The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-10-26
The New York

Ale1iA We oopy from the Herald the
following description Of his ''quarters:"
For elegance an6a lavish expenditure
in their preparation, the apartments pro-
vided for him surpass anything yet. at
tempted in this oity, aud do honor. to
the judgment of those who have ordered
the ornamentation.
|. RooMs ar TRE CHARLESTON HoTEL. -
Here tho Russian Minister, ~: Catacnzy,
and the Consul. NJ. Bodisco,- have en-
gagged suit OF twelve rooms. These
are In one Of the three four-story houses
southerly from the main hotel. But q
few years ago they were built for aud
Occupied by some Of Our wealt' mer-
|chnnts, and nro yet elegant aud spacious
edifices, and located upon one of the
most central yet qnietest of our general
thoroughfares. Mechanics of nimos:
every kind arc putting on the finishing
touches of their art, and have converted
the place into most charming palace.
The iron entrance secures the utmost
privacy, being. of course, monopoliz-d
for the purpose. The first noticeable
point is the royal Russian escutcheon
frescoed upon the door panels. Within
all is new. gorgeous and elegant. The
parlors and rear extension have had the
old-fashioned folding doors removed,
aud three light and graceful arches nre
substituted. Splendid new marble man
tells, with gra'es and tenders of heavy
silver platipg and gilt, have been put in; !;
expensive bronzes, clocks, stntuary and
other ornaments Of rich and rare de-
scription. are upon the mnntels, aud
beautiful landscapes ara framed against
the walls. The floor is covered with
- <,f l..
and lace curtains depend ut the windows,
gilt and bronze chandeliers, with porce.
lain rehectors, hang from the ceilings,
and side brackets with prism gas lets are
upon the walls. Great mirrors extend
from floor to cornce Efru,can vases
of alabaster, four feet high, are placed
in each corner. aud miniature Cologne
fountain OF fine marble sits ut the centre
of the rear windows. Over it-and tho
most prominent object that attracts the
attention-is large md life-likc por-
trait OF the Russian Czar. The wallis
and ceiling nre frescoed with rare skill
aud exquisite taste, clusters of fruit,
scattered vines. flowers, ETC., being the
style chosen. The side walls are paneled
and tinted gray, with pink illusion, a
gilt border enclosing all. Over the
arches, draped in graceful folds, are tile
Russian and American colors, glistening
in silk and gold and silver bullion fringe.
Next is the grand regal dining saloon.
The furniture is Of black walnut, inluid
with gilt. The table extends from the
front to the renr of the rooms. The
chairs are elegantly upholstered, as are
also the divans and lounges. Two splen.
did Bullets and tables, with marble slabs,
are also there. The linen is OF the finest
texture--table-clotls napkins, etc The
cutlery is entirely new, and the silver is
from the St. Petersburg Falace, which
the Grand Duke is to bring with him.
The halls and stnirways are carpeted
with bright green carpet, with deep
orange foliated borders. The walls are
tinted blue aud crimson. in gilt panels
The gas pendant is Of gold aud bronze,
with porcelain globes. There are four
rooms on tho second floor. The front
hall room has been over-arched and
thrown open to the larger one. thus
forming u neat dressing room This in
the royal bed chamber. An Administer
carpet of white, purple and gilt hues
covers the floor; it is very thick, and
yields to the foot like cushion of furs.
A double bedstead, with lofty head
board, profusely carved, stands at one
side OF the door. A canopy made Of the
Russian md American tings is suspended
above. There is largc wardrobe, lined
with aromatic cedar panels. The bureau
is splendidly carved. On the marble
slab two heavy posts hold a lurge oval
mirror, on each side OF which is winged
angel, knocking, with ontstretched
hands. A marble top centre table and Il
full length mirror. swung on piyots, u
lounge, rocking chairs, &c, elegantly
upholstered are there. The tender,
gr"te. &C.. sparkle with gold and silver
sheen. a costly ormolc clock and orua.
ments are on the marble munte. The
chandelier is of gilt and bronze, with
China globes aud argand drop. Damnsk
curtains, Of blue aud gold and white
face, arc on tho windows. The walls nre
tinted azure and purple. The Russian
ladies' have arranged a pleasant surprise
The colored photographs Of all the I'M
perinl family are arranged upon the
walls. The bathroom, closet, &c, luxu.
riously furnished, is between that and
the rear room. The Inter is to be occu-
pied by the Grand Chamberlain 1t ia
sum ptuOuBly furnished in black walnut