Theatrical Dispute.-Mr. Kean, the star of tragedy, had promised to shine gratuitously for three nights in the hemisphere of Covent-Garden. Lately returning to the metropolis, he intimated to Mr. C. Kemble his readiness to act on the ensuing Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. "No, (said the manager)-those evenings are appropriated to my daughter's performances, and it would be inconvenient to make a change in that respect." -Mr. Kean, considering his promise as no longer obligatory, immediately offered his services to the lessee of Drury-lane theatre; and we do not blame him for it; for the person who confers a favor, not he who accepts it, ought to be accommodated in point of time and other circumstances. The Right of Laughing. The health and spirits of a contented mind compose my stock, says a laughing philosopher. And are not these inexhaustible? In sickness they faint not—even in affliction their equilibrium remains. The purchase is a little circumspection-the interest it bears is inward cheerfulness and heartfelt satisfaction. Its supplies are almost universal; for there are few things in nature that will not afford a laugh. May I not laugh at the disappointed schemes of the fraudulent speculator, the ineffective plans of the narrow-minded politician, the

buffoonery of the pretended wit, the tormenting pleasures of the voluptuary, the dreams of enthusiasm, and the visions of self-conceit? Surely these are the legal property of laughter, and, without the consent of parliament, I have a right to lay my taxes on the broken schemes, the incomplete desires, the aerial buildings, and the subtilties of vice and folly. These are supplies of which neither a monarch nor his ministers can deprive me, which I can levy upon ministers themselves, and to which even kings who neglect their duty must contribute.

Influence of Politics.-Skill in literature or science (says the poet Moore), unassisted by the advantages of birth, may lead to associations with the great, but rarely to equality; it is a passport through the well guarded frontier, but no title to naturalisation within. By him who has not been born amongst them, this can only be achieved by politics. In that arena, which they look upon as their own, the legislature of the land, let a man of genius, like Sheridan, assert his supremacy; at once all the barriers of reserve and pride give way, and he takes by storm a station at their side, which a Shakspeare or a Newton would merely have enjoyed by courtesy.

A small cap

MONTHLY CALENDAR OF FASHION. THOUGH novelty, in the different articles of female dress, is in itself a great attraction, yet such is now the present luxury in attire, that to give it a peculiar charm it must be costly and expensive: those delicate fabrications which come from the most distant climes have the preference; they are difficult to be obtained, except by the most wealthy, and therefore form the true criterion of fashion.

Thus, in spite of the new and elegant clokes of silk or satin, or the tasteful pelisse of the same materials, nothing is so much prized as a genuine Cachemire shawl of delicate color and superb border. Some very charming clokes, however, are worn by females of distinction; we much admire one of black satin, faced and bordered with velvet, and lined with ruby or amber-colored sarsnet; they wrap comfortably over the skirt, but are not tied down with strings, which fashion we do not much admire, as it renders the cloke a confinement, particularly for the promenade.

Black satin hats and bonnets are ex pected to be preferred this winter to those of velvet. The bonnets of this kind are of a becoming shape, wide in front, and short at the ears, with the crowns very low: they are sometimes of beautifully figured satin, lined with velvet. The white and colored silk bonnets still worn by many fashionable females, with ribands of a different color from that of the bonnet, and stripped of their white blond and other accessories, are evidently those of last summer. Bonnets and hats, either of velvet or satin, have very little trimming for the promenade.

Merinos still continue much in favor for the morning walk or home costume. Though the cheapness and the coarse texture of some stuffs bearing the name of Merinos have rendered them rather common, yet the fine, soft, and genuine material, will ever be highly appreciated for winter wear. The sleeves are very

ample; they have, therefore, no addition, except a pelerine when worn in out-door costume, as it would be impossible to draw a pelisse over them; well-lined, they are warm enough in themselves, and, if the weather is very chill, a cloke can be added. Gros des Indes is a favorite article for dinner-party dresses; and ball-dresses are of crape, either white or colored; when the latter, the sleeves are of white blond, and long. Some of the corsages now worn, are still pointed in front, and the bust is finished en chevrons.

Chintzes and printed muslins are much worn in the morning-dresses; white jaconot muslin however yet continues to be a favorite dejeuné deshabille; otherwise white seems confined to dresses denoting indisposition. Dresses of gros de Naples are most in favor for social parties; they are made partially low, with the front of the bust à la Circassienne, and are trimmed at the border by a full ruche, pinked; the sleeves are à l'Amadis, and the back of the waist en gerbe.

The caps increase in size; they are very handsome, and to most faces becoming; they take a great quantity of blond, and this is generally of the most superb and expensive kind; the ribands of richly-brocaded gauze, with which they are ornamented, are also of the finest description; but, after all, a neat gauze handkerchief, costing only from half-aguinea to twelve shillings, tastefully pinned up as a turban, is much more suited to the evening-party, and (what is better) is more becoming. Some of these turbans are very beautiful, both as to colors and patterns; many for full-dress parties are made of a tissue of gold or silver interwoven on a ground of some rich and brilliant color.

The colors most admired for turbans, bonnets, and ribands, are Tyrian-purple, bright-geranium, canary-yellow, lavender, and etherial-blue; for dresses, mantles, and pelisses, olive-brown, myrtle-green, slate-color, toutterelle, cherry-color, and cinnamon-brown.

A new sort of pelisse has lately appeared it is fastened on the shoulders by hooks concealed under that part of the silk which turns over: by this method the sleeves of the dress worn under the pelisse do not become rumpJed. Some spensers have been seen of black velvet, with a silk petticoat; others are of gros de la Chine, some green, some blue, and are worn with white dresses. The capes of the clokes, whether of kerseymere or Merino, descend lower than the elbow: they are also trimmed round with a broad fringe, with the head wrought in net-work.

There are hats of figured silk, in large patterns, which are named Juliettes: they are generally ornamented with blond, ribands, and flowers. Hats of damask satin, a very splendid article, are of jaune-vapeur; the trimming consists of large puffs of plain black velvet, with ends cut in bias; these ends are lined with black satin, and finished by a fringe with an open head. The artificial florists group together flowers made of velvet, which resemble wild roses; they are placed on hats of white satin. A hat has been remarked on a lady of high rank, in the public walks, of white satin, with three white aigrette feathers, tipped with jaune-vapeur, A demi-veil of blond was placed at the edge of the hat.

Down the front of the new dresses of gros de Naples and other silks, are ornaments consisting of rows of triangles, about six or eight inches wide; the points are upwards, and they widen thence by degrees. Another kind of trimming, which, like that above-mentioned, commences at the sash and descends to the feet, consists of small pattes, fastened to

each other by satin rosettes or by gold buttons.

Changeable silks increase in favor; the fringes that ornament these dresses are formed of the two colors with which the silks are shot. For evening-dress, satins of this kind are much admired; they are also figured over in very small spots, which add to the beautiful diversity of their shades. Beside the fringe which is placed at the head of the broad hems which come as high as the knee, there is one at the top of the sleeves, forming an epaulette.

The new blond caps have a caul; and, when this is drawn in, the satin rouleaux placed on it at equal distances cause it to resemble a cockle-shell; the borders are turned back, and are supported by bows of riband.

The dress hats are ornamented with the plumage of the bird-of-Paradise; the hat is of satin; one feather is placed under the brim, very much reclining; two others are on the brim, and are in a vertical direction.

The new way of arranging the hair is only suited to very young and pretty faces; the temples are too nude; as for the rest it consists in plaits being brought round the summit of the head, on which are placed flowers and ears of corn.

Blond caps for the theatre,or for eveningdress, are small, and discover all the bows and plaits of hair at the back of the head. They have lappets of blond, which float over the shoulders. Some are profusely ornamented with flowers and ribands. Morning caps are of colored tulle, with trimmings of the same, edged with poin lace. Some caps are of black tull adorned with white.

BIRTHS.

A SON to the princess of HohenloheLangenburg, daughter of the duchess of Kent;-sons to the countess Howe and lady Emma Portman, and to the wives of the hon. Mr. Best, Dr. Matthew Allen, Dr. Mac-Kinnon, Dr. Hopkinson, the rev. Mr. Webster of Christ's Hospital, Mr. G. A. Moultrie, Mr. Blake of Leedscastle (Kent), Mr. T. Hankey of Clapham, Mr. Digby Murray, Mr. Alexander Adair, Mr. T. Tryon, major Nicoll, and captain A. H. Kirwan.

Daughters to the marchioness of Sligo and the ladies Crewe and Fowke, and to the wives of the rev. C. E. Keene, the rev. J. Hardy of Hereford, the lieutenant-colonels C. King and Wallace, Mr. Eyre Coote of West-Park, M. Hubert deBurgh of West-Drayton, captain Samuel Snell, Mr. H. Whitehead of Tooting, Mr. Wall of East-Acton, Mr. H. G. Cary of Tor-Abbey, and Mr. Charles Brownlow, M.P.

MARRIAGES.

Mr. C. W. Martin, nephew of the duke of Athol, to Miss Sarah Charlewood.

The rev. H. R. Maude, to Miss Jane Meux.

The rev. J. C. Martin, to Miss Mant, daughter of the bishop of Down and Connor.

The rev. R. V. Law, to the daughter of the late colonel Davison.

The rev. Mr. Knyvett, of Mitcham, to Miss Julia Ferrers, of Beddington.

The rev. H. Danvers Clarke, to Miss Caroline Ladbroke.

Mr. Hercules James Robertson, to the daughter of the president of the Scotish court of session.

Mr. A. L. Barwell, to the third daughter of Mr. Coleman, the veterinary professor.

Mr. H. Treacher, of Finsbury-square, to Miss Francisca Bowles, of Enfield. Mr. David Baillie, to the daughter of the late Sir W. Stewart.

Sir John Oswald, to Amelia, daughter of lord Henry Murray.

Mr. J. Gordon, of the county of Aberdeen, to Miss Barbara Leith.

Mr. H. Quin, of Vauxhall, to Miss Anne Bacon, of Reading.

Mr. Robert Alexander, of the Temple, to the daughter of Sir Thomas Legard. Mr. R. Lee, to Mrs. Bowdich. Mr. H. Merceron, of Bethnal-Green, to Miss Matilda Bird, of Bath.

Mr. J. W. Fane, M. P., to the third daughter of the hon. T. Parker.

Mr. S. Crompton, M. P., to Isabella, daughter of the hon. and rev. A. H. Cath

cart.

Mr. B. Walrond, M. P., to the daughter of the earl of Rosslyn.

DEATHS.

The marquis of Headfort. General Garth, the reputed husband of a lady of the highest rank.

The baroness de Robeck, of the Fitzpatrick family.

The widow of Sir John Stuart, of Fettercairn.

Lieutenant-colonel C. Grant.

The Rev. E. T. Vaughan, brother of Sir Henry Halford.

At Frome, Mr. Crocker, land-surveyor.
At Ripon, Dr. Harrison.

Mr. T. Benet, second son of the member for Wiltshire.

Dr. Christie.

In his 80th year, Mr.Thomas Belsham, the Unitarian minister.

Mr. Eugenius Roche,. editor of the Courier.

Captain C. A. Chapman, of the army. By self-inflicted violence, Mr. Kingston, of the Vine-yard house, Clerkenwell; and by a similar act, captain G. Newman, formerly in the service of the India company.

The dowager countesses of Radnor and Clonmell.

Miss Eleanor Hart, of South-street, Finsbury.

The relict of Mr. J. Morgan, of Bristol. The widow of Mr. Falwasser, of the Haymarket.

Mr. Blades, of Ludgate-hill, in his 78th year.

Mr. David Gordon, of Claremontsquare, Pentonville.

At Godstone, Mrs. Pennington. Isabella, daughter of the rev. Sir W. H. Cooper.