Weekly Trinity journal., 1867-06-22
WEEKLY TRINITY JOURNAL.
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Jwrite this letter as an act Of justice to neg
lected man. The Washington correspondents,
as body, have given themselves over to the
dominion of women. Witness their one-sided
accounts oe the fashionable parties given by
Senators and Secretaries. The women all
described as a lover might describe his beloved,
while the men, though they may be husbands
and fathers, senators and ministers, are not con-
sidered worthy to be mentioned at all. For the
sake of vindicating the dignity of my sex, and
for example to the regular correspondent, |
give you proper account of the brilliant retep-
tion given at the house of the distinguished Sec
retary, R-n-d-ll.
The host was dressed in neat, close-ftting
coat, of changeable hue, showing delicate
blue at night, but in open daylight real sub
stantial grey. Pants same material lined with
grey muslin. White shirt, cut biased with
beautiful frill around the skirt. New patent
steel collar, marked % 4. j." 1t is here proper
to remark that his tables groaned under luxuri-
our piles of bread and butter, furnished by the
Treasury Department, and the side-tables stag
gered with loads of the choicest wines, confsca-
ted by the New York Custom House.
Senator D-l-tt-l-e was dressed in his best
clothes, made loose, as to be changed in 4
moment, and worn either side cut. They were
of light changeable blue side, and re-
liable grey on the other. His shirt was cut gor-
ing, and was made of material confscated at the
maculately white, typical of the breast within.
He wore a steel collar, which was also typical of
the character of the man. lie seemed hungry,
and spent most of the evening in the refreshment
room, eating bread and butter, ard slipping the
odds and ends into his pockets.
President J-h-s-n came in leaning heavily on
the arm of Vice President S-t-v-n-s for support
On first entering he seemed to be insensibly af-
fected 10y something, but dried his eyes
with his new pocket handkerchief-a splendid
pattern OF bunting, representing the United
States flag on one side and the Confederate flag
on the other. His other garments were curious
mixture of blue, grey, and butternut, but all his
underwear were of a sturdy grey, dyed in the
wool. He wore suspenders, claiming, it is
understood that such fixtures clearly in vio-
lation of the Constitution, and an insult to the
South. 1t is unconstitutional to suspend any
thing except women.
Chief Justice C-h-s-e was dressed in full suit
Of blue, with the exception of his vest, which
had green back. The tops of his boots were
also green, and he had in his pocket several lit
tie pictures of Christopher Columbus and others
set in green. He seemed to be rather choice of
these, keeping his hands in his pockets all the
time, especially when the host or Senator Dit
tile were about. He wore suspendcrs.
General G-r-n-t was also dressed in blue and a
cigar case. He had suspenders and blue
ribbed socks with white toes. He was heard to
inquire of the Chief Justice why he was like one
of Shakespeare characters? When the Chief
Justice gave it up he said itwa because his Of
fence was rank. The Secretary Of War breveted
him on the spot
Senators S-l-s-b-r-y and Ned g-l came together,
and looked and acted like brothers. They were
dressed alike, each having a snuff-colored
butternut coat, with two bottles of whisky in the
coat-tails. Bottles partially empty. These two
chivalric gentlemen added much to the festivities
OF the occasion by acting an interesting tableau,
representing the coat Of arms of Kentucky-
'' United we stand" They wore white kids
Seated in a corner were Secretary Wills and
and Senator D-v--s, of Kentucky, engaged in a
warm discussion for several hours, the Secretary
being asleep all the time The gallant Senator
attention being called to the fact that his adver
sary was asleep and snoring, he replied that he
was glad of it, he used to such things it /
gave him more time to establish his side of the |
question-and he went on I" like an April show
er. Wash Cor. Cincinnati Commercial.