The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1826-01-02 00:00:00

LONDON FASHIONS FOR JAAWA
—Ns.—

Pnowv NAM: DlLESs.—Pelisse of satin Turque, or Tu...
tin, nf a rich myrtle green, wadded and lined with rose-color
sarcenet : the corsage made the straight way, and fdll both in t..
back and front, and set in gathers in the band ; it closes in front,
and is ornamented from the throat to the feet with large mother-of-
pearl buttons : the sleeves are of a moderate width, and terminated
at the wrist with a plain double-corded band : double pelcrine
' wipe deeply vondyked, and edged with very narrow chinchilli
to correspond with the muff and the broad cltinehilli fur at the
tom of the skirt. Buttons and trimmings (when rot of fur)
generally of the same material as die pelisse. Black velvet hat,
a moderate size, bent in front ; the crown ornamented with a profu-
sion of velvet howe, and a gold slider in the centre: rose-coloured
strings, the same as the ri hand round the throat. which ties in two
bows and long ends, supporting the collerette of worked muslin.
The hair in ringlets ; and cap a troir pieces. with a narrow
bonier, fastened under the chin. High walking shoes, of

leather, lined and edged with fur.
EVENING Intess.—Dress of geranium-colour gros.cle-naplel;
corsage made to fit the shape t rather high in front, but tower on
the shoulders, and trimmed round the top with a notched melte of
the same material ; a light folded drapery, in the form of a sto-
macher, adorns the bust. The sleeve is short, and extremely full,
and set in a satin corded band, with long white ;rife lira sleeves
inserted at the shoulder, and confined at the wrist with broad bead
bracelets and ornamented mancherons. The skirt is made to wrap,
and flows off' from the left side, and 11 shaped circularly on the
right, just above the wadded hem of the petticoat (which is of the
same gros-demaples as the dress), and is trimmed with two double
;wk.:, deeply notched, which have a very pretty effect, particolatly
when made of the Italian patent crape (manufactured by Noodles).
the tr.n.parency and richness of which are universally allowed. In-
deed this article bids fair to resume its station for roll-dress among
the haul ton, as, from its superiority in texture and appearance, it
must ever be a favourite with those elegaales who prefer elegance to
cheapness. The ceinture is of Bros-de-naples, edged with corded
satin of the same colour, and supporting a gold watch set with ru-
bies, and gold chain and trinkets. The hair is hi large curls, and
Corms a kind of antique wreath round the head ; a cluster of win-
ter flowers is placed on the right side. tar-rings of pearl sad gold;
shaded gauze scarf white satin shoes.
'From La Belle Assembler.]
EVENING DnEss.—Over a pink slip is a dress of creptslleeth of
the same colour, spotted with black velvet : this drew Is crest-
ed at the border with three flouncri, piked at equal diatimp. sad
plaited es dents de loam edged with a rich silk cordon, 41 black'
floss silk. The sleeves are long, and of white tulle, finished at the
wrists by double points in the old English style ; these points are
formed of white satin, edged with black silk cordon. The sleeves
are surmounted with Spanish mancberons of pink satin, which also
are edged with black. The hair is arranged in the antique Egyptian
style, and over the summit of the head towers a full plume of white
ostrich feathers. The necklace wont with this superb dress Is of
twisted rows of pearls, rendered peculiarly rich by the great number
of rows.
fa tat No Dm ES, —A pelisse of gros-de.naples, of a milk cho.
colate colour: this pelisse is made in a quite novel manner ; the
skirt closing imperceptibly, and being finished round the border by
three rows of triple flounce ornaments, formed of Vandyke points
set on straight • etch row headed by a broad braid of satin. The
sleeves are made to sit rather close to the arm ; and the mancherons
are of an entirely new fashion, forming a double point, resembling
that of a fichu—each point being trimmed with a full quilling of
narrow grin-de-naples. The sleeves are finished at the wrists with
stiffened English points, turned up it f antiq
' ue ; beneath this °ma-
ment nest the hand, is a broad gold bracelet. fastened with a large
ruby clasp. The bonnet is of black velvet, with bows of the same,
edged round kith a trimming of jonquil and bright geranium .
strings, iir ribaml ortlir same colours, tie the bonnet in walking. or
float loose in the carriage ; ender this bonnet is worn is a small
tasteful cornettc—a beautiful spetimen of Urling's lace.

DISTURBANCE AT THE MANCHESTER

THEATRE.

In consequence of the engagement of Mrs. Ogilvie, in-
stead of Mrs. McGibbon, to perform the leading female
tragic characters at our theatre, there have been very seri-
ous disturbances there every evening this week, with the
exception of the last ; a number of Mrs. M'Gibbon's friends
having attended for the purpose of preventing the perform-
ance rom being heard, until their favourite was re-engaged;
and we regret to say, that on Monday and Tuesday evenings
considerable violence was offered to the performers, by
pelting them with oranges, apples, marbles, bullets, copper
coiu, and other missiles. We had prepared for publication
a very full account of these transactions; but the accom-
modation which took place last night having in some de-
gree deprived them of interest; and as we have no wish
whatever to prolong the recollection of circumstances which
are best buried in oblivion, we do not think it worth while
to 'bleat it, and shall therefore merely give a brief account
of what occurred last night (Friday), by which the contest
was suddenly terminated.
As soon as the curtain rose for the commencement of the
play ( Richard the Vied) the accustomed signal was given
by the hoisting of placards in varfeus parts of the house;
and the disturbance commenced as on the preceding even-
ings; but it was speedily checked by the advance to the
front of the stage of Mr. Clarke, the stage-manager, who
intimated a wish to address the audience. After silence
was obtained, Mr. Clarke stated that he was desired by
the managers to make a communication which he trusted
would have the effect of putting an end to all further dis-
pute:.. Within a very few hours circumstances had occurred
which enabled the managers to open a negotiation with Mr.
McGibbon. (Loud cheery.) A full statement of the cir-
cumstances which had led to that negotiation would
speedily be laid before the public ; and in the n.ean time
he bad the satisfaction to state that in all probability it
would lead to a resumption of Mrs. M'Gibbon's engage-
ment on Monday next.
This announcement was received with reiterated cheers;
the placards which had been affixed to the front of the up-
per boxes were immediately torn down, and destroy
and the play was permitted to proceed without the slighteet
interruption, except that, when Mts. Ogilvie appeared CS
the stage in the character of the Queen, she was assatild'
'lsith a few, and but a few hisses.
After the Cell of the curtain, Mr. Clarke again made his
appearance, holdin; in his hand several lettets. He stated,
that he come to redeem the pledge which the managers had
given, of laying before the public a stlternent of the cir-
cumstances attending the negotiation with Mrs. McGibbon.
That statement would be found in the letters he held in
his hand, and which lie begged permission to read to the
audience. He then read—
First—A letter from Mr. Lewis to Mr. Ward, dated
December 90, in which the writer stated, that, not being
able to bring himself to concede a demand unwarranted
either by justice or by the rules of theatrical establish-
ments, he saw no alternative but either to witness for is
indefinite time the same scenes of tumult and violence
which had been displayed at the theatre for several even-
ings past, or to withdraw from the management of the affair
altogether. Mature consideration had induced him, at
whatever pecuniary sacrifice, to adopt the latter alterna-
tive ; and he therefore left the affair entirely in Mr. Ward's
hands, assuring him that any arrangement into which he
might think proper to enter should meet with no obstacle
on his (Mr. Lewis s) part. The letter concluded by de-
siring Mr. IVard to convey his thanks to the performers for
the patience and fortitude they had displayed in the very
trying situation in which they bad been placed.
The second letter was from Mr. Ward to Mrs. M`Gib-
bon, stating that Mr. Lewis had left the matter in his
hands ; and he therefore begged to offer her a renewal of
her engagement, to commence on Monday next.
The third and last letter was from Mrs. M'Gibbon to
Mr. Ward, thanking him for his offer, and informing him
that Mr. M`Gibbon would wait upon him on the subject
the following (this) morning.
Mr. Clarke, after reading these letters, said the audience
of course would infer from them that there was every pro-
bability that a renewal of Mrs. M'Gibbon's engagement
would result from the proposed interview ; and lie had
little doubt that that fact would be announced in the bills
which would be printed the following (this) day.
This communication was of course received with great
applause ; and the performance proceeded, and terminated
perfect good humour.—Manchester Guardian.

versity.
The Journal de Paris is the meet docile, and
which least attempts to disguise its docility. Ac.
the wind blows, it vituperates with equal vintlen,
lumny the left side and the right. It abuses LI
naye to-day; to-morrow, Casimir Perrier; the
Foy; and the next day, Lalot. If it might be
of any individual opinion, a secret !eating to the
might be imputed to it; it is one of the legacies
Case, to whom it formerly belonged. But at
yields to the word of command; and such is its
motility, that it would be accused of inconsistenc
not known that, in obeying variable masters, its
must be imbued with that variability.
The Gazette de France, which formerly beion
Leine, also preserves a tendency towards the rig]
but this tendency is equally under the control
nietry. When the Gazette is compelled so dime
it compensates itself by giving full seepe to
against the Liberals : it denounces them ; it ei
government to prosecute diens ; its servility b
in its form than that of the Journal de Purls,.
tains more than one article which might sucee
with the circulars of the Spanish Police.
The Drapeart !Kane, which Wig el,tra Wore in
has preserved the language of the party which it 1
Its declamations are all counter-revolutionary,
elusions are all ministerial; and when it lent
give io these contradictions an air of consistent,
ways by means of calumnies on the Liberals.
The Pilote, as we have said, is paid to play tl
and protract the War between two parties, one of
avows it, and the ether despises it.
The Etoile is an appendage to the Pilule, in
sense ; but is more bold because it is better pro
has net been purchased, but rather created; by
ten. Its denunciations surpats all bounds; tl
an author whom it does not require to be phi
trial. It is more especially in the name of relig
denunciations are uttered ; and if it be true,
dently asserted, that certain theologians are emp
there is not only ministerialism in its compositi
cerdotalism also,
The Constitutionnel is at the head of the oppo
nals. Of all the periodical journals, it alone
subscribers: and its wealth inspires it with a k
deuce, which is sometimes made the subject '
merited reproach. It never suffers an °maim
defending the charter, of invoking jttstice, or
the oppressed. Its power is very great. TI
ment considers it in the light of a power; and
negotiates with it..
The Courrier Francais, though less weald
Constitutionnel, is more audacious in consequen
verty. Among the number of editors are 10113 e
lent and integrity; but it has no unity in its
turns Bonapartist, republican, or royalist,. a
the charter, it represents the Liberal par& in t
which it exhibited before its misfortunes ha
wisdom. Its attacks are often coarse, and stil
quently in bad taste. Instead of confining 1
ministers, it has thought proper to introduce
in its articles. Referring to the administrati
Villele, it will talk about the boudoir of Mad
does not constitute very good company. In elu
which its distresses engender, it yields to all
thies of the moment. It thus invalidates its
out obtaining any influence; it very seldom de
frequently harm.
'I he Journal du Commerce, established at I
thy a single man (M. de Latta), has still lei
than the Courtier. it contains numerous and
tides on finance ; hut the, number of its sal
not much exceed a hundred, and that munbet
commercial men of the higher class, and the I
publisher of the paper; its political authority.
The three truly Ultra journals are distingui
dissimilar characteristics.
The Quotidienne, since the quarrels of or
prietors with the police,—quarrels in which th
bited a forced courage,.-has become more getsi
than formerly. Its opposition is frank, but tt
is less intolerant than might be supposed, cc
original reputation ; and its tolerance some
even to the Liberal journals. The Quotidi
regarded as the organ of such of the Ultras a
the ancient regime restored without shock and
gerous revolution.
The DebOts has a colour peculiar to itself.
editors of this paper, he who more specifics
(M. Benin de Faux), is as liberal in his lies
soluble Liberal can be. A plebeian by bird
dual of much talent., and without prejudices e
or political, he desires liberty eareoch as an
equality more. The noblesse have incase
his vanity, and he has incessantly found tin
of his ambition ; but thrown, by the course
the suite of MM. de Chatesubriand and de
they acted together, he has found it necessar
his journey with them ; and instead of a
nature made him, he has become a Tory. 1'
cure between his two protectors occurred, he,
citation, decided in favour of the author of
Christianisme • and carried away by his st
Lion, he has left no hope of recencifiati.on
Villele and himself. At present his regel i
He grants the Uhras many things wh'.ch se
with his disposition, such as entails, scardete
doms ; but he takes every opportut city of
charter and constitutional guarantee a. Ile
causes his co-editors to make war, on the
having disapproved the war in Sp Ain, be in,
vention of France in Spain for th,e purpose
ing some kind of order, in plc ice of min
royalty trampled upon. In fin, the J
not like the greater part of the, ministerial
not like the Quotidienne,.titre coneileeble
aristocratically interpreted.
The Aristarvue announced. its appestat]
deal of pretension. the ostensible leader 4
on the right (M. de Labounionneye), dad
bankers in Paris (M. litudotaegueuawd
themselves at its head, and the terror whiel
provoked the censorship. But it is aat
although, in the first instsneet victurbus c
pediments, surviving the onniioeship itself,
all the noise which was etpected frets it
has rapidly fallen into an instrailkanee vmsi
explain, and excites no daiouty. Few p
nobody mentions it.
meemi mrefeetwege
DANGEIOUII
man at Abion went ion a
Mr. Cheer, aW finding. Mr.
he might safely indulge
things which ought ' be
Christmas.

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TuekiSh [From the Swope** Relies.
me.coloared The political papers which are ai • this rime'at
(anti it is known that none have Alit Wirer df
mother
seal°lihn il• n
.of- "?, tiniest under royal authority), are Abi T twelve
i terminated bee:—The Manileur, the Official joustilli.(orbic]
pelcrine or the stamp of the government, must not isgeouaj
inchitli far, number of the belligerent parties, with the esl
rat the bat- some particulars which it copies, in quoting th
or fur) as the ministerial journals), the Pilate, the Shag,
rivet
„ti, „rahat, nof *al le Paris, the Gazette de France, arta t)sa
me-corm-wed Blanc, devoted to power: the Conaitatiostautoko
ties in too the Journal de Commerce, organs of the MN
ken maalio- finally, the Quolideetase, the Dekala, anti the A
narrow full
bud, —presenting the Ultras in their different &LW
'termite.