Star.
London, England, 1811-08-31 00:00:00

FASHIONS FOR LADIF3.

PROMPNADZ Corrustr.—A round high robe, with large long
sleeves, and deep falling collar, edged with Ince or needle-work,
composed of jaconot muslin. A small capuchin mantle of green
shot sarsnet, hoed with white, and trimmed with Ch.nese silk
fringe of corresponding shades; deep Sparisli pointed cApe, trim-
med with the same. White satin hat, of the spanith form, With
rim the colour of the ntan.le,, nn•anteu:ed with a demi-wreath
corn-Rowers. Roman shoes of green morocco. Gloves of lelooo-
- kid; and parasol corresponding with Lite cloak, yeah
deep Chine,:e awning.
MORNI:4O Int Ess—A Chinese robe with foil long sleeve,
composed of fine imperial, or plain cambric ; trimmed
round the throat and wrist, and dowi the front, with a lull
plaited border of plain muslin. A French filindl:og cap, formed
of alterna:e stripes of lace and Maize satin, ~roarnented wrh
blossom-coloured ribbon, and autumnal flow,nrs to correspond.
A pelerine of spotted muslin or net, trimmed entirely round with
lace or muslin, and thrown loosely over the shoulders.—Shoes
and gloves of lemou-coloured

MR. SADLER'S SERIAL VOTAGE.
FURTHER PA ariciatans.
The balloon, on its rising, continued rapidly
ascending, andthe travellers finding themselves much
inconvenienced from the number of things with which
the car was loaded, immediately began to make the
necessary arrangements for their proposed experi-
ments—in the course of which the fi.g which had
been held by Mr. Beaufoy, and which he had placed
behind him on the seat, unluckily fell over the side
of the car, and, as already stated, was picked u p in
Church-fields. Mr. Beanfoy descried the scene which
was now for the first time presented to his view, in
the most glowing terms, and said it Lir exceeded any
thing the most fervent imagination could have pic-
tured; and although the prospect was considerably
circumscribed by a thick mist, he yet had a view of
the Nore and of all the country in that direction ;
but from the density of the atmosphere towards Lon-
don, he was unable to get sight of the metropolis.—
On their passing over Walthamstow, they distinctly
heard the report of several minute guns, which were
' discharged by Mr. Forster, the banker, in consequence
of previous concert. The concussion occasioned by
this noise, however, had no effect upon the balloon,
' which pursued its course in the most majestic style.
At about half-past three, while over Chelmsford, it
entered a cloud, which was so extremely dense, that
the earth was soon completely hidden from the view
of the rronauts, who were now exposed to the effects
of a severe storm, which forced the balloon to and
fm in a frightful manner, and twirled it about with
great rapidity. While in this state they were visited
by a hail storm, which rattled against their vehicle
Stith great violence, and from the subsequent melt-
ing of the stones, exposed them to all the inconveni-
encies of the water, which trickled from the balloon.
Notwithstanding these difficulties, Mr. Beaufoy ex-
pressed
a desire to ascend still higher : but Mr. Sad- *.
ler observing by the compass that they were taking a
direction towards the sea, and apprehensive of falling
in the water, he thought it expedient to descend
without delay, which he did by suffering a cons:der-
able quantity of gas to escape. They soon once more
gained a view rf the earth, towards which they ra-
pidly approached. Throwing out a little ballast,
they again ascended, but shortly afterwards they de-
termined to fiuish their course, and taking measures
accordingly, they threw out their grappling-irons,
which btkoming firmly fixed in a meadow near East
Thorpe, they got out of the car with perfect case,
and with the assistance of the multitude collected on
the occasion, they emptied the balloon of the intim-
' maple air, and, having obtained a chaise, as has al-
ready been stated, from Kelvedon, and fixed their
aerial vehicle thereon, they proceeded to H ickney.
Mr. Sadler states, that when the carrying pigeons
which he took up with him were emancipated from
the bag in which they were confined, they took a cir-
cular flight, and immediately returned to the balloon,
,on which they perched, as if unwilling to leave it.—
Six of them were, however, at length forced from the
car, and they winged their course towards the region
from whence they had come. The seventh, on which
the greatest dependance had been placed for carrying
intelligence to the friends of Mr. Beaufoy, instead of
obeying the wishes of his master, flew to the top f
the balloon, and there kept its station till the descent,
when it flew into a tree , from whence it was d leen
by a boy sent up for the purpose. It did not arrive
at home till yesterday morning. • .

PICKPOCKETS.—As might naturally be expected,
the pickpockets were not idle at Hackney on the day
of the ascension of Mr. Sadler's balloon. On all im-
portant occasions, that is, when multitudes (f people
assemble together to behold objects of public curio-
sity, these troublesome gentry act systematically.—
When crowds are expected the several clans forget
their party animosities and combine for their general
good, as was proved on Thursday. . The better to
disguise their intentions they went to the scene of ac-
tion in all sorts of dresses, and in vehicles of all kinds;
and the more effectually to further their object, the
promotion of contusion, great parties of them pro-
ceeded to Hackney in coaches, chaises, gigs, &c.
whichthey left at the entrance of the Churchyard,
bridge, &c. By this manouvre the road was com-
pletely blocked up, and, after the ascension of the
balloon, a complete and systematic confusion ensued.
Thus, then, was their preliminary object obtained,
and the several parties immediately commenced their
depredations upon the unwary and almost defenceless
passengers. To call for Officers was vain ; for in
consequence of the immense crowd it was impossible
for them to render assistance where it was required.
The pick-pockets were aware of this fact, and {mow-
ing their own temporary security, they were daring
and audacious in the extreme. Hundreds were ro',
bed, and though many of them felt the hands of the
depredators in their pockets, still they were unable
either to secure them, or to get assistance for that
purpose. These knowing rogues prowled about in
parties, and consequently acted in concert; and the
endeavours of one or two spirited persons to secure a
pick-pocket, when detected in the act, proved fatiie,
so effective was the co-operation of these fellows.—
One gentleman was robbed of his pocket-book, con-
taining £2B in notes, which he saw in the villain's
hand. The gentleman seized him by the c(-llar and
called for Officers ; but while thus calling, the culprit
bit the gentleman so severely in the hand that he was
compelled to let go his hold, and the co-(.peralive
friends of the robber immediately promoted his
rescue by pushing about and hustling the wounded
gentleman.