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BIOGRAPHY OF DON MIGUEL. The literary portion of the Portuguese patriots resi dent in London, actuated by a laudable desire to illustrate the de grading condition to which their country has been reduced by the usurper, have established no less than three weekly publications. The whole of these are conducted with a degree of energy and talent which do honour to the contributors, and prove the poli tical writers of Portugal to be fully equal to their contemporaries In the rest of Europe.-0 Padre Asmara, the hrst of these publica- Lions, appeared some thine ago, and is replete with a great variety of important facts and arguments connected with the origin and pro gress of the usurpation. An Appendix to the XVI Ith Number has just appeared, containing a luminous account of the expedition to Terceira, together with an able commentary on the probable re sults of the glorious victory achieved by the Patriot Army under _ _ Count VILLA bcoa 0 Chapeco, though of more recent establish ment, continues to support the cause of legitimacy and justice with equal spirit. The object of the present notice is, however, to avail ourselves of some information contained in the Poquete de Portugal, o f which the ninth number has just made its appearance. One of -- - the most important features of this work, is a series of letters ad - dressed to His Serene Highness the usurper, in which the whole of the events connected with his guilty career, are traced by a writer who was attached to his suite during a great part of the time to which his facts and observations relate. Although the picture he gives of Don Mom. Is quite appalling, yet the interests of the nation, cursed by his sway, and those of truth, require that they should be freely disseminated. We regret that our limits only admit of a abort abridgement. The author of these admirable letters, following his hero from infancy to the moment of his consummating the final crime, has disclosed a scene of moral turpitude, and personal iniquity, which cannot be too widely circulated—gince they prove more than vo lumes of abstract reasoning, the cruelty and injustice of that policy which could have for one moment induced the Ministers of this country to tolerate such a monster. From the statements of the writer, it appears that, like the News and CALIOULMI of antiquity, the cruel and sanguinary predilections of Mama. commenced with his earliest years; and were rapidly developed as he advanced towards maturity. Even the pastimes of childhood were characterised by a ferocity and recklessness which were destined to mark the whole of his subsequent progress through life. To him, the wanton sacrifice of human life and indulgence of the most degrading debaucheries, were quite familiar. As an illustration of the first-mentioned propensity, be is said to have killed an unoffending negro, named Porr4, during his stay at Rio Janeiro, when he must have still been a mere stripling. - - - Raving quitted the Brazils in 1821, to accompany the Royal Family On Its return to Portugal, his conduct during the passage was so shameful and abandoned, that the writer, out of regard to public manners, is induced to pass over it in silence. No sooner had he landed at Lisbon, than he sought the society of such persons as he had associated with at Rio. The most degraded profligates, assassins by profession, and bravos, now became his only com panions. His great delight was to frequent brothels, bull baiting, and all those other scenes of unbridled riot peculiar to the capital. He was even frequently known to take the greatest pleasure in slaying the animals which had survived the terrors of the arena.— It was in vain that his father Joins VI. who saw the baneful ten dencies of his son, with sorrow, appointed muter. to check his propensities and instil better principles—the character of Moon baffled all their efforts, and he continued to gratify every evil passion with unabated pertinacity. Notwithstanding all these proofs of a perverted heart and de- prayed nature, Mom. became an object of high interest to those who had determined to destroy the system of government adopted by the Cortes of 1820. They required a member of the Royal Family in order to dazzle the multitude; and Don Monist was the fittest instrument, since he willingly lent himself to any coun sels which were given, without once reflecting on the consequences that might follow. His first act, as a willing tool of the faction, was to sign an order addressed to the Colonels of some regiments, to revolt against the Government ; these orders were, however, not obeyed. The notorious Owns. then Count D'Asnaasere, an infuriated bigot, equally destitute of talents or courage, aided by a hired band of assassins and banditti, having raised the standard of rebellion in 1823, contrived to gain over a small body of regular troops : but these were soon after routed, and forced to take refuge in Spain, where they joined the French army, which had just been sent by the Bourbons to destroy the constitution of that country. It is almost needless to repeat the well-known fact that owing to the influence of bribery and the machinations of priesthood on one hand, and the defection of some corrupt leaders on the other, the efforts of the patriots were overcome; and the band of CHAIMS which had served as a species of vanguard to a French column, being thus enabled to re appear on the Portuguese frontier, a counter revolutionary move ment was effected at Lisbon, but in which it should be remarked, the people took no pan. It was now that the ene mies of the new institutions again cast their eyes towards Don Moon., and advised him to quit the capital for a distant Pro. vine where he could either rain the standard of revolt himself, or join the fanatical band of Cuevas. A number of individuals who had sworn fealty to the Consti tution, having betrayed their trust, a few corps followed the Royal traitor, whom the Queen Mother urged in the strongest manner to dethrone the old King, then sincerely attached to the established order of things. So palpable was the ignorance displayed by the prevailing parties in Cortes at this crisis, that they required John VI. to change his Ministers, thus at once rendering it impos sible to adopt any prompt or vigorous measures for opposing the coming storm. Although alarmed at the idea of any outward influence in the exercise of an authority which he had not sufficient firmness to maintain, be was the last to abandon a cause which the natural generosity of his character did not allow him to betray. Having sought Munn in order to frustrate his criminal pro ject, the latter thought himself discovered, and wished to escape into Spain. Some of his companions, who were not opposed to the Constitution. urged him, however, to obey the summons of his father, who feigned to be ignorant of his designs, and after having eulogized the Prince, who bad made a cowardly retreat until his partizans could proclaim him King, returned to Lisbon in triumph, as if he had gained a brilliant victory, after an absence of seven drys. The biographer of Don Mmoat. paints in lively colours the fury of his hero, who wished above all things, to enter Lisbon sword in hand, .nd resort to a general massacre of the inhabitants, in order that he might thus merit the honours of a successful campaign.— Finding no one to second his sanguinary wishes, this design was abandoned. A few days after, the King gave him the command of all the troops. But being unable to go the lengths he wished —that is to say, avail himself of this army to aid him in usurping the Crown, he endeavoured to get rid of those who surrounded the King and opposed an insurmountable obstacle to his designs. With this view, he caused the Marquis de Loins to be assassinated at the Palace of Salesian, almost under the eyes of the Monarch. A similar attempt was made on several others, till at length be excited the troops to revolt, and poisoned the King, his father ! This took place en the night of the 30th of April,lB24. —The double crime of parricide and rebellion was on the point of succeeding. Join VI. only owed his life and crown to the excel. knee of his physicians, and the efforts of the foreign Ministers— among whom Mr. Taminvon and M. Hum on Meaux were the most conspicuous actors. This terrific episode in Micion's his tory, forms the subject of the fourth letter. The author has de. tic:Used the scene of horror with great animation, and given a reality to the dramatis permit which has all the appearance of being most true to Nature. Having described the passions which moved the actors, and depicted the crimes of that day in vivid colours, this part of the narrative terminates with the departure of the rebel priuee for his henessrable exile, and the reader is again enabled to breathe on witnessing the departure from Lisbon of the monster, who. not content with attempting to tear the crown from the bead of his lather, also endeavoured to deprive him of life ; and, had be succeeded, there can be no doubt that the whole kingdom would have been deluged with blood. In the following letters, the writer accompanies Minuet to France, where the gross and savage qualities of his nature soon drew down the contempt both of the Court and Capital. Sur rounding himself with the refuse of society, his time was passed in debauchery and riot. Among other congenial amusements, dog fighting, killing eats and other domestic animals, were his greatest sources of delight. His last feat in the French capital was an at tempt to assassinate the Portuguese Ambassador, merely because the latter refused to grant him a passktort for Madrid, where he wished to preside, in open defiance of the King's orders—as well as for not advancing him large sums of money, to gratify hi, notorious pro pensity for every vile and low pursuit. From Pad., our hero proceeded to Vienna, where hr also soon became an object of uni I contempt, until the death of John VI. It was then that he again became a person of some public interest. The Apostolicals would not, however, connect themselves with him, before ascertaining the views of the new King, Don PIM°. For if the latter would only consent to govern despoti cally, and cede the crown to his daughter, without making any change in the old system, they were fully agreed on the question of legitimacy ; or rather, nobody ever dreamt of contesting that Don Panso was not the legitimate heir of the King his father. But the Charter arrived, and henceforth, Dun Pena° was no longer the eldest son of Jon); VI. and all the rights of succes. don were as readily transferred to the head of uon Nicest. The result is known—be opened an immediate communication with the Spanish spostelicals—kept up a regular correspondence with them, deceived the Sovereigns of England, Auwria, and France, as well as the Pi incess Regent, the whole nation, and all Europe, with a degree of perfidy and effrontery of which history affords no example. Finally, the author of these letters demonstrates in a manner the most clear, and supported by well authenticated facts, the treasons, perjuries, and atrocities of the usurper, so minutely and plainly, that he has left nothing to desire on the part of those who would know the real character of Minuet., and the true bearings of the whole question. As the Author intends to continue his highly interesting narra tiVe, through aU the events which occurred from Mwuv.'s arrival in this country, and usurpation of the Government,down to the present moment, we shall return to the subject when his labours are terminated. In the meantime, we strongly recommend that a faithful translation of the whole be printed, both in English and French, and that they may be circulated throughout Europe, for the reciprocal benefit and instruction of Kings and People. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. Matte Alamo Tots Dar.—Dublin I—Waterford I—Guernsey and Jersey 2—Flanders I—France 1. Dam., OCT. 28.—Wind N.N.R.—Arrived from London. the Endymion, for Gibraltar ; Reward, Waterlily, Simon Taylor, Hector. Ann Birkeley, and Shaw, for Jamaica ; Houghly, for Swan River ; Sceptre, for Bahia ; and others. POSTSMOVTII, OCT. 28.—Wind N. W. to N.E. PLYMOUTH, OCT. 27.—Wind N.—Arrived the Pedestrian, Holman, from Memel ; and Isabella, Randers. FALMOUTH, OCT. 27.—Wind N.B. Lamson, 002. 27.—Arrived the Wm. Thompson, —, from New York ; and Elizabeth, Hodgson, from Narva. L i no, Om 27.—Arrived the Anna, Mason, from Bichibucto Providence, Miller, from Malaga ; Lucius, Young, frons Hintzic ; Horatio, Chater ; Rover,Briggs ; and Hope. Brown, from Memel. Gummier, OCT. 27.—ArrIved the Luna, Johnson, fromGothen burg and Minern, Pearce, from Copenhagen. 'user, Orr. 27.—Arrived the Glory, —, and Capepus, Ro signol, from St. Petersburgh; and Laurel, Joyce, from Bremen. EAST INDIA COMPANY'S SALE.—Yesterday, there was a great change for the worse at the Company's sale of raw silks, and the expectations indulged that the advanced prices ob tained on Monday and Tuesday would be maintained, were almost entirely dissipated. In general, the silks offered at yesterday's sale went off at a reduction of from 8 to leper cent. bringing the quo tation as low. and, in some instances, lower than those given at the last sale. A few very fine qualities were purchased readily at the improvement noticed yesterday, but the coarser sizes were all heavy. Raw Bengal., which obtained from 17s. 3d. to 17s. sd. per lb. at the last declaration. to-day sold from 16.. 9d. to 171. per lb. of sintr e luality. A great many bales were refused yester day at the price, and the sale dosed heavily. LATEST FROM TAMPICO.—The brig Matilda, Bailey, arrived at the port yesterday from Tampico, whence she sailed on the evening of the let Sept. From Captain Bailey we learn that the town was still in the possession of the Spanish invading forces, the number of which was variously represented to be between 3,000 and 5,000 troops. General Santa Anna, commanding the Mexican army, was encamped near the place a short time before the Matilda sailed ; General Barradas marched about 20 miles into the interior, leaving only 250 men in Tampico to guard the town. During his absence the Mexicans, to about 1700, made an attack upon the latter, but were repulsed with the loss of 60 to 70 men killed and wounded during the engagement ; Barradas re-entered the town—the Mexican troops were busy engaged in throwing up fortifications around the town, and had given notice to the foreigners residing in it that they intended to bombard the place on the 30th August. In consequence of this notice the foreign merchants left their houses, and went on board the American sloop of war, Hornet, which was laying outside of the bar. The bombardment did not take place, probably owing to some of the works not being finished. We learn further, that the Spanish troops conducted themselves with the greatest propriety towards the inha bitants, and that no outrage of any kind had been com mitted. It was said that about 600 of their number were on the sick list. So confident were they of the ultimate success of the expedition, that there was not a single Spanish ship of war or transport on the coast. They ink tended to make further efforts to induce the desertion of the Mexican soldiers, not one of whom has yet joined the invaders. The arrival of the troops who were driven into New Orleans in the ship Bingham, and of fresh troops from the Havannah, was hourly expected. Ame rican vessels and property were much respected. The officers of the Hornet had gone on shore and visited the Mexican Commander, and returned through the Spanish forces without hindrance. The Matilda did not land any of her cargo at Tampico. Quebec papers to the 25th September (one day later,) Halifax to the 10th September, have been received at the North and South American Coffee-house- From the Halifax Papers. LOWER CANADA.—Last Week about thirty or more families arrived from Greenock, by the Huntly, and en gaged themselves to proceed to Guelph. They are all possessed of property. Previous to this time, 400 per sons had been forwarded by the agent here to the same destination ; but a report unfabourable to the settlement of the country has unfortunately been spread, chiefly respecting the power of the Canada Company to give proper titles for the land which they sell. The edition just published of HORTATOR'S Simplicity of Health. of which Mr. Anaemia has given such a Battering character, is considerably enlarged, and contains a variety of ad ditional and interesting articles. Bet the Abridgement and Re view of Cornaro's Treatise, are extremely valuable. This part of the work forms a uew and unerring guidance to the attainment of health. New it must be considered—for every one will agree with }locator, that Conan bas been, hitherto, looked up from gene ral perusal. Hortator, judiciously distinguishing between the se vere, though infallible system of Camaro,n and what may be more conveniently practicable Ye ordinary life, has furnished an admira ble Code of Ibeith...4bt most simple and rational that can be leiineL THE LAST OF THE GOTHS, nit THE DICTATOR'S LEVEE. Continued from the STAR of Thursday. No. V. Oohs:—(Looking at his watch)—Heavens! What a tax are levees upon greatness—the more I mount, more rugged grows the road the place of Minister is one of thorns— aye, thorns with scarce one flower. Fool that I was to barter laurels for them—laurels possessed in quietness and peace, and good fat pensions with them ; and yet I trust needs risk them all on this sad chaNce--'tis my cursed itch for gambling. Well, life to me has been a game of dice, aid rye not thrown amiss, we all must own—a glorious prize tempts me to hazard now, and I will ven ture all, even fortune, fame, name, nay, my very nose— no trifling stake I take it.—What, ho ! Within. INTZR. SICRITAAV. 00111:—Who waits to speak us now? Sacra : —The Magnates have wired, leaving our ante•rooms to rogues and thieves. Gyro :—Who may the wretches be? SIVIT .—Sume rarcal spies, formed in your Lordship's school ; the Staff of New Police, and some of those more supple slaves than all—the Editors of Newspapers. Gino I—Nly necessary plagues—apt touts fur mischief. Ilow hard that one must work with things so vile ! (Secure my watch and snuff-box) Admit them straight ; tut, have an eye SIM :—( Look. knowingly) l'vr dralt with thou too long to Le caught napking.—(Ezit.) Gran :—(llastily, but carefully putting up his papers.) These fellows are all eyes : they'd pry into the secrets of one's soul : they'd read my eyes, weigh all my words—nay, augur from my sneeze, and would interpret evek my very cough. To leave one scrap of writing in their way would be to say peruse ; they penetrate a wafer, and can dive Into the mystery hid beneath a seal. Bur, wary be the word. The door is opened gently and without noise, when several smooth faced gentlemen glide in on tip-toe. Gont :--;11y worthy spies, what news ? what news? 1 See :—(in a cautious whisper) The sixteen boroughs have been fairly bought at a cheap bargain : witness receipts. (gives receipts) Gora :—(heads and smiles) Half price! by Jupiter! 1 See :—Thanks to old knowledge of the trade, my Lord; 1 know the way to beat the rascals down. Gore :—(Aside. The knave even now robs half, I dare be sworn) Take this, friend, to the Treasury—(giving a check : Ist spy takes it. and exit) 2d SIFT :—.ollr real Duke of BLACEDIAMMIDTOWN, my Lord, is doing wot.ders ; he swallows every bait with glutton greed, believing that the Oligarchy's threatened ; he's ready to uphold it with his life, and vomits fire and flame against his vassals, who fail to march beneath his Lord ship's banner. At first he scropled to commit himself ; but when I hinted danger to the party, and poured your compliments in his vain ear, he swore, by heavens, no wretch un his domains should harbour any thought but what he pleased, or even presume to have a thought at all—and straight from village, hamlet, farm, and cut, he turned those vassals out who are our foes. The first he banished was the schoolmaster; next, all such slaves as yielded to his laws were told to burn their books, and give up newspapers. The Polka complained; but, proud in lordly power, he but replied, " I aft master of my own." Gorr :—(s:.tering) Enliglut.ned, zealous friend. 2d Sret—The oligarchs are ready to a man to follow his example ; on their estates these words are law : •` think as we think—the poor-house, or Swan River." Gong :—Su far things run as smooth as one could wish; quick to your task, and circulate your rounds. You have "carts blanche" to offer place and pensions—(Exit 24 Spy.) 3d Sry :—1 have enlisted ten Notorious Whip. GOTH :—On what cunditions? 3d Sry :—Three have consented to desert at once, in face of all the world, to take an active part hi your good cause ; these must be paid by places ; two have agreed to slacken in their fury, and only offer lukewarm opposition ; these in return ask but your private friendship, and a place at your gay banqsets; two have turned in fear; and three false brothers to the cause they serve, will still continue to feign warmest zeal for their vile priaciples, but under hand will push your interests on; these stipulate for a round sum of money. GOSH :—Give it at once. I'd buy them with my limbs—the kindest friends of all! Fly, clinch your bargain—(Gives checks on the Treasury.)—(Brit 3d Spy.) The others in rotation deliver various mysterious looking packets, which he reads with the deepest interest. Gout:—'Tar well! lily friends, like files buzz round society, worm out the secrets of both friends and foes; deleud my name, and lie in my behalf—ye shall nut want for gold. The nation is not taxed in vain, my friends.— Quick, quick ; disperse each to his secret task.—(They glide out.) " Enter the Police Staff—armed to the teeth. Clime :—" Present arms."—(Police draw their swords—drop on their kuees—and lay them at the Dictator's feet.) Cour :—With gradual diligence and unperceived, we have in creased our force. Our fifteen hundred raw recruits have grown to an efficient mats : six thousand strong—picked iSr their strength, their firmness and fidelity, they have become the terror of the capital. The sheepish citizens, who !et your Guards steal in upon their rights, noted and numbered, sneak along the streets, trembling beneath the eye of your fierce bands. Goru :—(Lost for moment in thought)—Six thousand do you say? hum ! scarce enough. Are they all staunch and true? Came : We've chosen and sorted with the nicest care, and purged the corps of all who had a will : those that re main are yours while you can feed them. Gout :—Are they disciplined yet in the right tactic? Can they be mustered speedily, and marched on whatsoever point we wish their force, compactly and with confidence? — Have they been taught haw to resist a mob, to form the square and column? Know they the art of skirmisbieg in streets—how to divide their force and rally it—how to entrench themselves—and how to retreat ? and the good use of a well nourished fire ? Cuter :—The greatest part have been old soldiers, Lord ; those who have not, are ready and most apt. GOTH :—(Rubbing his hands)—Well, and their arms? Oast :—They are all of the best; and, in our various depots, safe at hand. Goer triumph)—Then arm them—arm them—now the time is come—my power is solid ; and the people's rights are but an empty name. What'ere my head now plans, my band can execute ; the army is my slave ; and my own chosen guards patrol the capital, and beard the fools who went to sleep whets rule of sword stepped in and never thought of night-mare. I'll up and ride them now, like incubus. Each to your posts; be ready at a word, a cunning card has made the game my own.--(He waves his band.)—Upeo which the Guards rise and sa lute ; then sheathing swords, march forth with a firm step, in military order. (To be continued.) • • • • * FASHIONABLE INTELLIGENCE CHANGES. The Princess Augusta Sophia, from Stable.yard, St. Jant , ts'-, on a visit to the Earl and Countess of Arran, at their seat, lidecor Sussex; the Marchioness Wellesley and Miss Caton. fruto 111,1 Regent's Park, on a tour, yesterday ; the Earl and C.suotisi Gower, at the Marquis of Stafford's seat. Trentham-hall, St.dioi shire, from the Earl of Surrey's Worksop Manor, Notts; the I•*.at I and Countess of Sefton and the Ladies Molyneaux for Newnta ; E ar l Fi zw illi a m, a t his seat, Wentworth House, Yurk.hire, Irom Northamptonshire; the Countess of Galloway, in town, fr In a tour ; Lord Seaford, from Audley-square, for his seat in Sussex ; he Hon. George and Lady Georgina Agar Ellis, (riots Spring gardens, to their father's (Lord Clifton's) seat at ltnehaisptoo ; the Honourable Edward Pette and Hos.. Mrs. Petry in Gros - venor•square, from their seat in Yorkshire ; Mr. and Lady Catherine Cavendish, from Derby. on a visit to Lord a• d Lady Wharocliffe. at their seat in Yorkshire; Mr. and Xlrs. Broderick, from Brighton, for Bath ; Capt. and Mrs. Smith, from Ivy Lodge. in the Isle of Wight from Brighton ; Capt. Adeane ler Dublin , Mr. and Mrs. Manning, from Park-street, for Brighton ; Captain Herbert Heron, for Portsmouth ; Major and Mrs. llaaweil. from aarges-street. for Bath ; the Hon. Percy Wyndham for .kidbn rough, Suffolk ; Gen. Armstrong, in St. James s-streer, irons S& folk ; Lirut Augustus Mordaunt, in Piccadilly, Iron , Flurenc,; Colotiei and Mrs. Wall, from their seat Worthing Park. Win chester, Hants, for Brighton; the Hon. Colonel and Mrs. Howard. at their sear Castle Rising. Norfolk. from St.ffurdshire ; Captain and Mrs Ridley, in Regent -street. from the Continent ; Ctptain and Mrs. Ramsay. from Dover-street, to Brighton; Sr Richard and Lady Phillips, from Portland place, fur their seat, C.stle, Pembrokeshire. i IL E A tC.4I I . MAID4TONIL CAVALRY DUO?. rommandart, Col. Sir J. Brown, Kt. 13th Light Dragoons; Assi tam Con motidact, Lieut. Col. Midilkton, h. p. Riding Masser and Aqutant, Cornet Al Dough ; Quartet blaster, Francis Huey ; Veterinary Surgeon, James Berrington. CHISIRAL HOSPITAL AND I,VAI ID lIIPOT AT CHATHAM, &C. Comm.iidant, Colonel Sir Archibald Christie, Kt. Sail' Cap • tains, Bt. Major C. Bentley ; lb. Major Ebkatt, York Ho•pira', Chelea ; Paymaster, Colonel Cuylor ; Paymaster of Cavalry aril Infantry detachments of regiments in India, James klacdonsl.!; Acting Adjutant, Lieut. A Child, 40th Font. CAVALRY BIDING ESTABLISHMENT AT KT JOIIN ' i WoOH SAItItACKS, REGINT S S nag. Superintendent, Lieut. Colonel T. W. Taylor ; Ittsitng Master. Capt. 1.. C. A. Meyer • Acting Adjutant, Cornet Fred. Kinkt,r ; Acting do. Cornet Wbonogh ; Superintendent of Swint! BIC! - cite. Mr. Henry Angelo. Yesterday a Co7t7TMec=zi held ::t CI; 1:-:s , India House, when the ship Astell was tal , .ett up for on:, voyage to China. Capt. EDWARD MA XIV; LI. DANIEL 1. \VV.:S sworn into the command of the ship Duchess :.!* Athol, consigned to Bombay and China. The Duke and Duchess of CLARENCE came to town yesterday morning from their residence in Bushy Park The Princess SOPHIA visited their Royal Highnesses at. their residence in the King's Palace, St. James's. The Duke and Duchess left town in the afternoon, on their return to Bushy. The Duchess of CLARENCE came . to town on Monday afternoon, and, in the evening, honoured Covent-garden Theatre with her presence, for the parpaso of tvitnessing the performance of Miss FAN N KEM - six as Juliet. After the performance, Miss KEM aLv. had the honour of being presented to the Royal Duchess by her father. The Duke of WELLINGTON left town yesterday after noon for his residence at Strathfieldsay, Hants. Viscount MELVILLE has arrived in town front Scot land. His Lordship visited the Dake of W ELLIN Oro' yesterday at the Treasury. The Nob:e Viscount aim) transacted business at the Foreign Office. Despatches wero sent off yesterday evening from !h.. Foreign Office, by a messenger, for the Hon. Mr. Go R - DON, our Ambassador at Constantinople ; Lord STU .t DE ROTIISA 1, at Paris ; and Mr. DAWKINS, our Re sident in Greece. The messenger also took &spat .bes from the Colonial Office, for Sir FREDERICK M the Lord High Commissioner of the lonian Islands. The Austrian Ambassador had an interview yeste4tv with the Duke of WELLINGTON at the Treasury. The Bishop of Butsl•or. was, we untler. , tanti, thrown front his horse on Saturday se'Lnight, near Bristol ; we are happy to learn that his Lords Hit did not rcc°ivy• any material injury. The tendered resignation of Mr. Jest ice Buttizot - cti not having been acted on, and that Judge's health twine; greatly improved, he has expressed his willingness w con tinue to discharge the duties of his office for some time longer, since no successor has, up to the present time, been nominated. _ A duel took place cn Tuesday morning, at half-pa. seven o'clock, at the Red House, Battersea, between a Lieutenant H. of his Majesty's 20th Foot, and Lit tit. S. of his Majesty's 6th Foot, when both parties fired at the given signal, without injury en either side. The se conds immediately interfered, and the matter ended. Accounts from Bucharest of the 20th Oct. state, that although measures were taken for the evacuation of Geurgewo, it has not as yet taken place ; and 800 men, employed by the Russians, are demolishing the fortifica tions. The Pacha of Scutari has assembled round Phi lopopolis an army of 40,000 men, and General Giiiima4 has only 10,000 at Sophia; but the account cf the Treaty of Peace having arrived, prevented the further Lifusi..ll of blood. Sr. KATII A RINE DOCK s.—On Tuesday, at la :1- past two o'clock, the water was admitted into the eastern dock, which will be ready in live or six days for the re ception of shipping. This additional dock increases the wet-dock accommodation of the company, upon the who 4 , to upwards of 150 vessels, besides craft, at cue and th. same time. Friday forenoon, his Grace the Duke of Non ro and the Earl of SURREY, accompanied by his Grace's agent, MICII AEL ausox, and his brother, T. Et.- Lisow , Esqrs. visited the Shrewsbury alms-houses in Sheffield-park. The party (on foot) then pro ceeded to inspect the magnificent erections, now ad vancing rapidly towards completion, for a Corn- Exchange, &c. at the head of his Grace's nte.% market in the Park. We believe the Noble Lord of the Manor, under whose munificent patronage both the exten sive and the splendid works above named have been pro jected and finished, as well as the illustrious Earl, ex pressed themselves as highly satisfied with the appearane., of these great improvements of his Grace's estate. Yesterday morning, as the groom of Mr. Lambourre, of No. 9, Foley-place, was exercising three horses iu Langham-place, Portland-place, they got restive, and be came en►.angled, and, plunging for some time, the poor fellow was at length thrown on the pavement with great violence, and, frightful to say, two of the horses rol!ed over him. At this time, Wilson, police-serjeant No. 16, D. division, ran tohis assistance, as well as two others of the police. The horses gallopped off, and made for the stables in Riding-house-lane. On the poor fellow being lifted up, it was found that his legs and arms were broken. and was also dreadfully bruised on the body from the horses rolling over him. The horses are severely injured, as a quantity of their hair was left strewed on the pave ment. He was taken to Middlesex Hospital on a shutter, without hope of recovery. The parish church of Penshurst, Kent, was entered a few days ago, and the thieves contrived to carry off the communionplate, consisting of two silver flagons, one cup, and one paten, marked with a porcupine, and the arms of the Sidney family. They likewise stole four table cloths and four napkins, marked " Penshurst Church,' with a piece of silk embroidered with silver. r