The New York herald., 1867-12-15
THE FAS HONS.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE HERALD.


Dress Ideas Taken from tho Throne-A New
Chignon-A wnruing TO Crinoiine-Openin
Of the Winter Festivilies-Eagenic ON the
oui vive-Robes at u HiieisteriaI Recep-
tion-A Romantic Courtship-Brienl Dress.
cs-Outdo0r Costumes.
PARIS, Nov. 30, 1857.
This has been an important week for Fashion,
as also for her taors and dressmakers, who are
yearly forbidden to disclose the treasures in store
for the winter season until the Throne has made
Its opening speech. The Throne and Fashion both
speak periodically; what they say is oracular,
and generally, their opinions being the same, one
can pretty fairly guess from the suggestions OF
the Throne what will be the course fol-
lowed by Fashion. Thus, the phrase about
congress has led society to start little parties in
which politics are to be discussed. Several draw
ing rooms, which we're closed all last season on
the plea that dancing disagreed with the host
and music with the nerves Of the hostess. are now
reopening with novel entertainment question,
political question Of course. The palpitating
interest in thing OF this kind is to render the said
questions 80 confused that no guest present can
answer them, and ladies especially get so bewil-
dered that politics. after racng their brains, have
given IiSo ucuI sost OIkeu w uCW Calkuou WuicIl
Is called "diplomatique." It ia very much
entangled to the common eye, but uncommon
sharp eyes prefer the new chignon to every other
variety Of political pate.
Other conclusions have been drawn from the
throne speech. We are not to mind the ncursions
and extending propensties of our neighbors. If
the wishes Of the people in other countries exact
territory, space, &c-a thing they are addicted to-
We are to let them 60 ON and keep own coun.
sci. Fashion intcrprets this in her own way
let others keep to crinoline, but we can do with
out it.
The intervention In the affairs Of Italy is natur.
ally sign by which the fashions authorized to
meddle in the millinery and dressmaking Of every
other nation; and now that these official heads are
settled for at least one session, will inform your
readers that splendid reception at NJ. Rouher's,
the Minister Of State, and Offenbach's new opera,
" Robinson Crusoe," have inaugurated our winter
festivities much earlier than usual. 1t had become
. matter OF high life not TO return from hunting
boxes and chateaux before the middle of January;
our last season was not really season until Lent
aud tradespeople were dscontented; nothing but
the Universal EXPOSITION in perspective kept them
quiet, so that measures have been taken this year
TO allure the noblesse from their retreats.
The Empress fully intends to give the example
Of unprecedented fetes they are to surpass others
in frequency II not in splendor, for commerce is
stagnant, the price Of bread high, and vacancies
caused by death have reduced the number Of the
empires sturdiest defenders. NJ. Haussmann and
NJ. Rouher are the two great survivors: but two
are not many for the accomplishment Of all the
great things that have been begun. The opposi-
tion in the Assembly Is serious, and whirwind Of
politics in satin, velvet and gold has become the
craving Of the nation. That hunger will be
satisfied.
Madame Pistre, the wife Of the Prefet de Police,
L remarked AT RouhcrfI mi Ia.
rial reception. She wore a robe OF plain velvet,
claret shade without the least Jewel. She is cx-
| tremely beautiful. This may be useful informa-
tion to ladies who are really pretty, and great
| saving to their husbands besides.
Madame Rouher wore a tunic of black lace over
| white muslin, gold coronet set with jewels, and
\ Oh her neck very large medallion.
| Her daughter, the Countess de L.avaiette. was In
| blue.
| Among the gentlemen who were the Hons OF the
| evening were his Emnence--but fear this is not
| orthodox -Monsegneur Chigi, the Pope's delegate,
| and young prelate in his service. A great many
dying spseohes Of the Pontifica xouavss killed at
| Mentana were the subjects Of conversa.
ton; but SO many have been recorded
that ! begin TO think Pcntifcal zouaves
must all be gifted with wonderful oratory in their
last moments and ought not to be allowed to die
| without stenographs. All their dying words would
| make thick volume, though the contents would,
-! with a deadly ball in their bodies, and OF cursed
/ Garibaldans not mixed with celestial visions.
1 arm of opinion that we have had enough OF the
| Ponsical Eouaves at length. Little children have
4 been done out Of their weekly pocket money for
| Their equipment. and many sweet from the con.
fectionsr's shop has~had to be rchquished for the
purchase Of weapon for Pontlfcai. Their go-
| rious dying words are not sufficient compensation
| In every class of society. s...ss
That they we're brave, faithful and cbivalric
Il does mot admit Of doubt, nor incur condemna
| ton. The case Of the Duke de Chevreuse and
Mile. Jolande de Ia Rochefcucauid Is even quite
| romantic. These two young people were On the
l eve Of being married when tie troasseau and
news OF stsaribaldis scdition struck them
| with dve3 sensations. II had never heer
heard that o ROchefcucauld nor ChevgeGst
| had Withdrawn their assistance IN time o.
| need at Rome the Duke was wanted at the head
| Of the zouayes tho sacrifice Of Nile. Joande wa
consumrnated and both parted. The wedding wa'
| put of perhaps Tor eternity, and Nile. de Ia
hochefoucanld's heart was in daily exp citation o
The young Dukes glorious dying words: but
readers, they did not come. he came back him
their bans were again Published last Sunday
There will be grand dongs on the occasion.
| The brides morning robes are magnificent
These so-caled robes are richer than full eyeniDl
dress, and are now worn at home
small demtolette receptions. They are mad,
style, ard look much like costly furniture ma
teria The favorite patterns are brocad
bouquets, Joined by gold leaves and fesioons
| These nsg'igts are worn with hgh-heeed shoe
and often powdered hair, always with chignoDa o
curls and pouf OF ribbon or lace, somewpere o
the head, 10 Indicate that the costly style ~ no
fall dress.
Terry velvet or rerouvs spingls, IL another rlc
| material admired for walking dress without uiu
ming, and for dinner parties with trimming Of SAT-
| roucaux.
The n west high bodices are crossed and fas
\ - IL 49, 49, f<0rx An