Star. — London, England, 1830-11-18 00:00:00

E EVENING STAR. LONDON. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 18. Earl GREY is still busied in forming the new Adrniniso tration, of which be is to be the Premier. The result of his Lordship's labours is not correctly known ; but ru mour, at the West-end of the town, states as a part of them, that the Marquis of ANGLESEY goes again as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland; that the Earl of CARLISLE is to be Minister fur the Foreign department, and that Mr. DEN. SIAN is to be Attorney-General. This day day at one o'clock, the French, Russian, Prus sian, and Dutch Ministers, assembled at the Foreign Office in Downing-street, where they had a conference with the Earl of ABERDEEN, which lasted till three o'clock, on the important affairs of Belgium ; after which, it was determined, that the Commissioners on the part of France and England, should set out for Belgium this evening. Despatches have this day been received, by the Earl of ABERDEEN, at the Foreign office, from their Excellencies, Lord STVART DE ROTHSAY, our Ambassador at Paris, and from Sir CHARLES BAGOT, our Ambassador at the Hague. By the accounts fron7treT;Fierlands this morning, we learn that Vanloo had surrendered to the Provisional Govern ment. This fortress is one of the strongest in Europe. It was also generally expected, that Msestricht will almost im mediately capitulate ; and that the Citadel of Antwerp will be given up in 15 days. The letters from Antwerp, which hear date the 16th inst. ewe that the receipt of the official communication, respecting the blockade of the River, which —curious enough—first reached there from London on the 15th, had caused a great sensation. By advices received this morning, from Vienna, we find that the Austrian Government have appointed the following Consuls for Greece :—M. G ROPI us, for the East of Greece; M 1r ERSBACII for the West; and V•LLEN BOURG for the Isles. On the sth instant, at Vienna, Metaliques 911; Bank Shares, 1023. We have Hamburgh papers this morning, of Saturday last ; but, except the usual quotations of agricultural pro duce, they contain nothing striking: they are totally desti tute of political interest. It may be observed, that the funds had risen from one, to one and a half per cent ; which was ascribed to the general scarcity of stock, for the ex pected liquidation of the 15th instant. We are still unable to communicate any certain informa tion regarding the important subject, of what individuals are to take upon themselves the direction of public affairs. Per haps before this Paper goes to press, we may know more, and shall lose no time in giving our information a place above this paragraph, as we always arrange ow intelligence, according to its novelty and importance. We endeavoured,yesterday,to explain our general views,and espectations,on the subject of Parliamentary Reform ; and we are Sure, if our readers recollect the tone we have maintained on that agitating topic,ever sincentz STAR escaped from the cloud which had for a little obscured it, they must do us the justice to say, that we have been consistent. We have always expressed our conviction, that a careful rectification of some parts of our representative system, had become rationally desirable ; and we have always been impressed— seriously and sincerely impressed—with a full conviction, that it was a subject to be approached with the utmost cau tion, and to be only accomplished with safety, by piecemeal and gradual procedure. The people of this country should never forge 4 that It is a question, on the temperate decision of which, a 6. vital interact; of the present generationdepend for their iiirarity. ft is not a question which can be insulated from others, of involving impotence. In touching the representation, we should bear in mind, that we are touching the balancing point of our entire poli tical system ; arid while the people should be jealous of al lowing an undue impulse to turn the beam, adverse to their rightful equilibrium, their interests are equally involved, in not allowing an impulse, adverse to the other two estates : and this should always be inculcated by all writers who in tend well to the present generation. When we nee the term present generation, we think we include all the interests it is rational, or useful, to desiderate. Wo do not wish to deny any abstract set of truths, on the present prin ciples of Government ; or to deny that one course of legislation may produce great future good ; but we main tain, while we should avoid acting, so as to produce in jury to our posterity, we should, as uur principal object, limit our energies to avoid present evil, or the ruin of ourselves. In making up our opinion on reform, let us likewise make up our opinion on other questions. Do we wish that faith should be kept with the public cre ditor ? Are we interested in averting the inevitable fate, which Hurst'. has predicted, as the result of financial ruin, viz. " that those in the carriage are to mount the box ?" If you are careless and unconcerned on these questions— but not the humblest man in the kingdom can be so wisely— then you may be bold in your reform : for be assured, with such reforms as are spoken of—universal suffrage, and its accompaniments —the constitutional beam will receive an impulse so decidedly from all equilibrium, that the entire existing organisation of society must cease ; and the present generation will reap but little benefit, by the time the good arrive, which according to the power of a superintending PROVIDENCE, is not to be denied, will ultimately bless a , distant posterity. But while thus intimidated from a bold re form, we are advocates for a temperate one. Oa some future occasion, we shall farther explain our views. We did not in tend to-day, to treat so largely on the subject, and have done so inadvertently, to the exclusion of another, which we had wished more immediately to consider; but we shall execute our intentions to-morrow. CITT, ONE O'CLOCK. Wo are still in the dark in regard to the formation of the new Ministry. It is positively stated that Earl Grey is ap pointed Premier, and Mr. Denman Attorney-General. All our City politicians and speculators are anxiously waiting for something official on the subject. The private letters from the Hague state, that the Belgians wished only for a limited armistice of three months, which the five Powers would not agree to. Consols, which left off yesterday at 821 for the Ac count, opened at 83k, went down to 83i, rose again to 831. In the Foreign market little doing at present. CITT, TWO O'CLOCZ In the absence of official information, in regard to the new Ministry, we have continued reports. Il is now be lieved that proposals have been made to Mr. PEEL, to take the situation of First Lord of the Treasury. A Hebrew has failed in the Manchester line, supposed to be to a considerable amount. We hear of several failures at Vienna. Consols remain steady at 831 j, for the account ; for next time, 831 84. In the foreign market, little or nothing doing. Spanish, 14* 1. There is still a very great scarcity of money stock. _ __ _ AT FOUR O'CLOCK. Bark Stock. lndia Stock, 3 per f7ent. Ited. 82/ 31 India Ponds 12 14 :;pr r !.. (..n‘. 83) 6 41 31 '. South Sea Stock .4 p 4 r CI. I/41 M. 92i i Old Answitie. 82; :ik per Ct. 11.,1 911 21 11 1 £lOOO Rich. Bins 30 27 8 3'. Frr Cent. New. 931 4 31 t£soo Ditto 3 prr Ct. 1826. 9'.11 $ 100 I/100 and X2OO Drs. 1.4. - Ann. 171 7-16 1 !Cootmercial• On. 39Vrt, Apl. Oct. 171 3-16 Itodia for Acct. D 4.. 5 . ) Si', do. 171 " Cons. for Ace. 83 eLi PRICE OF 8 I'OCKS FOREION Fti OS. TWO O'CLOCK. D.,.:, 0 . t+!: 3 ; •. ( ' t. Goi Sp. Bale. DM, 5 per Ct. 104 Ditto Ace. 01 Do. Ace. 104 Peruvian Eric, 0 per Ct. 15 Fr.Rts, 5 p Ct. 0. - 4. 7k. ildv. 1822, 5 per Ct. 96 Exchange, 25f. 30c. Sp. Kis. 5 prr t. 144 I Fr. M. 3pr Cents. 64f. 50c Do. Ace. 143 Exchange, 25f. 30c. • BitiTtsit AN fre)IIEIGN !MAIMS. Tw,. ocLocK. 411• •E. ►•n► Mi 1111/11111. 35 20 25 13 25 100 20 25* 20 2 Al 78 Gil 100 25 25 lir.zilialirrtip. (ins. £5 pm.) Ditto Natioral Guardian Protector Provincial Bank of Ireland SMITHFIELD. Nov. 18. CATTLIC AT 11 Beasts, 335 I Sheep, 3,620 I Pigs, 200 I Calves 211. Beef ....... :is 6d to 4s Od I Pork Nutton .... 44 Od 4s 6tl Lamb Veal Ilay (pet load), £2 ss. to £4 10s. Clover, £3 101. to £3 10s. Straw, .81 10.. to Cl lBs. NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL MARKETS, Nov IS. By the Carease—Per stone of Sibs. Beef, 2s ad to ss. std. Mutton, 2s 4d to 3s 4d. Veal, 3s Od to 41 SJ. Pork 3, Od to 46 Sd. FARRINGDON MARKET, Nov. 11. Prices per IL to the consumer. Beer—Finest Roasting, 6ed. Bolling, 40. Equal quantity of each, sed. Rump Steaks. 9d. to 10d. Beef Steaks, Sid and 6d. Rump of Beef. Sid. WETHES Morron—Leg, bid. Haunch, 64d. Loin, 6d. Saddle, 6d. Shoulder, sd. and Ad. Neck. sd. Breast, 4d. Veal.— Leg, 64d. and 7d. Fillet, aid. Loin, Td. Breast, 7d. Neck, Gd and 644. Shoulder, 5d and Sid. PORE, 6d to 841 per lb. ST. JAMES'S HAY-MARKET. Nov. 18. Coarse Heavy Lowland Meadow Hay, il 154. to £2 10s. New Him. C 2 Ifts. to .25 10s. Useful Old, £2 10a. to .C 5 100. Fine Upland Meadow and Rye Grass Hay, £4 6s. to 1:5 Os. New Clover Hay. £2 10s. to .115 Os. Old ditto, f.— Os. to .6'o Os. Oat &raw, Il Oa. to £1 12s. Wheat Straw, .21 10s. to £1 16s. pee load of 56 trusses. IS THERE AO BALM IN GILEAD? TO THE EDITOR OF THE STAR. SIR, The facetious GROSE published a work entitled, I think, " The sure way to Health, Wealth, Riches, and Honour." He proves, that to obtain all these blessings, an aspirant has nothing to do, but to apply himself to the study of the daily advertisements in a newspaper ; and avail himself of the kind and fair offers made in them, pro bono public°. To confirm this view, he presents his readers with a collection of advertisements. lam inclined to think that be has not explained, to the full extent, the blessings to be obtained from advertisements; and conceive I could show, that not only the evils, physical and mental, of the microcosm—or little world of a man's body—but the great world of political so ciety might have its evils often remedied by a due, and timeous application, of the many blessings held out by them, for the relief and convenience of suffering humanity. To illustrate what I mean, I shall just afford you two or three instances. Much is said just now about reform in Parliament, and purifying the elective franchise, so as to prevent all corrupt practices at elections. For this object some propose the ballot ; while others are terrified at the very word. Now, if you do but turn to the Advertisements in the Tutu, you will find—you start at the idea of find ing out any Advertisement in the Times, and truly I admit it is something like the often mentioned labour of finding a needle in a load of hay ;—but, if you have not patience for searching that Golgotha of journals, look into any of the others, and you will find a remedy for corruption, at a small expense, and far more easy of application than the ballot ; I mean " The Patent Detergent Lotion for the Hands." I need not remind you, that all you want to effect is, that electors come to the poll with clean hands. What so simple, then, as to insure, at the expense of the county, burgh, or' city, where the election takes place, an ample supply of this useful lotion, to be used secundem artem. Even the successful candidate, on taking his seat, might not be the worse, sometimes, to use " the Patent Detergent Lo tion for the Hands." A supply of the same article at the Custom House, might save a vast expenditure to . the pub lie ; and some people think a little supply might be very desirable, for the use of gentlemen of the long robe, in West minster Hall. It is, however, principally as a succedcuseuas for the ballot at elections * that I recommend its utility; for unless the electors go to vote with clean hands, it is perfectly impossible to insure a virtuous Parliament. So far, I think, I have been successful in proving that reformers may obtain their object, by availing themselves of an advertisement; nor are the enemies to reform—those that are terrified at popular excitement—without a remedy for their dreaded evils,: if they do but look out among the advertisements. It is well known, that they are ala rme d a t the inflammatory speeches of the Rotunda orators. What should be their remedy ? Turn to the papers—do they not see " Duggin's Ventilating Hats" staring them in the face ? What so useful for a politician, as to keep his head cool ? With a little persuasion, even Mr. HUNT might, perhaps, be induced to mount one of the ventilating hats ; and then the inflammatory mischief might be checked at the foss • fain-head. A few, too, of these hats might be available, now and th en, in arliament. There is another advertisement which strikes my eye oc casionally in your columns, viz. " Winds Renovating Mix ture ;" which, according to the printed description, " gig to a halted coat, all the bright hue and gloss of a new one." Now, I should like to know, what could be so neefol, just at the present moment, to many asovisse-se the phrase is, in the higher circles — as the application of this useful mixture ? lam even inclined to think, that some " Gen tlemen of the Press" I could mention, might find my re commendation of this ingenious mixture, of much use, at this perplexing juncture. There is, likewise, another ad vertisement, I should recommend to their attention, under the peculiar circumstances of the times, namely," Carstairs' Talantagraph for tremulous, or timid wr i ters. " I need not re mind you,how useful many of the innumerable " strengtheners of the nerves," and " nervous cordials," which are advertised daily in the newspapers, would have been, about the 9th of the present month, both at the east and west end of the town. " Digestive Pills," and " Fat Bacon," that cu rious remedy for weak stomachs, used formerly to be the only advertised articles which obtained a ready sale about this season, among the members of the Court of Aldermen ; but it is now found that both the Courts of Aldermen and Common Council, would not be tho worse, occasionally, of some of the aforesaid remedies, for " nervous tremblings, and preter-natural fiutterrings of the heart, and of the animal spirits," &c. &c. minutely de scribed in many advertisements. I would recommend the City, at all events, to keep a constant supply under key. Those of our Statesmen who are now retiring from office, might find much benefit, by the " Patent recum bent chair," recommended in your yesterday's paper ; while those coming in might, at a time when so much diplomacy is required, have their attention advantageously directed to the " Penna-dup/ex," or " double writer," which has so long been before the public. Even foreign potentates— if they would so far condescend—might obtain security, by consulting the columns of our " broad sheets." It is true, the Belgians have lately brought " Dutch drops" into great disrepute ; and the fame of " Friar's Balsam" has been ruined by FERDINAND of Spain. " Riga Balsam," too, is of very little importance now, except among the Turks ; but the King of the FRENCII-if he knew what he wore about—would import an ample quantity of Mrs. JOHNSON'S " Soothing Syrup ;" and some of Gssine's " Quieting Draughts" might be of use in Germany and Italy. But it is not only his Majesty's subjects in the political world, who might receive a benefit from attention to ad vertisements. Our inestimable Monarch himself, it is evi dent, could not fail to find some, worthy of his Royal notice. How useful could the " Cabinetmakers' Company" be to him, at the present moment, when so anxiously engaged in supplying himself with a new Cabi net ? The members of that useful company could, for instance, warn him against young, and unseasoned wood, which, it is well known, is apt to warp and fly to pieces ; while they could show ;him likewise that very old, cross grained, knotted pieces of timber, are equally unfit for use, from their stubbornness and unbending na ture. The Society might possibly supply him with a little glue ; if, as is sometimes the case, with hastily got up Ca binets, the parts should show a tendency to split. Even if a screw should be loose, they would know how to replace it ; and above all, they could show how essential to the ap pearance of the Cabinet it is, that its nobs should always be tolerably bright. Thus, Sir, I hope I have proved to you, that the study of advertisements, is of the highest importance to a politician; and that most of our political evils, as well as our corporeal, might be remedied, by availing ourselves of the blessings so liberally held up to our notice, in the public papers. I am, Sir, Your* des London, 18th Nov. PHILO-PUFF. THE COMIC OFFERING, OR LADIES' MELANGE. SMITH and ELDICS. Ibis volume has afforded us a rich treat, and the inge nious authoress has proved her right to the name of She ridan. If we understand her correctly, and she be really the designer of the humourous plates, as well the authoress of the literary matter, her merit is truly surprising. Innu merable are the good things which the collection contains. We think the misfortunes of the " inclined plane" were never so amusingly set forth. It is a paper worthy of any of our classical Essayists. We shall give an extract of the Prose. We wish we could steal some of tho comic il lustrations which are unequalled by any of the kind. A FRENCH GENTLEMAN'S LETTER TO AN ENGLISH FRIEND IN LONDON. ! my pima Fulrup,—.3 cannot feel the plash. I espreese to corns to your country charming, for you see. I shall have the happi ness to you embrace in some days from here: but it is necessary that I myself may rest before to set out. We are arrive at Southampton before yesterday at one bout of the af ternoon, and we are debarked very nice. lam myself amused yester day to look by the window which gives in the street. I see a crowd enormous of persons. I ask at the servant " What for all that " It's a loan that is beside himself, sir." "Oh yes !" I say ; but I not un demand, and I take my dictionary t I find ' Beside, a cue de,' and himseW I know is ' lisi.ouseme.' That make together ' a cote de !si new 1' Oft not understand at all. I ask pretty girl of the house " What for crowd?" She say, "Only man who is in his cups, sir 1" " Oh yes !" I say but I not understand better t search in the dictionary again, ' A seen is his rape, Ms homage dans see taws I' Well I cannot understand. Call pretty gid spin—" My dear bliss, is tt por celain merchant fall among his raps V" She go away in clatters of laughter, very unpolite, and I bear her say to the boy "John, that Frenchman seems a great spoon." Boy replies, "He is next to a mad man 1" Is it possible that the pretty person call me a euilliere 11 I not understand, so I look at the dictionary and Ind 'spoon, very right. How it is foolish for call one person spoon ! I send for the master of the hotel, and desire I may be put far from the madman who is neat to me. The man say there was no madman at all. Then I ring the bell, and the boy come; (who is very old and stupid, he tell me he bas 09 yeses.) I ask Mat, if be tell pretty person the, was mad man in the next man to ms ? He say, "Oh no, sir, I neoe► said meeting of the kind." I say " You speak bed English with two ne gadves ; but I bear you say it when pretty pesos call me glom." _ Then he have shame, and his face ridded all ever, and he beg my pardon, and not mean that mime be my. I Dever believe yes when at Paris, you tell me that the English. women get on much before our women s but now I agree quite with you, I know you laughing at your countrywoman for take such long steps ! My faith I I never saw melt a mode to walks they take steps 'long like the man ! Very pretty women ! but not equal to ours White skins, and the tint fresh, bat they have no months, nor no eyes. Our women have lips like rose-buttons, and eyes of lightning; the English have mouth wide like the toed.; and their eyes are like dream. any gee" as one of our very talented anthem my 6 Mouton qui twee.' It is excellent that. lam not perceived so many English belies tipsy as I expect: estr gamma Mon say they all drink brandy: this I have not seen very mach. I was very surprise to see the people's halr deny eslour but red, beaus all our travellers my there is no other hair seen, swept red cc white But I cane hers filled with candour, and I say am seem papas whose heir is not red. You ton MO tam at Park that we have no mask, la Trance. My dear Mood, bow yea are deceived yourself! Oar made is the inset in the wield, sad the thrones eassigtes I yeti other English bovine ant: ale at all, sad If Ina had sore yoa love no language ft slag with. It k asearty that pa may avow year bagasse is set moral for the par. pose tudimary of the world. Tao whitlow at shop ase all Wed at heath aaasse- 4 Dee grade Naples," die roe do lodes,' Ike pm efts, &a. It Inglkb lady go fit domed, Now toe, V yea r h ea , s i r, New vats if Nooks; sense ',Me V lona' sad some Urns qf massy,' the llasa.dosger ass ablemsed at all. This the colours different at the silks. People say, ' puce evanouie," ()ell j e I'empereur,' Hammes d'enfer,' 4 fen de ropers,' but you never he ar lady any, I go fot have 'gown made of ' fainting fleas,' or ' emperor' s eyes,' or 'opera fin:l:i or of the 'Eames' of a place which you tell m e once, for say never to ears polite! You also like very much our r ut " 'blue in England : the street-organs tell you best the taste of the p ee . pie, and I bear them play always, 'Le petit tambour,' 'Oh gar d et vous bergerette,' ' Dormes, mes chore amours,' and twenty li tt l e French airs of which we are fatigued there is a long time. I go this morning for mate visit to the house of a ray li k e fa. Tully. When I tin there some time I demand of the young ladle", what for they not go out ? One reply, " Thank you, sir, we are always oblige for may :t home, because papa ettki such eery bad Aosta." I say. "Oh yes ! How do you do your papa this raornin i: , misses ?" ,' He is much worse, I am oblige to you, sir." I bid them good bye, and think In myself how the English are odd to enjoy bad health, and the young ladies much obliged to in; because their papa was much worse ! Chaeun a son gout, as to say. _ _ On my road to cone home, I see a board on a gate, an d I stopped myself for read him. He was for say, any persons beating carpets, playing cricket, and such like diversions there, should be persecuted. My faith ! you other English are droll to find any di. version In beating carpets Yet It is quite as amusing as to play the cricket,' to best little ball with biestick, then run about like madmen, then throw away big stick, and get great knock upon 6( face or legs. And then at cards again ? What stupid gan'r whist. Play fur amuse people, but may not laugh any ! Ah ! how the English are droll ! I have nothing of more for say to you at present, but I am soon seeing you, when I do assure you of ti eternal regard and everlasting affection Of your much attached friend, • • •• NAVAL INTELLJOBNCh. DlAtto Atm= Tam DAT—Dublin, 1 ; Waterford, 1 ; IFlauders, I , From*, 1. Arrived off Portland, the Meta, Gash(ll, sod Great Britain, Swirl. burn, from Quebec. At Liverpool, Elisa, Woodball, from Smyrna ; and Sir Walter Scott, —, from Quebec. At Greenock, Martha, Sweetland, from Newfoundland. At Dublin, Thomas, Robinson, and General Douglas, Smith, from Quebec. At Limerick, Joseph and Ann, Reed, from London. At Leith, Albion, Leslie, from Miramichi. The Alexander, Hepperington, front Dublin, was totally wrecked on Monday night, near Whitehaven. Crew saved. Dux, Nov. 17.—Wind S.V. by S.—Arrived from the River. and remains, the Curler. Boyd, for Van Dlemen's Land. Arrived the Cleopatra, Morris, from Quebec. POILTSUOUTN Nov. 17.—Wind S.W. to W. squally.—Sailed the Hebe, Prussian steamer, for the Mediterranean. Fauiovvw, Nov. 16.—1 t blew a very strong gale, with violent gusts, last night, from S. to S.S.W. but moderated about ten o'clock this morning, when the wind veered to the westward. Arrived the Innisfail steamer, from Plymouth for Cork, with the 2.3 d Regiment on board; experienced dreadful weather in a gale last night, and received some damage to her machinery. Omen, Nov. 17.—Saturday last, two Dutch gun-brigs came in close under our batteries. After taking soundings they left for Flush ing, but have been in sight every day wince at high water ; and after firing two shots. boarded the Lord Hawkesbury. Ni 4 Blain, from Dover The officer informed the master, that if he attempted to near this port, he should make a prise of his vessel. BRIGHTON. Nov. 16. This has been a thorougly damp and inclement day. The Princess AvoUSTA did not in consequence take her usua: morning carriage ride. Mr. and Lady BARBARA Pox. BONDY left their names at the Palace yesterday. Lord ORFORD, after a short sojourn at the Albion, is in the departure list. Tne Life Guards returned to the Cavalry Barracks, yesterday, but ono troop again suddenly left today for Lewes. &c. Lord LAKE is with us for tho entire of the hunting season. Mrs. Fox, the widow of the late celebrated Statesman, C. J. Fox, is remaining at the residence engaged for Lord and Lady HOLLAN D on the Steyne. Mr. and Mrs. G. DAWSON have vacated Orton House, and are returned to town. Lady CHARLOTTE DENNY is arrived. Mr. LAWRENCE PEEL is furnishing his newly-purchased house in Kemptown, upon a liberal scale of modem, splendour. DUBLIN, N0v.16. —.wo— Yesterday, while an attorney, well known in this city, was passing along the quay near the Four Courts, he was met by a county Mayo gentleman, and after some words between the parties,tha attorneywas knocked down bythe Connaught man.who at the same time told him he was " a liar and a rascal." The affair is said to be already in the hands of the lawyers. Tuesday last, as two of the Revenue Police, accompanied by a Sergeant Whittaker, of the constabulary, stationed at Ballymore, were proceeding to an island in Lough Arrow, near Ballyfarnon, on a still-hunting expedition, the bolt in which they embarked sunk, and all three were drowned.— Sligo Observer. A correspondent states that an officer of Limerick gar rison has eloped from quarters this week, under very revolt ing circumstances.—Limerick Chronicle. ST. DUNSTA N'S Cu U RC , FL ELT-STREET. — This ve nerable building presented, this morning, a very dilapidated appearance. The two gigantic figures, which have for such a length of time occupied their conspicuous situations, are entirely removed, and the projecting clock is completely stripped of hands, figures, &c. The two figures have been purchased by Lord Hertford. No less than 30 Peers, 7 Baronets, and 260 Gentlemen of other ranks, in Ireland, have subscribed to the " De claration" against all attempts to agitate the question of the repeal of the Union. Yesterday a Court of Directors was held at the East India-house, when Captain James Keith Forbes was Sworn into the command of the ship Thames, consigned to Bengal and China. One of the prebendaries of St. Paul's was asked the other day if it was true that pieces of artillery had been placed in St. Paul's on the 9th of November ! The reply was, that there were several canons in the cathedral, but certainly no grew guns. _ _ Chic honours are not much in repute at Salisbury, when every person hitherto named to serve the office of Mayor has paid a fine rather than take upon himself the duty. The stables and out-houses of Mr. Chanzberlayoe, near Maidstone, were burnt down last Wednesday by iscendieriee• An attempt the next night was made to est Ws bowmen firs• A small bottle was found on the premiss, nostaining gun powder, with a fusee : luckily the bonhomie found before tho powder had caught. The Gazette of Tuesday night contains a proclamatioo, signed by Sir Robert Peel, offering the usual induce:neat for the discovery of the murderer of the orphan child, Charlotte Billiinore, near Basingstoke ; together with 4 reward of 501. The Gazette also anteing proclamations, !igned as above, for the discovery of the incendiaries at MOM Bberhomes, near Bedfont, and those at Mr. Weet meres, saw Gosport; together with a reward of 501. in re gard to the latter. In the former case, the following re wards are offered :-2001. by the Directors of the Cecil Fin-office ; 2001. by Messrs. Ambers of Bedfont; 1001. by the gentlemen of that neighbourhood ; and 51. by the Uxbridge Society far the proposed= et felons. • Par Net CUM to ( slam I re afg fend and tena that mys plea Gut for 1 Ilene huh whic 0 WM A Bow foe n bask and 1 M, when at de he of were they 1 the q the b 111. pion Thai M. posit) M. M. .everl SIWI Archl dent& alone Af other feet e tent 2 _ Al count branc mUU• L. cane 'rant Pirae, na tal Ds rd IL Prow mine Y. Teo* Loop •ome blow BOW that 1 4. tbe i *bid l.i lll g Cho hill I ih