The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-10-19
MRS. GENERAL ANDERSON.
THE CONFIDENCE QUEENS ORDER
At IN UPTOWN MILLIHER's
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An Obdurnte Rorewoman who Wouldn't
be Con xed-St 400 Worth of Millinery not
Made Up-Equipages and Works Of Art.
About four months ago there resided in the
upper part Of Mr. Corwin's house at Broadway and
Twentieth street lady Of about 50 or 10 years Of
age, with large, uncertain blue eyes, small mouth
slightly drawn down at one corner and OF robust
form and engaging manners Her usual apparel
was grenadine dress. q small dark bonnet with a
blue veil and q plaid shawl. In her personal ap-
pearanee, her manners, and her style OF procedure
she answers precisely the description Of the Queen
Of Confidence, Mrs. Patterson She gave her name,
furthermore, as
Hus. GEN. ANDERSON.
She said that she was the widow OF the late Gen.
Anderson, a Confederate officer She possessed,
she added Of ample means, and intended forthwith
TO enjoy this worlds luxuries.
Her attire being not rich a. became her preten.
sions and being attracted by the elegant stye Of the
dress Of Mrs. Corwin, the lanllIdy she inquired
what establishment Mrs. Corvin patrohized, as she
was anxious TO deal with the same tradesman. Mrs.
Corwin, having object in concealing the name OF
her nodists but rather wishnr to add to her Gus.
toners, told Mrs. Anderson that II was
mrs. ANAsTAsIA RUSSELL
Of 80 East Twcnteth street Accor dinghy Mrs. Gen.
Anderson decided that In future this lady should be
engaged 70 equip her in various suits Of the latest
fashion. One afternoon a carriage drawn by two
noble chestnut horses, with q coachman aud foot
man dressed 10 snowy livery, pulled up at the door
Of Mrs. Anastasia Russell Out OF tho carriage lightly
trpped Mrs. Gen. Anderson, who was quickly
uslIerod into the splendid show OF the great
French mlliner. Mrs. Anderson quickly made
known the object OF her visit, and mentioned the
name OF her friend Mrs. Corwin. She sd nired the
afvla md nf fha nj mt If
Madamo's establishment, and sail mat she intended
10 give her orders 10 the house which had won for
Itself 50 great
REPUTATION AMONG THE FAsHIoSADLEs
OF New York city A very neat card was at tho
same time handed over 20 Mrs Russell on which
was inscribed, Mrs Gen. Anderson"
Mrs Russell received the many compliments paid
her establishment with every grace, and was Of
course onD too happy 20 enroll the new conner as
various articles Of dross Of the very best guilty.
rich and elegant, no matter what the cosl might be-
silks, sAtins, Indian shawls and aecs OF tie finest
texture were chosen, and the dresses and mantles
purchased were ordered to DO made up with
As LITTLE DELAY a. POSSIBLE.
For all Ills Mr.. Con. Anderson said Madame Rue
fc,i would az onco be paii IN cash; She never ran
no millinery bis she considered Il anything bat
iddyike. All her orders were strictly noted down,
aud promise was given that 'heJ shond be exc
cuied 10 tlC letter. NhorcuIon Mrs. Gen. Arder-
son. under the ,ecort o. Mra EUssel, made her Wy
to the beautiful equi1oge GU siie.
. After the new customer had taken her deporiure,
Mad INC Russell put on her cNnsii ring cnp. an
wondered whether she might not lose the amount Of
her bil, which was ar'ady 10 ut si.4o Mrs. uen.
Stiil, the cr.toror iad come on tue rccomin,ndt
ton or Mrs. Corvih. Mrs R1sscil decided that the
mantle an otIer rarmcnjs we're cent round to Mrs
Gen. An3c- pn's residence with the tma.! account
enclosed. ile goods we're taNcu b.
MONEY, MIS-. nussEILs nov,
sharp and intelligent lad with Instructions not 20
cave itsm Without rctiog toe money. apl under
stuct rders not g. accent cleck In liquidation.
Bobby went OF with G. o. D. Grmy Impressed on
his mind. lilo was introduced 70 Mrs. Gen Amber
son, and that lady plitel Bobby on the head ana
caresscd him ana toli him he Wa nice litue tel
low. AMI ad ted she was much obliged 70 him for
delivering the goods. The account was examined.
bot 70 Mrs. Gen. Anderson ANNOYANCE sic had not
sufficient changc and I've bank was closed Rut
this, shG sais. Hgs Of no consequence. Bobh,'s
mistress had other articles 20 s9ud 10 her. and she
Won g. tho next dav cali upon Madame Russell ana
discharge The amount % h'r Indebtedness.
bJhby lad good m mory, AMI althourh some
What nltiercd by hss. Anderson'- compliment. he
nked "is situation and did not wiSh To Offend hir
employer. 50 De informed tie gracious widow ,tl-
La instructions we're not 70 leave No coots wit ou
The cash. but added inst no d0gb. bic mlsi.,ss
would .mmoda'eiT se1d aim b"cS on learning ,rs.
Ah4erson's pecuniary pc ylcSty.
THE GOODS wrnE HANDED lack
10 BoeAy alisr white, ana as Nine. Rl-scli dill not
request tile, ,ec retained. IIui,n- = n to be t,.
c1se. the acyt inv n" same carrp.c, continuing Hc
the plotrieir.s WI. inquired or hn, Mre. IN
was mot q nnnc '-'tU rg 70 say, IN too ltshiout
was ot"f Ted 90 " 70 lVuu ibc visitor 10 the i4ttsr
Mrs Gen. An lerfon MA" known her la usss
which was 70 mae q 20 ruu0s which we're sent to ior
on TIE previous ii..' with TIE understanding that
.he woult rcttic with Mr.. Russell on toe crpr,etiqu
Of her order Bpi tle t)rrw oman dare not SotatB
wiz tis ruQuc't without first obtaining fue sanction
Il Mad mo, t % icles were sti', retained. IN
20 tis day these goods have not b'cG Delivered, mr.
has MIS-, ki sell CSccufed the further Order of the
Hit Genera. vic.
f.nrc HAT rue Yrs Ris Y has learned tilt tho
courage nd h0r-ef belonged to an Lpt0tr liver,
e. .. p.
Patterson ffr their use rcridus unsettled. and = A.
ON 'rii.t hI cal'r,tel his. Ptt'.g MS la.tn~e.
md supplied hcl With pic!lr. ~ Of -ket 500
Goo services Nirrsi. Nuo laetii D., .iryes qnc.
r"Htrs Ius SUNS d"scf lnt!0r., thar NJ. General
Anderson, hir. Paterson, aui hrs. SAITH are orc
and TIC sumo PER. IN.