Star.
London, England, 1823-12-24 00:00:00

FERDINAND VII.

pesilasted is a man of middle stature; his figure is
mid proportion; his complexion is pale, and
largebeY
hi. health is frequently interrupted by extremely vio.
ins
at attacks of the gout. To this affliction, and to the
ides of his youth, he owes a A tccidity of appear-
owe which does not correspond with his age. His fea-
rer's are stroogly marked and rather deformed, though
isah wants not animation. His constant custom of
7,egars, which he scarcely ever suspends, gives
bad odour to his breath. The versatility of his tea-
tates' is to great, that the most eminent artists have
failed is give a perfect likeness of him. his gestures
ase hneiy, and often violent. He speaks in a hurried
ma . and all his actions partake of the precipitate
Corr of his conversation. He is subject to no ruling
• He detests the dace, and his only pleasure is
°
anattag his horse observe his paces. His demeanour
tosaarhthose who are intimate with him goes beyond
raj kola of familiarity; and even during the private
es which he gives to those who are recommended
by his favourites, he forgets all etiquette, reclints on a
Kb, and smokes and enters into conversation with
strangers. He possesses a very strong memory, and is
,04e4p a dissembler, that he often eludes the observa-
tion of those who know him most intimately. ,

PARISIAN FASHIONS.

The prevailing colours for full dress In the evening are rose,
perm. red, and blue. The head-dresses are chiefly turbans, and
talOprra not above one or two hats were visible ; one of the
my kBliant dresses we have noticed was the following :—An In-
Turban is gold brocade, ornamented with pendants of dia-
monds; the sewn was of poppy-coloured velvet, the body folded
Into drapery, the sleeves short, ornamented with Inc, as was also
me amme part of the gown, where three tucks were separated by
igegiftwfoied velvet and satin.

A lobo of a very large size, of, a white and poppy-coloured
Catbisike, with long fringes, was ornamented on the front par;
withal/informed of precious stones; the gown was of white Cache-
glite,with a border of gold lace. The girdle had also gold fringe.

A DMA turban of cloth of gold, with large stripes of brit-
eelerr, was bound and crossed by large fine pearls; it was
intimated also by two white feather. of the Bird of Paradise.
Omni el blue velvet, with the body ornamented with pearls, dis-
peed is the form of flowers, and the robe crossed at the bottom
vita satin and pearls.
Another Turkish turban of white mingled with flowers, had a
ip net-work, made of gold lace. Gown of rose-coloured satin,
and the ornaments of the lower part of the gown white.
Several fashionables had branches of ivy in their hair, with silver
Imo and spangles of gold ; others had branches of hawthorn In
few; others again branches of the barberry, of which the fruit
Lipid was ornamented with very fine aigrettes.
gamy topes of black velvet were of the barque shape, and were
tither covered in a great measure with marabouts, or ornamented
an signets s is girtmette, and attached by a large clasp of dia-
monds. These rogues were placed behind, so as to display a ban-
deau d diamonds, or a garland of ears of corn in cliamiands. A
am ale Fgaro, was composed of net-work, of gold ansrsilver, and
time large white feathers, set on one side, and fired
-by a clasp of
Cameo& The Lady who wore this togtse had a robe of rose-co-
llared crape, of ribbon, iith gauze festoons and satin, ;nixed with
beujaets of myrtle in flower.
TbeGentlemen were in full dress; black coat, black velvet
szistrpat over a white milled waiitacK; muslin eraeatoi grand
_.__ . • .

,fra, frill with broad plaits, short breeches, open-clocked stockings ;
tin a blue coat with metal buttons, velvet blue and white striped
•sirtcaat, China crape scarf, with Turkish flowers arranged en
sietsic.cravat with broad tie, frill wig small plaits,en enciatail, large
pantalown, and open-clocked stockings.

EASIIIO.Y4I7LE MOVEMENTS.
AIMIOTALL—Captain Furlong, at Long's Claremont Hotel, from
leliolourgh ; J. Wellesley, at ditto, front Oxford; Colonel A face,
a ditto, from Paris • J. Puget, Esq. at ditto, from Oxford.
Dirrismats—eolesed and Mrs. Douglas, from Long's Clare-
mot Hotel, for Brighton; Colonel Edgill, from ditto, for Windsor ;
Nunn Caner, from ditto, for Paris; Ca, min Burnie, R.N. front
ditto, for Pot tsmouth ; Mrs. Gouch and .Nliss Webb, from Jordan's
lotel, St. James's•street, for Surrey; the Right Hon. Lord and
lady Rantingbekl and son, front Nettles Hotel ; the Right Han.
In de Donstamslile, from ditto; Col. Hughes and —Shackleton,
4from ditto; Alr. and Mrs. Benstock and family, from Warne's
listed, Conduit-street, for Berkshire ; Thomas Seymour, Ea+ from
ditto for Clifton.

Yesterday afternoon, about three o'clock, the Duke
if You arrived in town in his traveMng chariot and four, from a
the to die Marquis of Maltreats% at Stadium, near Woodbridge,
leihilt)where his Royal Highness had been for several days enjoy.
v_ery successful sport in shooting, the Royal Duke being as re-
ediest skot. The Noble Marquis had a select party of distinguished
ratites to meet his Royal Highness, who were in general excel-
ht filets, The Royal Duke left Woodbridge yesterday morning
eat tie o'clock.
Last night their Royal Highnesses the Dyke and
Batts:of Grouczaraa honoured Drury-Lane Theatre with their
ligiteoto witness the performance of the Hypocrite, and the after-
Ousel ffresisson and Ca
The Earl and Countess of VBRULAM will entertain a
elliguished-party of friends :during the McCann festivities, et
lleir seat, Gorhambury, Herts.
Lord and Lai)? GAGA will entertain a fashionable
prey daring the holidays, at their seat, Fide, Susses.
Aatauft STANHOPE, Esq. entertained on Monday,
the Dike of Gioucansa and a distinguished party to dinner,
loose Its Tilney.street. In the evening Mrs. &MMUS Stealing.
Was elegant circle of feshionables, among whom were the Dow-
ager Duchess of RICHMOND, &C.
The Duke of Wattanoiroid has left Viscount GRAN•
ma's seat, Wberstead Lodge, Suffrilk, where his Grace had boa
se a shooting excursion for several days.
Viscount and Viscountess GNAW/ILLS arrived yester-
day evening at their house in Bruton-street, Berkley-square from
their Smiths Suffolk; this day they left town for the Pavilion,
Drightea,
The Dukes of YORE, GLOUCRSTER, and SOMERSET, are
to honour the Duke of RUTLAND with their company at
ZettetedirCastle, ou the 4th of nest month—Ws Grace's birthday.
The Earl and Countess of .NIANSIPIELD have arrived
at their house in Great Stanhope-street, from a tour.
1,04 GAOL left Grillion's Hotel, Albermarle-street,
yesterday,Tor his seat, Fide, Suffolk.
Lady SUSAN Peace has arrived at her father's (the
Fail of Bevearxr) is Portman-square, from a tour.
The Marquis and Marchioness of HUNTLY have ar-
rived at Kimbelton Castle, Ilentingdonshim,frons &attend.
Lady DeeniNG left town yesterday, for Earl ()ma-
uve., was in Went, on her way to Brighton.

Mr. and Mrs. AuTaoist's arrived in town yesterday,
from Sir F.anuito Anrsosus's seat, Estan.laall. Cheshire.
The Earl of Bassomooosr and the Hon. Mr. Pow-
%low left town yest-erclay, for Earl Srtwean's seat, Ahhorp,North-
wnytoushire.
Joito CAECRAFT, Esq 10.11211 arrived at his house
la HararrerAguare, from his seat, Jtantston.hall, Dorsetshire.
The 'LARD CHANCELLOR of IRELAND has directed
that CUrninissions of the peace and Quorum be made
oot for the fallowing Gentlemen:
Jowl lihnuor, Esq. of Kilesuna, to be a Magistrate for the County
of Longford.
Joys. HA WILTOV, Esti: of Brovrnhal, for the Counties of Donegal
and Fermanagh.
Mow hioacmt Tetrr,, Esq. of Some, for the County of Meath.
, Major THCOLA. D'Ascr, to be a Itlagistrate for the County of
Laval.