Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1869-01-28
FROM WASHINGTON.
For the Ladies, Only.
Correspondence of the Gallipolis Journal
WASHINGTON CITY, d. c.,
Jan. Is, 1869.

its fashionable robes, and beauty
and fashion sweeps the plain
Beauty is a scarce commodity,
the demand far exceeding the
supply. Miss Blanche Butler is un-
doubtedly the belle of these and
the Hon. Ben. has a perfect right to
be proud of her, more especially
when we take into consideration the
accredited fact that she is as amia-
Bile and good as she is beautiful. OF
fashion there is no end to it. The
naodiste's, not only of this city, but of
Baltimore, New York and Paris
have been called into requisition to
supply and refit the wardrobes of
the bOn-ton The dresses are rich
and the trains longer than ever.
Velvet, satin and rich Lyon silks
with pointe and valenciennes laces
for trimming are the prevailing
kinds of material used
WEDNESDAY
of each week, is the reception day of
the wives of the Cabinet ministers
from y NJ. to 4 P. NJ. the hours.
The crowds that attend attest their
popularity. Last week | went the
rounds. Mr.. and Mrs. Colfax's re-
ceptions are the most popular and
Mrs. C. by her plain but agreeable
manners, is fast winning a host of
friends The refreshments provided
are chocolate, coffee, cake and fruit.
The general absence of liquors are a
noticeable feature of this seasons re-
ceptions. The only place | saw
liquor served, was at Postmaster
General Randall's, and then but a
simple punch. ct was good.) The
wife of the Postmaster General was
by far the most elegant dressed lady
in the circle Let me see if | can
describe it. She had on a sky blue
silk, very heavy, trimmed with
leaves of the same; bound with white
satin; cut high in the neck and
very long train. Her hair was
crimped in front, and her hands,
small and tapering, encased in white
kid gloves.
Mrs. Colfax was attired in a rich
green silk, cut high in the neck,
trimmed in white silk fringe, lace
collar and pearl brooch. Mrs.
Browning, one Of the most delight
full, use-like places to call in the
city, was attired in a rich black
brocade silk, very heavy and devoid
of trimming. Miss B., her daughter,
was attired in q black silk, low in
the neck, trimmed with folds of
green satin, green satin sash. Mrs.
Mccullough was thoughtful enough
to have heavy mating laid down
from the carriage block, across the
pavement, up to the hall door, a
great protection to the toilets of the
visitors. She was attired in green
moire antique, trimmed with folds
of white satin, jewelry, amethyst set
in pearls. Mrs Evarts, black vel
vet, pointe lace and diamonds-very
rich and costly. Mrs Schofeld,
having lost her son last fall, dresses
in deep mourning, Her manners
are very agreeable and winning, and
her receptions are becoming very
popular The first reception of the
President is next Tuesday evening,
and as | shall be present will gather
some notes for you.
1t is stipulated that this letter is
solely for your lady readers,
and it is hoped that no male bjped
will be so presumptuous as to read
it. Old bachelors are especially
warned away, as it will only tend to
confirm them more irreyocably, in
their present miserable condition.
In addition to these day recep-
tions, evening receptions are given,
for which cards are issued. Who
ever is so fortunate as to receive a
card upon which is inscribed, "The |
Secretary of the Navy, Cor War, OF
State, as the case may be) and Mrs.
Welles at home Thursday evening,
January 21st and 28th, 1862" has
the entree to the evening receptions.
The first of these will be given the
coming week.
Extensive arrangements are being
made for the Inauguration ball and
it is expected to eclipse anything of
the kind ever given in this city.
The price of tickets, admitting one
gentleman and two ladies, is fixed at
zen dollars. No liquors are to be
admitted, but magnificent supper
S to be prepared. No free tickets
ire to be issued to any one except
.he President and Vice President
elect. 1t promises to be magnifi-
,ent affair. If any of your readers
expect to come or here to witness
5he inauguration ceremonies they
should secure quarters in advance,
,r they will find trouble in getting
ocated after they. arrive.
ALPHA.
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