Star. — London, England, 1830-08-28 00:00:00

FREEHOLDERS OF MIDDLESEX! you are desirous that no man in your County should descend unfairly to the grave, you will inquire into the qualifica tions of the CANINDATIS for the Office of CORONER, before you promise A FR EMI 0 IDF.R. your Votes. MCC OV Sr() nks 8...4 S•nek 3 per Crn•. Red. 92k 2 3 rer Ct. C•m+. 911 1 3j ptr ('t. 181 a, 3! per Ct. lied 1001 4 3i per et nt. New 100 f 1 .1 per Ct. 1825, 1051 Lone Ann. 9- 1 1 1 ; I).. 30 Year., .1r 1. Oct. 1111 Do. 50 Years, do. ,T TWO (MI.( WK. India Stock, 239 India Bonds 4ew Annuitic• Three per Cent. 1731, £lOOO Exch. Bills 80 79 £5OO Ditto £lOO and £2OO Do. Commercial India for Acct. Cons. far Ace. 01$ 1 BRIM,:l AND r. , IiRIDN•SiIA hif.S. Two ()CLOCK. •iIAP I PAM. P 1 AMA nn' ;nos 1924 zibanlmp. (iss X 5 pm.) 36 20 731 2b 12i 24 Re:it del Nloote Ditto Subscript. Thirds 400 FOItEIGN FUND! Ittlq.ll per Ct. !) Mk 1324. 221 a). Ace. 23 -.Jet Bonds, 5 p Ct. I To. B. 1825. 5 p. Ct Ditto Acc. 351 51 Mein 1341.. 45 per Ct. Dq. Bds 1825. p Cr. I. TWO O'CLOCK. Ditto Acct. 39 Sp. Me. 5 per t. 2A, Ditto Ace. 25 Do. 610. Sp. Ws. 1823, 5 per Ct. 19i Do. Ace. 19S I Fr. Itts, 5 p Ct. 102 f. F.xchange, 25f. 50c FISH-MARKET, BILL! ESC; ATE, Auc. 29. Pima:—Oysters (Natives), Qua to 52. per bushel; do. (common), Cat. 12s; Salmon, 64 to 11d per lb ; Soles, 2s to Ts 64 per six pairs : Dutch Plaice. 59 64 to 6s per basket; Cod Fish, Is 6d to 5s each; Smelts, Is 6d to Si per dozen ; Lobsters, 10s to 20. per score ; Crabs, 64 to 2s 6d each ; Eels, 54 641 to 5s per Gib ; Whitings, Is 3il to Gs per 15; Herrings (Red), 5s Gd to Gs per 100 ; Shrimps, 21 6d to 31 64 rer gallon ' Pickled Salmon, 20s to 28s per kit; Haddocks, 4s Gd to 09 60 perdozen. COVENT GARDEN MARKET, Aun. 28. Cherries, Gooseberries, and Currants, have wholly disappeared from market ; of Peas there was a small quant ty ; of other Fruits and Vegetables in season there was a good supply, at the following prices : Peaches, 5s to 9s per dozen ; Filberts, 55 to 6s per dos. Ib ; Nec tarines. 5s to 94 per dozen ; Apricots, is to 4s per dozen ; Melons, is 6d to , 2s per lb ; Pine Apples, 8s to 12; per lb ; Apples, Is 6d to 3s per sieve; Pears, 2. 6d to 45 per sieve; Raspberries, 6d per pottle ; Peas, 2s to 35 per sieve; French Beans, 98; Broad Beans, 3s ; Tur nips, us to 3s per dozen bunches; Carrots, 5s to 8s; Onions, 2s to 4s; Cabbages, 1(d to Is 6d per score ; Red, 35 to 6s per dozen ; Cucum bers, 6d to I s per brace ; Lettuces, 10d per score. NENVGA l'E AND LEADENHALL, Auo. 28. By the i arease.—Per stone of sibs. Beef, 2s 2d. to Zs. 4d. Mutton, 24.10 d. to 4s. Od. Veal, 3s. Od to 4s. 4d. Pork, 3s. Od. to 4s. 4d. Lamb, 39. Bd. to 45. 4d. FARIUNGDON MARKET, Almon 28 Prices per IL to the consumer. BM—Finest Roasting, 6.. d. to 7d. Ditto Boiling, 4id. and sd. Equal quantity of each, 6d. Rump Steaks, Sid. to 10d. Beef Steaks, 6d. Rump of Beef, 64d. Wrritaa Murros—Leg, 7d. and 7id Haunch, T.I. Loin, and 61,d. Saddle, Gd. Shoulder, sid. and 6d. Neck, 5!(1. Breast, 4d. VCll.—Leg, 61d. and 7d. Fillet, Bd. and sid. Loin, 7d. Breast, 7d. Neck, 6jd. Shoulder, sd. and 5,113. Pose, 6d. to Rd. LAMM, 60. to Rd. SMITHFIELD HAY-MARKET, Alms? 28. Coarse Heavy Lowland Meadow Hay, ,C 2 10s. to £3 Os. Ncw Meadow Hay, £2 10s. to £3 15s. Useful Old, £3 54. to £4 ss. Fine Upland Meadow and Rye Grass Hay, £4 5s to ses Os. New ('lover Hay, £2 us. to £3 10s. Old ditto, £3 Ss. to £5 10s. Wheat Straw, £2 ss. to .E 2 14s. per load of 36 trusses. ST. JAMES'S HAY-MARKET, ACIOUST 28. Coarse Heavy Lowland Meadow Hay, £2 2s. to £2 lOs New Ditto, £2 ss. to £5 Ss. Useful Old, £2 10s. to 11 10s. Fine Upland Meadow and Rye Grass Hay, £4 Os. to £5 Os. Clover Hay. £2 Ifis. to £5 ISs. Old ditto, £3 Os. to XS Ss. Wheat Straw, £2 6s. to £2 14s. per load of 56 trusses. MAILS ARRIV "5 MORNING. 'EU AND DUN THI, A. O France— 0 O Flanders O Holland .. 1 1 O liamburgh . 1 O Leeward Islands.... 0 1 Dublin.. 1 Waterford ._.... 0 O Guern. 8t Jersey.. 0 O Buenos Ayres..... 0 O America_........ 0 • . D. O Lisbon —. 0 O Jamaica .. 0 O Sweden.. 0 O Malta ...... 0 O Brazil ... „ 3 g 14 1 VEN II; kir h -4 STAR. This afternoon, Le Marishal de Camp BA UDRA N D had a long interview with the Earl of ABERDEEN, at the Foreign Office, in Downing-street, previously to the Marshal's set ting out to-morrow morning, on his return to Paris, after the completion of his important mission to this country. This day, despatches were received at the Colonial Office fro:n Lieutenant-General DARLING, the Govornor of New South Wales. The question is discussed in several journals, as will be seen by that valuable department of our paper headed " the Spirit of the Journals," whether our Government had any previous knowledge of the coup d'itat which has caused the bite French revolution ; —and on this, as upon most occasions, this question is solved according to the party tendency of the writers—some arguing so far as to suspect our present Administration of advising, or originating the measures ; others arguing that it condemned, ab irdtio, the politics of the late French Cabinet. On this occcasion, as in almost all others. we shall find the truth situated somewhere in termediate—somewhere between the two extremes. We believe, not only in the opinion of our ruling states men, but in the or of all statesmen, or men pretending to political sagacity, the late French King would have been wise to endeavour, in some way or other, to strengthen his Government ; —we mean by strengthening his Government, adding power to the executive. It was seen to all Europe, that the power of the monarchy had ceased in France before the late revolt, just as much as it had ceased at the analogous s►ruglc in this country which brought CHARLES to the block. The question, therefore, could never have been a matter of doubt among the advisers of CIIARLES X. or those who observed his situation, whether he was to take some menus of accomplishing the object we have men tioned ;—but the only question which could be rationally agitated was, what were the means to which he should have re course. Now, in examining the question,we shall find that the King had but three alternatives-1. To destroy the strength of the popular party, by what is called Machiavelian Policy— by deceptive professions, and by corrupt influence ;-2. To ; destroy it by intimidation or actual force ;—and 3dly, to be-; come-- what Louts Put 1.1.1? now essentially is—the Chief, President, or Head of a popular Government or Democracy. We believe that, with these alternatives before him, the advice of the majority of politicians would have been, to commence by trying the first mode, of reducing •the power of his antagonists. A Cardinal RlcnoLtau, or any of ash \ Ak,4 4 • pc LONDON. SATURDAY, AUGUST 28 the old politici: ns of France, would have deemed it easy ;1 but the people of France are not what they were—they go verned the lion in a net : he had to govern it free—rearing its inane, and pawing the ground in fearful consciousness of t s t r ength. We cannot doubt but he attempted the object as far as corruption would assist him. What we think his prudence to be condemned for, was the neglect of the neces sary adjunct to corruption—dissimulation. Instead of externally encouraging the improving spirit of the age, he set himself boldly up to oppose, and— as it might be said—to insult that spirit, in the most absurd way. To this error, we believe, he was prone, through his bigotry in religion ; and the same may be said of him as was said of our abdicated Jamas, " that he lost his kingdom for a mass." NV hen ‘ve use the word dis simulation, perhaps we may say more than was requisite; for we should imagine an earnest inclination to forward im provement, may exist with a due care to p:otect the power of the Executive. His last Ministry was not the one which, in our opinion, ruined him. The M inistry, or party, abou thin—for probably no Ministry was to blame— who ruined him, was that which prescribed him to interfere in the freedom of education ; to take up zealously the cause of the Priests ; to dissolve the National Guard, showing timidity at the very moment of obnoxious opposition to all that was popular. Inadequate in means, or by accident baffled, in the Ma -1 chiavelian line of policy, he had thus only the two other al ternatives to select from. If the result of the experiment now commenced in France of a Monarchy, orExecutive Authority, subject to the constant influence of the majority of a great po pulation, shall succeed in obtaining for that people, security and tranquillity, then will Cit A RLES be criminally condemned for not having become at once the Constitutional Pit 11.1 P but perhaps without in the least compromising the most ar dent attachment to civil liberty, it may become a matter of I . doubt, whether the experiment we are alluding to, 1 if not in its progress, changed a littla front what we now see, will prove feicces3ful. We sincerely hope it may; but we likewise are most sincerely anxious to see King Pitutir armed with a more real power, than circum stances and his inclination seem likely to confer upon him. Ctt A RLES evidently had not the inclination even to approxi mate to the character of a limited Monarch ; and therefore, he was rightfully dispossessed of his throne. The third alternative, then, which was open to CII A RLES, he took--that of attempting to accomplish his object by physical force. We are inclined to believe that neither CII A RLES nor his Ministry ever intended blood—they pro bably intended intimidation; and we are not sure that all who now that this event is over, are loud in condemning the imprudence of his policy, would have predicted its entire fai lure. Had it succeded it would have been lauded by what is termed by many, as decisive bold policy. As it has turned out, of course all say they could see that it would have been un sucful. But the French are a people suigeneres, and we be lieve that no other people in Europe, would have fought the battle of the three days? Whatever be vicissitudes which may occur in Europe, and we conceive they will be many, that struggle has established for ever the power of the people. That our Government gives any actual advice, as the policy to be adopted, we do not believe ; but we do believe that it wished that CHARLES might preserve his authority, because on that, they might believe the peace of ' Europe, and interest of the country, depended. We have some advices from Mexico, which are not with out interest. The dates from the capital reach to the 15th June. General BA DAGO had marched with a division of Bravo, to occupy Tehan, where an engagement ensued, in which he was beaten and compelled to retreat. Captain ROMAN had taken, in Alahuestan, all the faction of JUAN CRUZ. General A RMEGO, on the 12th, set out from Moreca, with a respectable force, to succour the troops of that State. The Mexican Deputies, in order to alleviate the burdens of the people, had voted to reduce all public salaries, except their own. Gen. Antall-1.0 had been successful in putting down the factions in the interior. The elections in the city of Mexico took place on the 10th, and are represented as having been con ducted in an orderly manner. The project of declaring Cuba independent had been again agitated. The Mexicans seem disposed to consider that England, in consequence of the King of SPAIN having sent BARRA DAS to Mexico, is not any longer bound to guarantee the safety of the Island of Cuba, and Porto Rico. It was announced that NI EV ES, H ERTO, and ANTONIO Wi e n, had surrendered themselves to the Commandant in Michoacan. It is reported that the Government army had been defeated near Acapulca, and General BRAVO and Colonel BURTABOISO, had taken prisoners, GUERERO and Mow EZ. The importance of the ' I negotiations which were concluded in Europe, had induced the Government to nominate, for the purpose of carrying them into effect, Senor SEBASTIAN CARRACIIO, Governor of Vera Cruz, as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Ple nipotentiary. Mr. Menteath, of Carstairs was returned by the clerk of the meeting as Member for Linlithgow and Peebles district, under a protest, which declares Mr. - Gillon of Walihouse to be the Member. Lord Loughborough has been returned for the Kircaldy district of burghs. As a proof that there was from the first a strong dispo sition, even in the French populace, to evince a kind feel ing towards this country, it has been mentioned that on the night of the 27th of July, when it became necessary for the success of their operations to darken the rue de Rivoli by putting out the lamps, those at Meurice's Hotel were not extinguished, in compliment to Messrs. Anglais. It is mentioned as a singular fact, having no relation to subsequent events, that one of the first acts of hie present Majesty on coming to the throne, was to have the portrait of Charles X. (when Count d'Artois) iemoved from a par ticular room in one of the palaces, and replaced by that of Nelson. Some difficulty is said to exist, as to which of the two palaces to proceed with, there not being funds for the im mediate completion of both : at present the works at Pim lico seem nearly at a stand. Accounts from Caraccu to the 28th June state that General Imams and Carbide' bad haw shot by order of General Pass, and that General Portaearran was ecodanned to death. Ge neral Alamo has given hibernation to President Mosques that Vasesitelat will re-units with the Republic if Bolivar will depart. CITY, TIVSLVII GCLOCK. The consol market opened at the same price at which it left off yesterday ; 914 • for the account, and 911 for money. Little or nothing doing at present ; which is owing to a very scanty supply of information, as yet. The Mexican Minister at New York has given m.tice to the citizens of the United States, to give in their claims on the Mexican Government. This is of importance, and we hope and expect they will show the same kindness to the British claimants. We understand that a merchant-vessel has arrived at Liverpool, from Lisbon, four days later than the last packet ; but nothing has as yet transpired of the information she brings. In the foreign market, Spanish maintains yesterday's price. Nothing doing in other foreign securities at present. From the New York papers received this morning, Gth August, accounts from Carthegena, 13th July, state that Bolivar was still there ; no news. The Mexican Minister at New York, has pub lished the following notice, Aug. I.—" The undersigned Minister, Plenipotentiary Extraordinary from the United States of Mexico, has the satisfaction to announce to the Citizens of the United States of America, who may have demands against the Mexican Government, that the Vice- President of Mexico, from the moment ho entered upon the Executive duties, has considered as sacred all the Obliga tions of the Nation, and has taken the most active measures to fulfil all its existing Obligations ; and it being necessary that all claims should be presented, before the Vice-President can take such further steps as may be necessary for their liquidation and payment ; there fore, the ice-President directs the undersigned to give no tice, that such Citizens of the United States as may have claims, are invited to present the same to the Mexican Le gation at Baltimore. (Signed) MARIA TORNF.I.L. Accounts from Trinadad to the 20th June state, that the weather continues dreadful since the Ist inst. rains night and day, and the ships are obliged to sail in ballast, or with only part of a cargo; it was also impossible to procure sugars, even at the price of 455. for 100Ibs. Quebec papers to the 28th July, and Montreal to the 30th July, have been received at the North and South American Coffee-house ; they do not contain any information of con sequence. CITY", HALF-PAST ONE. We have a very idle day, there nut being any political news, consequently we have nothing of importance to com municate. Consols have remained steady during the morning at 91i i for the Account, and 91/ I for Money. Not any speculations are doing at present, by which we may infer that nothing of consequence has occurred in France. The public are anxiously waiting for information from Lis bon, which, it is expected, will be of some importance. The Foreign Market is also in a state of stagnation, and the prices of Foreign Securities m►►ch the same as yesterday. By the Fstafette letters this morning from Paris, the Three per Cent. Rentes comes 2 per cent. higher, contrary to ex pectation-74-35. This rise is in consequence of a great supply of money in the above capital. We have received the Moniteur of Wednesday, which is full of debates of the revenue and the estimates of the expenditure. CHARLES THE TENTH.-It appears to be certain that this man and his family are to take up their abode at Ltd worth Castle, in Dorsetshire, which is a very fine place, about 130 miles from London, belonging to that most re spectable Catholic family of Weld, who have expended a princely fortune from pure zeal in the cause of the religion of their fathers. This place was rented by Peel a few years ago as a sporting place. I always thought, and always said, that Mr. Charles Capet and his family would come to this country. It was nonsense to talk of their going to America, and is now nonsense to talk of their going to Aus tria. Whether it be just, now that they are in the country, to suffer them to continue here, will depend upon circum stances. If they can remain here without giving offence to the French people and their chief, it is right that they should be suffered to remain ; but if they assume any titles incom patible with the laws and constitution of France ; if they keep up here any intrigues or cabals tending to excite sus picions of the intentions of our government, and tending to embroil the two countries in war, then they ought to be sent away. The like of this was done at the peace of Amiens, and the like of it must be done now if their conduct should give umbrage to the French ; for millions of human beings are not to be ren dered miserable ; rivers of blood are not to flow, to gratify the ambition or malice of a few individuals. As far as our own King is concerned, we have, in his character, and in the real love which he has shown for the people, a sure gua rantee that nothing will be done injurious to WI ; and though it is impossible to disguise from ourselves and the world, that some persons here feel great mortification at the failure of the schemes of Polignac, every thing that I see leads me to hope and to believe, that the ministry will now do no thing to create a breach between the two countries, who both want peace, and whose mutual friendship may com mand that tranquillity in Europe which is so neces sary to a peaceable and equitable arrangement of our own difficult affairs. In my last Register I gave it as my opinion that the Duke of Wellington would of him self propose a reform iu parliament ; and my reason for this I am now about to state more fully than I did then.— Cobbetes Register this day. A LOCK T EDITOR.-A M. de Crock, formerly editor of a Stockholm paper which was prohibited by the Chan cellor, has lately succeeded to the inheritance of an estate in Brazil, worth between fifteen and twenty thousand pounds per annum. _ _ GRANITE MILLSTONES.—The attempts made at Breslau to convert granite into millstones have been attended with entire success. Though somewhat dearer than those hitherto used, their greater durability has been found to make rich amends for the trifling enhancement of the first cost. This example is worthy of attention in England, which de pends for the supply of the article upon foreign countries. FRIGHTFUL STATE OF LOUTH AND MEATH.—The last number of the Drogheda Journal gives a horrible pic ture of the state in which the population of Louth and Meath have been for the last eight or ten days. The first extract we give is from the Ardee correspondent of that paper, the other is written by the Editor :—The poorer sort of people in this neighbourhood scarcely slept any night the latter part of last week or the beginning of this, and what sleep they took was in the open fields— such was the state of excitation caused by the movements in Meath and Cavan. On Monday evening there was a great ferment amongst the Protestant inhabitants, in consequence of some persons being obliged to flee from Drumcondra into this town (distant four miles,) to avoid the fury of an armed rabble, who did as they pleased in that town. In fact, until the inhabitants here are sure of protection from the govern ment, they will not, nor cannot, consider themselves secure. Considerable apprehensions have been entertained by many , of tne peasantry in the county Meath, occasioned by the late rioting at Muff, and many, fearing an attack from the orange party, congregated together and took the fields, where they remained for some time. They applied at the houses of se veral gentlemen for arms for their protection, and many blacksmiths were engaged in manufacturing dikes for their defence. It does not appear that aggression was their ob ject, and we are now happy to learn that their unfounded apprehensions are allayed. COURT INTELLIGENCE. WINDSOR, Friday, Aug. 27.—Early this afternoon Prince FA. '- hazy, the Duke and Duchess of Richmond, the Earl and Countes s o f Jersey, 'Earl and Countess of Errol, the Earl of Uxbridge. E ;4 l of Chesterfield, Lord Forester, and the rest of the distinguished persoo_ ages who have been staying at the Castle, took their leavt, and de. parted fur their different residences. A very large party arc ex. peeled to arrive at the Castle in the course of to-day, on a visit to their Majesties. At two o'clock this afternoon their Majesties, aceo n . 'milled by the Duke of Dorset, and their suite, left the Castle in to ot carriages, and proceeded to Fern Hill, the seat of Lord Maryborougli where they were met by their Royal Highneases the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. A splendid dejtunc a la fourchette was prepare': fur the occasion, of which their Majesties partook, oral afterwards returned to the Castle, where they will entertain a party of 42 at di..ntr. . public breakfast will be given at the Rustic Pump R oom , in Wine.,or Forest, urder the patronage of the Marchiontss of Downshire. thc Countess of Limerick, Lady Alaryborough, Madame 14 Martuise d'Harcourt, the Hon. Mrs. IVestenrs, and Lady R ow l ey , which it expected their Majesties will honour with their presenct. CHARLES THE TENTH AND HIS FAMILY.--The ex• King e: France arrived u Lulworth Castle on Monday afternoon, lauding near the mansion from one of the steam-packets granted for their u'e by o ur Ministry. A great number of persons were assembled on the beach and neighbouring heights, in order to witness the approach and landin g if the fugitives. Shortly after three o'clock, two carriages anise d with luggage and a few attendants, and about five o'clock two other canines drove up the park, containing the deposed Monarch, DukedAngonlene. Duke of Bordeaux, Dukeof Luxembourg, and General Baton de Dente*. The ex-King was received at the entrance of the Castle by J. Weld, L ei . with whom he cordially shook hands, and immediately entered the Castle. The number of persons in front of the Castle at the time of tl.cir arrival did not exceed 200. Charles (who, we believe, rails bear, the tide of Duke of Milan, being prohibited front residing in E otherwise than as a private individual) is of rather tall stature, hut lie does not display his figure to any advantage, owing to a rather tingrac, ful stoop. He bears evident marks of age, and appears somewhat ened, but not so much as might have been expected in a man nearly 73 years of age, after the great anxieties and fatigues he has so recently un dergone. There is a character of mild gracefulness about his mink tierce, tinged with a cast of melancholy. The Duke of Angou. leme (leis eldest son,) who is 55 years of age, is much shorter than his father, and displays in his appearance little firmness or metal. ness. He looks nearly as old as his father. The 'Duke of Bordeaux, who will be ten years old on the 25th of next month, is a very fine and interesting child; he is tall for his age, and possesses a countenance beaming with intelligence. The Princesses and the retinue did not ar rive until the following day. As the whole of the suite cannot be ac commodated at the Castle, we hear that lieffleton House, recopied be the late Dr. Baines, has been taken during duir sojourn in this country ; and if that should prove still insuflicien•, It is rumoured that entleavcuni will be mule to obtain Brownsea Castle. It is generally behestd that their stay here will not exceed a month. An application will be mail; to the Emperor of Austria, for permission to pass through a portion r( Ithe imperial territery, on the route to Dresden, where the ttbdicaeil King means to seek a permanent residence.—Dorset C'ounly Chronicle. WORCESTER, A VG. 25.—Fhursday the Duchess of Kent and the Princess Victoria and suite partook of a most splendid dejenne at East ' nor Castle, the seat ef Earl Somers. A large patty of the Nobility and Gentry resident in the neighbourhood met their Royal Highnesses. The noble Castle, and the magnificent scenery around, excited expressions of warm admiration from the Duchess. There are few spots in which beauty and sublimity are so happily blended. In the evening of the day the Duchess gave a ball at the Library to her household and the. principle tradespeople of Malvern, which was attended by nearly one hundred individuals. Dancing commenced at nine o'clock, and was kept up with great spirit until one, when the compary sat down to a most excellent supper,' provided fie the occasion by Mrs. and Miss t....k)rme. Sir John Conroy and his sons made their appearance in the course of the evening, and seemed highly delighted with the festi. vibes, which were prolonged until an early hour of the morning, when the party separated, gratefully sensible of the kindness of her Royal Highness. It having been announced that the Duchess of Kent and the Princess Victoria would visit the Bazaar, which was opened yesterday at the Library, the opportunity thus presented of see. ing their Royal Highnesses was embraced by such numbers front Wor cester and the vicinity, that the village was literally crowded in every part : all kinds of vehicles, down to the bumble waggon, were put in requisition ; and, at one moment, the road fron t N e wl a nd to Malvern presented a continuous line of carriages of every description. Soon after twelve o'clock the Earl of Beauchamp, and the Reverend Dr. Card conducted their Royal Highnesses to the Library ; they had no sooner entered, than the persons without passed into the room, which became immediately so crowded that the Royal Visitors could approach very few of the stalls. They made several purchases before they quitted the room. The sales, &c. realised 14u1. The ball in the evening was numerously and fashionably attended ; among the company were Sir John and Lady Conroy and family, Sir George and Miss Anson, lion. Airs. Phillips, &c. Dancing was continued to a late hour with much spirit. The polite attentions of the Stewards were generally ac knowledged. On the above day Captain Baker gave an entertainment to a large party of fashionables, in his elegant apartments over the Abbey Gateway. A military band attended, and played many de lightful airs. The Duke of Sussex dined with the Duke of Cambridge and the Landgravine of Hesse Homborg yesterday evening, at Cambridge House. There was a select party to meet his Royal Highness. The Princess Sophia and the Princess Sophia Matilda vi sited the Landgravine of Hesse Homberg yesterday, at Cam bridge House. The Princess Sophia partook of a dejeune with the Landgravine. Gen. Baudrand, on a special mission from' the King of the French, transacted business yesterday, at the office (lithe Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. The General raid visits to Sir R. Peel at the Home Office, and to Sir (co. Murray at the Colonial Office, to take leave on rettnning• from his mission. Monday, Sir Adolphus John Dalrymple, of High Maik, Baronet, was re-elected Member of Parliament for the H:id dington district. An Engiish Gentleman intending to pass through France, Piedmont, and the Milanese to Florence, applied yesterday at the Austrian Ambassador's to have his French passport rises . d, but his application was refused. The gentleman in consequence could not set out on his journey. As this re fusal is quite unusual, instructions must hare been no doubt received from Vienna to that purpose. What are we to infer from this ? -Chronicle. We understand the following miiitary• appointments arc to take place :—Lieut.-General Sir Colin Halkett, K.C.B. to Madras ; Major-General Thornton, to Jersey, as Lieutenant- Governor ; Major-General Sir Charles Pratt, K.C.B. Lieut.• Governor and Commander of the Forces, Jamaica ; Major- General Watson, Madras ; Major-General Dalliac, Inspec tor-General of Cavalry in England ; Major-Gen. Gardiner, Ireland. The passports now issuing at the French Ambassador's office, Charlotte-street, Portland-place, have undertone an alteration. The fleur-de-lis crossed with ink, as a mark of rejection, and Au nom du Roi is rejected in the same wan ner, and the name of his Majesty Louis Phillippe Fir-t, Kui des Francais, substituted in its stead. A new plate, we un derstand, is in preparation, in which the tri-coloured flag will be introduced, instead of the present ornament. Sir James Carnegie was elected, on Monday, Member for the Aberdeen and Montrose district. W. R. K. Douglas, Esq. has been returned unanimously by the Dumfries district ; and Sir Andrew Agnew, of Loch new, Bart. by the Wigtown district. On Thursday last, General Arbuthnot was unanimously re-elected Member of Parliament for Kincardineshire. Since the formation of the new French Government, a considerable number of writers in the Parisian journals have been appointed to official situations. The Revue de Paris has published a list of their names. Among them we ob serve M. Villemain, of the Journal des Debuts, and M. Thiers, and M. Mignet, of the Nationel, who are made Councillors of State. M. Guizot, Minister of the Interior; the Duke of Broglio, and M. A. de Laborde, Prefect of the Seine, stand in the list as collaborateurs for the Rase Francaise. . - . —....___. Wednesday morning Mr. Ouseley arrived at the Foreign Office with dispatches from his Majesty's Ministers at Ma drid, which were the first official communications yet received from Spain since the recent events in France. It is understood, in well-informed quarters, that a peremp tory demand has been forwarded to the Portuguese Govern ment to restore the British ships unlawfully detained. If at the end of three days this demand is not complied with, the ships and detaining squadron will be taken by force.— Times. I :11 a II / 11