Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-22
EVENING STAR.
Republican sim,l,e,sx
GAIL HA&ILToS's CONTRAST OF OIL
TIMEs AND NEW.

tffosn the GoIo1y for J,s,sl
nat was the old republican simplicity.
when you get TO it9 ! suppose this socially
alton, may safely stand by the exsmnie OF
the man who gave IL name. with Whist rs-
publican simplicity did he dress aud live?
rom me private memoirs OF his adopted son
ana granddaughter We learn that a single
servant combed and tied his hair In the pre-
yailing fashion, which was TO LEI An grow
ZOE powcef II WIN put. ball made otcot-
ried In dressed buckskin pouch-and tied
IL up In q long bunch with a ribbon, behind.
1 believe that General Grant gets his hair
combed with more republican simplicity.
Washfngton's every day dress when riding
about the farm was plain drab, but when
President his style and equipage '-corres-
ponded with the dignity OF his exalted sta
ton" His ordinary dinner dress was a suit
OF black, his hair powdered and tied In a
black queue, and very elegant dress sword.
Who ever saw President Grant carving his
roast beef with an elegant dress sword?
When he addressed the hall of Congress I'm
Philadelphia he was dressed 10 full suit OF
the richest black velvet, with diamond knee
buckles, and square silver buckles set upon
shoes tapanned with the most scrupulous
neatness, black silk stockings. his shirt
Ioiled AT TIE breast and wrists, light
dress-sword, his hair profusely powdered,
fully dressed so as 10 project At the sides,
ard gathered behind in a silk bag orna-
manted with large rose of black rib2nd.
bis cooked hat had large cockade on one
side of IL. When President Grant delivered
his last inaugural, bare-hesded, in the bitter
cold and savage wind, he was not only de-
uded OF diamonds, velvet, ruflieS AMI back
is, pot he mad not so much as a silk bag
about his frozen ears Washington's car
rage was OF a light cream color, painted on
The panels with beautiful groups by Cipriani
representing the four seasons. He was pre-
coded by two gentlemen with long. white
wands, who kept back the crowd. His sta
thoroughbred horses. When he appeared on
horseback IL was always with fine equip
ments. accompanied by his servant. For
Mrs. Washington he kept q chariot and NOur
horses, with black positions in livery. The
following order, sent 10 his London agent,
Tor out-of-door equipage, savors of a republi-
can simplicity which would cause a stare In
Mans riding saddle, large plated stIrrups,
and everything complete.
A very neat and fashionable % Newman
ket saddle cloth.
A large and best % por:manteau, saddle,
bride, and pillion.
Cloak bag, surcingle, checked saddle cloth.
A riding frock OF a handsome % drsb col
buttons.
A riding waistcoat of supsrhne scarlet
of the coat!
A blue surtout coat.
A neat % switch whip, silver cap.
Black velvet cap for servant
He was very fond of horses, and his equip
ages were always OF superior order. lie
kept register of both horses aud hounds,
anu III hunting was always superDly
mounted, and wore q blue coat, scarlet
waistcoat, buckskin breeches, top boots, and
velvet cap. His pack of hounds was very
numerous and select, and he used to hunt
three times week. When he broke up his
Kennel, he formed deer park OF 100 cres.
For breakfast the custom of his time and
society was tea and coffee, roast fowl, ham,
venison, game, and other daintIes. Never
was there more generous hospitality than
his House and apartments and servants
were at the disposal Of the guest. At dinner,
the center OF the table contained five or six
large silver or plated walters, those at the
end oval on one side TO correspond with the
shape of the table. The walters were filled
with NEUROLOGICAL alabaster figures. On
the outside Of the oval formed by the walters
were dishes. He had a silver mug OF beer by
his plate, and he drank several glasses OF
Madeira wine. His wines were always the
best that could be obtained, aud nothing
could exceed the order with which his table
was served. Every servant knew what he
was 10 do, and did il in the most quiet and
rapid manner. The dishes and plates were
removed and changed with a silence and
speed that seemed like enchan tment.
The truth is, that there is no republican
simplicity 10 go back to except barbarism.