that small French watches are now esteemed the most fashionable lockets. It must be confessed that they are extremely beautiful, but we are sorry to observe them so generally worn. French jewellery is, indeed, but too much in request amongst people of fashion, to the very great detriment of our own tradespeople, Undress shoes and boots continue the same as last month. 279 White satin slippers for full-dress, are now ornamented with small tufts, as rosettes, composed of narrow silver fringe, spotted with spangles, which has a very tasteful and novel effect. Fans continue the same as last month; as do also the fashionable colours for the month. CABINET OF TASTE; OR MONTHLY COMPENDIUM OF FOREIGN COSTUME. PARISIAN." BY A CORRESPONDENT. sleeve, which is rather full, is also ornaFASHION, however changeable, has mented at the wrist with black velvet; and long established her rule in the gay city of a black velvet girdle is discovered underParis; to that emporium of varied taste herneath, fastened in front with a clasp of votaries repair, and send out their rainbow-gold or jewels. Long winter mantles are winged messengers to every quarter of the worn as the Parisian ladies attend the globe. theatres or balls, to be thrown off at pleasure; they are styled Carracas, and some of these are made to fit the shape, by the confinement of a ribbon, and worn at the morning promenades. Tippets of valuable fur, in the pelerine form, are yet in high estimation; while the short necked or high shouldered lady adopts one of cloth, or of green, or purple velvet, trimmed with black. Yet to catch the motley goddess in her different forms, is a task the dazzled eye with difficulty attains; the following sketch may however, serve as an authentic account of the prevailing modes for this month past. For out-door costume, long wrapping coats of dark green or brown cloth, are much in favour with the more elegant pedestrians: these great coats are lined with silk, and the collar only is of velvet: some of them are made with two round capes, the upper one narrower than that beneath. A few of the Parisian belles of fashion, who are seldom seen abroad, except in a carriage, wear pelisses of white Merino cloth, taimmed with blue, but the greatest favourite at present, is a deep orangecoloured Merino pelisse, with a very narrow collar, while the great coats of this colour, are made with three capes, each bound with white satin ribbon; others, more appropriately, have these capes trimmed with rows of narrow black velvet. The capes of the long winter mantles are all pointed; something in the manner of Vandyke. As the French ladies study, with the most careful precision, that laudable part of coquetry which teaches them to adopt those fashions which are best suited to set off their persons, so it is not to be wondered at that they pay particular attention to the most lovely and exalted part of the human form, the head. Here the various caprices of taste and fancy are most eminently displayed; here the Parisian beauty attracts the eye, as she sometimes sports a hat of cloth, of the same colour as her pelisse; another challenges admiration, and sometimes envy, by a scarce and costly article, a hat of Chinese velvet, stamped in clouds, or of a snow-like whiteness: scarce has the passer-by regarded this elegant fair one, When the weather is mild, the young than another whimsical worshipper of ladies of Paris prefer spensers to any other fashion darts on his sight, in a black velvet wear: they are generally of a dark co- hat spotted with rose colour, surmounted loured Merino cloth, open in front, with a by plumes of black feathers: the next, in a falling collar, and ornamented à-la-mili-hat of simple black velvet, a belle blonde, taire, with narrow black velvet. The adds thereby to the dazzling fairness of her' ed by the higher classes, who also wear caps of black velvet, trimmed next the face with a plaiting of white patent net: the form of these caps consists of a plain head piece with a full caul, laid bias way in complexion; another, with much intelligence marked in her fine blue eye, attracts the general admiration by a late newfashioned bonnet of the helmet kind, called the Spartan bonnet; while another presents herself in a large black chip or straw bon-alternate folds of satin and velvet: but net, leaning on her friend, who wears a hat of silk shag, turned up on each side. The crowns of the hats lower visibly every day, and one kind of bonnet seems to be prevalent at the museums and at morning lounges; it is of cloth with a very flat crown, and is ornamented with gold lace. Plain white dresses, round the bottoms of which are numerous tucks in lieu of the triple flounces lately worn, are much adopted for the morning and in-door costume: these are confined round the waist by a sash of rose-coloured ribbon. Twilled stuff and Merino cloth, generally of a dark bottle green, are articles much in use for half dress: some of these cloth dresses have a very elegant effect by candle light; they are of orange colour, trimmed with a pale green figured velvet, while the youthful fashionist sports in preference the robe of celestial blue, trimmed with sealskin. A gown has been lately invented for evening dress parties, called the Robe à-laCaroline; it is made low, with a plain front in form of an heart: the skirt is trim med down the front with satin ribbon, in the form of cockle-shells, generally of a deep yellow. A rolling of net à-la-Boufont, with a ribbon passed through it, is the sole trimming round the bust of this dress; and sometimes these Boufont puffs or rollings of net are laid round the bottom of the robe; but they are much larger than that round the bosom, and are generally three, the middle row being without ribbon. The hair in full dress forms a kind of peak on the forehead, and is carried away from the temples: very few French ladies, in the winter season are seen without a covering of some kind on the head; dress hats, turbans, and toques (this latter name applies both to a demi-turban and a small round cap); these vary considerably in size, form, colour, and material. Grey satin hats trimmed with rose colour, which forms a beautiful union, or of a Carmelite brown velvet, åre reckoned most elegant; a kind of simplicity being at present adopt small head-dresses of the turban kind, have been the rage for this week past; they are often ornamented with black bugles, and relieved by an aigrette of pearls, while a little elegant black cap of a simple form, clasped on one side with a rich gold broach, forms a most becoming head-dress both to the young and more mature beauty. The half turbans of rose colour intermingled with white satin, are, nevertheless, yet in high favour, and the feathers worn with them are half white and half rose colour; flat feathers have taken the place of flowers during the winter season. A plaiting of patent net, either white or black, ornaments the edge of all dress hats, and as the brims are extremely small, and the hat is placed quite at the back of the head: this plaiting is a great improvement. Amber-coloured dresses of crape, satin, and sarsnet, are much worn at balls, ornamented with ribbons of a dark colour, or with a border forming a wreath of stamped satin leaves of a shaded green. The appropriate fashion for the winter of velvet half boots and velvet shoes, from black to every different colour, is invariably adopted in Paris. Rose colour, either singly, or mingled with grey, bears away the palm in fashionable colours; the amaranth, or red purple, chocolate colour, dead leaf, orange, and celestial blue, are also in high estimation. Cornelian, jet, and pearls, seem to be the chief ornaments; the latter article of jewellery is much in favour with the Duchesse d'Angoulême, who seldom adorns her person with any other: never were the French so little given' to the wearing of brimborions (gewgaws) as at present; whatever they put on from the jewellers must be intrinsic. Any of the Dresses or Millinery described in our Observations may be had of Mrs. Bell, No. 26, Charlotte-street, Bedfordsquare. MONTHLY MISCELLANY, INCLUDING VARIETIES, CRITICAL, LITERARY, AND HISTORICAL. COVENT GARDEN. On Tuesday, Dec. 6, a new Petit Drama was represented for the first time, called The King and the Duke; or, Which is which? The Plot is as follows:-The Baron hath a daughter, Ulrica, who was promised to the Duke of Cales, by her father, in consequence of his rank, though neither he, nor his daughter, had seen that nobleman, whose pretensions were advanced through the medium of Count Henry, the Lady's brother. The King of Poland, who had heard of Ulrica's charms, pays a visit to the Baron, disguised as a Colonel, and accompanied by his friend Sigismund: when at the Baron's chateau, he makes overtures of affection to Ulrica; but is repelled by her father, on account of his inferior rank, While in this situation, he learns that the fair Ulrica, had been betrothed to the Duke of Cales; when he resolves to assume the character of the Duke, and pursue his fortune in disguise; but this design is, in a great degree, frustrated by the arrival of the Duke of Cales with Count Henry, from Limbourg. In pursuance of a letter from the King to the Governor of Limbourg, which the Duke of Cales opens, he discovers the high quality of his rival; and instantly resolves to profit by the event, and assume the dignity of the king. By this mutual metamorphosis, an equivoque is kept up, which is productive of much merriment. At length it is resolved by both the lovers, to leave the Lady to select him she likes best; when she chooses the King, under the disguise of the Duke, and the piece terminates. The character of this Piece, like that of all those which are translated from the French, is gaiety and equivoque; there is not much vigour, and little or no wit, but the absence of these higher ingredients is compensated by that comic smartness and natural display of unforced humour, which are peculiar to the comedy of our neighbours. French pieces, like French wines, are of a light body, but a rich flavour. The Performers exerted themselves with great effect, and the author owes much to their zeal and ability.The Piece was announced for repetition, and has since frequently been performed, amidst loud and genuine applause. FRENCH THEATRICALS. JEANNOT AND COLIN, AN OPERA IN THREE ACTS.-This entertaining comic opera has lately been represented at the Theatre de l'Opera Comique, and not only from its novelty, but its variety of incident, generally draws a full and brilliant audience. Jeannot and Colin are the two principal characters in the piece; the father of one deals in No. 65. Vol. X. the sale of mules, the other is a husbandman.They are both very fine young men, though from Auvergne, a place not famous for Gallic beauty and accomplishments; but they have been students at Issoire, famous for its college, its university, and its tinkers. The studies of the young men are scarce finished, when Jeannot becomes all on a sudden the Marquis of Jeannotoire, and sets off for Paris in a brilliant equipage. He presents his hand to his fellow-student with an air of protection, which Colin perceiving, bursts into tears. The little Marquis soon discovers that his parents have made a prodigious fortune, and a council is held, on what it is requisite for a young nobleman to be best versed in. After having examined well the more profound and the more elegant parts of science, it is determined that Monsieur the Marquis shall first learn to dance. To this talent is added the accomplishment of singing the satirical couplets of the day, and the women pronounce him enchanting.-His uniting himself to a young widow of quality brain is almost turned, and he is on the point of who is about to appropriate to herself, by legal security, the great wealth he is heir to, when the creditors come to seize the goods of Monsieur and Madame de la Jeannotoire. Mistress, friends, projectors, all disappear in a moment, and the Marquis stands weeping at the corner of a street. A cabriolet stops,and a man,meanly dressed,jumps out of it. "O Heavens!" cries he, "it is Jeannot!" This is no other than Colin, who hears, with much emotion, the story of his friend, and carries him back with him to Auvergne, where Jeannot marries the sister of Colin; and Jeannot the father, Jane the mother, and the young Jeannot, soon acknowledge that true happiness is not to be found in vanity. Jeannot, however, is the Marquis, at the drawing up of the curtain, and established in one of the finest houses in Paris. He has arrived in the capital, at the invitation of a rich uncle, with his sister Theresa; and Monsieur the Marquis is discovered, in his morning gown at his toilette, giving orders to his servants, and fully taken up with the happy day which awaits him. A beautiful and sensible Countess, and an amiable young gentleman, to whom he has giveu apartments in his spacious mansion, that he may always enjoy their society, have prepared for him a charming fete for the evening. A letter from Colin, which is the fourth his good fellow-student has written to him since their separation, he discovers is very insipid, very troublesome, and which, indeed, he should not have opened, but for the persuasions of Theresa. The elegant dresses which adorn this lovely girl, and the unremitting gallantry of the young Chevalier, her brother's guest, have not changed her heart, which is still N n devoted to Colin at Auvergne. She sighs over their separation, when his sudden arrival is announced, and he soon afterwards appears accompanied by his sister Colette. The joy of Theresa at this event is pure and energetic, while Monsier the Marquis is formal and distantin his behaviour to the friends of his youth. Colette, who had always admired Jeannot in his village habiliments, finds his embroidered clothes frightful : but another embarrassment now takes place. The travellers are very bungry, and expect they shall be soon seated at table The Marquis takes care to remind them, that people like them ought already to have dined; but, however, he is obliged to invite them to sit at table with his noble guests, who resolve to make themselves merry at the expence of these good Auvergnats, in which they succeeded so well, that the poor little Colette is obliged to quit the table before the end of the repast, to go and weep alone. The Marquis de la Jeannotoire soon follows to see what is become of her; she strives not to conceal from him her vexation and her tears. The heart of the Marquis is not formed of flinty materials; by degrees his feelings are awakened to a recollection of the happy days of his childhood, and soon he becomes only the worthy Jeannot. He dances, he sings with Colette, the popular airs of the village in which he was born; but Oh! disgrace upon disgrace! the beautiful Countess surprizes him as he is giving way to these effusions of his heart; and one single look is sufficient for the triumph of vanity over nature and love. Colin expresses with warmth and energy the indignation he feels; and scarce has his ungrateful friend stammered out a few lame excuses, when Colin declares he will quit a place where he only receives insult. "Well, well, begone," replies the Marques. At this moment a letter is delivered to him in great haste. It is from his uncle, who informs him, in a few words, that he is totally ruined; that his house alone remains, but that every one of his effects will be sold that day. regard with contempt, a man, who in her presence had been saying soft things to a village maid. The eyes of the Marquis are at length opened. A note from Colin winds up the climax of his misfortunes. This friend, whom he has used so ill, informs him that he has purchased his hotel, and desires him to quit it immediately. He soon goes to take possession of it, where he finds no more the Marquis de la Jeannotoire, but the humble Jeannot, in his waistcoat and pantaloons. Colin first puts on a coldness of manner, and next a haughty demeanor. Jeannot confesses himself unworthy of pardon. At this expression Colin rushes into his arms, unites the hands of Colette and Jeannot, weds Theresa, and the happy family gaily return to Auvergne. This piece abounds with well chosen and striking expressions, of which the following is a proof: Jeannot, desirous of giving his friend Colin a high opinion of his talents, says, “Ah! you cannot imagine how much we may learn with money." "No," replies Colin, "but I know how much it will make one forget." The music of Jeannot and Colin is good, and the cast of the parts promise it a brilliant success. LITERARY INTELLIGENCE. Archdeacon Coxe has in the press Memoirs of the Great Duke of Marlborough, chiefly compiled from the papers and correspondence preserved at Blenheim. George Power, Esq. Surgeon to the 23d regiment, has nearly ready for publication, in an octavo volume, a History of the Empire of the Mussulmans in Spain and Portugal, from the first invasion of the Moors to their ultimate expulsion. The Rev. Roger Ruding has ready for the press, Annals of the Coinage of Britain and its dependencies, from the earliest authentic period to the end of the fiftieth year of his present Majesty, illustrated by upwards of one hundred plates. The Rev. W. Anderson has in the press, Histo The noisy Chevalier, his town friend, arrives at the head of a troop of acquaintances, and he announces that the fete of which he had formed therical Sketches of Russia,with particular reference plan, is about to commence; they take their places and quartettoes of shepherdesses, with tambourins, and troubadours, enter one after the other. "Attention," cries the director of the fete ; <6 now comes the quartetto of Chevaliers ;" and immediately enter a troop of huissiers (bailiffs). They seize the goods of the Marquis, who "Deconjures his friends not to forsake him. pend on our friendship," they say to him. "Let us begone," they say to each other; and all go out. He is now left alone with the Chevalier, and as he pays him a compliment on his unshaken fidelity, be receives for answer a scornful sneer. But, at least, he thinks his tender Countess will remain true to him; he learns, however, from her own lips, that a woman, like her, can only to the house of Romanoff, the reigning family. Mr. James Hogg has a new poem ready to ap. pear, entitled the Pilgrims of the Sun. Mr. Wm. Hey, jun. Surgeon to the General Infirmary at Leeds, will soon publish a Treatise on the Puerperal Fever, illustrated by cases. Dr. Henry Holland, the coadjutor of Sir G. Mackenzie in the account of Iceland, has in the press, Travels in the South of Turkey, during the latter part of 1812 and the spring of the following year. Mr. Bingley's History of Hampshire, to be comprised in two folio volumes, will soon be committed to the press. Mr. Usko, rector of Orsett, in Essex, is printing a Grammar of the Arabic Language, accom panied by a praxis of the three first chapters of Genesis. Mr. Cottle has in forwardness at the press, the Messiah, a poem, in twenty-eight books. Mrs. Taylor, author of Maternal Solicitude, will soon publish, Practical Hints' to Young Wives, Mothers, and Mistresses of Families. The Rev. Henry Meen has in the press, Selections from Ancient Writers, sacred and profane, with translations and notes. Memoirs of the late Major General Andrew Burn, author of the Christian Officer's Complete Armour, and other works, are preparing for pub. lication in two small octavo volumes. Time's Telescope for 1815, or a complete Guide to the Almanack, containing an explanation of saints days and holydays; a succinct account of the festivals now kept by the Jews; astronomica! occurrences in every month; the naturalist's diary and meterological remarks In the third edi tion (which is almost a new work) will be found a variety of new and interesting matter, relative to the manners and customs of our ancestors, and the ceremonies now observed in Catholic countries; remarks on the Ornithology and Botany of Great Britain; and a history of Astronomy. A translation of the Archduke Charles of Austria's Memoir of the Campaign of 1796, is in the press. Mr. Walter Scott's new poem of the Lord of the Isles, will appear about the end of the month, and a series of illustrations, from designs by Westall, are engraving in the first style of excel- || lence. Andrew Becket, Esq. is printing in two octavo volumes, Shakespeare is Himself again, or the Language of the Poet asserted, being an examination of the reading and interpretations of the later éditors. Lieut. General Cockburn's Narrative of his Voyage in the Mediterranean, in 1810 and 1811, describing a Tour in Sicily, Malta, and the Lipari Islands, will soon appear, accompanied by numerous views and plans. Mr. John Scott, editor of the Champion, will soon publish, in an octavo volume, a Visit to Paris in 1814. Mr. C. G. Ward, author of the Daughter of St. Omar, and other works, has in the press, the Son and the Nephew, in three volumes. The late Mr. Pratt left ready for the press, a small volume of poems, under the title of Pillow Thoughts, written during his confinement after being thrown from his horse. HAYTER'S INTRODUCTION TO PERSPECTIVE, DRAWING, PAINTING, &c. The author introduces his work with an appeal to those who are competent to judge of its merits, and an exultation in favour of the science he has undertaken to simplify: "That an apostate to the laws of Perspective was never known," || || || and those only are found on the objecting side who are unacquainted with it. To those (as critics) he very fairly says, "Silence is all I ask of them." He then proceeds to express his regret in observing a general reluctance to geometrical learning, and especially among professional students. With some well pointed remarks on the ridicu lous consequences which must attend works which are produced without that systematic knowledge attempted in this little volume, Mr. H. is hopeful that he may obtain success in drawing attention to the proper course of study, by exhibiting it in a simple and familiar manner. He praises highly Mr. Matton's complete Body of Perspective, but regrets that its composition should necessarily be such as to call for intense application; Mr. H. has accordingly confined himself to the plain style, fitted for youthful learners, and has been content to forego the praise of elegance for that of utility and convenience. His book is divided into two parts,dialogues and letters. The following is a part of the table of contents of the dialogues. CONTENTS.-Introduction to Perspective, and comprehensive definition of the science; and on the mechanical means of drawing and copying, and the extensive powers of Perspective.-The difficulty of acquiring the art; how removed; and the right idea of the transparent plane confirmed by experiment.-Practical Geometry, and the Drawing instruments explained.-The boundary lines of a picture and horizontal line explained.-A bird's eye view explained. The point of sight explained. The point distance, with prac tical explanations. -On the imperfect effect of an oblique view of a picture.-Directions for beginning a sketch from nature, consonant with the laws of perspective; a main key to the whole.An angular view.-Foreshortening and anamorphosis.—On the vanishing points of inclined planes.-To draw a circle in perspective.-Practical method of desiguing in perspective to given dimensions.-Laws of perspective absolute.-To draw an object any given height or width, at any distance.-On reflections.—On shadows; aud conclusive remarks on perspective -The whole illustrated with explanatory plates and diagrams. The first letter of the second part, was given to a lady who has already made some progress in painting, but is withheld from the study of practical geometry through general prejudice to elementary systems, from which the following extract is given : "Believe me, Madam, notwithstanding your acknowledged taste and genius, you will find it difficult to pass the ordeal of true criticism without an acquired knowledge of what may be termed the mechanism of a picture. I readily admit that your genius may attend you so far as to sketch a general idea of a subject, conveying to one's mind an immediate recollection or some particular person, place, or historical circum |