The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-04

Her Majesty wore crown of gold, studded with
Jewels OF various colors the points OF the be-
were suspended oreilettes of diamonds. Her Ma
lesty wore two rows of large pearls round her neck
The mantle of cloth Of gold was fastened by a
broad gold band, extending the whole width of the
chest, studded with large jewels of various colors,
while similar band, studded in the same manner,
was laid down the whole length of the chest the
effect Of the whole being that of large jewelled
cross the mlniyer with which the surcoat was CO
yered in front forming the back ground. The ef-
feet OF this was very beautiful. II would have been
impossible, in the whole Of that noble and brilliant
assembly, to have hestated a moment in selecting
the representative of the chvalrc Edward, even If
his royal highness had not been distinguished by
any OF the embems Of sovereignty. The Prince
wore crown similar in design to that of the Queen.
His mantle Of red velvet, bordered with gold,
chest with broad and jewelled gold band. The
tunic, of blue embroidered in gold, was fastened
round the neck by iewelled collar Of great bril-
was adopted at the wrists A beautiful girdle,
supporting a. diamond-hilted sword, completed
the leading features of Prince Alberts costume.
II; X: IL the Duchess of Kent, as well as H. r.
Sake Weimar. showed excellent taste in sinking
their ranks as to costume, on this occasion, and
In appearing only ladies Of rank in the fifteenth
century.
Vain would be the task to point out even half the
ladies' who drew our gaze last night but three sis
tiers OF family famed for the loneliness ofits daugh
tiers, attracted all eyes. We refer to the Countess
OF Chesterfield, the Hon. Mrs. Arson, and Miss For
ed Donna Florinda, and nothing could exceed the
chaste elegance of her costume. Her robe was of
white satin, richly embroidered in gold, and pro-
iusey ornamented with those splendid diamonds
cmerads, and large pearls, which have so often
excited the admiration, if the envy of her lady
ships fair and noble contemporaries Lady Ches-
terteld betrayed profound knowledge of the sci
encc of the toilette and the effect to be produced
by such matches Jewels hers, by selecting
white ROBE which set off to equal advantage those
srous gems and the bright eyes and etty tresses of
the lovely wearer
The Hon. Mrs. Arson represented La Dnchesse
de Launebourg, and wore tunic Of pale blue reps
velvet, embroidered in silver, and ornamented with
pearls and diamonds over scarlet velvet traapeS,
and richly trimmed with gold lace. Her couture
was charmingly becoming. and never did costume
accord better with the peculiar character of beauty
of this lovely blonde The Hon. Miss Forester, as
Blanche de St. Pol appeared to singular advantage,
and her costume, like herself, was universally adj
mred
The Earl of Chesterfields costume. by its sober
grandeur, and the costly diamonds with which il
was ornam ne; was acknowledged to be match
els, could not have been more splendidly attircd.-
Col George Arson, in magnificent dress of the
time, was an admirable representative OF the house
of Medicis. Lord Maidstone, as the Duke of LalI-
nebourg, was splendidly costumed.
A costume which attracted much attention was
that of her Grace the Duchess of Beaufort who APP
peared as Isabella de Valois, Queen Of Spain Her
robe was composed OF drap d'argent, embroidered
with bouquets of flowers with gold stems /; and the
tablier, stomachcr, and under sleeves, of crimson
velvet. studded with pearls and diamonds. The
loose sleeves were formed of the same costly mate
rlals, and ornamented with aiguettes Of silver
The leading feature of the ball the assem-
bling and the meeting of the two Courts of Anne of
Bretagne (the Duchess of Cambridge) and Edward
and Phillipa Cher Majesty and Prince Alber)
About half past ten the heralds marshallcd the
procession from the lower suite of rooms, and the
Duchess of Cambridge appeared in magnificent
costume, led by the Duke OF Beaufort, as Louis
Nil, equally magnificent, and followed by the rest
Of her court These were divided by beralds and
marshals into quadrilles, and marched in the fol-
lowing order AFTER the Royal party, consisting
of Prince George; the Princess Augusta, &C., came
the Highland Quadrle, tho Greek Quedrille the
Hungarans, the Knights Tcmpars, and the Sara
Gems. These on reaching the Throne-roon passed
before the Sovereign, making their obeisances and
then formed themselves for dancing, which imme-
diately commenced.
Her Majesty left the ballroom about quarter to
three o'clock, but dancing was continued for about
an hour afterwards.
Sir Charles Napier appeared at the Bal Masquc in
the character Of Ali Pacha and performed the part
admirably.
Captain Elliot wore Chinese costume suppos-
ed to have belonged to his friend Commissioner
Lin.
DESTRUCTION OF ONE rrFrH OF THE CRY OF HAM
suRG ny FiRE-Ihe city OF Hamburger, the great
commercial emporium ef Germany, one OF the most
uI'snins on the continent OF Europe, Is heap OF
ruins Her merchants were rejoicing at the pros
Pect held out to them by the promised improvements
N our commercial tariff now they are mourning
over their richly stored warehouses in ashes their
houses devoured by the flames, and their prospects
OF increased prosperity scattered to the four winds
of heaven. wy ''"' "'o'
The fire, which broke out on "Wednesday night.
the 1ith inst, and which, there is every reason 10
believe, was the work Of an incendiary. extended IN
fifty two streets, most of which were reduced 10
ashes. On rough calculation, the loss of propertv
was from three to four millions sterling bnt & - he,
lieved that the total loss will be double that amount
No person can tell how many lives were lost bnt a
great number Of persons must have persisted The
canals through the city were dry, so that no water
could be found. The fire ragged from "Wednesday
night till Saturday morning
On the latter day, at nine o'clock, the Danish.
Hanoverian and PrIisslan troops entered the town
and, being well supplied with gunpowder, commen-
ced blowing up the houses arrest the progress of