The New York herald., 1868-03-29

was by bachelors, who were continually breaking oue
In minor bass Keys aHd responded to by spinsterS
trebles This was the spirit and this the outward as
pect OF the chamber, with myself president sitting
up in the chair The responsibilities OF this high po
sition, by the by, appear Overpowering at first
sight than they really are good deal OF larynx
and strong animal stamina, do agree, may be essen
tia for the purpose OF calling orators back 70
order OF the day when their opinions wander from
those of their sovereign; but beyond shout
ing, admonishing and keeping too many
OF them from clambering up to the platform
at the same time, where the narrowness OF that spaco
makes fight for the supremacy inevitable; don't
see how presidents In any way responsible to tho
nation. Let take the Vice President Jerome David
for an example; he did very shabby thing here az
the Legislative, and the nation had good laugA
over It, The Chamber was in the midst OF thrtl-
lingy sensational debate, and just as the majority
was coming In for the worst OF 1t Jerome David had
the gas turned or and all the speakers were left In
the dark In our Chamber this would not have been
extinguisher at all The darker the better among
ladies' for rush on the fashions. An nmitable
chignon would have been pOunced on and wrung Oh
It's wearer's head irrevOcahly as love OF fam
chon would have been crushed under the cover Of
when Queen Fashion entered, holding q silky
haired skye terrier on her arms instead Of a mu6,
every one stood until she was seated Young France
IN short velvet shooting Jackets. light cloth pana-
looms, and orange colOred gloves formed her escOrt
She rather long lime taking her seat. absently
surveying the benches as she did so through an up
nfed eyegass. was favored with familiar nod
as she turned her back to me. There was dread
calm significant OF suspense between this momens
and that OF The unrolling OF the speech which was
presented 10 the sovereign by an aidede-camp her
cotillon leader, under whom every one has more or
less TO tune his fiddle lie had the terrier TO hold In
return.
The opening address was delivered little in ad
Fashions clear silvery tones; every one knows how
eloquent and persuasive they are. Her attire On
.as occasion is very important It being model On
brown poult Of two shades and costume. The
undersklrt was darker than the upper one, both
trimmed around with embroidered foliage In lovely
brown shaded tints, and very little green leaf
between.
Her mantle was Marie Antoinette nchu with
thick pleats behind from side to side, leaving only
the front width plain and gorcd.
Her headdress was a dadem OF bristling leei
mounting q ustrous spanish blonde veil, which fcu
oeer the curled chignon behind.
Fashions hair is OF rich golden Lydian tint, hck
complexion is unrivalled, her eyes are purpe.hued,
frnged with long velvety lasles. full pink rose
en- dg,'ette, slightly concealed by the blonde, was
had caught round her curl, leaving it half way be-
tween her neck and her waist, where the tempting
lock ended. Opera glasses were soon scanning ne<
over from the high heel OF her kid boots to the tips
of her small. tightly gloyed fingers; but, nothing
daunted, she began
We have by the grace of tasteful attire, convoked
this assembly, not for the disturbance OF the nation
by the communication OF your private theories, bus
in order to confer on you the charge Of promuL
eating our decreeS
we are grieved that the liberties promised at the
beginning OF last session must be withdrawn. AnaT.
chy and schism have invaded our territory. ro-
strictive measure has become urgent, and pereMp.
our daurhters on the other side Of the Atlantic Who
too soon, the sale OF their government rOncladas
abolished all their steel, too on patriotic principles
headstrong decision preserve our kingdom from
insurrecton, for iron-cads are often required wne1
least expected, and the reign OF steel VIII prevail
(Cres OF hear, hear, from the right)
Cuts and shades have given us some diffculty, Do
the love OF our people for our anoned person. not
wlthstanding Its shortcomings has settled that the
cuts shall be shOrtshort sashes, short walking cos
tunes short loose Jackets or short AntOinctte chua.
@ s DC S OF oca ana in c
ing I'm one word, look very much like smashed eggs
mixed yetlows, therefore, mobiles and commons.
and satin. Blonde Is preferred to lace because
glossy satin Y its appropriate accompaniment
White and pink satin ball robes carry the day and
Flowers are to be made OF mother-ofpear, the
amber tints being preferred Our particular avorites
are yellow acacia and camelias, and ns we deign -
explain, the reason Of our taste Is justified by the
acacia being light spring spray, while the caInclias
Bonnets are still to he small fanchOns, but fu4
dress headdresses OF this kind to he covered with
our new diamond.dust tule, which sparklcs In the
ming we love on this drapery.
The manola is our own Invention for sorees. II .
blonde Spanish veil, which, when crossed on tho
bosom, looks like Hchu II Is rounded on the fore-
head not pointed. A branch OF acacia on one side,
folds over the temples Colored sasles and black
are maintained on every skirt. They to be wide.
for looping up serpentine Ovcrplus.
Lace nounces are to prevail on short tunics and
round Antoinette fchus. Chambery gauze and black
grenadine, worked wSth geranum, poppies and Other
flaming flowers, are TO he mania. Black pOule
jackets are 10 be worked all In various cOorsL
costumes will be showered with blossoms for al
spring festivities; branches Of lilac and d0groses
Violet wreaths and bouquets on yellow or maiys
material OF any description have met with our appro
we wish our daughters to show as little waist .
possible under bunchy folded bows behind. Any
thing bunchy will suit
Umbrella case skirts are totally prohibited. Clees
plaits which fan perpendicularly behind have super.
seeded gored widths. We retain the centre width il
There is no objection to gold braiding on scarIes
and black, neither to lots OF small nounces undeg
SKIRTS
Very wide, long sleeves shall be adopted for three
months on trial.
Az concerns our financial budget, we are about -
make loan on the Humanitary and Anonymous
Society for the draining OF the sahara-(great cur
osy In every part of the assembly)-a new associar
tion for the raising OF funds. Noisy interruptionl
Our minister Of the finances holds shares ut the
disposal OF our loving subjects.
Mobiles and Commons-The parliamentary session
is opened. but debates are prorogued for another
quarter. Violent tumult up in the extreme left and
surprise evcrywhere.)
our Queen coolly retook possession OF her skye
terrier and after bowirg right and left with wel
known fascinating smile RETIRED followed by the
escort which had attended her on her entrance.
Small groups were formed by the members,
who on leaving the palace most warmly discussed
the financial project. Some called the anonymous
draining OF the Sahara swindc, because the insn-
gators had not put their to It, others said thAe
the Sahara was to he their pockets, fictitious de-
sert altogether and the above proceedings closed -
most divided opinions.
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