Star. — London, England, 1828-07-03 00:00:00

CLARE ELECTION. NAAS, S•Tuao.r NIGHT. We have just this moment (c .x ..'clock) been startled by the rushing forth of an immense multitude of per sons, all anxious to behold the pageant of Mr. O'Con nell, on his way to the south of Iteand. The livery worn by his servants, pure unmitigated green ; the colouring of the carriage itself, green also ; the dress of the agitator himself, that of the order of liberators ; and that of the gentleman who accompanied him, Mr. Ni cholas Purcell O'Gorman, Secretary to the Catholics of Ireland, who was dressed in a green coat, with white silk lining, the buttons being engraved with a shamrock, with the legend " Erin go Bragh ;"—all contributed to awaken in the minds of the peasantry here the idea that the time is coming when the people will be free. This is no visionary story, for such is the statement I have within these few days heard amongst the working classes Ce of be here. While the horses were changing, an immense multi tude collected around Mr. O'Connell's carriage, and woold have taken the place of the animals in drawing him through the town. However, be remonstrated with them, and after sonic observations as to the handle their enemies, and the enemies of their country, would take of all their actions, he prevailed on them to let the horses be their substitutes. Hnwever, they accom panied him as far as Jigginstown Castle, the country house erected for the residence of the untortunateWent worth, Lord Strafford, while Lord Lieutenant of Ire land. Here, after three shouts for old Ireland, they left Mr. O'Connell and his friends. 1 y 0 Similar triumphs, it appears, attended the progress of the Learned Gentleman throogh Kildare. Across the Curragh he was accompanied by several thousands, preceded by bands of music, and several of the party bearing flag's, inscribed—" Success to O'Connell,"— " The man of the people,"—" Down with Vesey Fitz gerald, Wellington, and Peel." 'They trotted along with Mr. O'Connell's carriage at a smart pace. As the night approached, the different towns through which they went were all illuminated, and bonfires and tar barrels were blazing in all directions. They arrived in Nenagh, about 74 miles from Dub -IM, on Sunday morning, and were met by a cavalcade of horsemen—the 'peasantry, in their Sabbath attire, met Mr. O'Connell about a mile from Nenagh, and ac companied him into the town. After breakfasting at the hotel, Mr. O'Connell and his friends went to the chapel to mass. Afterwards the leader addressed the people from the foot of the altar—he spoke at great length, and the cheers and shouts of approbation re sounded through the building, and was caught by a nu merous crowd outside. He called on the people to assist by their prayers in the success of the great event which was that week, he anticipated, about to take place. He declared his intention to poll the entire county, and stated that as far as he could go, in a con stitutional way, he would proceed in this great struggle for Ireland and freedom. Mr. O'Gorman subsequently addressed the people, and as the meeting was about to separate, proposed three cheers " for Old Irdand,—success to Daniel O'Connell," which were given with right good-will. They afterwards set off for the county Clare, and were still accompanied by the horsemen. They crossed the Shannon at O'Brien's bridge, part of which town is in the county of Clare, and here, on their first arrival in what may be called the scene of action, the most extraordinary spectacle of the day was presented. • The venerable parish priest, at the head of about 5,000 of his flock, advanced and met the pro cession, which the priest hailed with a degree of en. thusiasm that almost drew tears from Mr:O'Connell and the gentlemen who accompanied him. From this place to Tulla, all in the county of Clare, they were met at every point and intersection of the roads by an accumulating multitude of all classes, ages, and sexes. At Tulla, a similar ovation attended them, and at this time there could not be less than ten or twelve thousand persons assembled. Here also Mr. O'Connell addressed the multitude in his own favour. He entreated them to attend in Ennis the first day of the election, and show their landlords that they were not the slaves they supposed. One day would show Vesey Fitzgerald how hopeless were his chances of success. He impressed on his hearers the aeeessity of preserving the peace, and not allowing their enemies to take advantage of their folly. He did not wish to•beatVesey Fitzgerald but by his votes at the hustings. Ennis, Sunday morning. Sir Edward O'Brien, of Dromoland, who was for several Parliaments the colleague of Mr. Vesey Fitz• gerald in the representation of the county, came home expressly Irons Dublin on the first announcement of this extraordinary contest. He has always been a friend to the Catholics, and almost uniformly voted with the Op position. It was therefore deemed advisable by the deputation from the Association to wait on the worthy Baronet, to know what were his feelings on the occasion. Sit Edward promptly told them that he should give all his influence and support to Mr. Fitzgerald, whatever were to be the consequences; declaring to the Deputa tion that be would hisclaim all connection with his tenants, and forget all past friendly feeling towards them, if they voted against his (Sir Edward's) wishes. Hewes strongly replied to by Messrs. Steel and Law less. Sir Edward was polite, candid, and firm. He called to the recollection of the Deputation the ancissit principles of his house—said he could not forget the old feudal times when the tenant followed the will of' his landlord, whatever that will toas—he -considered Mr. Fitzgerald a general friend to the Catholic', and a more efficient one because he was a member of the Vs'ellington Administration. This reply h.ls consider ably chagrined the agitators, who calculated at least on t.e neutrality of. Sir E. O'Brien. Toe latter has per sonally canvassed his own tenantry. Yesterday Mr. Fitzgerald was also engagedin a can `us. The freeholders, in some instances, were insolent to the Right Hon. Gentleman. Such is the state of things to which the present system of excitement has bt• ught a body of the peasantry, which, with very few exceptions, has been obedient to their landlords, good tenants, and who, at the time when the great insurrec on a (1825 raged in their immediate vicinity, Limerick, " . erer comparatively speaking, calm and tranquil. The oindlords are seemingly afraid to speak to their tenants on the subject of this election, and it is to be appre ' "tied that it will end in a total estrangement and dis union of all ties between them. After Mass at the Chapel, again this day, Mr. Law. le", Mr. O'Gorman Mahon, Mr. Maurice O'Connell, and Mr. R ic h ar d S cott a dd r essed the people : The great burden of their entreaties was, that the peace might not ue broken, and that during the whole proceedings tran quillity might be preserved. We are every moment in expectation of the arrival of Mr. O'Connell himself, and the state of excitement in `bich the whole town is kept is alarming. The streets, which *e all very long and very narrow, are choked to sufocation, and for several miles on the road toLimerick tn oltitudes almost beyond number are collected, await fag the approach of their candidate. It is understood that Mr. Vesey Fitzgerald will be Pet in nomination to-morrow by Sir Edward O'Brien, and the nomination will, it is said, be seconded by a Roman Catholic Gentleman. His rival will be nomina'ed by O'Gorman ; such is the designation the head of the O'Gorman family take, as chief of the clan; and the nomination seconded by Mr. Steel. The inhabitants here are preparing for a general il lumination this evening, in honour of Mr. O'Connell, whose arrival is expected every hoar. DUBLIN, Jusi 30. We have just heard that a third candidate, P. S. Butler, Esq. (a Protestant) is to be put in nomination against Mr. Fitzgerald, and to ensure that gentleman's defeat, in case the objections against Mr. O'Connell are valid. From Limerick we learn that the whole garrison of that city have received orders to hold it , elf in readi ness to march for Clare Castle, about a mile and a half from Ennis. JULY I.—Sir Edward O'Brien, Sir Augustus Fitz gerald, and the Right Hon. John Ormsby Vandeleur have arrived at Ennis, to support Mr. Vesey Fitzgerald. Yesterday a separate Meeting of Catholics was held At the Corn Exchange-robms, Anthony Browne, Esq. in the Chair. Mr. Barret acted as Secretary. Mr. CONWAY said, he Was extremely happy to state, that many calumnious reports that were in circulation were untrue. Ht felt particular pleasure in handing in 51. from Dr. Shernan, and 501. collected from the in habitants of Carrickmanoss. The Rev. Mr. L'Estrange made a return of the district allotted to him. The sum collected amounted to 491. Bs. 4id. Mr. DWTILIt said it was reported that the Sheriff would not put Mr. O'Connell in nomination, but that was not the fact. Mr. Fitzgerald has got opinions which he considers favourable to himself. The Sheriff will, of course, lay them before the assessor, who had made up his mind before he left Dublin, whether Mr. O'Con nell is eligible to be put in notnination. If the Assessor decides that be is, the Sheriff must abide by his decision, and, vice versa. Mr. RKDMOND paid in 121. 2s.collected by him since the last Meeting, alter which the assembly separated. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. GRAND CRICKET MATCH. . Lord's Cricket Ground was well attended on Monday and Tues day by the Nobility and Gentry. who were brought together to witness the grand Match between J. Bailey, Esq. and tea of his neighbourhood, against eleven of the Mary-la bonne Club. The contest, which was of a most interesting character, was decided as follows— J . BAILIY, Esq. MA RY•LA-BONMI. First Innings Second ditto ... .... . .....148 Second ditto 125 The majority of runs in favour of the Mary-la-bonne Club amounts to 83. Throughout tho game some fine batting was displayed. ROWING MATCH. A Koller wager took place on Tuesday, for 25 guineas, between Johnson, the steerer of the Sylph sailing vessel, and Reed, a well. known amateur, from Westminster Bridge, to Vauxhall and back. Johnson took the lead, but was speedily fouled by his opponent. He, however, quickly extricated his boat, and won the match by a considerable distance. BOAT RACE. NEWCAITLL JULY I.—We bad onb of those aquatic sports, a boat race on the Tyne, on Saturday last, which excited quite a sen sation in the town. The bridge, the quay-side, and all the ships in the harbour, were crowded with spectators. The boats were the Eagle belonging, to Dent's Hole, and the Diamond, to the Ouseburn, and they were rowed by six men each. The race was for la a-side. They started from Hebburn Quay a little before live o'clock in the afternoon, and arrived at Newcastle Bridge, a distance, we should suppose, of six miles, in about twenty minutes. The boats kept together till they came to Bill Point, when the Eagle darted forward, took the lead and kept it, leaving the Diamond five or six boat lengths behind her when she reached the goal. Considerable sums of money were lost and won. The Diamond was the favourite. Such sports promote skill in the management of boats, and deserve to be encouraged. GAME. Pazactsotaz, Jung 44.—The birds were never sore plenty or so forward as they are here this season ; indeed I was informed by a friend, that be counted twenty-eve in a brood of partridges, but he thinks there must have been thirty or more, in all, for many ran in such a way that be could not count them, or it i. possible two broods might have joined, but this is not likely, as there was but one pair of old birds. The prospect in Selkirkshire is equally pro mising, and the birds on the moors are already strong on the wing on the low grounds. The crops of every kind hold out the promise of great abundance. SPARRING AT THE TENNIS-COURT. Yesterday, Young Dutch Sam took his benefit, previous to his going into training to fight Jack Martin. The season was against him; fine weather, and many absentees from town, rendered his house, as Jack Scroggins would say, " rather dickey." SETS-TO. Lewie Latham made an excellent stand out against the round hitting and longer arms of Ned Creffer. • Brookery battered well young Jem Murphy. Bill Savage stopped with his head the heavy hitting of the Rom. ford Baker ; but Bill staid long and took plenty. The Bristol Baker had all the best of young Locke. Jon Stockman bad a bard bout with Jack &USCG (his first ap pearance for a length of time). Jack looked the best man, but living skeleton as Jem appears, he bothered the Sheeney not a little. 11sna Spring and Tom Gaynor were greeted with loud plaudits. At Met Gaynor did wonders, and often with his left found the way to Spring's face; but at the end, Spring pulled up, and of course Gaynor was only second best. Dick Curtis and Jack Tisdale made a beautiful, scientific, and spirited display. The Pet on the outset gained not much at Jack, but at the conclusion he was, as usual, the best man. Both mugs were clarified a little. They were immensely applauded. Deaf Bourke and Donnovan had a tremendous ruffian set-to, that delighted the commoners. It was chiefly in favour of the former. At the conclusion the stage was covered with copper testimonies of satisfaction from the audience. The wind-up was Sam and Harry Jones. Sam apologized for the absence of Tom Belcher, whom he said bad disappointed him without assigning any reason. In the course of the day Brookery challenged Jem Murphy for £lO a-side. Jens accepted the challenge, and promised to poet on his benefit night. The country had never a more beautiful and Luxuri ant appearance than it has at present. The fruits of the earth, of ail sorts, are in great abundance, and the corn and bay harvests promise to be uncommonly productive. • The Earl of Mame has transmitted, through Pro. vost &trona, a donation ot fifty pounds to the Dundee Royal Infirmary. So numerous were the candidates for matt imony in our churches last Sunday. that we are certain about fifty names of couples were proclaimed i—Dairarke Paper. MACREADY commenced his fresh engagement at the English Theatre in Paris, on Monday Tinniest, in the part of Vir ginity. The audience was not numerous, but the actor sustained his part extremely well. Miss Satrrossom represented Virginia with as much grace as sensibility; she divided with Macassar the ap plause of the night. Wednesday the Right Worshipful BENJAMIN Sons ate, Esq. Mayor of Newcastle, gave a grand dinner at the Mansion House, to the Common Council, and the members et the Chamber of Co mmerce. Letters from Tunis of the 4th ult. state that some Turkish soldiers and sailors, who had survived the battle of Navarin, bad formed a plot, during the Dey's ab sence, to.plunder and murder all the Europeans, to gratify at once their thirst for gold and for revenge.— The conspiracy was discovered, however, in time ; and the Bey adjourned his departure, and took the necessary measures to prevent the explosion. Some insults were offered to private individuals, and Mr. Blancbenay, a British subject, was severely wounded whilst return ing home. A terrier,. belonging to Thomas king, of Morpeth, went into the earth on the sth ult. And was dug out on the 18th, ten feet below the surface, much exhausted, but apparently will recover. . EAST INDIA HOUSE. One of the most numerous Meetings of Proprietors of, East India Stock held for a considerable time took place yesterday, in consequence of the adjourned debate re lative to Captain Prescott's patronage. Two new Bills were laid on the table, which are about to be brought into Parliament, for amending the Cri• minal Law in India, .by assimilating some minor powers vested in the three Supreme Courts of Judicature, and to extend the Mutiny Law to the Bombay Marine. The Cle,k then read the following Resolution, which formed the subject of the adjourned debate: " That the Court of Proprietors fully approve of the measures adopted by the Court of Directors in bringing the case of an abuse of patronage before a legal tribunal; and although Capt. Prescott appears to have acted incautiously and imprudently, yet having been acquitted by the verdict of a Jury of the charge preferred against him, and the Proprietors being also satisfied that be was net actuated by any corrupt motive, they are not disposed to withdraw their confidence from him as a member of the executive body." The CHAIRMAN (J. Astell, Esq. M.P ) said, that in consequence of the great importance of this question, the Court of Directors, in their capacity of Proprietors, are determined that the sense of the Company should be taken on it by ballot—(Hear). This was the more necessary, as the case was one which affected a member of their own body. General THORNTON wished to know whether Captain Prescott's patronage was withheld from him because of what had already taken place, or in consequence of any ulterior proceedings which might be contemplated? Mr. D. KINNAIRD said, this question had been an swered last day; they only awaited the decision of the present question by the Proprietors. The CHAIRMAN also explained the circumstances under which the patronage was withheld, as already fully stated. Mr. Lowunts, and several other Propriet'rc, ad dressed the Chair at great length ; but the question being to be decided by ballot, the result was not known. CATHOLIC MEETING. Yesterday a meeting of the Catholics residing in London was held at the Crown and Anchor Tavern, Strand, according to requisition, for the purpose of adopting measures to co-operate with the Catholics of Ireland for the return of Members friendly to the claims of the Catholics. At a quarter before two o'clock Lord Rossmonz took the chair, and commenced uith reading the requisition for calling the meeting. Mr. Qum, the Secretary, stated that the Committee had received communications from various friends of the Catholics. Mr. J. Weeble, a distinguished Catholic. had sent 1001. enclosed in a letter, in which he said he highly approved of the object of the Meeting. Lord ROSSSIOAE, in rising to address the Meeting, said, Gentlemen, in obedience to your wishes, commu nicated to me by a very respectable Deputation, I have attended here to-day, knowing that you will support the authority of the Chairman, as far as is necessary for the due regulation of the Meeting. Gentlemen, we have come here fix. one practical object, viz. by our influence, to support the exertions of the friends of civil and religious liberty in the Irish County of Clare. The case of the Catholics of Ireland lies in a nutshell : they do not choose to rest upon the solitary vote of the I.,te Representative, because they conceive it would be an implied. assent upon their part, -which they conceive to be hostile to their opinions. I certainly cannot help regarding the state of Clare at this moment, not as a cause, but as a consequence. If justice is to be denied to millions fur ever, consequences must take place, and it is not likely they will be pleasant ones. Those who promote the cause, must be responsible for the conse quences—(Loud cheers). Sir W. 13RABAZON said, that Mr. O'Connell had met with the approbation of his countrymen ; that Mr. V. Fitzgerald also, he believed to be highly esteemed in private life, but that his public act, in associating with those who were so inimical to emancipation, had very justly caused Ireland to withdraw from him her confi dence. He here begged to propose the first Resolution, which was— " That the manifestation, in every legal and constitutional man ner, of the power possessed by the friends of civil and religious liberty through the means of the free electors of Ireland, with the view of causing to be returned from that country to serve in Par liament men who shall be active and unremitting in their exertions, and independent and uncompromising in their principles, is of the deepest importance at the present crisis." ►Mr. RossoN in supporting ibis resolution and the great cause, in the election of Mr. O'Connell, did nut oppose Mr. Fitzgerald personally, but his system—a system unquestionably calculated to postpone justice to Ireland—(Loud cheers). Where all were agreed, dis cussion was unne:essary. It would almost seem to im• ply a doubt of the justice of their cause. The Resolution was then put and carried. Mr. Kam.: moved, " That the direction of that power to the object of weakening an Administration which is hostile to the cause of civil and religious liberty, is justifiable in principle, and dictated by wisdom and necessity." Mr. FIUMCIE seconded the Resolution, which was moved and carried. The next resolution, which was also moved and car ried was— " That therefore we cordially approve of, and will adopt every means in our power, in giving effect to the measures which have been just taken by the Catholics of Ireland to oppose the re•ekc tion for the county of Clare, of an individual who is pledged :o support the present Administration; and that by their ready con currence in those measures, the freeholders of Clare have set an example worthy of the imitation of their countrymen, and the applause of every friend to freedom." A Gentleman,who,e name we could not hear,moved— " That the expreseion of our cordial sympathy with the pa triotic ardour evinced by the freeholders of Clare be conveyed to that body; and that subscriptions be forthwith entered into towards defraying the expenses of the popular candidate for that county." Which was seconded by Mr. Sullivan, and carried. Mr. MURIHY, in moving the next Resolution, ob. served, that the principle of representation that the Catholics were now about to introduce into Parliament was - of such vital importance to the country and the interests of this kingdom—that of returning to Parlia ment Catholic Representatives—that he was sure there was no individual present who did not feel warmly the object of the Meeting. Daniel O'Connell was about to' be introduced as a Member of the Legislature of this country, and there would be no question of his qualifi cations. The cause was not new; they had been exert ing themselves for years to obtain this object, and had now come to an important crisis, which would in the end bring forth into the Legislature the talent, the re spectability, and the united powers of the Irish Catho lics. He moved I. That the energy, decision, and disinterestedness displayed at this trying moment by that ardent vindicator of the rights of the people, Daniel O'Connell, Rol. entitle him to the warmest thanks of the whole Empire." In moving this be entered fay into the spirit of the Resolution, sad assured the meeting that if it were not from a conviction that those who speak least generally say most, be should have been very kappy to, have gone at length into the various traits of Mr. O'Coo nelliacoriduct, sugaring that he will be a most useful Parliamen- Lary Represeatative. - The motion was seconded and passed. - Mr. Dawn proposed a series of resolutions to the 1 effect that a continued exertion should be made in Met to for ward the Clare eleci ion. Before these resolutions could be put or seconded, Mr. Hurry stepped for ward to the front of the bust ings amid loud cheering. He said, that before these resolutions were put, which he considered' metely preliminaries and matters of coarse, he came forward to declare a few sentiments that had occurred to him. He perfectly conctPred with every resolution submitted to ,the meeting—but not being one of the Committee who had drawn up those resolutions, he had wandered hither in consequence of seeing a public meeting, with a few friends who were called Radical Reformers—(laughter)—for the purpose of putting their. shoulders to the wheel on this occasion, and to act as one man throughout the country, in order to. attain the object of the Meeting.. He, an English Protes tant, came forward with the opinions of those whose opinions he had always advocated, to throw their weight into the scale for the purpose of returning Daniel O'Connell. He had differed from Mr. O'Con nell in opposing the disfranchisement of forty-shil ling freeholders, to whom now almost every Member in the country looked with solicitude. He now considered, too, that there was an inconsistency in Mr. O'Connell's character in wishing Lord William Paget to be returned to Parliament, because that Nobleman had supported in every respect every noxious measure that Mr. Fitzgerald had lent his aid to. Mr. Fitzgerald, as tar back as 1819, was one of the most determined, vindictive, and able supporters of that measure which cut down and de stroyed the people of Manchester. He also voted for, and, as far as he was able, supported the Insurrection Act of Ireland, two grand reasons, with many others, why he should not be returned to Parliament again, and which Mr. O'Connell, in his excellent address to the people of Clare, had omitted to advert to. Mr. O'Con nell 1 kewise proposed sending over missionaries to thi-T count• y, t r impress the English with the necessity of receiving into fellowship the Catholics of Ireland—a measure which he (Mr. Hunt) highly deprecated. be cause no meeting had ever yet been fairly convened where the most open arms were not outstretched to the Catholics. He (Mr. Hunt), however, had no doubt that Mt. O'Connell's good sense would occasion him to re cede front some of his former opinions, as he already publicly declared he had done, and make him a wise, able, and useful Member of Parliament. He admired him, because he had stated in his addre,s that he would support every measurein the Commons calculated to pro more univer,al liberty of conscience,every measure calcu lated to reduce the enormous and intoler ableL ishChurch E tablishment, and to support a real and radical reform in Parliament—such a 'dorm as would giveevery man in the kingdom a share in the representation—(Loud cheers). Lastly, that he would support every measure calculated to bring the question of Union between England and Ireland under consideration. In conse quence, it was of all this that he now stood for ward to support Mr. O'Connell, from whose election lie antici pated to the community of Ireland, Scotland, and Eng land, the happiest results. With these observations he begged to propose the following Resolution : " That it is the opinion of this Meeting that the contest now existing in the county of Dare is not delusively Catholic or Irish, but that Daniel O'Connell, Esq. having, in his address to the in habitants of the county of Clare, declared himself favourable to a Radical Reform in Parliament, it has become a national question, and it is the bounden duty of every friend to liberty in the United Kingdom to come forward and give him their support"—(Cheers). Lord Ross►soßE, before he could put this rrsolutiors to the meeting, considered himself bound to let the pre ceding resolutions that bad been moved he seconded and proposed. Mr. J. FITZGERALD, a freeholder. of Clare, then se conded the Resolutions, which were of igioally before the chair; and att-mpted to support the consistency of Mr. V. Fitzgerald. Ile however spoke so low, and the meet ing listened to him so impattectly, that we could hear but little of what he said. The Resolutions were then put and carried unani mously. Mr. liuNT now again came forward, and moved his Resolution, which he bad withdrawn until the other Resolutions had been ditposed or. Lord Rossmosto objected to putting the Resolution to the Meeting, on the ground that it was in no way con nected with the question which brought them together. A good deal of diversity of opinion was here manifested, ai to whether Mr. Hunt's Resolution should be put, and several persons from the body of the Meeting attempted vainly to obtain a bearing. A GENTLEMAN said, that he thought it injudicious to ... mix up other matters with that which was before the Meeting, but still he thought the Chairman was bound to put the Resolution of Mr. Hunt. Sir' C. WOLSELEY came forward amidst loud cheers, and seconded the Resolution of Mr. Hunt, and expressed a hope that it wou'd be carried as cordially by the Meet ing as it was supported by himself —(Cheers). Mr. MERMION thought thit the Resolution embraced the very essence of the question for whico the Meeting was assembled. Mr. ROWLAND next addressed the Meeting in suppot t of Mr. Hunt's resolution, after which, The CHAIRMAN put the Resolution, which was nega tived by a considerable majority. A •ote of thanks to his Lordship for his conduct in the Chair was then agreed to, and the Meeting separated. General Stuppa, Colonel of the Swiss Guards in the French service, was once told by one of Louis XV.'s Ministers, that if all the money the Swiss had received from the Kings of France were added together, it would pave the great road from Paris to Berne. " Pee haps so, Sir," replied Stuppa ; " but, at the same time, if you collect all the blood that the Swiss have shed in the service of France, it would make a canal from Paris to. Berne." We extract the following article from the Journal du Havee-4, Two elegant yachts, manned and marceuvt ed by English of distinction, arrived from the Isle of Wight, in this port, where they continued three days. Yester day they went to sea, for the purpose of proceeding with the survey of our coast, which the proprietors of these vessels propose co tinning along the coast of ,France.— These vessels, by a mutual 'arrangement, have been exempted by an order made relative to pleasure vessels, from the tonnage duty to which foreign vessels are liable. On reflecting on the great num ber of pleasure vessels in which the opulent English travel about, we are convinced of the good and in vincible taste which leads our neighbours towards an element for which we entertain in France so much dis gust, or so much indifference. In the interior of Great Britain there are few private well educated persons who do not possess theoretical knowledge on the subject of nava l affairs sufficiently extensive ; while in ou r count r y, among thousands of enlightened persons, we hardly meet with two or three who possess the slightest know. . ledge of nautical astronomy. This observation reveals,. perhaps sufficiently, the too often conic zed question of the ancient superiority of the English navy over our own. . In London, most of the sbopkeepers would lament beilag so ignorant of navigation as the chefs de division of our Minister of Marine. In France we do not blush at our nationality, because we ate luficiently national.~ ~, f'l