Star. — London, England, 1827-08-08 00:00:00

DEATH OF MR. CANNING. The anxious leant, or rather the fatal forebodings, we expressed yesterday respecting Mr. CANNING, are unfortunately realised, as he expired this morning at about a quarter before four u'clock, to the profound re gret of his family, as well as of a very large circje of private friends, and, we fearlessly add, of every well regulated mind in the kingdom. Though his death had been anticipated for some days bef roe it actually took place, it has made a deeper, a more gen ral, and apparently a more lasting impression, than any event of a similar kind, involving the life of a subject, that has occurred in this country for the last twenty years. This tribute, to the memory of an emi• nets' citizen, from the most discriminating and inde• pendent community upon earth, is accompanied with some anxiety for the future welf ire of the country.— It is quite clear that Mr. CANNING died some years too soon fur his country, though perhaps not a d.y too vim for bis own lame, as he was at the zenith of his popula rity; and not yet called upon to realize those magnificent expectations which has elevation to the Premiership had generally raised in the public mind. Let us hope, however, that one good may result from this overwhelming calamity—namely, the cessation of those acrimonious feelings which, fir the last few months,have characterised the proceedings and speeches of public men, and impeded and injured the public service o' the State. Let us now look forward to that cordial co operation and unanimity by which alone the country can be effectually served, and the pub- lic veal promoted. There is evidently no want f honest and enlightened Statesmen to conduct the *Geis of this mighty empire, 'upon the right manarement of which, in all their different bearings, depend the prosperity and repose, not only cf our own country, but of the whole civilised world, mainly guides! and governed as it is by the power, wealth, and public spirit of England. To the good sense of the nation the care of its domestic concerns may be very safely confided, as it is a sufficient pleJge, that they will never proceed, at least for airy length of time, in a wrong course; whilst we have, in the character of a parental and magnanimous Som. AMON, the best of all guarantees against the national trat.quillity being disturbed by religious feuds, or sectat ism animosities. The only important consideration—the only point of consequence, in fact, which presents itself to reflecting minds on this melancholy occasion, is our foreign po- licy ; and here, we admit, there would be g blank, difficult to be supplied, if we had not the same Spirit, with whose aspirations and suggestions those of Mr. CANtittip were confesseJly identified, and in whose advice and opinions, he repeatedly admitted him self, that he sougl.t and obtained additional light and energy in negotiating with foreigners. In all our transactions with foreign States, not only a commehensise and intelligent mind, but a corn- 1 ;sanding and imposing tone, is indispensably neces sary, to secure the honour and interest of this country, apd to preset ve at the same time the peace of the world; The great CtIATHAM, PITT, and Cassano, are the Om remarkable men in our own history possessing these qualities in a preeminent degree; and Lord Win,r,tspev is now the only Statesman left who under• stands all the intricate bearings and sailed relations of this branch of the Administration, and who is capable a combining and bringing tO I rnectsafp) termination the vast plans for the general improvement of the eon dition of mankind, as well as for the peace, tranquillity, and prosperity of Europe, designed by the distinguished Statesman, whose death we are now deploring. We will return to this subject again; and, in the mean time, fervently pray that there may be a cordial union of parties for the good of the country, and indeed of the world at large; and we venture to predict, that should his MAJesTY, in his love for his people, ceaswered that the outline of his future Government should be regulated upon this broad principle, hot only would the difficulties, which some persons apprehend in conse quence of the death of Mr. CANNING, be averted, but the expectations of the most enlightened men in the country be fulfilled. The Marquis of LANsnowsr, we have just learned, set off this morning at eleven o'clock, for the Royal Lodge at Windsor, for the purpose ► no doubt, of coa -1 (erring with his Maumee on the present posture of public affairs. The following is the Bulletin which announces the death of Mr. CANNING, as it was shown this morning at the Foreign Office, Downing-street: BULLETIN. "Cutswtor, AUGIAT 8, ♦.M. " Mr. CANNING expired this morning, without pain, at ten minutes bef ore four o'clock." E EV LONDON. WEDNESDAY,_ UGUST 8, 1827. t INING STAR. -- STOCK EXCHANG R., TWELVE O'CLOCK. The mach-lamented death, by the public in general, of Mr. Canasta, has caused a gloonAin the City, and the utmost anxiety is manifested to know who Is to succeed that great Statesman. The prevailing report is, that Lord Gamma will be the penon—Mr. Pam is ales mentioned as again corning Into Dice and the Duke . _ of Warmness is again to he Costunanaer.nre....... The death of Mr. Camino having been anticipated. it had no reat effect on the Consul market. Consols only fell about % per cent. at the opening of the market, when they were done 1161 for tt.e Account ; and the nett bargain done was a purchase of forty thousand Consols at 87, and at present may be quoted at 87% for the Account, with a steady market, and looking up. In the Fordo market, South American Securities are rather better than yesterday. An Ifspress has arrived from Park, with the French funds rather lower. Current prices' Old Spaalsh 10 %. Medean 68) 69/, Colons. him 3131. Russian 0% 96, Danish 63 1, Greek 14% 15. CITY. TWO O'CLOCIL The Caned market has fluctuated in the course of the morning, about I per cent. from 86) to 87% for the Account ; and up to the present time nay be quoted at 87% I. Watch Rentes on Monday. Five per Cents. 104f.—Three per Cents. mr. sm. The Ulnas of Mr. CAMPO was LOOMS at Pads. PRICK OF STOCKS 4T FOUR O'CLOCK. Bata Stott 21 2 India Stock S pee Cent. Red. 871 88% 88 Ditto Bunch 87 8$ S per Ct. Cosa 67 8 / Scuds Sea Stock 5% pm Cr*. 941 Old Arnaldo' 3/ n lied. 94% if £lOOO Rachel. Bills 57 SS 4 per pert.o New 100% / £5OO Ditto 37 58 4 per Cent. Scrip 1100 and MOO Ditto ST SS 4 per Cent. 1826,100 103 Commercial Long Asa. 19 15.16 13-16 Consols for Acct. $6) 87% I roießiiiN FUNII2, TWO O'CLOCik. Blown Ayres .13.16.8 p C. 13 Mel. Postie.s per Ct. Milian Hoods, 8 pet Ct 30 %30 D0.8i15.t925.8 pCt. 883 I:4lorntaym Hood., 6 p Ct. $ 6 Do. Met. 68% 69 68) 69% 69 Ditto M 60834. 30) 31 30$ litues.Dds.litsit 3,.C. 95) 96 Do. Accolsit 31 Ditto Acct. 951 Demob Ms. 3 p Cl. 43/ Span. Ws 3 p Ct. 91 no. Acct. 631 I Do. Aca 9% to BRITISH AND FOREIGN !MARKS, TWO O'CLOCK SHAWL PAID. General Mining Auto. 100 3 71 % likkwd General Gas 30 40 25% Cassia. Cuppany 100 10 7 AUSTRIAN FUNDS. VIRPNA. JOLT 27. Metalliques 91 i-16.-Bank Shares 1077%. CHISWIQC, War. Noes. The melancholy event which we last evening com municated as about to take place, was expected for some hours by the Physicians, to whom it was a matter of surprise thst the Right Hon. Gentleman held out so long as he did. Mortification took place yesterday, and extended rapidly to the vitals. Mr. CANNING was at intervals sensible of his danger; but the few hours preceding his dissolution he wandered occasionally.— He was sensible of some ►light pain in his left side about two o'clock, but this dissipated, and he was heard to say be thought himself improving. This change had been communicated to his MAJZSTIr t the Ministers, and other persons is official capacity, as early as twelve o'clock last night, by expresses; but was kept so profoundly secret, that even the persons in attendance at the Lodge of Devonshire House thought, and acre instructed to say, that Mr. CANNING was not any worse. During the remainder of the night Mr. CANNING was gradually sinking, until, about three o'clock, the clme approach of his dissolution became apparent, he became insensible, and the fatai-group of death tokens were gathering fast around him: • . The Marquis of ULANRICARDE, Dr. HOLLAND, Sir MATHEW TIERNEY, Dr. FARM, Mr. STAPLETON, and two oilier Gentlemen were in the bed-room, and com munications were passed from thence to the anti. chamber, where some of the Gentlemen of the office in Downing-street were in close attendance. Mr. CANNING about half-past three o'clock appeared to revive, but in a few minutes after his respiration became difficult, and he sank into a kind of slumber and breathed his last, in a quarter of an hour after, without the least pain of struggle of any kind. The melancholy event was known to Mrs. CANNING and her son, almost immedi stely, and we cannot attempt to describe their grief at this melancholy bereavement, which has plunged themselves and the nation in sorrow. The official persons in attendance kept the house closed fur above an hour, during which dispatches, with the Bulletin, were sealed, and sent off as follows :—To the KING at Windsor, to the Foreign Ambassadors, to Kensington Palace, to the Duke or DKVONSHIRE, to Lord GODIRICH, to the LORD CHANCELLOR, to the Duke of PORTLAND, to the Duke of :minx, to the Marquis of LA MOWN, to the Under Secretaries of S:ate," to all the Ministers, to Mr. HVEZIESON, and Mr. Siva. ass Bowies, Lord DUIPLZT and WARD, &c. &C. • The sudden departure of the messengers at five o'clock aroused the village, and in a brief space of time the melancholy news was well known. At this junc ture, several grooms of different Noblemen applied at she Lodge, and obtained copies of the Bulletin then issued, and departed at full speed to London. The messenger to Windsor travelled post and four; the others had gigs and single horses. After an hour's space of time had passed, the Lodge of the house became deter ted by enquirers, and the only incidents that occurred sere the departure of the Phy sicians, the official personages, ea. which occupied until seven o'clock. ciiiswicK, Ors :Cum". IZTRACT or A LITTIR. The cause of the Itir,ht Hon. Gentleman's illness was an it flsmmation of the intestines. Mr. CANNING had been ill some time, and a variety of causes which may be guessed prevented his enjoying that quiet tranquillity of mind so necessary to his recovery. It was impos sible for a man possessing the activity of his enlightened mind to keep from the arduous duties of his office, which almost daily required his p:esence., He had been a length of time suffering, and the anxiety of his mind did not by any. means tend to lessen that suffering. It is some consolation, however, to know that the last moments of this lamented and distinguished Gentleman were not embittered by bodily suffering.• His faculties, I am informed, never left him, and his end was marked by holy and magnanimous resignation to the will of Heaven. During the hour or two before' his death, he was visited by Mrs. CANNING, and his youngest son, a tine youth, and the power of speech having nearly deputed, he affectionately pressed their hands, and motioned them away. Mrs. CANNING has not left Devonshire House this morning. _ A King's Messenger is in nttendnnce at the Lodge i and as express has jest "arrived from Mahon which! has been lot warded to Downing-street. You cannot conceive the grief which this sadden ca !amity bas excited in this quiet vicinity : every ioi •ideal expresses himself as it the loss bad occurred io his own family. HALT/ PAST OWE O'CLOCK. Nothing further has transpired here since the date of my last communication, unless it be the continued ar• rival of distinguished persons paying visits of condolence to the widow of this most lamented Statesman. At this hour yesterday, the crisis commenced which we announced in our Paper of last evening, as calculated to prove fatal. Several persons have been to Devonshire House, which, it is stated, are connected with the preliminary arrangements of the undertaker to the funeral. Mrs. Cauntoo's health has suffered materially from continued attendance night and day upon her husband, and the shock of his death has so completely over powered her feelings, that she is exceedingly unwell.— The Marchioness of CLANRICARDI is with her. The King's Messenger, with the dispatches to his MaJur:, reached Windsor about sis o'clock this morn• ing, and has returned, but is gone forward to London. Every thing here remains in the same state. aIIAMISIL TO Two :ruses. His MAJNITT may be expected in town to night. 1 have been just informed that a Cabinet Council has b e en s ummoned., and that the usual escort of Light Cavalry attending his MAJZIITT, are under orders at Hounslow. The inquiries at the residence of the Minister in Downing-street, and the Foreign Office yesterday, were very numerous throughout the day. The Duke of Gr,oucerrmt sent to inquire after the state of Mr. CANNING. Among those who called at the Foreign Office were, The Austrian ?nosier. American, Sardinian, Spanish, Ports gorse, Eason, and Wurtemberg Ambassadors and Ministers ; the Rut of Westmorland, the Right Hon. R. Peet, Lord Nugent, VI.. client Weymouth. the Right Han. T. Wallace, Sr G. Warrender, Sir W. Gordon, and Lord Bezley also called. Ma D LANTA. one of the Secret:sties of the Treasury, and Mr. STAPLIITON, Private Secretary to Mr. CAN NING, were in almost constant attendance at Chiswick House daring the greater part of his indisposition, by which they best evinced their respect and attachment for their long-loved friend and patron. Summonses were issued by Viscount DUDLRY and WARD on Monday night, for the Ministers to attend a Cabinet Council yesterday, which were left at the resi dences of the Cabinet Ministers, and forwarded-to a 1 those who hid quitted London for their country s eats. The Ministers assembled about four o'clock yesterday afternoon, at the residence of Mr. CAusurr. in Down . ing-street. Those present were, The Duke of Portland, the Mary& of Lowdown. the Marc& of Anglesey, Earl Harrowliy, Earl of Carlisle, Viscount Dudley and Ward, Viscera Godericb, Viscount Palmerton, Mr. Wynn Mr. &urges Boerne, Mr. Tierney, and Lord Henley. Tee Loan Cnosicer.Lost joined his colleagues soon after five o'cleck. The Ministers remained in delibera- - tion till seven o'clock. At one o'clock yesterday (p.m.) the physicians, who still had some hopes, had a long consultation, not (or the put pose cf issuing a Bulletin, but in order to resolve, upon what mode of treatment would be most disirable under the altered circumstances of their patient. - The particulars did not transpire, but it is satisfactory to know that the Right Hon. Gentleman was compara tively tranquil during the early p.rt of yesterday. At two o'clock yesterday Mr. CANNING fell into a sound, and, it is to be hoped, a refreshing sleep. His medical attendants said that every thing depended upon the state in which he should awake from it. Mr. CANNING, junior, was sent for from York, where he had been during the Eton holidays; he at,. rived at Chiswick this afternoon post from York. Wet was unable to see his father immediately, as it-Via thought unadvisable to interrupt the state of quiet repose into which the Right Hon.Lientleman had fallen. Mr. CANNING died in the house in which, broken, like him, by labour as well as illness, CHARLES JAAISS Fox died. We received this morning the Austrian Oboes ger to the 28th ult. together with the Algemeiffle Zeihneg and the Nuremberg Correspondent, both to the Slot, but they are all silent upon the singlt subject, which bas some time past engaged the attention of foreign politicians— namely, the affairs of Greece and Turkey. - It would appear from the following extract from the Nuremberg Correspondent, that a report was pretty prevalent of a great victory obtained by the Russians l over the Persians, though if there had been any truth in it, it would probably have reached us before now through a less circuitous channel : “ FROM THE FRONTIERS OF PERSIA, ins Ss. " Reports ate in circulation of a great defeat said to have been sustained by the Persian army under the command of Prince Abbas Mime, in the neighbodrhood of Erivan, which place the Prince had attempted to relieve. As the report of the speedy conclusion of peace with Persia is more prevalent than ever. it may be conjectured that this event will tend to accelerate it:' Prince ESTIRHAZI6 the Austrian Ambassador, had a eaafereace g stetday with Viacom Draw Waaa, at the , Auriga oe. A letter from Port-du-Petre, of 25tb June, says 4 4 Sugars have risen to 45 francs, in consequence of the scarcity of the article, and of the pretence of numerous ships, which cannot get a freight on any terms. many have gone away half laden, and others are going AO sail with ballast. A ship from Boursieaus now offers to take goods gratis, to serve it for ballast, which is very dear here."—French Paper. A vacancy will shortly take place lithe representa• tion of Lynn, in consequence of the appointment of Lord W. BCNTINCIE to the Government of India. The Juno, BETTS, arrived in Standgate Creek, on Monday, from Malta, has brought a fine Cameleopard, a present for his Majesty. The Duke of Lerma* has purchased a plot of ground where Carlton Palace stood, on which his Grace i; now , erecting a mansion. Mr. Hunan*, Secre tary orthe Treasury, is likewise building a house upon a portion of Carlton Palace-gardens. EARLY HARYIAL—Oa Saturday several sample; of fine new barley were exhibited in Canterbury market, land samples of new outs also, TUE KING. WIN RS - 017mm 7. . This afternoon the Lodge at half past two, and drove to Virginia Water, where his Iltaiswre partook of the diversion of angling for Dearly two hours; dinner was served up ender a large mar. goes on the margin of the lake, the private hand being in an adjoining tent. In the evening his Manarr re turned to the Royal Lodge. This evening the Quint of WonTsassano, accompanied by her Royal &sten, took an airing in an open- landau in the Great Park, retuning to Frogmore through the town. Last evening her MAJESTY gave a grand entertainment at Frogina rs Lodge. At seven o'clock his MAJESTY arrived in an open pony phaeton from the Royal Lodge, accompanied by the Lord Steward, Bir EDMUND NADIA ' l nd t h e remainder of his bdasnartla Suite. The banquet was prepared in the principal dining room, fronting the lake. the Duchess of Gramma:can and Princess Au- GUSTIL. with the personal attendants of the Queen of WURTEMSZEth being among the guests. His MAJUk rea private Bend were stationed on the lawn, and played select pieces throughout the evening. At hall past ten his"MAJIMTY and atteadants left Frogmore, and returned by the Great Park to the Royal Lodge. THE RUSSIAN SQUADRON. Dam, Ammer 7.—The hessian squadron, consist ins of wine sad of the line and seven frigate% passed at the back of the Goodwin Sands this worths, at seven o'clock, on their passage to Portsmouth, where it is understood they will rendezvous. AllOlllllll LIMA, SAYS DATL The Imperial Russian Seel, front Creastadt to the Mediterranean, consisting of eight ships of the line, seven frigates, and a corvette, under command of bis Excellency Admiral SinCLAil e passed the back of the Goodwin Sands at 7 A.M. and about 9A. Y. rounded the Sooth Po eland, led by his Majesty's cotter Ante lope, with a fair breeze from the eastward. Arrived the Henry, Dasbey, from New York; Eden, Anthony, for Berbice; and George Home, Street, for New South Wales. THE LORD HIGH ADMIRAL PORTSMOUTH AUGUST s.—Ac ten o'clock Lin. 114 High-street was lined with troops, from the George Hotel to tie Sallyport. At half-past tan their' Royal Highneeses left the Hotel, attended by the Admiral and his eat the Lieutenant. Governor and his mak, and walked to the Sallyport, where they embarked on board the Admiral's barge, where the Royal standard was directly hoisted, and a estate of 21 guns fired from the gar. risen; the barge then shoved off, with ere Lord High Admiral's lag in his harry on the larboard quarter„ - sad was followed •bl another barge of the Admiral's, with his lag triad. The Lies. tenamtADovernor and his star, in his 'bur. and all the Cap. mitts who bad been waiting, in their bevy's, following, premedesi so beard his .tlarey's .hip Victory to church, where a most ea. , cellent sermon was preached by the Chaplain of that AIM; the boys of the shop sung the psalms, accompanied by the band el tits ship. As soon as the serviee was over, the Lord IligkAdrairslereut as shore in his brie to hold a levee for all Half.pay ()facers at the 'admiral's house. The Admiral and Lady Iltespforsi had provided a Wry handsome cold collation in the Admirers cabin. of whisk het Royal Highness and her attendants, with the Captains sad their Ladies, partook. About half pa.t two her Royal Highness re-embarked in the Admiral's barge, where the standsid was hoisted, when all the *hive -manned their yam* and fired a Royal salute of 21 gene, and returned to the ahem in the same order of pew/Niels. Her Royal Highness_ landed at the dannauee obe sletWaisleceived by amiable se ill gene from the gatriess; y! atria. gourd of looser ot the SOO, proceeding is foot to AWL Osiotits Hotel through two lines trompeopengiapsiaied by the Admiral and all the Carets' of the Navy, the . Lieweimen Owenstar, and • his Staff. After the Levee. their Royal 'Highwaseirdioed privately with the Admiral and Lady Stopfonl. Coposie Vvrtalle, late of the Primrose, is appointed Aidwle.camp so thq i l. Leed High Admiral. FASHIONABLE INTELLIGENCE. .. ARRIVALS. . . The Earl and Countess of Sefton, and the Ladles Molyneus, is Arlington-street, from Stoke Farm; the afarquis of Salisbury, is Hanover-square; Stinky Cary, Esq. Mrs. Cary. and Friends, it Nest's Hotels, Clifford and Cork Streets, from Bra/obi Mrs. Hall Dare and Family, as diun, from her seat in Sera ; Henry Bedingfield, Es+ and Lady, at ditto, Sir George Crewe, NIL the Rev. Henry Crewe, and Edmund Crewe. Es+ at the Bo ners Hotel, Boners-street, from their seat, Calke Abbey, (Jetty. shire; the Bishop of Chichester, at Thomas's Hotel, &deny square from Windsor; the Hen. George and Lady Gaitskill+ Agar ietlis, at she Karl csaleunt Edgecurribe's seat, Mom Edo comb*. near Davenport, beam, from the Karl at Moriey's sot, Sekram, Devoodaire; W. Y. Peel, E.+ at Fenton 's Hotel, ST. lamer's-street, from a tour; J. Horrocks, Esq. at ditto, from Liver pool; H. Sunnier, Req. at ditto, from his seat in Surrey; Captain and 1k • Ifl. Clifford, at the Duke of Leeds's, in Bruton-sued, Berk ley-equare from George Byug. Esq. M. P.'. seat, Wrathans Pan; Mr. Auld Mrs. Lewis and family, at Kirkhasn's Hotel. lower Brook.street„ from Clifton; Mrs. Sates anti Mias Bradford, at ditto, from Sums.; Mrs. Mostyn Brown and tastily, at Goal Hotel, Jermyn-street, from Brighten. DE PA !ITU II E& Matchlaisess Dowager or Salisbury, for Hatfield Heine; Lay Beaks; for Spring Grove near Horansiow • Charles Morgart, Req. keno Pall-mall, to Tredegar, Monasouth;hire; Sr Thus. lbw*, Bart. for Stratton *Park, near Winchester; Mr. D. Davesiport, It Gins Mallow; air. B. Hembree, for Langton Hali, neer Nor- Glide ; Admiral James foe Wor.its; Hoene, near Buingooka; tis Earl of Limerick sid - tbe Ladies Pery, ler SNARL Park, Ma Bracknell, in Berkshire - Wool and Mrs. (Ode, for liantagatel Lady Anne Rodney, for I:eominstet ; T. W. Besannatint, Req. aI.P. foe Northumberlan d; General Balfour, from the London Rod, Albemarle-street, to Scotland; Lord F. L Gower, from his hams in Albemarle-street, to Dunrohin Castle, Scotland; Visooastos Dungannon, from her house in Grafton-street, to her beat, Droa- Moat, Denbighshire. • 4m= • THE THEATIIES. HAYMARKET THEATRE. • A Bold Stroke fin- a Wife. Tows Thrash, and The Rencossire, were performed last night with much fait. consequence of the. indispositei.n of Madame Tars, the part of ✓ustioe, in the latter piece, was under. taken by Mrs. Linitaa, which she sustained with great effect. ENGLISH OPgRA HOUSE. • Mr. Mamma made his first appearance for the WS• son last night, and was most cordially received. The applause was load and long continued, avid throughout the evening the actor endravouseil to merit it by his unremitting exertions. Before Breakfast was the Ent piece, and Nicholas t read excited continual laughter. The imitations were given with the usual variety and excellence, and the song of Cawntry Sports, was ens ired. The other characters in the tarts were well bastainc especially Sir Williams Bier, by Mr. Einat‘tY. Tbc comic operetta of The Boarding Howse followed, sad went oLwith remarkable spirit. Alf. MATHEWS eSi again encored in his songs, and. as Peter Fidget, inS highly' amusing. His resdessness was perpetual , a nd hit descriptions of his occupation were uttered with a 'solo. bility almost beyond rivalry. The entertainment' con• eluded with Lying wadi Easy, which was played with undiminished span and effect. In the course of the eves. tog the House_vias numerously and elegantly attended. We were mistaken in stating that the King's Theatre closed for the season on Siturday last. There will be ,another performance zest Saturday,