Star.
London, England, 1830-06-14 00:00:00

It was to be foreseen, while the Government of this
country would endeavour to establish the independence of
the new Greek State, on as firm a basis as circumstances

would admit, that the Government of another powerful
negotiating State,would contrive to make the arrangement
for the new state, as far as policy could contrive, ob-
noxious to future cause of quarrel and encroachment.
We cannot readily relinquish our apprehension of Rus-
sian policy, always having covertly in it the object
of fresh aggrandizement. It is natural to the state
of that Empire. Never yet, in the history of man, was
there any treaty formed between powerful States, having
such conflicting interests as those which were treating
on the present subject, without the adhesive matter,
by which it was temporarily combined, being too much
of the old punic manufacture, to hold together long.—
Still the object is great, to effect even temporary ad-
herence ; and we think the present administration de-
serve credit for what they have accomplished, as it may
enable them to accomplish more.

In the present dearth of any actual intelligence on the
various important matters in course of transaction around
us, we are not surprised that some of our contempo-
raries, of yesterday, should have found occupation in
rearing fabrics of speculation on imaginary bases—for as
such we cannot as yet but consider the various rumours
regarding a proximate change of administration. We
are convinced that any change, to have its origin in a
heart union between the two parties, which we think
fortunately for the country, on some occasions, consti-
tute our Cote Gauche, almost an impossible contingency.
We have too respectable an opinion, even of the public men
standing prominent in both those parties, as to think
such a discreditable amalgamation can take place ; but
we feel doubly assured of this conviction, when we re-
flect on the character of the individuals who distinguish
themselves as leaders of that branch of the casually com-
bined opposition, to which we hope the country may yet
confidently look for much important good. We cannot
believe that characters standing so high in public estima-
tion, and wielding an influence in the State—never per-
haps possessed before by any class of individuals without
place—in the whole range of our history, should volun-
tarily sink themselves into insignificance, and suffer
their honourable banner to be humiliated by an ignoble
quartering.

We should regret, indeed, to see acted over again any-
thing like the demoralizing coalitions of former times.
The mere place-hunting party system of opposing Go-
vernment, we hope, like many other corruptions, has
vanished before the intelligence of the age; and that no
future ToLss D will be called forth to add any new facts
to what we hope will prove—if it is not now—an obsolete
art—" the art of governing by parties"—which, in other
words, must always prove the art of governing without prin-
ciple. We believe the time has come when public men find
it their interest to have principle—when they can afford to
keep a conscience—and when that conscience, energising
to noble exertion, will be found the most efficient mode
of keeping them. If this time be not yet come, it is the
duty of every public writer—if desirous of being ranked
as a writer of principle—to hasten its aisival. It in tho
indisputable point to which public men should be in-
flexibly held, by all who aspire to sway opinion, or to
forward the interests of their country ; and we
look upon any union of existing parties—
sue '3 as has been, we believe, idly alluded to—as in-
%•oiving such a direliction of sound principle—such a de-
viation from the rule of right, as to be truly dishearten-
ing; and to merit that want of success, which always fol-
lows a public expression of disapprobation and contethi t.
At present, candour requires of us to say, that we
perceive nothing in the acts of Government which would
form a reason for their dismissal ; and we are happy to
say, as far as we have access to well-informed circles,
such an event is not deemed probable, under any
contingency immediately to be envisaged—if we may
be allowed so far to infringe an Horatian precept,
as to introduce and anglicise a very useful French word.
At all events we shall not incline to speculate so on the
good things which'some may think in futurity, as to—

" Welcome the coming, speed the going guest,"
unless we can previously ascertain that the coming
guest has not sacrificed in his approach that purity of
intention, which can alone render him worthy of re-
ception.

CITY, TWELVE O'CLOCK.
A Lisbon mail has arrived by the Marlborough—sailed
30th May ; Buenos Ayres mail brought by the Pigeons—
sailed 14th March, which is not of a later date than pre-
viously received ; a Leeward Island mail by the Sheldrake
—sailed from St. Thomas's on the Bth of May.
We have also late dates from Rio Janeiro of the 7th
April. The Exchange was 23i.
Consols opened this morning at the same price they left
off on Saturday, 92a for the Account, with little business
doing as yet.
The Foreign Market is also inactive.
Posted at the North and South American Coffee-house.
PORTSMOUTH, JUNE 13.—His Majesty's ship Forte ar-
rived this day from South America—sailed from Valpa-
raiso on the 9th March ; from Rio Janeiro on the 25th
April ; having on board one million and a half of dollars
on Merchants' Account.

LIVERPOOL, JUNE 12.—The import of Cotton this
week is 20,409 bags ; and the sales are 12,656 bags, at
very steady prices, except for Sea Islands, which, at pub-
lic sale, went off at a decline of id. per lb. In Sugar
there has been a good demand for B. P. Sugar this week,
1,020 hhds. having been disposod of at, in some instances,
rather lower rates. In Coffee, the sales are 210 casks,
and 60 bags.
CITY, HALF-PAST ONE.
Owing to the stormy weather which prevailed yester-
day, the French mail still remains due, which deprives
us receiving intelligence of the expedition to Algiers, the
fate of which is anxiously sought for. Consols have
continued the whole of the morning at 921 for the Ac-
count, with no business of consequence. The turn in his
Majesty's health gives the greatest pleasure.
This is settling-day in Shares.
We have a file of Sydney Papers to the 21st Feb.
They contain a long ordinance of the Governor respecting
the press, which decides, among other regulations, that
every person, bona fide a proprietor of a Paper, shall
be liable to all the penalties, &c.

COURT INTRLLIGENCR.
Yesterday the the following Bulletin was issued :
" Windsor Castle, June 13, 1830.
" The limo has been less incommoded than usual in his respire.
don, and his bIaiCIITY has passed a good night.
(Signed) " HENRY HALFORD,
" MATTHEW JOHN TIERNEY."

Since Thursday morning his Majesty has experienced
less difficulty in his respiration ; in other respects also the
state of the King has improved ; the swelling of the legs,
in particular, has subsided. The disorder under which
his Majesty is labouring is not dropsy, and the assertions
that he has been tapped are untrue. The physicians
have received an almost innumerable number of com-
munications on his Majesty's complaint (doubtless sent
with the best intention), all of them, however, are
useless, the parties mistaking the disorder with
which the King is afflicted, and also being in igno-
rance of his Majesty's constitution. The Duke of
Wellington had an audience of his Majesty on Saturday.
The Dukes of Clarence and Cumberland visited his Ma-
jesty on Saturday, and remained a considerable time.
Mr. Brodie did not come to the Castle on Friday night,
being the first time he has missed since lie has been
called in. Sir Matthew Tierney left the Castle about
ten o'clock on Saturday morning. Sir Matthew has not
I left the Castle before for a week. Mr. Brodie and Sir
Matthew both returned to the Castle about nine o'clock
on Saturday evening. Mr. Brodie left the Castle for
London yesterday morning, and was expected back in the
evening. The bulletins were shown at St. James's on
Saturday by Lord Clinton (Lord in Waiting), and Sir
William Houston (Groom in Waiting); and yesterday
by Earl Warwick (Lord in Waiting), and Sir William
Houston.

WINDSOR, 5 o'Cloeck Sunday Evening.
After the Dukes of Clarence, Cumberland, and Wellington had
an interview of his Majesty yesterday, the Dukes of Clarence and
Wellington had a private interview of full half an hour. Last
night Sir Matthew Tierney returned to the Castle, accompanied by
Mr. Brodie. Mr. Brodie left again at half-put eight this morn.
ing. This morning his Majesty conversed with his physicians
without any apparent difficulty, and up to this hour continues de.
cidedly better, and enters into conversation occasionally with those
distinguished persons who are in immediate attendance.
No arrivals whatever this day.

THE KING'S FIE4LTH.

From the Wiradmor Expreu.

Since our last, his Majesty's sufferings have been so intense
u to induce the fear that the Royal patient could not possibly sur-
vive many hours. Under this impression the Princess Augusta
and the Duchess of Gloucester had a farewell interview with the
King en Monday. It will be seen, however, from the contents of
this day's Bulletin, that the apprehensions of immediate dis-
solution are again happily removed. 1113 Majesty has now made
three or four vigorous rallies, but in spite of this fact it must not be
disguised, that debility continues to increase, while the disease
appears to be taking a firmer hold. The termination of this truly
melancholy state of things may now, therefore, be considered, we
fear, as reduced to a mere question of time. Every thing that medical
science can do has been done towards mitigating his Majesty's suffer-
ingt, and although he now experiences less pain and less uneasiness,
the greatest apprehensions are felt of his surviving another attack.
The accounts in circulation respecting his Majesty's appetite are as
unfounded as they a..• preposterous ; in the state of debility in which
the Royal Patient continues, it is natural to suppose that the appe.
tite must gradually decline, which we have every reason to believe
it does. His Majesty is not by any means confined to the bed, but
usually occupies his chair during the greater part of the day. Me-
dicincs are still discontinued, with the exception of opiates, which
are administered pretty frequently, together with aperients.—The
Dukes of Clarence, Cumberland, and Wellington, have had long
interviews of his Majesty to-day. The Bishop of Chichester con.
duties at the Castle.

THE MARQUIS OF HERTFORD'S GRAND ENTER-

TAINMENT.

The above nobleman gave one of the most magnificent entertain.
ments of the present season on Friday last, at his elegant villa, and
delightful demesne, in the Regent's-park. These were upwards of
600 of the principal nobility, including the Duke of Wellington,
the Foreign Ambassadors, &c. present on the occasion. The
splendid apartments were thrown open for the reception of
the visitors at an early hour. At eleven o'clock the com-
pany were ushered Into the Grand Saloon, which was appro.
priated to the ball. Weippert's full band was stationed in
this apartment, and shortly afterwards dancing commenced. At
two o'clock supper ws• announced, and the company retired to a
Sumptuous banquet, consisting of the greatest luxuries of the sea-
son. After the repast dancing was resumed, and the " Mazurka"
was danced with great effect. The company did not separate until
late in the morning. The surrounding grounds and shrubbery
were illuminated with a profusion of variegated lamps, presenting'
a most fairy-like scene. The company, we need sorely add, com.
bined all the rank and fashion of the country.

His Royal Highness Prince Frederick of Prussia came
to town on Friday night from the races. All the Foreign
Ambassadors and Ministers have been to pay their re-
spects to his Royal Highness, at the residence of the
Duke and Duchess of Cumberland, in the King's Pa-
lace, St. James's. The Duke of Wellington and the
Earl of Aberdeen visited his Royal Highness yesterday.
The Prince attended Divine Service yesterday morning
at Westminster Abbey, and afterwards paid visits to all
the different branches of the King's family in town. His
Royal Highness left town fur Bushy, to dine with the
Duke and Duchess of Clarence, together with the Duke
and Duchess of Cumberland.

On Saturday night the Prince honoured the Italian
Opera House with his presence.
The Princess Augusta attended Divine Service yester-
day morning at the Chapel Royal, St. James's.
Divine Service was performed yesterday morning be-
fore the Duchess of Kent, the Princess Victoria, and
their Royal Highnesses' household, in the private
Chapel at the King's Palace at Kensington, by the
Chaplain to the Royal Duchess.
Summonses were issued yesterday morning from the
Foreign Office for a Cabinet Council.

At half-past three o'clock yesterday afternoon, the
Ministers assembled at the Foreign Office. There were
present—the Lord Chancellor, the Duke of Wellington,
Earls Bathurst, Roselyn, and Aberdeen, Viscount Mel-
ville, Lord Ellenborough, Sir Robert Peel, Sir George
Murray, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Mr.
Herries. The Attorney and Solicitor-Generals were in
attendance at the Foreign Office about an hour while
the Council was sitting. The Council sat in delibe-
ration about two hours and a half.
Sir Robert Peel had an interview with the Duke of
Wellington, at Apeley House, on Saturday afternoon,
after the return of his Grace from having an interview
with the King at Windsor.
Despatches were received yesterday, at the Colonial
from the Governors of the Leeward Islands.
An Admiralty Messenger arrived in town yesterday,
with despatches from the Commander of our Naval Force
in the Mediterranean, for the Lords of the Admiralty.--
The Messenger brought also despatches for the Colonial
Offices, from the Hon. G. Ponsonby, the Lieutenant-
Governor of Malta.