The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-03-01 00:00:00

FASHIONS FOR MARCH

The Spanish style is the order of the day ; and this is
no evil, for it has a grace peculiar to itself, and is an agree-
able innovation. It is affirmed, that much taste is being
displayed in the manufacture of passetnenteries, to orna-
ment our spring costumes. Chantilly and Cambray laces
will be in great demand for trimming mantelets. We have
already seen at the opera some mantilles, Aragonaises and
Seri!lanes, of tulle, encircled with two or three narrow
frills of lace.

Some small bords have appeared at a distinguished ball ;
this kind of coiffure is very stylish, and, in general, very
becoming ; but, in contrast to those aristocratic coiffure:,
we have admired, with a well-founded predilection, the
beautiful Greek coiffures and the re'silles grenadine:, com-
posed of natural flowers. Nothing can be lighter, more
effective, or prettier than the resilles, showing between
their flexible bands the abundance of hair.

Among the most beautiful toillettes at a late ball was
one of white crape, with three skirts open in front, like a
(unique; each skirt was trimmed with a double ruche of
cut crape, over which was thrown a very light wreath of
carnations. The body trimmed with a small pointed
berthe of gauffered crape dotted with carnations ; short
bouffantes sleeves in the same style as the berthe. The
tunique skirts opened over a gold-coloured satin slip,
which was trimmed with light bouillonnes reaching the
knee ; the rest of the satin robe plain. The tunique's
skirts are raised by a gauffered ruche and small wreaths of
carnations. The coiffure, bouquets of carnations mixed
with lilies of the valley in diamonds.
Another dress in the same style lied three skirts of
white taffetas, with a flounce of English lace on each.
The skirts not open in front, but raised on either side by
bouquets of acacia. The berthe of lace descending in a
point, and trimmed in the middle with a bouquet of aca-
cias. The short bouffantes sleeves were covered with
narrow frills of lace. At the bottom of the first skirt of
white taffetas, which descended a little below the knee. the
under skirt of pink satin was seen, trimmed with bouil-
lonnis of small tucks. Branches of acacia fell from the
summit of the bead, and were fastened behind a diamond-
mounted comb.

A beautiful robe of gauze, brochee with silver, had
three flounces, the edges of which were trimmed with
light silver fringe. The body, ala Grecque, as well as
the short sleeves, trimmed with the same. Coiffure of
shaded crape foliage, mixed with ears of corn, formed of
diamonds. A bouquet to match was placed on one side
of the body, high up, so as to touch the shoulder. This
style is much in fashion.

A damask-rose brocaded dress, with three deep flounces
of silver lace, raised on one side by roses with silver
leaves, the heading a rouleau of pink marabouts, knotted
with silver. Among the foliage which accompanied the
bouquets, small heads of marabouts were placed.
The following is a very beautiful toilette, composed of
pink tulle, with a double skirt—the upper one raised
nearly to the waist by a bouquet of white roses; on the
opposite side, a similar one raises the second skirt, but
nearer to the bottom ; from these small wreathes are at-
tached, which cross, and loop up the skirt, so as to form
bouillonne's. Under these skirts is one of pink taffetas,
trimmed with deep bouillonne-s, strewn with small white
roses without foilage, from each of which coques of very
narrow ribbon float over the tulle. The berlhe of tulle
bouilloane is also trimmed with small roses and narrow
ribbons. Coiffure of white roses.
A robe of pale blue taffetas, with a very deep flounce
of English lace, which, separating at the waist, descends
to the knee, at distances by bows of satin to match. The
same bovillonne,hut much deeper,and trimmed with bows,
is placed round the dress below the bottom skirt.
A robe of white satin, covered with three plain tulle
skirts : at the edge of each, coques of cerise ribbon mixed
with white satin leaves. The two upper skirts are raised
by small bouquets of feathers tipped with cerise. The body
is drape", trimmed with cerise, and white ribbon mixed
with blonde. Small white feathers and diamond diadem
comb in the hair.

A toilette in the Pompadour style : first skirt of pale
blue satin raised on one side by a bouquet of roses, de-
scending to the knee, and reaching to the top of the trim-
ming of the under skirt, which is of white satin. The
trimming of the under skirt is a deep bouillonne of white
tulle, with bows of pink satin ribbon placed at unequal
distances. Blue ribbons and white open guipure in rich
designs form the berlhe behind, and from the shoulders,
and is raised on one side by a bouquet of roses. At the
bottom of the skirt is a deep bouillonne of blue tulle, dot-
ted with small bouquets of shaded pink roses. The front of
the body is covered with bouillonne to match the skirt, de-
scending en eceur. This is still the Pompadour style, but
so pretty that it must be generally admired.
A robe of pink crape, trimmed with two flounces of
black lace ; the top one open at the waist, and separated
from the under one by a bouillonni of pink tulle, which is
ornamented with bows of pink satin ribbon, and long
floating ends. At the bottom of the skirt is another
bouillonnl, but much wider than the one between the
flounces. A black lace berthe, descending en ceeur in
front, with a bouillonni of pink tulle, and a bouquet of
roses in the centre of the body. Coiffure of pink roses
in three small tufts on each side, botween the bandeaux,
and in the back hair ; each bouquet is fastened in the
hair by aiguillettes of diamonds, which hang over the
neck.

A robe of white crape, with three skirts, each of which
is trimmed d'une Grecque in silver. Body ala Grecque.
Coiffure a resille of pearls and diamonds.
The make of dresses is hut little varied. The robes de
ville are made with very long skirts, and rounded waists :
the body plain, and partly opened in front, or drawn at
the waist and shoulders, fastening closely round the
throat. The sleeves are demi•pagodes, and open to the
elbow, or mousquetaires with deep cuffs. The trimming
employed for these dresses is either velvet, fringe, velvet
passetnenterie, or hanging veloutes buttons.
A robe of pink moire antique, with two deep flounces
of point d'Alenfon, parting at the waist, and reaching a
little below the knee ; beneath this, a deep bouillonni of
pink hate trimmed with bows of pink ribbon with floating
ends placed at distances. A narrower but simpilar
bouil-
lonne is placed between each flounce. A bouillonne of
tulle, edged with Alencon lace, with bows of ribbon on
the middle of the body and upon the shoulders.
Robe of large pink plaid, with two flounces of magnifi-
cent English lace ; between which is a bouillonni of pink
tulle, marked descending en cceur on the chest, termina-
ting with floating ends, which form a sash. A bouquet of
roses on one side of the body. Roses and diamonds in the
hair.

A earldom dress with eight flounces, striped with silver
and gold ; each flounce is raised on one side by a bouquet
of roses, forming a wreath the whole length of the dress.
An &belle of gold and silver stripes, and narrow blondes
on the front of the body : short sleeves to match. The
berlhe, which corresponds with the front of the body,
reaches from shoulder to shoulder, across the back. A
thille of small rosebuds covers the back hair, which is in
plaits, terminating with long banging branches of roses on
each side, and descending to the waist over the arms.
The bandeaux are separated in the middle by a row of
diamonds. Necklace and bracelets to match.

The severity of the weather precludes the casting off of
warm garments; th 3 cloth dress, therefore, continues to
be worn. We have seen some of dark green, with rather
deep basquines, open on the hip ; the sleeves are rather
loose, with deep cuffs a Louis XV. ; the front of the
body trimmed on each side, and round the basquines,
with small leaves of velvet, edged with galon. Habit-
shirt and under-sleeves of French cambric, fastened with
gold buttons.

- Moire antique in the most beautiful shades—glercees
with gold or silver—is destined for the richest toilettes
for the approaching " London season ;" also magnificent
brocades, with bouquets of all colours, attached by wreaths
of flowers; and superb materials, with gold or silver de-
signs, and fancy ribbons in the same style, upon pink,
green, or white grounds. The tulles lames d'or, Cam-
bray gauzes, with flowers richly ornamented in designs of
all kinds ; the imperial muslins, lighter than gauze, em-
broidered with bouquets in gold or silver are all in prepa-
ration for the Easter fetes. Spring materials have
already appeared, such as the reps oriental, with its trans-
verse or diagonal lines intersected by small bouquets ;
the taffetas imperial, silks of all kinds, bareges,
gauzes, &c.

The' man- teau-paletel, made of velvet, enriched with
lace, embroidery, or passementerie ; the gracefulness of
the form, and elegance of the ornaments of this manteau
will render it a most beautiful dress for the change from
winter to spring, which is one of the most embarrassing
questions of costume.
Bonnets are more distinguished by the varied designs
of their trimming than by the materials employed. We
have seen some very pretty ones at the house of one of
our fashionable milliners.
We must mention first a capote of bright dock green
taffetas quilted, the crown of black velvet, and a double
row of the same round the front. The bows and strings
of green ribbon edged with black velvet.
A visiting capote of white satin and terry velvet, trim-
med with feather and blonde ; blonde and terry velvet
inside.

Capote of pink satin, trimmed with fringed ribbon and
black velvet. These light and graceful ribbons are placed
across the bonnet, forming lozenges, with a knot of black
velvet in each space. The inside is ornamented with pink
ribbon and black velvet on one side, and moss-roses on
the other. _ _

A dark blue satin bonnet, drawn from the head to the
front edge, each running concealed by a band of black
velvet edged with narrow lace, which hums over the edges
and meeta a -bouillanne of white trate; ,telret morn.

MARKETS.

MARKETS FOR MANUFACTURES.

MANCHESTER.—There is no change from the inactivity
which prevailed in this market last week, but prices still con-
tinue to be maintained with considerable firmnes, compared
with what they would have been bad spinners and manufac-
turers been less generally engaged. The demand for India
yarns still continues limited, and prices are gradually lower.
For immediate delivery, in consequence of the engagements
still held by some spinners, and the entire absence of stocks,
pretty full prices would be required; but for orders, for the
execution of which ordinary time can be allowed, better terms
can most assuredly be made, as is also the case with water
yarns and yarns for home use. With the exception of heavy
goods, which are still very dull, cloth maintains, on the whole,
very full prices ; all kinds of printing cloths being still in good
demand and scarce, whilst no stock of any kinds of shirtings
are yet accumulating.
LEEDS.—We cannot notice any change in the state of the
woollen cloth trade since our last report. A full average
business has been done during the week at late prices, and the
manufacturers throughout the district are busily employed.
BRADFORD.—There is a slight improvement in the demand
of piece goods both for the home and the foreign markets,
without any material alteration in prices. Wools and yar'ns
are without alteration. The price of the former keeps up with
great firmness, and for the latter spinners are seeking an ad-
vance, but they do not readily obtain it. •
NOTTINGHAM.—There has. not been much busineSs doing
since our last report in lace goods. At the same ''time the
hosiery trade appears_ to be in the state of prosperitk in which
Wins continue_ during a considerable period.

SHIPPING.

NOTICE TO OWNERS AND MASTERS OF VESSELS

TRADING TO BRAZILS

His Majesty the Emperor of Brazil, solicitous for the welfare
of foreigners who frequent the port of the capital, has, by a
decree of the 3rd January of the present year, founded in the
neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro, an hospital denominated
"The Maritime Hospital of Sta. Isabel," in which all seamen
and others from on board the vessels that may arrive in the
port, suffering any contagious disorder, or suspected of the
same, will be accommodated and treated in the best possible
manner, free of all expense, except such contribution as they
may be able and willing to make to the establishment. This
philanthropic act of his Imperial Majesty is hereby made
known to the owners and masters of vessels trading to Brazil.
JOHN PASCOE GRENFELL, Consul-General.
Liverpool, 26th February, 1853. •

TUESDAY, FEB. 22.—Wind NAV., moderate.
AuntyEa.—Euphrates, Gifford, from Canton; sailed from
Whampoa 21st August—Bonanza, Bennett, and Eleanor Dixon,
Quay, Callao—Uriel, Foster, New Orleans—State Rights, Pax-
ton, and W. D. Sewall, Small, Savannah—Woodland Castle,
Bartley, and William and Mary, Stainson, Charleston—Andes
(s.s.), Hutchins, New York, sailed Bth Feb—Ellen, Thorpe,
Demerara—Auguste, Waldack, Ostend—John and Edward,
Evans, Rouen—Jane, Larsen, Christiansund—Watergens, Rot-
terdam Abbotsford., Rogers, Baltimore Prince Arthur,
Milford. _ . .

SAILED.---Marth.a, Stowe, for Africa—Eugenie, Codet, Nantes

The Mary Scot t has arrived here from Boston she was de-
tained 15 days i.d the Channel.

-The Charles , ofrOniitinJiim Cardiff for San Francisco., was
abandoned o' a tile sth February, 20 miles N.N.W. of
'having at tb e' time nine feet of' water hi her hold. ' The qaptain
here this ,om.:o:trrifiorfintual:e„on,,oroffts."7,:vthhiech.,l4‘
aer7l.ye4isph:eLer,w%hijiosh, arrived
niin.g
irons so altiniore,:experienced very bad weather. On the 29th