Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-05-03
ToILETTES AT A WASHINGTON
RECEPTION.

ANANSA~A @OEha
write this letter as an act.of iustice to
neglected man. The Washington cores
pondents, as a body, have given themselves
over to the dominion Of woman. Witness
their one sided accounts OF the fashionable
parties given by Senators and secretaries.
The women are all described as lover
might describe his beloved while the men,
though they may be husbands aud fathers.
Senators and ministers, are not considered
worthy to be mentioned at ALL For the
sake OF vindicating the dignity Of my sex
and toran example to the regular correspon-
dents give you proper account Of the
brilliant reception given at the hease Of the
distinguished secretary, R-n.d-n
The hest was dressed in neat, close fit-
t7sI9 ,,,et ?. ,a ae = able hue, showing
dellcate blue al night, but IN open daylight
a. real substantial gray. Pants same mate
rial, lined with gray muslin White shirt,
cut biased with beautiful frill all around
the bottom. New patent steel collar mar
ked A. j. II is here proper TO remark
that his tables groaned under luxurious
pies Of bread and butter, furnished by the
Treasury department, aud the side tables
staggard with the choicest wines cOnfiscated
by the New York custom house
Senator D-l-tt lie was dressed 10 his best
clothes made loose, so as to be changed in a
moment, and worn either side out They
were Of light ehapgeable blue on one side,
and reliable gray on the other. His shirt
was cut goring and was made of material
confiseated at the New York custom house.
The bosom was Immediately white typical
of the breast within He wore steel collar
which was also typical Of the character Of
the man. He seemed hungry, and spent
most Of the evening in therefreshment room
eating bread and butter, and slipping the
odds and ends into his pockets.
Chief Justice C-h-s-e was dressed in a
full suit Of blue, with the exception of his
vest, which had green back. The tops Of
his boots were also green. and be had in his
pocket several little pictures of Christopher
Columbus aud others set in green. He
seemed TO be rather choice Of these, keeping
his hands in his pockets all the time, espe-
cially when the host or Senator D-l-tt-l-e
were about. He wore suspenders.
General Ger Mt was also dressed in blue
and a cigar case He had on suspenders
and blue ribbed socks with white toes. He
was heard to inquire of the Chief Justice
why he was ike Que Of Shakespeare S charac-
ters? When the Chief Justice gave it up,
he said it was because his oiiense was rank.
The Secretary Of War breyetted him on the
spot.
President in s. 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 affected by something, but soon
dried his eyes with his new pocket handker-
chief splendid pattern Of bunting repre-
sent.ng the United States flag on one side
and the confederate flag on the other. His
outer garments were curious mixture of
hasAgr ggag spd RBtIerpAt, but a.. l. bis unddeeGE
lie wore no susrenders, claiming it Is under
stood that such fixtures are clearly a viola
ton of the Constitution and an insult to the
South. 1t Is unconstitutional to suspend
anything except women.
Senators S S.l-s-b-r-y and McD-g-l came to-
gether and looked and acted like brothers
They were dressed alike; each having on
snuff colored bugternut coat, with two bot
ties Of whiskyin the coat tails-bottles par
italy etapty. These two chivalric gentle
men added much to the festivities of the oe-
casion by acting an interesting tableau, re-
presenting the coat Of arms OF Kentucky
"United we stand They wore white
kids.
Seated in u corner we're Secretary Wills
and Senator ID VS. Of Kentucky, engaged in
a warm discussion for several fcurs, the
Secretary being asleep all the time. The
gallant Senator attention being called 10
the fact that his adversary was asleep and
snoring, he replied that he was glad of it.
he was used to such things; it gave him more
time to establish his side Of the question
and be went on like an April shower =
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