The Sun.
London, England, 1842-05-14 00:00:00

au" IN-1111--Inlel .--7iroFeji—sweis-iiing sleeves, trimmed with ermine,
ed throughoutrah with white satin. It covered a robe of
%%bite satin, the stoma-her in front of Vliich was literally
‘,.,vacred with jewels. "ile Bareness wore full white silk
dress,
with. whites ain hoots embroidered with gold. Head-
! it.s':,aatih'eHronss,isari cap of scarlet velvet, trimmed with ermine,
feat .nee in front, fastened by an aigrette of
ti!e d rubies, The button and tassel attached were com-
e" Bed rthe s'arae precious gems.
41'9'118S LE DESPENSER, AS THE MARCHIONESS OF
in a ' Caniz.
drams.,panish costume of the most costly description; the
AOI) - white satin, with bandeaux of rich gold work on the
with' the slashes of the sleeves edged with gold, and fastened
%Precious stones; broad gold bracelets and point ruffles;
.7..lurtle of black velvet, lined with white satin and trimmed
ut
.aith broad facings of wrought gold ; the body ornamented witli
tame nds and other precious stones; girdle and pendant of the
„11. The head-dress- composed entirely of jewels. White
erubroidered with gold and precious stones. Gloves
were °f
fall to corresponvelvet and satin of this costume
Spitalfields manufacture.
If iti BARONESS BEHAUSEN.
jos any pleasure at these fairy scenes of our beautiful and
1 Queen to gaze upoh those lovely figures which revive
Nt.:Tta tirnes, it is not a less one to witness the elegant costumes
11 are represented. such is the one of the fair and beau-
?idyoung Baroness. Her costume was one of her own coun-
: t °
and represented to us a Swedish Noblesse, composed of a
d,_ f Yellow damask embroidered in gold. The' carracco"
bloc, trimmed. with real ermine, opened upon a splendid
7phite satin body, trimmed with a stomacher of costly diamonds
.Ppearls. Her 'dead-dregs was curious in itself, being the
tn° oe shape of Sweden; it was surrounded with feathers,
o fastened with diamonds and precious stones.
A nio
st Splendid LADY PEEL.
picturesque and effective dress. The jupe
eb,
l""Pcolovred velvet, brocaded in silver; jacket in green
tpt e.t, coverzd with a colts de mails in silver. The dress
as ails or, each side over a green velvet under-dress, worked
I 'er 1 coiffure in red velvet, covered with diamonds; and
embroidered in silver ; cordellieres and band of gold,
'gated with precious stones.
LADY ERNEST BRUCE
4.,.'"reared in the costume of Rebecca. and no one could so well
f,;la'eent the character as herself. The beauty of her face and
pot:PUted an well that style of costume. The dress was corn-
*hitrjrich green velvet. embroidered in gold, the Ceeves of
4601;,'„'°rui almost a picture of themselves, being open, and
aee '"g a 'second sleeve in the oriental style, made in crap d'or,
zoft Under which was another one of light material, giving a
heallfres"o the hoe. The under petticoat was most splendid,
tnttrely of ;trap d'or, .with a most costly cachinere shawl
eg;T;ed round the waist, giving a finish to the whole. The
of , the costume was, indeed, most dazzling. The turban
tt. not be forgotten • it was composed of a scarf of the same
tr,i'tue as the one already described,and which had in the centre
of the most costly gems it is possible to imagine.
HIS R. H. PRINCE ALBERT.
asst,-magnificent costume •of his Royal Highness, in his
toeeo character of Edward was a truly regal habili-
*t; it was composed of a mantle or cloak of scarlet
4,47, of the finest Briasli manufacture, 'bordered by a
'8 gold figured lace, set on each side with large
tlet' upwards of one thousand in number; it was lined
tlOhout with ermine; a band of purple velvet connected the
alb. • when on, the band being studded with fine large diamonds,
lls;L!'s and emeralds, and the centre stud, which was larger than
iyiutbeers, contained an enormous turquoise, of a most brilliant
~Pae; twelve smaller studs of diamonds and emeralds °sea-
t:tilted the band, which was also beautifully embroidered with
;On each side the band was fastened by a massive gold ais-
sto ..set With br lliants, rubies, emeralds, and other precious
th„4, ". The robe was along lace garment, peculiar t u those worn by
I),.,lgher classes during that reign ; it was of a rich blue and gold
oaf 4°os.of the most costly description, and was expressly ma-
il htotured-for this costume. It reached from the neck, which
PkZe, to the ancles, the close collar round the r eck being of
tletr, velvet, and the opening on the left side was also bor-
/Ai% by the same, on which were embroidered sapphires, to -
r*!. toinooises, rubies, and emeralds. The opening above
i) was for the purpoie of displaying. the
.Garter worn
quite Is R
.Royal Highness. Hose of scarlet silk, with shoes e 4
I,"ClilY jewelled. Head-dress, a regal coronet of gold, set
precloug li
es of great value.
(As ROY:A.I. HIGHNESS PRINCE GEORGE OF CAMBRIDGE.
*iiCkS li'aton de Foix).--Arieh violet velvet costume trimmed
erirhs of gold, and edged with rich sable fur ; sleeves of •
aiond'el° velvet exquisitely Ibroidered with geld; belt of dia-
Velp:' Said gold collar, richly set with jewels; cap of black
blaei'Clith a jewelled aigrette, fastening a plume of feathers;
glee turned over with white, and edged with gold filli-

•
• THIS VOICE OF BUCCLEUCH.
'-41,4`Ittne of a Knight of the Order- of the Garter. Reign
to. tberd HI.
A surcoat of cloth of gold, with hanging sleeves
giriiii3sine, lined with white satin, confined over the hips by a
aderofusely ornamented with gems, from which was sus-
Q'ver t dagger, the sheath also studded with valuable jewels
"ereisee e surcoat, a rich blue velvet scarf, with a star and two
shouillts, embroidered with gold and precious stones • from the
the ,`;', era was suspended the flowing mantle of the 'Order of
t4eittca.rter, ith the badge of that illustrious Order displayed on
itiat„Lit; side; scarlet silk pantaloons and sleeves, with shoes to
rott't"
°I g the left leg the garter. His Grace wore a ducal co-
eno ld.

THE DUKE OF SUTHERLAND.
ft.„_•lll' THE
wore a rich crimson velvet nusser habit, superbly
tkrned with gold, and ornamented by numberless gems ;
to Zie of
.purple velvet, faced with white satin, :nd richly
ly d with gold; ruffs of Honiton lace; hat with heron
4Fastened by a diamond George, and wearing on his lett
tie Oaken
4,14 THE DUKE or DEVONSHIRE.
superb costume worn by the Noble Duke last night was,
;rbelieve, after that of the celebrated Earl of Leicester,
ourite of Queen Elizabeth. The jewellery that ornamented
,e costume was computed to be worth several thousand
konads. The costume, as a whole, was one of the richest that
'Arne within our notice.
THE DUKE OF BEAUFORT..
,Costume of her eign of Louis XII. of France.—The
F74le Duke having been selected by her Royal Highness
Duchess of Cambridge to personate Louis in the
erieh quadrille, of which her Royal Highness was the
dN6eier. His Grace appeared in one of the most splendid
pates handed down by Monfaucon, in his
." Monarchic
‘i'aucaise." The dress consisted of rich blue velvet
aed
,`.ls4tuously embroidered in gold.. with which were ititer-
7ith rubies, emeralds, pearls, and other precious stones,
+, 1- a--1.g9 diarnond star in_tha_cusatro,and au-opal-of price-
set•with diamonds. The cloak was of cloth of gold,
~41inewithrLwkite satin, and. 'churned over with powdered
- ' "q belt worn by 'ne Noble Duke on this occasion
4of •
teiled crp..4Bon
, richly studded with precious stones, and fas-
la4l:4 t.ie Centre by large diamond buckle. Sword—a va-
lO44,4,cireen. of the art of that period, the hilt being
N4Q44itely chased-; a crimson velvet hat with feathers
• • '''"4Alle-front by a costly jewel.
THE DUKE OF' NORFOLK.
I, z
`geli '4;,..-gostnene of • Thomas Howard; Duke of Norfolk and
41, in the reign of Etizabeth. A doublet of cloth
°'er wisish a tame of rich black velvet, with various
flat of black velvet, adorned with a bandeau of
T; with jewel and feather.
•
51.4 EARL OF JERSEY, MASTER. OF THE HORSE,
scarlet Julia de Valiers, of the reign of Charles A
fl•itseacf4i vize.lteetfemeatnt le, descending from
..the shoulders,tl almost'
4sta4cd en each s'indoenbyn jewelled clasps. Y Beneagthlsareoat of
' tissue, with a cross of crimson velvet, ornamented. with
'ri,,'"ic'allop shells, was a magnificent robe of crimson striped
or oterwoven with silver. From his side was hung &superb
the hilt ornamented by several hundred brilliants of the
Itrge-'ster, and is addition to four emeralds of an unusual
tf.0.„..;?e, seven valuable sapphires were set in different parts
1'447e salt. The scabbard was mounted in gold and set with
tti4t.:•; Cap of scarlet velvet with ermine border, richly orna-
4tark, witli jewels. Plume of white and scarlet feathers.
silkEpantaloons.
4_, ARL OF LIVERPOOL—(Lord Steward.) •
Nati:Peril costume of a seneschal of the 13th century, a
of purple velvet, edged with a broad gold lace, and on
711%Cue a rich gold point int lace ; round . the bottom of the
oltStZ: are escallops beautifully embroidered in gold; a
;V,irng embroidered in the centre. of each escallop. The
. was fastest oa the right shoulder by a jewelled clasp;
,c-roantle was a pointed hood, extending midway down the
)INshich was trimmed with ermine and gold point lace.
Itf• -kantle as o hood was lined throughout with white
. we as
; ct:. the surcoat or kirtle worn by the Noble Earl was cha-
kset,o- of the reign of Edward the Third, and fitted
vta,l tohe. person. down to the hips when it became full.
,th: °,f tich white satin with sleeves of the same, ornamented
Nltt,,;etbows by a number of richly chased gold buttons. The
ro;',was studded with his Lordship's crest (a sea-horse)
cer!d in gold and colour purple. A solid gold girdle was
ohis Lordship, consisting of plates of the same precious
which were elaborate chasings of the family crest and
h14111.r5,:4 he bottom of the surcoat was escalloped similar to the
Ull. Pautaloons of scarlet silk. with shoes of blue and
of purple. velvet with a broad fan lap on the left
Nu-1-lap edged with white aod looped up with scarlet vel-
34,pended from the gold girdle was-a splendid sword.
' of white kid, embroidered with gold.
• E.A ELL OF DELA NV AIL R—( Lord Chamberlain).
ttk.uAne of the reign of Edward 111. A mantle of rich
.4,,Gertoa velvet, trimmed with gold lace, the cape being
tts'otersd with his motto, ""Jour de ma vie," in old English
e,rs • from the mantle was a hood of the same rich
trimmed with powdered ermine, and lined with white
A,:.tote-liardi of white satin, richly embroidered with t:,,e
it 6'11• gold, and having the knight's belt in gold, with solid
;he same metal ; sky-blue pantaloons, with shoes of
gold. Cap of rich white satin, trimmed with gold,
, t splendid jewel in front.
lo . MR. ROBERT PEEL.
• ifieent costume alter Vandyek, of crimson velvet, the
timtl; Arid breeches being richly laced with gold and slashed
11,1: tettte satin. The cloak was of the same coloured velvet,
teed, with gold, and linedthroughout with white satin ;
qicl .tct bolt was of blue velvst, seperbly -embroidered with
ttiK• j',.:kwi.?!,ek heaver hat, with white . ostrich feathers, confined
q 1,4404 • yellow morocco boots, lined sr ith crimson, and
atvzltikancient Brussels point lace of great value• it was
(11'
q,for the accuracy and taste displayed in its selection,
of aeceidauee with 0:le costume of the reign. of

_ ktlcii a ;have
mentioned DP:MONTS.
pqrlit,e I,,as aue, oefore, the display of diamonds at this
ieti.kt". iliodue: as,r.: would defy any other country in the
Si 1434„ :describe
'ltig:eit, Tl, Ors diamonds worn by several distinguished
ttAi'ie• Ty, 'ese. are far, however, from being the most re-
Vtiliess ~ f e (Jtamonds of her Majesty, her Royal Highness
w t 10% WQ,', Cambridge, and of the Marchioness of Lon-
ilitlte lir -8 of at eclat baffling all power of description.
„Al., mittirigly led into error as regards the diamonds
N.,' 4:,.. illtri of Pembroke, and we were far from convey-
-It,,
itT_Vtate idea of their splendour. His recent purchase,
,Niti.., Previous treasure of gems, enabled this magnifi-
,:aas44e7!rt to display upon his costume jewels of the aggre-
Xli hosk te:t g
worth laPwardslB, of
000/. ,000/., the five diamonds in his
S',
NN ,oT 1 CAMBRIDGE—.A coronet of sapphires, emeralds,
Vil...4l°..u_ds, with a multitude of very fine pearl drops of im-
s4l4,47l.4lnodnt(thse dress equally enriched ; corsage of sap-
,. Otp4.Str; n molds.
circlet of Oriental amethysts,
Vied 1.4 4111TIonds of great value.
s .e,,if' Ityaimn
Oh:: .$e . KR, as Due d'Angouleme—Strictly to the cos-
\ -It,. period, which was enriched witl. jewels of extra-
k,t4,Nl•74eineafg.rtificence ; on the cap alone were five diamonds o
ti-4110,1. 18,000/. ; the otherparts of the dress were 0rna-
:!,,,,,-E-..peitaErll.7 ands sapphires of equal cost.
itllll,-"ciled with -;-:' plendul diamon star in cap; costume
to, €
_lc diamonds.
k r:arg-Rn i 6 AcennetooapTaTAatieclaP'
enriched with splendid diamonds,
AlkiN9te Order of St. AlictialTond clasp to the mantle, and
ilidi !tad Of A ILESBU 4Y----A magnificent cestus of erre-
-7/I;:amonds,the tassels of which fell to the bottom of the
,At !ILI. _ splendid wreath of diamonds for the head.
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1,1 it ,„_-- - XECUTION Az BR ,--„
' etl'hst:tu4n, there was a public
pi:.'irlal.who had murdered execution
iy,
.14i_ which had previously
‘ltutpitlg rnurdered also his first w'
} to' 0,,t9 be deranged. As there base
",iTy 4..',,t" ,IS years the s eetacle
t "*44g!.it.-ot th'e •;uniPshment of
It°,t universally ordered all theircath
'-,:th Vpody spectacle
. was over.
UGES, MAY Il.—This
by the guillotine,
fai:escr. ife after three horrib!e
In his confession, he
and another woman.
been no execution in
rec,ited much interest and
ury ``'asters 44 fa-
ants to keep in