The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1824-06-01 00:00:00

VAUXHALL GARDENS.

Last night these Gardens were opened for the lesson,
and the attendance, if not crowded, was numerous and re-
spectable. The Gardens have undergone considerable im-
provement, and, generally speaking, we have to offer our
approbation to the spirited proprietors for the great and
sparing exertions which they have made since the last
season. We know not where to begin in our selection of
objects, for every thing seemed new and attractive, and
worthy of commendation. Perhaps the most attractive
part of the entertainment was the Ballet, which reflects
credit on Mr. Mullin. The story was not without interest,
land the costume was classically correct. On some future
occasion we shall give an outline of the story, fit we must
say, that Vauxhall on this occasion has decidedly•surpassed
II both the Italian Opera-house and the larger Theatr4
The scenery is splendid, and the dancing not unworthy the
best school of the present day. The Mechanical Theatre
is worth seeing, and the Fantoceini cannot fail of calling
for a notice. The Cosmoramie Views are executed with'
great power and fidelity, particularly those of Captain
Parry's Voyages to the North ]role; but we • think the
effect in some degree weakened by being placed so near
each other. We prefer their being placed in different
situations, and coming on you, as they used to do in other
seasons, by surprise. Method and order are often useful—I
in the sciences they are absolutely necessary ; but in these
things, which merely ministcr to men's pleasures, perhaps,
those excited by surprise tell with the best effect. With
respect to the Concert, it was well received, and several of
the songs were encored. We have a general objection to I
encores, as fatiguing to the singers, and unnecessarily
lengthening the performance ; and last night their being
called for was, to say the least, unnecessary. " God save
the King" and " Rule Britannia" were very fairly sung,
and received with that honest, open, and loud approba-
lion which a King, the father of all his people, deserves ;
land which perhsps none but a free and enlightened people
would pay to so exalted a superior. " Rule Britannia"'
closed the Concert, and we have only to say, that it was
received with all that applause which the navy of England
deserve from the inhabitants of this proud and se4-'girt isle,.
whose glory and whc,;ce honour have so much depended on
the bravery of our naval heroes. 'A new gallery has beat
erected opposite the Theatre (for ballets)! which is calcu-
lated to afford facilities to those who are disposed to witness
an hour's dancing, without the inconvenience of peeping
through the Ladies' bonnets and feathers and the Gentle-
men's broad-brimmed hats. This nuisance, by the way,
ought to be abated ; but the proprietors, of course, tan
only mcominend it to be so. The Fire-works commenced,
as usual, at twelve o'clock, and were truly brilliant ; they
assumed every possible appearance, both earthly and
heavenly—the figures of the stars were in obedience to the
Chevalier Southby, and in the midst of the most brilliant
past Air. 11.1aciemore made his ascent on the rope. IBS re-
ception was most flattering. Altogether the Gardens
ex-
hibited a delightful spectacle; there was that undulation
here and there--there was a variation of light and shade,
which are, as desci ibed by Burke; the particular elements
of beauty. Those who have not seen :Vauxhall can form
Ino notion of its fascinations. It is a little fairy-land,
where beauty and harmony combine with their great agent,
light (and no light more romantic than moon-light), to
give creation the sweetest and most endearing appearance.

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Accoeding to letters from Augsburg, of the 21st 31er. at t!'e
moment of the departure of the Ottoman fleet, under the eon,-
mend of the Capitan Paths, some light, Greek vessvic were e
@cried, which immediately sat sail, to carry the intelligence rim
!Imam, as the Greeks had adopted meanares to collect a consider-
, able fleet. It is supposed tad a naval action would take place
I before the Turkish vessels would be able to land.
1 Front be Ilene Aesem6lie.l I EXTRACT Or • LETTHETER2fien rnod CONSTANTINOPLE, Or
APRIL.
No. 1.--Catteraott Purse. I The Ottoman AI inisurs, being desirous to prove to the Greeks
Over a tine cambric frock ii worn a close pelisse dress of gros de that the wishes of the Powers id Europe are favourable to rte
Style., the colour that of the Parma violet; it is trimmed on each Porte, proposed to the European Consuls to freight vessels to
aisle the bust. and down the skirt, till the ornament terminates at, transport the troops of Egypt and Natolia. which are destined to
the bonier of the skirt, with united lofts leaves ; the leaves turning 1 he landed in the Mores; the Consuls urged theig neutrality, but
with a iiecitled point at each. not perceptible in the real lees. At , the Porte insisted the Greek Semite bad alteadralfdressed. throurita
the hate of each triple leaf is a small beautifolly-weooght button, I the medium of the Senate of !pure. energetic representations to
which has an admirable effect. The sleeves are full, and wound the ( onsuls residing at Smyrna, complaioing of the secret sue-
round the arm with satin rouleaux, which take from the fulness of coot which was afforded to the Turks, and declaring they could
the sleeve, and impart to it a rich finishing; the manclierons cone- I not spare any flag which was abinsl for .the puris..e of turnishing
''pond with the trimming down the sides. A whimsical border arms ammunition, and pstivisions to their taletuit.l.
finishes this dress round the skirt ;itis of rink satin, ornamented ' A letter from Trieste, of the Z:ith Intim°, matte. that Ibrahim
en medallions of white satin, edged round with a light grey pluche I Sky, who had rebelled against the Viceroy of Egypt. and made
de sole, a broader row of which trimming finishes the herder at the himself master of the Citadel of Cairo. has received a secret lir-
top and at the bottom neat the hem. which is relieved by a foulest& man, appointing him to the Vice-Royalty, which was delivered by.
of satin, the same colour as the pluche de soie. The collar of this the Envoy of the Porte. This finnan promotes him to the rank tit
pelisse is in the pagoda form, with Chinese bell tassels depending generalissimo of the Ottoman forma
from the points.- The spring bonnet worn with this dress is small SITTING OF THE CHAMBER, tof THE IRTII
and very becoming • under it in a lace fichu, elegantly disposed on The Order of the Day was the renewal of the debate upon the
the hair, so as to look like a cap ; the bonnet is of white Fes tic rehnbornciiivnt of the h percents. The Minister of the Interior,
Naples, lined with pink, and crowned with a bouquet of pink fancy and the 31aTquia Hebliourelle spoke in favour of the project; am!
flowers. The half-boots ate of black satin, the gloves of lotion- , the Duke c. Choiseul upon it.
coloured kid, with a parasol cf light willow-green.
No. Iie—BALI. DRESS.
Dress of tulle over pink satin. trimmed at the border with puck-
erings of figured tulle, or richly figured gauze, separated by ft:oilcans
of pink satin, slightly interspersed with SW blown roses, branches
of palm, and bows of pink satin ribbon. The body formed of alter- I
nitre striper of pink and white &Vial • the pink stripes beautifully
indented, which Impartn a striking and novel effect to the corsage.
'The sleeves are of pink satin, short and full. with blond lace falling j
over the top, and finished on the outside of the arm nest the elbow,
by a sample bow of pink satio„ and a quilling of blond round the
arm. The hair is arranged in full curls, but sitting very close to
the head, and short at the ears ; the larger curls on the summit are
separated front the hair in front by a diadem comb, eery narrow,
and very little or ; on each side of the head are placed
full blown roses. Ear-rings of Turquoise stoats, and a necklace of
one row of rare and valuable large pearls finish this light and an-
' propriate dress for the ball-room.

FASHIONS FOR JUNE, 1824.

CERMAN PAPELS.

last night we received the Al/Kernel's*. Zea,,,,g, frog:
which the following are Extracts :
CONSTANTMCIPLT, 3..

The fleet sailed for the Dardanelles on the lid April. 'l'be t's-
pitan Paella had been visited on beard his Admiral's ship by all
the Ministers. It is believed that it will first proceed towards
Ipsara. It has on beard 3.41011 Janissaries: who offered themselves
for the sea service. Lord Szrangfbrd readmit.a his negotiations
with the Porte relative to the free navigation of the Mack Sea by
Sanlinian ships, and it is believed that hC obtained the object de-
sired. Profound tranquillity prevtils here.
tillo/4 ANOTHER COR nriroviritlcf•
The fleet at length sailed with 4,004 J anissaries, and was ac-
companied for a considerable distance rw durflokan, who caused a
' present of 100 purses anti many viluable articles
.to be delivered
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