The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-08

| Trimmfngs-Bassfues and Snshes--Fas hi0u-
ubIe Philosophy and Overstraincd Morality.
| PARIS. Nov. 23 1867.
The new gilt, jet and steel ornaments worn on
sashes have assumed emblematic shapes since my
last Ladies now wear arrows, Tyres, large harps
| and crawling dragon flies behind. All the crusta-
cea are in favor, not forgetting Holsters,
which are thought becoming in the hair.
A novelty is the elegant white muslin drapery
worn on low bcdices. I must describe them as
plated braces. They are worn in the style of the
Italian braces Of last year. only they are kept to
the waist by belt, and the ends flow in front and
behind like scarf ends. bow on each shoulder
| with this constitutes q sleeve.
The Empress Eugene wore, on the opening Of
the Legislative Assembly, white satin. brocaded
with gold laurel leaves. fchu of the same with
carmelite (brown) velvet sash ends, and rouleaux
of the same on tho satin skirt. She wore over
this black lace shawl. Her bonnet was made OF
the same, and trimmed with lovely aigrette, ad-
mirably placed on one side.
Princess Murat was in pearl gray and AIenGon
point. Black velvet undcrskirts, with black satin
tunics, trimmed with deep lace all round, were
the quietest toilets in the galleries. Jewels in
bonnets flashed on many brow.
The favorite ornaments on bonnets are steel
and gt-thus, gilt band With steel leaves, ana
gilt and steel ears on gilt rims.
Young ladies' hats are something between tur.
bans and caps. Tho prettiest diadcm b6nnets
have puifs Of velvet in front, somewhat high, with
plain rim on the forehead and an aigrstte of
sparkling steel, crystal or jewels.
Sashes made Of the same material a. costumes
are short and bordered with satin. Ribbon sashes
are longer. A lovely leaf for trimming is the
wide ivy edged with lace; it Is blue on gray or
light brown ON dark. ss ft
Basquss Of satin are cut In one, with square, low
bodice. 8ste .a fef
The opening ofthe Legislative Assembly and the
Emperor's speech on that occasion. have given oc-
cupation to hundreds Of court prveyors and thou
sands Of spirited political leaders a leader with
out the private opinions Of the writer ON tho in
tended amendment in the Laws Of the country, on
the dictionary Congress, on the liberty Of the
press and the encroachments Of Prussia, would not
be leader any more than . fashion letter would
be fashionable If Il weTe mot faithful account Of
all the scandal Of this wicked world and OF its At
tire. sF-eM4g
This correspondence shall therefore relate both,
beginning with what ooncerns the state OF society.
1t appears to mo, after close scrutiny In the
elevated circles, that war and peaso are ut
present on the best terms. All the Powers
peror has shown tie Example s. Wishing Vi
to be friendly with every one and 70 have
bigger army besides. Victor Emanuel has had
enough Of the Pontihcal Zouaves, still he Is ever
harpi0g for the Pontidea States. Tho King Of
Prussia wants posoe, but he must have theS South of
Germany with II; aud while on one hand Napoleon
Ill continually announces the advent OF Congress
Of nations on the other the representatives q the
land 10 waiting for Russia to send on some enconr-
agement first. and Russia wiz not come forward be-
fore England has shown the example. Bavagia has
enough to do with Wagner fer prophet, without
the Pope. Spain has nothing at all but sesvent
enthusiasm. Austria has had too much to do with
the Italian question already, and the Pope himself
does not mean 70 30 dictated to BY any Congress.
So how such an assembly can be called peaceful or
deliberate, with any comfort, is mystery. People
who are hard up for an operate should take the
Congress for subject; all the kings would draw
well a. the Grande Duchesse, II brought in as
cleverly as the Congress ever ID in all the Court
speeches.
Monseigneur Dupanloup has also expressed some
clever things, but about the education Of women
in France, which hasten to communicate to the
fair sex. 1t appears that French ladies have until
now been brought up in the bosom Of the church.
and that they are henceforth to be turned over to
the arms OF the university. N. Dupanloup thinks
this very improper, and all thinkers are ticking |
the question up rs enthusiastically a. II their |
sisters, mothers and daughters were being ex-
posed to insult. Some say that the bosom Of the
church not positively degenerate, but that the
arms OF the university are not to be trusted, and
the said arms carry the debate Of in way which
must rufhe the susceptibilities OF the chrSch.
Something Is going to be settled, for, it appears
ladies in France must either be Graded by one
or nursed on the other, and some perturbatian Is
caused by uncertainty in the morals Of the nation.
Talking OF morals, case has this week been
laid before justice by an indignant father, who has
sued lady, opposite aeighbor, for watering
her flowers 1t her balcony in yellow neglige, Of
which the style was SO flowing that the aspect
fkaroo o,k rraflQ ~, III ~.
family. The lady was requested to select some
other garment for her morning avocations, but she
refused to do 1t Is probable she is Austrian
by birth, and partial to yellow. Princess Mathilde
wofe yellow satin robe and casaque trimmed
with fur, at the opening Of the Assembly and this
isdy very likely prefers yellow to- the Mettcrnich
green at the opening OF her windows. She was
threatened with . lawsuit, which suited her.
doubtless, and Law proceedings led her before the
president Of the police court, where the following
questions and answers were exchanged
President to complainant-State the object Of
your suit.
Complainant-It h not suit at all, Monsieur
lie President; it is . dressing gown.
Pres.dent-what IL Objectionable In this gar
ment 7
Complsinaut--In the FIRST place, it il yellow, an
anti-national manifestation 10 favor Of outward
politics which the youth Of France have nothing
70 do with; and besides It = OF such cus that
Prcsident-Pray, continue.
Comr1ainant-lnstead Of being high in front,
especially for tho purpose OF watering flowers, it
is very low in the bodice and high behind.
President to defendant-what is the name
given to the style Of your morning robe, ma dam,
Defendant-An antique. Monsieur le President
Cesar's wife wore one. Laughtsr.)
President to complainant-vEhat family have
youw
Complainant An only son.
President-How cid Is he,
Complainant months. Great
laughter IN the court.)
President lgravely)--I do not think the morali-
ty Of your infant b in immediate danger, and the
Court, therefore, decides that
Defsndant-The dressing gown may be dropped.
Much laughter.)
Complainant must give notice 70
leave my present dwelling, rs cannot live in .
house in front Of which public morals are set at
defiance. ~
Another instance Of this kind tending 70 correct
the loose manners Of the age 10 shown st the Porte
St Martin. where We are 70 have review: but
the ballet IL not to represent three hundred par.