_Cardinal Chalmers_ (Vol. ii., p. 493.).--The insignia mentioned by your
correspondent S.P., in No. 60, are very common among Roman Catholic
ecclesiastics on the Continent, and are frequently to be seen on tombs. The
hat and tassels are appropriated to Notaries Apostolic of the Holy Roman
See, as well as to Cardinals and the dignity having some privileges
attached to it, it is sought after by ecclesiastics of standing.