The Sun.
London, England, 1844-11-02 00:00:00

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(PROM A CORRESPONDENT.) •
EAST WARD.—G. Scrivens (R), 422; W. Gunier,
(It), 399; T. Ross, Jun. (R), 37G ; A. Harvey (T),
351 ; J. Barfield (T), 350; G. Clement (R), 324.
The four first returned as elected, but a scrutiny be-
tween the two Tories for the single place won by
them.
WEST WARD.— All Tory candidates. C. 11.
Southall and G. A. Merto elected by a majority
over J. Troup of six votes.

OXFORD.
Nov. I.—Since the passing of the Municipal Bill
we have never had so quiet a Ist of November as the
present, nine out of ten of the burgesses being hardly
cognisant that an election was going on. It was over
by eleven o'clock in all five of the wards, there being
no contest in either of them. The following is the

return :
Central Ward—Messrs. T. Sheard and T. Randall
(Conservatives), re-elected.
North Ward—Messrs. John Cox (Conservative),
and S. Steane (Radical), re-elected.
South Ward—Messrs. R. Spiers (Conservative),
and J. Grubb (Radical), re-elected.
East Ward—Messrs. It. Wall (Conservative), and
H. D. Hoskins (Whig), re-elected.
West Ward—Messrs. J. Chaundy and J. C. Dud-
ley (Whigs). The former re-elected; the latter in
place of Mr. James Turner (Whig), who retired.

BOSTON.—TRIUMPH OF REFORM.
BostOn this year has done its duty, by returning
live Reformers—the pet of the Tories thrown out by
a majori►y of six !

LIVERPOOL.
The following is the result of the election for town
councillors :—Torie3, 12 ; Liberals, 3.

FASHIONS FOR NOVEMBER.
(From the World of Fashion Monthly Magazine)
BurroNs.—Fancy buttons will be much used this
winter for the decorating of velvet pelisses, and satin
derni-habillees; those most required will be Marquise or
Richlieu buttons, in enamel, encircled with the Mar-
casite stone, or large garnets surrounded with pearls;
those formed of a single painting in enamel are also very
pretty.
Funs will decidedly be worn this winter, more than
any that ever preceded it, owing to the many different
forms of wraps now so much in request, as well as those
elegant capes, called by the name of the palatine russe,
which is so celebrated for its comfort and elegant form,
as well as its value, being composed entirely of real
ermine, the mock fur having a horrid effect,
BONNETS are chiefly made of very light satins, or of
velvet ; a new style of flower has also just been invented
for the decorating of them ; the flower is made half
open, like a gobelet, of a purple colour (and form-
ing a coronal), with white petals zitioi-4.5, and
the foliage of a bright sparkling green. Bonnets
of velours epingl6 are also much in request ; fur
instance, those of a pale yellow, the front long and
open at the ears, lined with white satin, and ornamented
in the interior with nceuds and brides of pale pink satin
ribbon, and a splendid oiseau de paradis over the ex-
terior of the crown.
TRAVELLING BONNETS are principally of a close form,
made of the open soie vegetale, and lined with gros de
Naples, its sole ornament being a chicolia trimming to
match.

DRESS HATS are now much seen at the theatres, some
being made of white velours epingle, its sole ornament a
simple ribbon tied round the crown, and the interior of
the front decorated with folds of gauze, intermixed with
ribbon. Others of sky blue, covered with a broad Eng-
lish lace, attached to the crown with a wreath of queen's
daisies, variegated, or in crepe of a beautiful citron
colour, decorated with a single marabout, the same colour
as the crepe, entirely concealing the front, and drooping
as low as the shoulder.
MATERIALS FOR MORNING DRESSES.—A very soft,
pliable, and thick material has lately appeared, somewhat
resembling the damask or lampas, not figured in wreaths
or running patterns, but in large roses, bunches of
leaves, &c., distributed over the surface in a lighter
shade than the ground-work.
CArs.—A very distinguce looking cap for an evening
toilette, are those which are composed of black lace,
made very petit, the papillon, or ears, formed of a
lappet, the ends of which are raised and reversed over a
broad ribbon, the ground-work of which is of a golden
colour, striped across in different colours. This is called
the Mogadore ribbon, and is the most fashionable novelty
of the season.

WALKING DRESSES.—BIack is the prevailing fashion
for out-door costume ; those which are trimmed with a
profusion of black lace having a very rich effect. Dresses
of the satin, D'lsly, in broad stripes, are very handsome,
the skirts trimmed with two broad waving flounces,
high and plain body, and sleeves pareil. Pelisses
will, however, be most in favour for a promenade
toilette, made after the following fashion :—A pelisse
of a pretty greyish-coloured moire, open up the
front, and trimmed on each side with a broad biais,
edged with red velvet, the centre part being closed up
with straps of red velvet, attached with silver buttons,
the body high upon the shoulders, and open down the
entire front ; small collar and facings joining those upon
the skirt, corded with velvet, and strapped across to
match those on the skirt, decorated also with buttons.
The sleeves are made plain, with two bands of velvet
round the wrists, forming a kind of bracelet. Under
dress of embroidered cambric, a guaged guimpe is worn
with a fulling of tulle lined with red satin round the
neck. Manchettes bouillonLe ;. Velvet pelisses will be
generally decorated with rich furs, those of a dark
hue being the most preferred, such as sable, lynx, &c.,
whilst those little fanciful ones called les redingotes
hongroises, made also in velvet, are mostly trimmed
and encircled with an embroidery of tound braid, which
is continued upon the entire front of the corsage, having
a much lighter effect than fur. Cloth pelisses are now
worn, very much embroidered, and ornamented with
pretty fancy buttons, either in silk or in acier, the latter
being preferred for those in black cloth ; those of the
marcassite stone are also greatly in request.
MANTEAUX.—Those which are most worn at the present
time, are made extremely full, and slightly wadded, the
cape sufficiently large to admit of a double row of trim-
ming, such as the plaitings A la veille, with frillings, fon-
tanges or ruches A la grand'inlee, or two rows or gympe,
encircled with a lace du Puy (or a new kind of velvet
lace), which is extremely pretty, and will be much worn
this winter.
SLEEVES still continue to be worn in a hundred fanciful
forms, demi-longues, demi-larges, quite wide, or quite
plain, enclosed round the wrists with deep cuffs, or open-
ing A la, Louis VIII., so as to show the under sleeve.
When the dress is composed of cloth or velvet, the plain
round sleeve is mostly worn.
BALL DRESSES.—We may cite as one of the most
elegant models those which are made busqu4c, the bodies
trimmed with a triple fulling, forming a kind of berthe,
finished with a cluster of roses in the centre of the front;
the sleeves are fulled to match, likewise decorated with
a touffe of roses in the centre, and small ones scattered
over the sleeves ; the skirt is trimmed with two quilles,
formed of fullings, upon which are placed roses of
graduated sizes, put on at regular distances. This style
of costume is extremely youthful and becoming.
PALETOT.—For travelling, nothing can be more com-
modious than this style of cap, made of merino, striped
with bands of satin, slightly wadded, and encircled with
a very large silk cord, put on at the edge, the lining
composed of poult de soie.
SURTOUTS are principally made of satin I la reine,
rather a heavy material, and of a sombre appearance,
but which is much liked from its not being liable to
fray, and from its being very useful ; it can be relieved
by being trimmed and encircled with a velvet lace, put
on quite plain, and giving the wrap a distinguished look.
LES ROBES PvitAnunzs.—This is one of the latest
novelties, and one which will, we have no doubt, be
much in favour. Its name arises from its being orna-
mented with a considerable number of rows of velvet, of
different widths. This trimming reaches from the edge
of the jupe, to within about two hands breadth of the
waist, and is particularly becoming to a slender figure,
the corsage and sleeves being decorated to match.
LE MANTEAU RUSSE.—This most elegant cloak is
made either in plain or 6pingl6 velvet, lined with white
silk slighly wadded, or a thin fur, very soft and warm.
This cloak has alSo large sleeves, with facing to match,
the entire garment being edged with a broad fur, com-
posed of zibeline, Prussian or Canadian sable, grebe, or

ermine,
M UFFS.—This article, which is considered indispens-
able to a lady's winter costume, will be worn very small
this present season, and without cords or tassels, lined
with pretty light colours ; white is, however, considered
the most elegant.
The most fashionable colours for the winter season
are all of a mixed and dark kind of shade : such as
purple, dark blue, crimson, violet, the colour Bois, emerald,
green, shades of green, also deep shades of orange.

THE MAYORALTY —The present Mayor, Thomas
Sands, Esq., has now very nearly fulfilled the term of
his high office, and will resign his wand to his successor
to-morrow week. It will be remembered that he en-
tered upon his official duties somewhat under a cloud,
owing to the irregularities which affected the old mode
of assessing the town dues upon merchandise at this port,
and the disputes consequent upon them • but his house
was the first to set the example of acceding to, and giv-
ing effect to, the new system, which appears to have
worked, so far, with satisfaction to all parties. Mr.
Sands, during his mayoralty, has been diligent at his
post, impartial in all his proceedings, and hospitable to
a degree, vhich has not only gratified his fellow-towns-
men, but has done honour to the town in the eyes of
royal and distinguished strangers. It is supposed that
Mr. James Lawrence will succeed him iu the civic chair.
Liverpool Mercury.

SUGAR FROM CIIINA.—From Sunday next sugar
may be imported from China under the follovi,ing pro-
vision of the Act 7 and 8 Victoria, c. 28, sec. 5 :—"And
be it enacted, that in case such sugar shall be imported
from China, Java, or Manilla, or from any of the coun-
tries named in such Order in Council as hereinbefore is
mentioned, the certificate so to be given to the collector
or comptroller at the port of importation shall be under
the hand and seal of the British Consul, Vice-Consul,
Consular Agent, or other officer appointed in that be-
half by her Alajesty, at the place where such sugar was
taken on board, and shall certify that a declaration in
writing had been made before such Consul, Vice-Con-
sul, or Consular Agent, or any other officer, by the
shipper of such sugar, that the same was really and bona
fide the growth of the country in which the same was so
taken on board, and shall also certify that such Consul,
Vice-Consul, or Consular Agent, or other officer, had
examined the contents of such declaration, and believed
the same to be true,"