The Sun.
London, England, 1854-04-26 00:00:00

ANECDOTE OF THE CZAR NICIIOLA,S.

Nicholas has been justly reproached with his antipathy
to foreign tastes, and with his endeavours to infuse the
same amongst all classes of society ; an amusing illus-
tration of which is found in the following anecdote :
It is customary in all the regiments of the Guards to
entrust the purchase of the horses to young men of for-
tune, as an economical means of getting the finest ani-
mals at a cheap rate. These young officers have a year's
leave of absence granted them, and usually, at the expi-
ration of this time, are promoted ; but they are expected
to bring back no animals which are not worth about
double the regimental price ; so that an undertaking of
this nature usually costs them from one to several thou-
sand roubles. A certain Yakovloff acquitted himself
much to the satisfaction of his colonel ; but,(nevertheless,
was not promoted. As soon as it was possible he left
the service, but was at the same time—and has been
ever since—refused permission to travel. Obliged to
remain in idleness at home, Yakovloff consoled himself
by going the full length of gnglo and Gallo-mania; and
whilst in this state of mind was one day disporting in
the Neffsky Prospect, in all the glorious foppery of the
most outré Parisian costume. On his head was a little
peaked hat, resembling a flower-pot reversed—a hand-
kerchief, with a gigantic bow, was tied around his neck
—a cloak, so short that it seemed a cape, was thrown
over his shoulders—on his chin he wore a beard "h la
Henri Quatre." He had an enormous oaken cudgel in
his hand, a glass stuck in the corner of his eye, and a
bulldog following at his heels. As he was sauntering
complacently along the broad pavement of this St.
James's Street of St. Petersburg, the Imperial cariiage
drove, past, and, abruptly stopping short, the Emperor
himself leaned out and beckoned the beau to approach

him.
" Fray," said Nicholas, eyeing him with burperous
curiosity, " who in God's name are you, and where do
you come from ?"
" May it please your Majesty, I have the honour
to be your Majesty's faithful subject, Save Saveitch
Yakovloff."
"Indeed 1" replied the Emperor, with mock gravity ;
"we are enchanted to have the opportunity of making
your acquaintance, Save Saveitch. Oblige us by just
stepping up and taking a seat beside us."
Yakovloff slyly let drop his cudgel, and with some
misgivings took his seat.
" But stop," said the Emperor, who had not at first
noticed this proceeding, when they bad driven on a little
way, " where is your stick, Save Saveitch 1"
" Never mind the stick, your Majesty 1"
" But I do mind it, Save Saveitch Yakovloff !"
The carriage was turned back, the stick picked up,
and orders given to drive on straight to the palace.
When there, the Emperor alighted, and beckoned the
dandy to follow him,
" Oh ! no, Save Saveitch, don't take off your cloak ;
we must have you just as you are, hat, stick, cloak, and
all."
The Emperor led the way to the apartments of the
Empress.
" Pray, my dear," he inquired of her, " do you know
this animal?"
' " No," replied the Empress, bursting into a fit of
laughter at the extraordinary figure before her.
Then allow me to inform you that this is our faith-
ful subject, Savo Saveitch Yakovloff. What do you
think of him ?" said the Emperor, turning him round ;
" is he not a pretty fellow ?"
The unfortunate beau, whose feelings may be con-
ceived, after affording the royal couple much merriment,
was dismissed, half-dead with terror and confusion ; but
before he departed he was assured that the Emperor did
not always punili the foolery of his subjects so
leniently.—The Life of Nicholas 1., Emperor of All the
Russias : by Edward Michelsen.

FAARLY SUMMER and EARLY FASHIONS.
The evil, aces of the senses ,re never disputed-to see and
feel the influences of Vie san and the atmosphere a' once betokens
the vistenee of winter or simmer the ceange trom the former to
the latter is this year immediate, and changes in attire to correspond
with the season should h, accossi-le to all cla• vs. The magnificent
stock prepared by E. MOaKS and sON furnishes every facility tor
the attalement of tiles purpose, fti.d the very emeomical pr.ces they
charae are advantage, which calm°, he secured at any ot :er house.
The New Styles of SUMMER ATTIRE for JUVENILES and
ADULTS at E. Moses and son's City Establishment and their W,-st-
end Branch excels all previously exhibited -elegance, variety, rich-
ness, neatness, and econem being magnificengy eembined, the desi-
deratum •n dress has teien successfully attained, which is novelty,
fashion, comfort, and dura',ility, and the union cr the most taanted
artists and the best workm n in the world will render :he Summer
Attire manufactured by E. Moses and Son the encomium of every
circle in Society. The most novel and elegant materials are displays d
in the Summer Vest and Trousers made by E. Moses and Son, and.
an endless variety of New Styles in Coats, Paletots, &c., &c., are
offered at the most economical price,.
The HAT, CAP, 1103IERY, and BOW and SHOE Departments,
are replenished with every elegant article for the summer season,
which will surpass all other productions In brilliancy, excellence and.
cheapness.
The WHOLESALE CLOTHING, SHIRT, and BOOT and SHOE
Departmente present advantages to chippers and emigrants to be
frond at no other house in the wort'.
OUTFITS fa' all classes of emigrants are provided by E. Moses
and son 'n the most sultabie and eeonoTnical m inner, and tull lists of
Outfits for Ladies and Gentlemen, with ship-sailing inform anon, may
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CAUTION. -E. NtOSES aria SON regret having to guard tho
subtle against imposition. ht.:vine learned that the uni.radesman-lik'se
falsehood of " Being connected with •heir Estahlishr lent," or " It
he same concern," has been resorted to in many ir ,stances, and for
tvious reasons, they beg to state that they have
SO CONNEXION WITH ANY OTIIER ROUSE IN OE OUT OF LONDON,
except their own Establishments, as f ,Mows :
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London City Establishment, 154, 155. 156, a' oi t 57, Minories, 84
London West-end Branch,
and 3, Hart-street, all conimunicating. al It'rge.et ,1, 2,
Bradford (Yorkshire) Branch, 19 and 20, Br (dge-street - - -
Sheffield Branch, 35 Fargate. MEETING OF CREDITORS.—At an adjcurned meeting,
Colonial Branch, Melbourne, Australia. held yesterday afternoon, of the creditors of Messrs.
Merchant Tail°. Clothiers, Hatters, Hosier 5, Furriers, Boot and
Shoe %takers, and General Outfitters for Ladle sand Gentlemen. I Benjamin Elkin and Sons, who failed on the 20th ult.
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exchanged it desired, or, if preferred, the nu,ney will be returned ! that the estate should be wound up under inspection,
without hesitation. All goods are marked In r,lislo figures, the lowest ,
arid it was agreed to grant a letter of license until the
arice, trom which no abatement can be mad..
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on Saturdays, when business is resumed till lit o'e lock. of the West India assets. The only parties objecting to
a new Book, with illustrations, untitled" The F. rho of Pahl... Opi- '
this arrangeinent are the representatives of the London
nion," coatami_, .ull lists 31 prices, our system et self-measure-
ment, &c., &c., m ,y he had on application, or poi .4
-free. ' Joint-Stock Bank, the directors considering that the
A handsome Almanac for the year ending 1854 0 an he had, gratis, accommodation transactions with which Messrs. Elkin
I
On application.ave been connected constitute their case a fit one for
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