Star.
London, England, 1808-04-28 00:00:00

NAUTICAL INZILLIGENCS.

Lady Rusu's Party, on Tuesday evening, was
amongst the most crowded this season.
The late Mr. BENJAMIN Gain,',nes v-in was made,
it seems, about seven years ago : in addition to the
other behests to his widow, he has left her his plate
and carriages; to the private tutor he has bequeathed
501. as a recompence for the performance of his duties
in the family.—His Will was made in the year 1798 ;
but the codicil which specifies most of the legacies,
was added two years ago.
A Dublin paper says—" A few nights since, the
rafters supporting the gallery of the Little Theatre.
Stafford-street, gave way during the performance, and
the entire came to the ground. The scene was dis-
tressingly whimsical ; such a confusion of legs, faces,
caps, hats, sticks, bonnets, &c. was perhaps never be-
fore seen ; we have not heard that any serious acci-
de it was the consequence."
The Grand Jury of Arma&h, for the Lent Assizes,
have come to a resolution to instruct the Representa-
tives of the County to further with their decided sup-
port, any measure that may be brought forward in
the Imperial Parliament for modifying, and placing
in some more equitable mode, the payment of the
Clergy in Ireland.
Monday a Court Martial was held on Therna‘ Dillon
alias Richard Hall, marine, of his Majesty's cutter
Sprightly, for robbery and 'desertion. He was sen-
tenced to receive 500 lashes.

from India.
Brigadier General NIGIRTINGALZ, upon his being appointed to
the Staff of the Forces under the command of Major-General
SPENCER.
The Bishop of Quoin took leave of his MAJESTY,
previous to his leaving England for Canada.
His MAJESTY held a Privy Council, and gave pri-
vate audiences to the Duke of PORTLAND and the Ca-
binet Ministers present ; likewise the American Mi-
nister, Mr. ROSE, &c.
At half past six o'clock, his MAJESTY set off on his
return to Windsor.
Sir ALEXANDER GORDON of Culvennen, Lady GOA..
DON, Mr. and Miss GORDON, have left town for Green-
law-house, in Scotland.
Yesterlay a Cabinet Council was held at the Duke
of PORTLAND'S; the greater part of the Members as-
sisted. In the evening his Grace gave a grand Cabinet
Dinner to all tlle Ministers at present in town.
Yester,lay a Court of Directors was held at the
East India House, when the ships" OCEAN and SIR
STEPHEN LUSHINGTON were stationed for Madeira,
Madras, and Bengal. The TRAVERS, COLLINS, and
EARL SPENCER, lizmixo, stationed for Madras and
Bengal, were directed to touch at Madeira.—The,
Court adjourned at six o'clock till Wednesday next.
WILLIAM BLcXAM, Esq. of Highgate, was yester-'
day elected a Director to the Globe Insurance Com-
pany by a very great majority, in the room of the
late WILLIAM DUNCAN, Esq.
On Tuesday a young man, about 22 years of age,
and of a very genteel appearance, attempted to impose
on several persons at Leicester, as a travelling partner
of Sir RICHARD PHILLIPS, the Sheriff, of London.—
He had recourse both to fraud and forgery, but made
his escape, and may now perhaps be practising upon
the credulity of others in that neigkbourhood, if this
notice should not operate as a timely caution.
BooK COLLECTOR!—At the late Beaumaris Assizes,
a young man, named John Pritchard, was convicted
of stealing a quantity of cordage, with part of which
he made a rope ladder, and conveyed himself down
the chimney of the Library of the Rev. Mr. LEWIS,
of Llanrhydlad, from whence he stole more than
forty volume: of books. He was sentenced to service on
board a man of war, but effected his escape from
prison soon after his judgment was pronounced.
We are assured that the Anniversary Festival of
the Humane Society will be celebrated at the City of
London Tavern on the 4th of next month. Three
thousand one hundred and ninety-five of our fellow-
creatures have been restored to life, to their families,
mil to the State. Many who were children when
rescued from the watery grave, having arrived at
years of maturity, are either settled in useful occupa-
tions, or defending their country in the fleets and
armies of the nation. The Managers of this excellent i
Institution have likewise established Humane So-
cieties in various districts of this kingdom, and in
distant parts of the world. The Right Honourable
the LORD MAYOR and SHERIFFS have kindly promised
to be present at the above Anniversary. The grand
procession of Lives Restored will be introduced by
the City Marshals, Stewards, Managers, and Medical
Assistants; after which, an appropriate Address will
be recited by a well-known public character.

The 2d inst. the Rialto. Charlotte, and Lord Nel-
transports, arrived at Passage (Waterford), and ,
same day Major-General WALLER selected 431
mes•from the 2d battalion 88th ,Foot, or Connaught
Rangers, wno, 'with 14 Serjeants an a proportion of
Officers, were embarked by six o'clock that evening
the Ist battalion now in gngland.—The men were
principally volunteers from the Irish Militia, all fine
young fellows. They embarked with the greatest
alacrity, cheering successively as the boats pulled off.
The gd battalion is still at New Geneva, and has great
expectations from the Irish Militia Corps which have
not yet' completed their quotas. The 24 battalion,
SEA Foot, has marched from New Geneva barracks
to Fermoy. They were replaced by the Queen's,
County Militia from Ross.
Wednesday the 2d division of the South Mayo Mi-
litia marched into Dublin from Eyrecourt, on their
route for Rathkeale, &c.
Thursday a very considerable detachment from the
Bth garrison battalion marched through Dublin to the
barracks in George's-street, from whence they are to
proceed to England, in order to be discharged, the
time of their stipulated service being now expired.
On Monday last the 2d battalion of the Sidi regi-
ment, the Honourable Lieutenant Colonel COCHRANE,
commenced its march from Worcester to Gosport for
the purpose of embarking for Jersey. The examplary
conduct of this corps during its stay at Worcester
reflects credit both on Officers and men, and has se-
cured to them the rod wishes of the inhabitants.
It is said that the Queen's regiment, as well as most
of the 2d battalions in Jersey and Guernsey, being
completed in discipline, will soon leave those islands.
The 2d battalion 38th regiment, from Ireland, is going
to Guernsey under Lieut. General Sir J. DOYLE, Bart.
The remains of the 94th Regiment, or Scotch Bri-
gade, go immediately to Scotland.
On Saturday the 2d battalion of the 89th Regi-
ment, commanded by Major MORISON, marched into
Andover, on their route to Shrewsbury.
The Scotch Greys who are to, go to Ireland, will be
relieved, in their present quarters, by the Inniskillings.
The 2d battalion of the 30th regiment have marched
from Granard for Longford.
Before their departure from Brighton, the Officers
of the Horse Artillery gave an elegant breakfast to
Lord CHARLES SOMERSET, Major-General HUGONIN,
the Staff of the District, and a numerous party of
Ladies and Gentlemen.
The 89th Regiment, commanded by General
BERTIR, is on its march ko Shrewsbury.
The Shropshire Volunteer Infantry and the White-
haven Volunteers have gone upon permanent duty
for 14 days.
A. very large barrack and depot are immediately
to be built at Chester. It is likewise determined on
by the Commissioners of the Barrack Department, to
build an infantry barrack at Brighton. We hope that
the hints which we have so often thrown out will now
be attended to. We learn that with few exceptions,
almost every barrack hitherto built, has been of an
improper construction, or built on an unhealthy spot.
In the choice of the spot we hope that private interest
has NEVER been consulted, but the opinion of the Phy-
sician General is as necessary to be taken here, as the,
opinion of the Attorney for the Barrack Board, on the
validity of the deeds.
Yesterday se'nnight, his Royal Highness the Duke I
of CAMBRIDGE, attended by his aid-decamp, arrived
at the King's Palace, in Gloucester-row, Weymouth.
His Royal Highness was received by General Lisisni-
GEN, commander of the garrison, Colonel ALTEN, and
several other field-officers. His Royal Highness dined
with the General and a select party ; and in the even-,
ing his Royal Highness entertained a private circle
of friends in his Majesty's apartments.
Next day, his Royal Highness, attended by'his Staff
and several field-officers, inspected the Ist and 2d regi.
ments of Hanoverian Light Horse (dismounted) in
Radipole Barrack-yard. The morning being favou-
rable, the troops had an opportunity of appearing to
more advantage than on any former field-day. After
the inspection, his Royal Highness dined with the
officers of the Ist regiment, and was entertained by
them in a manner suitable to his rank.
The following morning, both regiments (mounted)
were reviewed by his Royal Highness on the Sands ;
a great concourse of people were present, to witness
this field-day ; affording the brigade an opportunity
of acquiring increased credit, and, by the emulation
of both officers and privates, to be distinguishedly
noticed by his Royal Highness, their commanding-
officer. Afterwards the DUKE, General LINMNGEN,
and Staff, dined with Colonel ALTER and the offi-
cers of the 24 regiment, at Seriven's Table d'Hote on
the Esplanade. The dinner was most sumptuous,
and the whole entertainment conducted in a stile of
elegartce expressive of every attachment to their Royal
Guest ; accompanied by an elegant display of fire-1
works, prepared for the occasion by Signior Inverro
of Bath, and exhibited under the direction of Messrs.
SCRIVRN and PORTBURY.
His ROYAL HIGHNESS, General LINSINGEN, Colo-
nel ALTER, and a select party, afterwards spent the
evening with Dr. BYAM, at his house in Gloucester-
row, where a private concert took place, at which his
Royal Highness, Colonel ALTER, and several ama-
teurs assisted. At twelve o'clock his Royal Highness
took leave of the company, and set off for Windsor.

RAS C INDIES.
By the American East Indiaman, General Clark-
son, from Canton, sent into Plymouth : few days ago,
the following intelligence has been received
She sailed from Whampoo the Bth December, and
left at that place the following Engl,h China ships,
viz. the BRITANNIA, BRUNSWICK, ADDINGTON, SELBY
CASTLE, and three others, names not known.
The Mongsm of 36 guns, was at Chumpu waiting
to take the Company's treasure. The Albion, coun-
try ship, that took the Company's treasure at Wham.
poo, for theMODFSTE, caught fire, just as she had com-
pleted her lading, and was burnt to the water's edge.
The following American ships had sailed for Am-
rica, viz. Tonquin, Trident, Francis Henrietta, Fair
Trader, Pensylvannia packet, Mercury, South Caro-
lina, Caravan, Asia, Maryland, Dorothea, Hercules,
and Bellisarius. Left there the Hope, John ana.James,
Eliza, William Bingham, Athawalpa, and General
Hamilton, bound to America. . •
The ship John Jay, of Providence, in the. United
States, was lost in the Java Sea, together rlttber
cargo.
The Clarkson left Macao on the 11 th lialtaber,
at which place were two Portuguese ships nearlyready
for sea, bound to Lisbon.
FALMOUTH, APRIL 25.
Arrived the Windsor Castle packet, Capt. SUTTON,
with mails from the Leeward Islands, in 31, days
p issage from Tortola ; HUMBER armed ship, from a
cruize ; Berresford, STEVENS ; and the Elizabeth,
DouctiAm, from Liverpool, for Malta. Sailed the
Auckland packet, Captain SCHUYLER, with mails for
the Leeward Islands ; Four Friends, HosKINs ; and
Prince of Wales, DUPER, for London. Wind N. E.
PORTSMOUTH, APRIL 27.
Arrived the Magdalene, HurroN, bound to, the
Cape of Good Hope ; Dorset, GLIDSALE, for Quebec,
and the Strenshall, GARR, for Gibraltar, from the
Downs.—Wind N. E.
DOVER, APRIL 27.
The French sloop privateer having, .4 The Rose of
Dartmouth" painted on her stem,-captured a few days
ago by the SKYLARK sloop of war, has been sent into
this harbour. She had only small arms, and was
manned with 50 men. She was formerly a Torbay
Ifishing boat, and it is very fortunate that she is taken,
as she would in all probability have been this summer
a great annoyance to the trade on this coast, her ap-
pearance not being so suspicious as that of a lugger.
Sailed Hii Majesty's sloop CHALLENGER, RICHMOND
gun brig, and PHOSPORUS fire-brig, on a cruize. Wina
N. E. and blows strong with rain.
I have just heard from a master of a sloop, that he
saw a frigate off Dungeness this morning with a large
lugger in tow going down Channel, they were about
four leagues off, and he supposes the lugger to be a
prize to the ship.
DEAL, APRIL 27.
Sailed his Majesty's brig FEARLESS, on a cruize.—•
Remain in the Downs his Majesty's ships, the Exrrk-
DITION, &c. as per last. Wind N. E.
YARMOUTH, APRIL 27.
Sailed the AMIABLE and VESTAL frigates, and
ROYALIST sloop of war. Arrivethtlae-EtftvALus fri.
gate, Capt. Hon. G. H. L. DUNDAS, to take
hip
Royal Highness the Duke de ANGOULESME, for Got.
tenburgh. His Royal Highness paid a visit yester.
day morning to Admiral RUSSELL on board the MA.
JESTIC, and was received by a salute of 19 guns, ant
yards manned.—Remain in the Roads the MAJESTIC,
ROEBUCK, EURYALUS, ROSAMOND, FORRESTER, and
ZENOBIA sloops, ARCHER, and PINCHER gun-brigs.
HARWICH, APRIL., 27.

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Nothing has arrived this day. The Diana, Cap-
tain M.DoNounn, sailed yesterday for Gottenburgl.
A large fleet of Colliers now remain kere wind bnund,
and many more are coming into the harbour.
FROM LLOYD'S LIST.
GRAVZSZND, Aram 27.—Passed by the 'llamas and Sarah,
Sward, from Limerick; and the Alexander, Stoddart, from Tri-
nidad. Sailed the Jane, Bliss, for New York ; Eliza, I'ayntor,
for Malta; Wansted, Coulston, for Jamaica; and the Barbara,
Wood, for Dublin.
The Hope, Ros Tao, from H tlifax, has been cap-
tured, recaptured, and carried into Jamaica.
The Brisk, SAUNDERS, from London for Africa,
was deserted at. sea on the 10th of Jantlary, lzeing
very leaky.

Two dustmen were committed for trial by the
LORD MAYOR, on Tuesday, on a charge of stealing
some bundles of books from the cellar of Mr. Aa-
PERNE, in Cornhill. They had secreted the books in
their baskets, to the value of £3O.
PUBLIC OFFICE, SHADWELL. -- Yesterday Mary
Healey and Mary Downey, charged with robbing an
American sailor of his pocket-book. containing 111.
were fully committed to Newgate ; as was Mary Rot,
for stea:ing wet linen.
HATTON GARDEN.--YeSterday John Cummins, one
of the mutineers on board the TEMERAIRB, in 1801,
who had been condemned to die, but whose sentence
had been mitigated to seven years transportation, was
c'iarged with having escaped five years ago.from a
Woolwich hulk, and fully committed for trial. This
unfortunate man received an excellent character from
persons with whom he has worked since his escape.
INQUEST.--All inquisition was taken yesterday at the King's
Arms, Curtis-gate, Middlesex, on the body of J. Hardhane a
grazier at Huntingdon, who was found dead on the turnpike-
road, on Tuesday morning. The deceased left a public-house in
the Haymarket on Monday afternoon, to to about twenty miles
towards home, but.there were no traces of him tiler. He was
found lying by the side of a foot-path, with one side dreadfully
bruised and a deep wound on the side of the head ; he had tour t-y
b 1 a to some amount, and some gold and a :ver aly ut him. He
left Londonlon horseback, and doubtless m. t his death by his hens
failing on him. The animal was stopped at the next turnpikes
gate, the saddle was dirty, and there were tines on the bank of
his shoes.—Verdict, Acci&nial Death.