Finally, the crowd of srriv-
ais became so great, following each other in rap
i'd succession that all individuality was lost
Only one long lme of blazing fashion. of white
flowers aud rare buds, OF camelias and diamonds.
was apprecabe.
At nine o'clock he crowd began Ia assemble
in the ballroom, and to take their seats on the
single line of benches arranged on either side of
the hall. 1t was not for some minutes, however,
before the seats were all occupied. and about
half past nine the promenade commenced
ARRIVAL or THE PREsIBESr.
AT a quarter past 10 o'clock the Military
Band struck up Hail To the Chief The COM
mittee formed p passage-way, aud the Presi-
dents party made its appearance. b B. French
and
kinson and Hon. Charles 0'NeiI then the Pres
ident and Mr. Colfax, Speakerof the House of
Representatives, followed by Mrs. Lincoln aud
Senator Sumner.
DRESS or THE PRESIDENTS WIPE
Mrs. Lincoln was attired in iaultless ,aste.-
She Wore white silk skirt aud body. She al
so wore spiendidIy and deliberately worked
white lace dress over the silk skirt
A berthe of point lace and puffs of silk, and
white fan trimmed with ermine aud silvered
spangles, white kid gloves aud lace handker-
chief, and necklace, bracelet and earrings Of
pearls. Her hair was brushed closely back from
the forehead, aud headdress, composed OF
wreath OF white Iessamines and purple violets,
with long trailing vine, completed most re-
eaerehe costume.
PRESIDENT ; COSTUME.
The President was dressed in a iull sun OF
black, with white kid gloves. The distinguish
ed party, being seated received the congratu-
lations OF their friends, and appeared TO enjoy
the scene exceedingly.
ENTRANCE OF THE vIeE-PBEslDtNr AND CABINET.
AT II o'clock Vice-President johnson. Sec.
retaries Seward, Wells, and Usher, and Attorney
General Speed, entered the room Still the
crowd increased, and III the interval between
the dancers whirl of humanity moved around
the vast hall with measured tread
COSTUME OF MRS. TRAIN.
The most gorgeously dressed lady ia the
room was Mrs. George Francis Train, who ae-
companied by her husband, attracted great at
teniioB.
Her dress was of lilac silk with train. both
covered with the finest black point lace Her
hair was powdered with gold, and she wore
diamond necklace, ear-drops and brooch
GEBAL HOOKER AND MISS CHASE.
General Hooker escorted Miss Metric Chase,
who wore rich white rpOire antique with bertha
and skirt of point lace.
CAPTAIN LINcOLS AND Mss HARLAN.
Captain Robert lincoln, in military uniform.
escorted Miss Harlan, daughter of Senator Har-
Ian, who was dressed in a moire antique silk,
with heavy point lace over the skirt
This couple attracted much attention by reas-
on OF certain rumOrs OF more than ordinary feel
ings of friendship towards each other. which
may lead to more lasting attachment,
~ AurHoREss Al THE BALL.
Mrs Emma D. E. n. Southw orth. the author
ess, wore heavy black velvet dress. trimmed
with black lace
Admiral Farragut escorted Miss Jessie Spin
ner, who wore a rich purple silk exqisitely
trimmed with point lace.
An elegant maroon -cOiOred velvet dress high
IN the neck, trimmed with square pearl buttons.
with long basque, aud a handsome white lace
shawl, formed very rich costume.
DEFEAT OF oRINoLrNE.
The feature Of the toilets of the evening. { so
we We were informed in strict confidence hy a
lady friend) was the absence Of crinoline.-
Please don't mention it.
Among other curious features we noticed sew
eral ladies whose locks were powdered with sill
yer and golden dust. Almost all wore 6ounces,
OF course, and the curls SO much in vogue SEEM
ed to be the almost universal fashion.
The white chenille fringe, so much used now
a-days, and which is so beautiful, seemed to be
q fayOrite. We observed a very neat dress
made of fine India silk with narrow bars,
This dress made low in the neck with short
sleeves and long pointed bodice, handsome
point lace berthe and white lace shawl, with
Jewelry of Opals and bouquet of roses, which
made very handsome costume. A very hand
some green mOire antique, trimmed with black
cord and tassels, was much admired
1t was somewhat curious to observe that a
majority OF these silks fit tight to the throat
Basques trimmed d Ia militaire, with various
folds OF white ribbons We're much worn. Moire
antiques of white, pink, scarlet blue green. pearl
orange, purple and all the newest shades, were
quite common
We also noticed several doubie-skirted silks,
OF which white silk skirt, looped at the side
ever lilac skirt, trimmed with silver lace and
fringed, was greatly admired
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Herald Correspondents Becomes Captain of
Negro Troops.
a correspondent of the Philadelphia Press
writes as follows 10 that paper in regard tothe
appointment of Herald correspondent as can
tain OF colored troops:
Wonders will never CEASE Mr.. Brady. the
correspondent of the New York Herald, and not
spoken of as the best one from that
sstab ablishment in the Army of the james, has al
ready signitied his willingness TO lay aside the
quill, buckle on the sword, aud accept. from
preference, captaincy in some colored organiza-
ton. We may well exclaim that the world
moves, when aD attaehe Of the Herald who SO