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Silk, poplin, and barèges are now the materials most fashionable in dinner dress, muslin being very little worn. Dinner gowns are cut something lower than last month, and are generally rounded at the bust. We have seen some draped at each side of the bosom à la Duchesse de Berry: this is a kind of stomacher, form

the French blouse descend perpendicularly from the bust to the feet, are, in the English dress, placed in a sloping direction, and rounded off at the bottom, so as to give the blouse something of the appearance of an open gown and petticoat: the sleeve is wider at top, and the fulness is arranged at bottom in perpendicular plaits, which reach nearly half wayed by full folds, which fasten on the to the elbow: this part of the sleeve sits almost close to the arm.

Cornettes of sprigged or spotted lace, of our own manufacture, are an indispensable appendage to the breakfast-table. We have noticed one of rather a whimsical but becoming form: the caul is of a melon shape, and the border arranged in a spiral direction, with very small knots of ribbon placed in the windings under the lace which shades it; a full bow of ribbon is attached to the right side of the caul, and the strings tie at the left side.

shoulder with a silk or pearl ornament, and slope down on each side of the bosom to the waist, where they terminate in a point under the girdle. This kind of stomacher is very advantageous to a slight figure. Sashes now begin to be worn fastened by a brilliant buckle at the side, and the ends hang down.

The colours most in favour are, different shades of dark brown, orange, crimson, scarlet, purple, rose, lavender, and grey.

FASHIONABLE FURNITURE.

TWO DESIGNS FOR CHAIRS.

THE first is intended as a library chair; and would have a good effect if executed in oak,with pillow-cushion covered with fine crimson cloth, and tufts of the same colour: the back is intended to be a little hollow,and stuffed in unison with the seat-cushion.

The other, on the right, is an elegant design for a drawing-room chair; and would look extremely handsome

if executed in white and gold; or if this was thought too delicate, zebra wood, relieved with burnished gold, would have a good effect: the seat covered with damask or satin, with an appropriate gimp, &c.

We are indebted for these designs to drawings executed by Mr. John Taylor, upholsterer, Bedford-court, Covent-Garden.

INTELLIGENCE, LITERARY, SCIENTIFIC, &c. On the 1st of December will appear | a companion volume to Ackermann's the sixth number of the Picturesque Picturesque Tours of the Rhine and Tours of the Ganges and Jumna, by Lieu-Seine; illustrated with twenty-four colourtenant-Colonel Forrest, which will com- ed views, besides vignettes and a map. plete that interesting work. It will form

Tules of Irish Life are nearly ready

judges, barristers, &c. and with copious notes.

A second edition of the Poetical Memoirs and the Erile, a tale, by Mr. James Bird, author of "The Vale of Slanghden," &c. is in the press.

for publication. They will be illustrated with engravings by Messrs. Thompson, Hughes, and Bonner, in their best style, from designs by George Cruikshank. These tales will exhibit a faithful picture of the manners, habits, and condition of the people, being written from actual ob- A lady will shortly publish Urania's servation during a residence of several Mirror, or a View of the Heavens; conyears in various parts of Ireland. sisting of thirty-two large cards, on Suicide and its Antidotes; a series of which are represented all the constellaanecdotes and narratives, with suggestions visible in the British empire, on a tions on mental distress, by the Rev. plan perfectly original; accompanied with Solomon Piggott, will appear in a few a familiar Treatise on Astronomy, by J. days. Aspin.

In the press, The Proceedings of the Agricultural Society of Sumatra, consisting of the First and Second Reports of the Society; with an appendix, containing the principal paper therein referred to, and also the Reports of the Education Committee and Bible Society, in one volume 8vo.

Nearly ready for publication, a Map of India, compiled from the latest surveys and other authentic sources; engraved by John Walker on four large sheets: the scale, 2 inches to a degree; and the size 5 feet in length by 4 feet 4.

Time's Telescope for the Year 1825 will be published in the course of next month, and will contain a complete Guide to the Almanack; an Explanation of Saints' Days and Holidays; Illustrations of British History and Antiquities; the Naturalist's Diary, with a description of the principal culinary vegetables, their mode of culture, &c. : prefixed to which will be an Essay on English Sacred Poetry, and two introductory poems by Mr. J. H. Wiffen and Mr. Alexander Balfour.

A new edition of Zimmermann on Solitude will be published in the early part of November, illustrated by T. Stothard, Esq. R. A.

A poetical work, entitled The Bar, is in the press; with sketches of eminent

The Historical Works of Sir James Balfour, Lord Lyon King at Arms to Charles I. and II. are about to appear in four 8vo. volumes.

Mr. Ugo Foscolo has issued proposals for publishing by subscription the Ancient Italian Poets; with Biographies, Historical Views of their respective Times, and other illustrations. The work is to consist of 20 volumes, and to appear at the distance of not more than three months between each volume.

Colonel Leicester Stanhope is preparing a publication on the Actual State of Greece in 1823-4.

Mr. George Soane is employed upon a History of Art, and Biography of its Professors.

A work is announced, bearing the title of Revelations of the Dead Alive, and said to be from the pen of a dramatic writer.

Mr. J. H. Parry is preparing the Cambrian Plutarch, or Lives of the most eminent Welshmen, in an 8vo. volume.

The Rev. J. R. Pitman, of the Foundling and Magdalen, announces a course of Sermons for the year, containing two for each Sunday, and one for each holiday; abridged from eminent divines of the established church, and adapted to the service of the day, for the use of schools and families.

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TO READERS AND CORRESPONDENTS.

We cannot suffer the close of another year of our labours to pass without the expression of our grateful acknowledgments to all those by whose encouragement and patronage they have been so kindly fostered; and the assurance that our strenuous endeavours shall continue to be exerted for their gratification. To the Contributors, whose talents have assisted to give variety and interest to the pages of this Miscellany, during the past year, our best thanks are likewise due; and we trust that the prompt attention paid to their communications will ensure their future favours.

Publishers, Authors, Artists, and Musical Composers, are requested to transmit on or before the 15th of the month, Announcements of Works which they may have on hand, and we shall cheerfully insert them, as we have hitherto done, free of expense. New Musical Publications also, if a copy be addressed to the Publisher, shall be duly noticed in our Review; and Extracts from new Books, of a moderate length and of an interesting nature, suitable for our Selections, will be acceptable.

We shall endeavour to satisfy J. C. (West-square) in our next.

The commencement of an interesting account of Hayti at the Conclusion of Christophe's Reign-the first number of a Series of Popular Tales of all NationsThe Gaming House of the Palais Royal-Rover-Ymbric and Swina-Inventions, shall have a place in our next Number.

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