The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-23
NEW YORK. FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 23 1s42

and her appearance the stage at the close of al
most every scene enthusiastically called for after
the fashion of the country
Madame Aibertazxi, whose absence is deplored at
the Italian Opera Paris has been engaged for the
carnival, at Trieste where she is TO sing alternate
nights with Madame Frezzolini.
Musical AND DRAMATIC CHIr-cHAT-Covent-gar
den theatre, on being re-opened on Tuesday evening,
was crowded 10 excess.
two-act piece, from the pen of the author Of the
MAN and the Tiger" was produced at the Hay
market Theatre on Tuesday evening, the title was
"A Cure for Love-"
Celeste aud Rice have returned TO this country
the lermer In the Caledonia steamshp-the latter in
the Great Western. They landed in Liverpool, and
proceeded to London on Thursday.
An amusing trlfie, called "You Know What said
to be from the pen Of Mr. Beazley. was Produced at
the Adelphi Theatre on Monday night
The Morning Chronicle says that MRS. Fiizwi
ham has rellnqulshed her engagement at the Hay
position in which she found her pieces placed in the
performances OF the evening, by order OF one who
processes 10 have escaped from undue tyranny at
another establishment"
Great improvements in the Manchester Theatre
Royal are In progress When the decorations and
alterations OF the interior ehal have been completed
a hrst rate company is TO be engaged, the Shakes
pear1ap drama is TO be the most prominent and eve
~ thing will be got up in excellent style, both in the
hlstrlonlc and artistic department.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Kean made their first ap-
peardnce on Saturday night in the tragedy of the
&c mester," at the Theatre Royal, Abbey street,
Dublin, upon which occasion the house was crowd.
ed In every part-an unusual circumstance in these
days. They were greeted with peas OF the most
rapturous applause Mrs, kean was looking deli
cate and, indeed, Notwithstanding the graceful
beauty OF her performance, it evident that she
was laboring under lndlspOsltion.
London and Paris Fashions for December.
Iron the Beau Monde, Monthly Journal OF Fashonl
Wing velvet is described having obtained the
or redingotes and evening dresses.
dress OF this latter description OF fabric
ed with English point lace, the sleeves corsage and
down the front, and produced very beautiful effect
brocade with silver ground Powered, work besides
with rOse-coloured silk, in the tunc fashion,
with piping extending down the borders
splendid toilette composed Of blue satin in
the form of redingete sntly embroidered and orna
mented with borders Of Alencon lace; the embroidery
lowed the direction Of the lace in the various windngs
giving very admirable finish to the Dress
The roire and andre among the Pekins have gained
great vogue TOR general use. their applicability various
occasions whether morning or evening dress, has obtain
Cops, Bonnets. scAmong the very elegant introduc.
tons which have been admitted into the elite OF the
fashionable circles. may be especially disng
Coronne Perareh which, arranged tasefuy head
slightly on side with the laurel embellish-
ment and the flowing blonde barbes in addition, has
most charming effect
The couture .ams dauriche com posed Of velvet min.
ged with gauze oil gold tissue and with gold PEN
dant to terminate it, has very beautiful appearance.
Another couture has been sgnased among the most
recherche Of the season. the Blanche de Casfiie the
crown formed OF reside oil pearls and go rolls OF
velvet nterlxed with chefs OF pearls gold ermina
ted by ringes in the s e which fall side of
the neck 80
The Bonnet donairiere is composed of double crown
Of rose buds separated by bsuilonnes o. blond which
form little puts above the very elegant appear
this couture exhibits peculiarly apropri.
aicd for the young and persons possessing rather full
features.
The toque Marie anfoineas has obtained great vogue.
There degree OF buoyancy in its appear ance which
advantageously with many those which are
equally ACKNOWLEDGMENT for instance, the Couronne
Petrdrch.
The Couture Bohemienme in velvet with q pendant
gold ac,rn is also most tasteful novelty.
The little Geniriepe CAPE with its lightly sprinkled
and tasteully arranged mixture of flowers and lace
rnmarksbly simple and pretty couture.
tons to costume that for the
may be mentioned the Bournousssca,f For embcsh.
menterie embroidery, lace The shape as umes the
form of the person. and ties gracefully the waist the
folds so disposed as to fall gracefully into large sleeves
which may may not be used at pleasure
The armenian cloak has had inconsierable degree
Of success when composed Of velvet trimmed with fur
or cloth, with embroidery soutaehes equally be-
coming
most beautiful introduction is that of the velvet red
ingotes, ornamentcd In 'front.' around the peleine
sleeves by very elegant embroderies in rounded silk
forming perfect relief.
Tayieies "A great impulse has been given TO the
wearing OF urs SINCE the changes that place
in the weather. We have the ermines now the sabes
the marten, well the modern which have been
since the enterprsing efforts of recent
have brought the rich and valuable SKINS quar-
tiers hitherto unexplored.
materially influence the appearance of these eegsnt ad
dtions besides their apparent and superb al
beauty. Care should be bestowed in the selection from
houses whose reputation affords guarantee that the fus
when bought SUCH should retain their beauty of ap
pesrance, without artificial aid.
Furs very generally employed in almost every de-
scripon OF dress, and from their variety both in color,
LENGTH and comparative neness easily to
each ~
Nothing can exceed the introduction of style OF velvet
flowers moulded and colored in the finest gradaons of
tins which, from their richness and brie htness afford
Ia doenlv
colored materials With straw they have been
detached leaves laid in the garland FORM
and beautiful feathers were mentioned in the
previous number and are admirable appendages to the
cspote The saie Yictoria composed Of long ostrich
plume, over which floats lightly and gracefully the da
phanous plumage OF the marabout leather is in the first
fashion able taste.
Pasementerie from the extensive variety of forms and
styles which assumes and is capable of being brought
into, in great number Of toilette examples The
guipure Passementerie initiating embroidery; Jet and
pearls affords specimens of this general applicability in
especial manner.
The peiontee also extremely RICH and
with the very beautiful canals and other coaks lately
so much in vogue highly decorative and extremely
appropriate.
treaty of peace has been concluded with China
on terms as advantageous to British commerce as
they are honorable to the British arms This treaty
was signed at Nankin on the 10Th Of August by her
Majesty's plenpotentiary, Sir Henry Pottinger, on
the part, and three Chinese high Commissioners
on the other; according to which lasting peace is
established between the two empires.
We have just received, by the extraordinary Ex-
press from Paris, the following important in,elli-
gence =
MALTA, Nov rs. A special steamer has come 10
Suck with news that the Emperor Of China has given
adhesion 10 the treaty. but refuses 70 sign ill Her
Majesty's lie received. The refusal is based on
the exlgency OF etiquette observed in China. How
ever, the half OF the first insfalment agreed to by
Treaty has been paid, and confded to the frigate
Blonde, which was 10 sail Immediately for England.
A steamer has come direct from Nankin to Suez
Secretary oithe English Legation. The English feet
will winter at Chusan, where vast works are under
taking to make the leland healthy.
Our last accounteirom China informed us that the
British feet was proceeding up the Yang-tze. Keang
river towards Nankin. On the 9Th OF July the
squadron left Woosnng, and on the l4th destroyed
some batteries which commend the river. On the
20Ih, the vessels anchored off Keang-foo, the key
this eide Of the grand canal and on the following