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London, England, 1830-09-18 00:00:00

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EVENING STAR.

LONDON.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18.

The death of Mr. RUSK ISSO)I, adds another to those un-
expected fortuitous events, which appear so rapidly, in suc-
cession, to be thinning that circle, to which the people of
this country have been habituated to look for their states-

men. It is a fact which has been observed—but never,
we think, satisfactorily accounted for that at the
present period of British history, there is not that superfluous
crop of first-rate talent, in the higher ranks of this country,
which had formerly seldom admitted a perceptible vacancy
to be noticed, in the succession of public characters..
Is it that men, as to intellectual acquirements, are
becoming so equalized, that to be prominent, is an
achievement too heartless and discouraging to stimu-
late the human energies to exertion ? Is it that the
rewards of the statesman, combined with his fatigues and
cares, are not appreciated as formerly ?—or, that there is
some imperfections in the accustomed mode of culti-
vating the mental capabilities of the higher ranks, which
are not advancing them, in proportion with the mass
of mankind, at their feet ? These are questions curious
to investigate ; but which we must leave unsolved. We be-
lieve the fact, however, that while original talent, of all
descriptions, is existing in the country, it does not distinguish
those in the higher seats of the Synagogue.
Mr. Huse isson was of a class of Statesmen, which, al-
though of the first value, would make his way to pre-
eminent station in no country but in this; and we are in-
clined to think, so much has reason gained on the empire
of rhetoric, that even his progress in this country, in former
times, would not have been so practicable as in these times.
That he must have possessed substantial and original
energies of mind cannot be doubted ; for it is well known
that it was his talents alone, which gradually advanced him
from a humble noviciate, in provincial medical practice, to be
a leader among British Statesmen. Along with talent he had,
it likewise cannot be doubted, that moral worth, which
can alone confer permanent influence on the most intellectual
solid merit ; and that habitual industry which can alone ren-
ders talent and virtue useful to society. The loss of such a
character must be deeply regretted.
If ever there was a period when this country required an

efficiently vigorous, and at the same time efficiently
sagacious Government, it is the present. The chasms
that aro opening in all parts of Europe—the ex-
tending agitation which is penetrating the most an-
ciently tranquil quarters—and the wonderful revolution per-
ceptible iu the public opinion of this country, are ominous
of a period of trouble, even to this country, which only can
be (liiiiini6bed, in its evil effects, by great fortitude,
sacicitv, and decision, in our Statesmen, and temperate
support to their acts, by those who have any power to
.nfluence the people. We speak not lightly; for when
we bee contingencies arising of foreign war, or inter-
national humiliation, and a fatal financial crisis—the pro-
bable result of the former alternative...a crisis that will

if not postponed, reverse the present position of individual
property and rank in this country, we see quite enough
to impress our minds with the vital importance of uniting
all the energy and wisdom which the country can com-
mand, in its service. We know not whether any chance
existed of Mr. Huskisson going into the Administration; or
whether any chance exists of an accession of talent
from the Whigs, or any other party; but this we know, that
where there is talent and useful real patriotism existing, it
would not, and should not, stand hesitating about minor ri-
valry, and huckster considerations ; but as the sailors say,
lend a willing hand, till the storm be over.
This is common sense, although, unfortunately, we know
it is not the probable " working of the system." We know
and foresee, interests will not assimilate—half of the public

time will be dissipated in individual rivalry, and in artificial
obstruction to necessary business ; and, although some good
may be done, it will only be half of what might be done
under other circumstances.

Our course shall be, to support the executive. The head
of our system—our KING —is, as much as personal con-
duct can do, assimilating the kingly character to the na-
tional feeling, and the sentiment of the age. His present
Ministers have evinced a similar desire, and if they perse-
vere, that perseverance will give them strength ; and we feel
confident, notwithstanding our forebodings, that all that is
magnanimous and wise among the Whigs—and much of
the magnanimity and wisdom of the country are to be
found in that party—will not withdraw from Administration ,
that support which may be necessary to render it efficient.

Hobart Town and Sydney Papers of the 18th April, are
this day received at the North and South American Coffee-
House. We find the Sydney papers almost entirely occu-
pied with trials for libel. Tho only article of interest is,
that the Banks having refused to take rupees at more than
ls. 9d. each, a stagnation in circulation of that coin had
occurred.

We have this morning accounts from Swan River, of con-
siderable interest. The population is said to be 2,000 per-
sons, andlthe property upon which land is claimed, imported
into the colony, exceeds half a million specie, not included.
The operations of commerce were carried on with great
spirit for cash, and all the vessels that had come there had
made good sales. Numerous largo sales by auction took
place, and the merchants advanced money to Government
when required. A bank was talked of. Ono newspaper
had been established, a literary institution, one tolerable
hotel, and many grog-houses. Magistrates and constables
had been appointed ; but no civil law until the charter came
out.

cm, TWELVE O'CLOCZ.

Consols opened at the same price they left off yesterday,
88h to for the Account ; but it being reported on the Stock
Exchange that the French Rentes had come considerably
lower from 2 to 3 per Cent. the Market gave way, and Con-
sols receded to 87h sellers. We have no arrivals yet of im-
portance.
In the Foreign Market nothing doing at present.
CITY, TWO O'CLOCK.
We hear that an express has reached a party of the
Stock Exchange, from Paris, by which it is reported that
the French 3 per cents. have been done as low as 64, and
left off at 66.

This day being a great holiday with the Hebrews, little
speculation is going forward in the funds.
A Spanish Courier has arrived : the contents of his
dispatches have not transpired.
There is a report of unfavourable news from Lisbon.
In the Foreign Market scarce a bargain doing.
A reaction has taken place in Consols since the early part
of the morning, when they were 871 ; at present they may
be quoted 88/ for the account.

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