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GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY OF MADRID, AUGUST 9, 1821. OFFICIAL ARTICLE. The Political Chief of the Island of Porto Rico, communicates, under date of the 10th June, 1821, to the Secretary of State of the Ultra Marine Govern went, the following particulars : " Most Excellent Sir—On the sth current, I communicated to your Excellency the latest occurrences of Costa-hrme, and the occupation of the capital by a division under the command of Bermudez. On the 3d current, an English corvette of war left La Guyra, for St. Thomas's, which has communicated the following occurrence: " s On the 27th May, a division of Brigadier Morales' entered Caraccas, took possession of that city, and completely beat Ber mudez, the remains of whose force he pursued. From the in terior, we learn that another action was gained by General La torre, against the army of General Bolivar. No details have been received of these successes, which, however, are com pletely certain, but I will transmit through the frigate Ligera,of Puerto Cabello, any fresh information which may arrive. All which I communicate to your Excellency for the knowledge of his Majesty, &c.'" THE EVENING STAR . LONDON. FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 1821. Sr. Basmoioxzw.—Heliday at the Bank. We mentioned yesterday the extremely pacific ac counts which had arrived from Odessa, and are now enabled to add some further particulars. The Divan, it is said, had received the ultimatum of the Russian Government ; but had come to no decision on the subject. Baron Sr nOGONOF F remained strictly guarded at Bujukdere, without any intercourse with the Porte. The Russian packet-boat was still detained, and the Turks had taken out her cannon. It was the general opinion, however, of well-informed persons at Odessa, that the differences with the Porte would not lead to hostilities. A Sardinian merchantman which had arrived at Odessa from Constantinople, on the 27th July, after a passage of six days, had brought intelligence that a naval action was fought off Tenedos, on the 17th July, in which the Turks were entirely defeated, with the loss of two frigates (another account says, two ships of the line), besides several smaller vessels.— The shattered remains of the Turkish squadron re turned to the sea of Marmora. As soon as the disas trous news reached the capital, the disorders were renewed with marls of increased atrocity ; and hun dreds of the unfortunate Greeks were sacrificed to the vengeance of the populace and soldiery. This account, however, was considered to be of doubtful authenticity, as it rested on the individual informa tion of the Sardinian Captain, whc brought no letters to confirm his star meat. The Paris Papers of Tuesday, and some German I Papers, which arrived last night, are filled with articles of quite an opposite tendency to the accounts received from Odessa. We subjoin some extracts, which, in the present singularly conflicting state of all the in formation we have on the subject of Turkish and Russian relations. 'se must leave to speak for them selves. We shall only remark, that the statement in a private letter from Augsburgh, that the English garrisons in the lonian Islands and in Malta, are to be reinforced, is quite unworthy of credit. Should England be compelled to interfere, she would employ her naval, and not her military means. EXTRACTS FROM A PRIVATE LETTER. ACGSSIIRGII, AUGUST It is affiimed that the English garrisons of the lonian Islands and of Malta are going to be consi siderably reinforced ; the British Government being desirous, under present circumstances, to place this part of its possessions in a respectable state of defence. On the other hand, it seems that the English Admi ral who commands the British squadron in the Me diterranean, at present stationed off Tenedos, has re ceived from his Government secret instructions, in case the Dardanelles should be attacked. The fleet of the Insurgents, which is in the same seas, and has constantly watched the Turkish marine, appears to wait for orders for further proceedings. A report had been circulated that it would be rein forced by a division of Russian vessels; but this has not yet been confirmed. At all events, it is not doubted that the Bosphorus will soon become the theatre of important events, the issue of which will shew the policy of various Powers which are ne gociating at present on the affairs of Turkey. We have seen letters written by Russian Officers of rank in the Russian Army of the South. They speak with some confidence of the co-operation of Austria, and even of Prussia, in the projects of the Cabinet of St. Petersburgh. They do not dissemble that war is inevitable, and that it will be necessary to go to Constantinople itself, to put an end to the atro cities of which the Christians are the victims. In ge. neral, the Russians, as well as the Tut ks, see in hos tilities, if they should commence, a war of religion, which will be bloody in the extreme." FROM TIM DWYNA, JULY I& Our whole Empire resounds with chaunts of mourn ing, but at the same time with cries of vengeance. The army is eager for combat, animated with holy anger—the people filled with indignation, more al most than in 1812. It may be affirmed, without exaggeration, that our strength is increased tenfold by this impulse. If war should break out, one army after another, nay, the whole mass of the Nation, would fall upon these barbarians, who have hitherto owed their safety to policy alone. Constantinople, attacked by sea and land, on three sides at least, would fall, and the Greek Empire be re•establithei in a moment. FROM THE RUSSIAN FRONTIERS, JULY•I9. ' This war, if it should break out, will be a truly re ligious war. Indignation against the Turks has in flamed all hearts. The whole mass of the popula tion forms, as it were, an immense army of reserve : at a sign from the Emperor one after another will advance. The fate of the Turks will be absolutely decided this time. We fear no diversion from Persia. That cautious Power has been taught wisdom ; besides, sufficient guarantees have been given. The national hatred of the Persians and the Turks, the opposition of adverse parties in the interior, &c. have likewise an influence. Austria will join us, as Prussia has done—at least, it will not hinder us from assisting our brethren, for it is interested in the cause. With respect to the policy of other Powers, we know nothing. As soon as war breaks out, we advance, fight, take Constantinople, and all is settled. CRONSTADT, JULY 17. The withdrawing of Ypsilanti from Wallachia, chiefly caused by the desertion and treachery of far the greater part of the Albanese and Wallachians, who composed his army, but, in all probability, not wholly produced by this cause, is, indeed, a severe and destructive blow to the enterprize in Moldavia and Wallachia; but it would be a great mistake to believe that the affairs on the Danube are wholly concluded. Of Ypsilanti's whole corps, which con sisted of 20,000 men, hardly 1,000 have been killed or severely wounded in the several actions, which have destroyed in proportion an immense number of the enemy. Another thousand, perhaps, may have fled' into the Austrian territory. The rest of the army still exists, scattered, indeed, in different parts. A person who does not know the nature of the events, or the character of the contending parties in that country, may imagine the affairs to be at an end. The Turks have done nothing great or decisive: the insurrection still subsists, in a different form. In Little Wallachia the Insurgents have almost all the fortified convents in their hands. Prardan, a Ser vian ; Captain Diananteo, and other Chiefs, gave the Turks a severe defeat some days ago. The Captains Georgales, Olympites, and Pharmakes, have occu pied, with a considet able force, the mountain position near Buseo. Tarva, with nearly 1,200 formidable warriors, is in the mountains near this frontier. Ile is a native of Palmos, well versed in the Turkish mode of making war; a man of great understanding, but deserving of malediction, because, fur trifling petty reasons, he betrayed his country and his faith in the most decisive manner ; but as he is known to be a man of great ability, lie was also much feared by the Tui ks. He knows Very well that if he fell into their hands his reward would be beheading or impaling alive. He seemed, therefore, to feel some remorse, and in the end will probably be obliged to turn his arm against the cruel enemies of Christia nity. If he does, be will do the Turks much injury, and find them plenty of employment. From all this, it may be inferred that the insurrection in Moldavia ansi Wallachia exists nearly in its former extent, and will long continue so. But if the proposed result of the transactions on the Danube should not be at tained, yet the real object of occupying a large hos. tile force will be fully accomplished. In the mean time, the situation of these two principalities is truly deplorable. The following is an extract of a letter, dated " MADRID, ACCUST 10. " We have enjoyed for some time tolerable tran quillity, even our Provinces seemed to be assured of a repose which they had not enjoyed since the esta blishment of the Constitutional regime, but they begin again to be troubled by numerous bands, which under the name of Partizans, traverse and desolate them, and spread terror everywhere. Even Gallicia, which of all the Provinces had suffered the least, is now the focus from which are diffused terrible elements of anarchy and disorder. The Government in vain exerts all its efforts to reach the root of the evil. " The environs of Madrid were always rather un safe ; but the evil is now at its height, and one can• not go a league from the capital without danger of being robbed, or even assassinated. A post-chaise was lately attacked by several armed men, at Alcon dendas, five leagues from Madrid : they killed the postillion with a musket-shot, and robbed and ill seated the travellers. Many persons who have been robbed think the object is less to take money than to spread terror; and it is affirmed, that the disorders which they commit are part of an organized system. " A merchantman from Rio, arrived at Oporto, has brought alarming news. The Government of Rio is said to be changed into a Junta, with the Bishop of Rio for its President." The remains of her late MAJESTY have reached Cuxhaven. Early on Sunday morning last the fu neral squadron, consisting of his 97ajesty's ship GLAS GOW, with the Royal corpse on board, accompanied by the TYNE, the ROSARIO, the Viva, and the GAN NETT, appeared off that port. They had not been brought to an anchor when the Mail left Cuxhaven ; but as the wind was then blowing from the eastward, it was supposed that it would be necessary to moor the vessels, and that some days might elapse before the fleet, on account of the prevalence of easterly winds, could proceed up the Elbe as far as Stack, the place fixed upon for the disembarkation. HIS MAJESTY'S VISIT TO IRELAND. FROM OUR PRIVATE CORRESPONDENT. DUBLIN, TUESDAY, AUGUST 21. I but very faintly described to you, in my letter of yesterday, the mob-like confusion that prevailed at the Levee—the lost shoes, buckles, stars, sword-hilts, &c. were displayed to-day in an apartment of the Castle, to be owned. To prevent the like pressure, and, I may add, presumption, at the Drawing-room this evening, a notice has been issued froth the Castle, printed, and placarded in the principal streets, tb the following effect : " It is requested, in order to prevent the inevitable incon venience which his Kiss:vry would suffer, that those Gentlemen who attended the Levee yesterday, will not attend the Drawing room this evening, unless such as shall find it absolutely neces sary to accompany the females of their families." I have been well assured that the number of per sons at the Levee did not fall short of 2,000! and when this is considered, it is not at all to be wondered at that the confusion should be great, and that many I ludicrous incidents should have occurred—wigs, bags, and all flew about. Lord NORBUIIY, one of the finest, wittiest, and best-humoured old men' in his MAJESTY'S dominions, was so pressed upon going up the , grand stair-case, that he would have fallen but for the general solicitude and kindness felt for him ; having recovered himself by the assistance of those about him, he addressed the Lord Chancellor, who was near him—" My Lord Chancellor, we have tried many hard cases, but, you will allow, that this stair-case is the hardest of all !" I cannot refrain from quoting another of his Lordship's puns, appli cable to the present moment : previous to his MA.. JESTY'S arrival, the streets through which he was expected to pass were newly paved and repaired ; a Gentleman mentioning this approvingly in conversa tion with Lord NORDURY, his Lordship observed, " that Dublin, just now, was not only the best paved, but the best flagged city in Europe ;" alluding to the display of fogs, or banners, almost from every win dow, in honour of his MAJESTY. There never was a more strong determination dis played, than by the KING, to win the affections of his Irish subjects : the number was so great at the Levee, not less•than 2000, as I have already men tioned, that his MAJESTY was advised to abridge the ceremonial, and walk through the remainder, gra ciously noticing them as he passed ; but this he de clined, avowing that were he obliged to remain until he dropt down with exhaustion, no man in his Irish Levee should have to say that he turned his back upon him. In like manner it was universally ob served, that the action of putting out his hand to be kissed, which in another would have been tame and monotonous, was executed with a still varying grace, and never hastily or impatiently withdrawn. A Prince so beloved, particularly in this branch of his Empire, must have expected to meet numerous in stances of an enthusiastic expression of devotion, and he was not disappointed. Yesterday, when Dr. PERCIVAL, our oldest and most celebrated Physician, kissed hands, his enthu siasm possessed him entirely. He took his MAJESTY'S hand between both his, and grasping it almost con vulsively, and his eyes, peculiarly fine, which age cannot dim, sparkling all the fire of loyalty, he ex claimed, " GOD in heaven bless your MAJESTY, and grant you long, long life, to bless your People !" The KING, with respondent feeling, heartily shook the old man's hands, saying," I thank you! I heartily thank you, my good Dr. PERCIVAL!" These insulated traits are delightful, and mark the correspondent feel ings of the SOVEREIGN and his People more than could any general view or description of the scene. Workmen were employed to-day in the Upper Castle-yard, to make a platform and covered way into the Council Chamber, for those under the rank of Peers, to proceed by the suite of apartments in communication to the Drawing-room—the Pee:age only to enter by the grand portico and stair-case. This will certainly prevent great confusion, and, if well managed, give to rank its proper place and accommodation. His MAJESTY goes to the Theatre to-morrow evening, and I am sure you will feel pleasure in hearing that the Royal command embraced the pro ductions of SHERIDAN, for the evening—the Duenna, and the Farce of St. Patrick's Day. This is more than good tact—it is most excellent feeling. I tell you, my friend, that John Bull does not kdow his KlNG—if he did, he would adore him. There is in this short visit, more of the electrical communications of heart between us and our KING, than your cold, deliberate, plodding nation could ever know. Don't be angry with me—for, confound me, if from one end of the Island of Saints to the other, there is the slightest disposition to be cranky, or if, by any Chance, a man were to knock another down, it would he " for love, all for love," as described in the admirable song of Donnybrook Fair.—l write, I will admit, in the in-' toxication of public feeling, but, remember that it is the public feeling, and I pledge myself that I report it tr uly. INVESTITURE OF KNIGHTHOOD. Monday, previous to the Levee, his MAJESTi held an investiture of the Order of St. Patrick, which was at tended by his Grace the LORD PRIMATE and several Officers belonging to the Order. The following No blemen were introduced, when each received the ho nour of Knighthood, and were invested with the in , signia of the Order:—Lord GREAVES, as Proxy for his Royal Highness the Duke of Cuustutt..ttio, who was introduced between the two senior Knights, t h e Marquis of CONYNOIIAM and the Earl O'Nrit.L. n. Marquis of DONEGAL, his Excellency the Earl Tit. BOY, the Earls of ORMONDE, MEATH, RODEN, COM Towx, and FINGAL, were subsequently introduce,' between the two junior Knights, Sir Wm. BETNAN, Ulster King of Arms, bearing the ribbon and badg e oa a blue velvet cushion. His MAJESTY was pleased to notice Lord FISCAL in the most condescending and affable manner, eel was pleased to express himself in very flattering te ia , respecting his Lordship. His MAJESTY afterwards held an investiture of the most Honourable Order of the Bath, when Admiral the Hon. THOMAS PAKENISAM, K.C.B. received tt. honour of Knighthood, and was invested with tL e Ribbon and Badge of that most Honourable Order and Sir Jonw ELLEY, K.C.B. on his attaining the . rank of Major-General, received from his Msiesly the Star of that degree of the most llonotirableOrtlcT, Sir WILLIAM Brritaat, Ulstei King of Ar r „, , ciated for Sir GEORGE NAYLER on this oteasim Immediately after the Addresses had been received, his Excellency the LORD LIEMENA NT introduced the Officers of the Order of St. Patrick, and his E.. cellency's Household, to his MAJESTY, who Lad se. •erally the honour of kissing hands. On the day of his MAJESTY'S entry, a Dri , yoal, pressing on the people at the Circular-read, near Eccles -street, a Nobleman of high distinctio: , , his carriage, reprimanded him, severely, stating d id " the king would be very angry if he had seen de humblest of his people ill-used;" and ordeled ;lint to forthwith desist. The Limerick Chronicle details a sanguinary e m . gagement which took place on Wednesday, the 15th August, at Inchirouke, near Askheaton, between up. wards of two hundred misguided people, who ' 43 4 turned out to prevent the collection of some tythes, and a party of police, under the command of 'No. MM DOOLAN, Esq. One of the police was shot dead, three of the rioters killed, and a great many more badly wounded. BRIGHTON, AUGUST 22. His Royal Highness the Dake of YORK is still re siding at the Pavilion, and is in possession of excel lent health. His Royal Hierness is indefatigable is his attention to public busii ess. On Wednesday, the Earl Of CHICHESTER, and Mr. H. SUMNER, M.P. had the honour of dining at the Royal board. A similar compliment was paid on the following day to Colonels Ds BURGH and JORDAN, who, nith the Duke of DORSET, increased the Royal dinner party. On Friday, Mr. PAGE, a respectable Magistrate cf Oatlands, received the Royal command to attend the dinner party. His Royal Highness is constantly seen in public, either on foot or on horseback.-- Mr. GREVILLE, the Equerry to the Dike of YORE, dined with his Royal Highness on Saturday and Sunday, and left for London on Monday. The Earl of EGREMONT and Admiral Sir J. WELLS, left their ' names in the hall-book at the Pavilion yesterday.— The town is rapidly filling. The influx of company, within the last few days, has been very great. The stage-coaches have been constantly loaded, and car riages are continually coming in. The inns and board ing-houses are nearly full, and several of them are obliged to hire beds to accommodate their guests. — The lodging bills, too, are much less numerous that they were. The Duchess of BEDFORD, and Lady LENNOX, arrived on Thursday at the Norfolk Hotel. The celebrated vocalist, Miss M. TREE, iS LOW to siding at Brighton. PORTSMOUTH, AUGUST 23. Yesterday the Duke of CLARENCE inspected the Royal Marine Battalion, commanded by Colo nel MONCRIEFFE. His Royal Highness expressed himself in terms of the highest commendation at the appearance of the Corps. They certainly are a fine body of men, and well deserved the encomiums of his Royal Highness. The Duke afterwards inspected the Royal Marine Artillery, under the command of Colonel Sir It. WILLIAMS, K.C.B. at Fort Monkton; the soldier-like appearance of the men, their appoint ments and the precision of their movements and firing, were duly appreciated by his Royal Highness. Yesterday morning the Commissioners of the Navy, Sir BEAM MARTIN, Sir ROBERT SEPPINGS, and Mr. STAPYLTON. finished their labours in our Dock yard, and went off for Plymouth. The Commissioners have taken most exact minutes, and it is understood that when they have visited all the Yards, the whole will undergo the completest investigation, is order to make every practicable reduction of expense.. The HYPERION, Capt. LILLICRAP, put in here on Tuesday night on her way to Plymouth, where she will take on board Lord CHAS. SOMERSET, and proceed to the Cape, of which his Lordship is Governor. The Collector of the Customs at the Cape takes his pas sage in the HYPERION. She will sail the first thing in the morning. Her Royal Highness the Duchess of KENT has left this place for London. The Earl of BRISTOL'S noble mansion in St. James's-square, is said to have cost his Lordship ur wards of ten thousand pounds; and the furnishinkin the style intended by the Noble Earl, will probably double that sum. The spire of St. George's Church, at Liverpool . was finished on Monday last, and surmounted trith a globe and a vane, representing St. George and the Dragon. The other new Clatrelt building there; called St. Luke's, will require about four } ears to complete it. The Cracow TWegrapl, of the 29th of July men tions, as a report, that the Austrian Gove rnrreat allowed all supplies for the Greeks t nco thrctit the Austrian dominions. The entrae ot put;:the Itin• man troops iutu bitOlkliill4 IS telitt,e4.l 44 1 .. L.