Star.
London, England, 1830-03-23 00:00:00

" .tetortwa Dom us ."

CHARLES X. is a resolute, if not a wise prince; an
absolute, if not a prudent sovereign : a king who, with-
out any of the vices, or any of the daring qualities, of
our third RICHARD, has yet, like him, ambition enough
to be " in men's despite a monarch." That he can re-
tract either his ungracious reply to the Chamber of De-
puties, or the peremptory mandate by which he has sus-
pended. the functions of one branch of the legislature, we
scarcely deem possible, without such a sacrifice of per-
sonal feeling and monarchical dignity as would render him
contemptible in his own eyes, or in the eyes of his people.
That he can, on the other hand, pursue a system of go-
vernment,—every future act of which, to be consistent,
must be a violation of the charter granted by Louis
XVIII.—in direct opposition to the expressed sentiments
of the country, appears to us not only improbable, but
utterly incompatible with all the established principles of
a Representative Government. And what, let us ask,
does the King of France propose to himself—what does
he promise to the nation, as the result of an obstinate
adherence to measures which are in themselves un-
popular, if they be not also unconstitutional ?—What do
his ministers contemplate as the ultimate issue of a state
of things in which their retention of power is opposed to
the will of the nation, and their devotion to their royal
master is only shown by the officious zeal with which
they persist in sacrificing the interests of the monarchy
to their own love of place ?
Instead of testifying their devotion to their Soverign,
by advising a magnanimous concession to the wishes of
an attached and loyal people—wishes which have been
so thinly, yet so respectfully and constitutionally ex-
pressed by the representatives of that people,—the
Ministers of Cu A REES X. impelled only by that passion
for power and absolute ascendancy, which has already
shed its desolating influence over France ; and regard-
less of the consequences to which the kingdom may be
exposed by the conflict of party spirit, and national jea-
lousies, and internal strife, prefer a temporary and
questionable triumph, to the tranquillity of the people, and
the security of the throne. Such a triumph may, indeed,
be purchased at too dear a rate ; and the arbitrary
measure to which the KING has been counselled—or
even permitted—to resort, may prove but the prelude to
the overthrow of these selfish and vain-glorious men who,
for the advancement or defence of their own sordid and
selfish purposes, have rendered the Monarch an object of
distrust to his faithful subjects.
It may, perhaps, serve the purposes of time-serving
Journalists, to speculate on the probabilities to which
such a state of affairs may give rise ; or to build up the
hoPes of imprudent Ministers, upon " the numerous fa-
vourable accidents which may occur during the long in-
terval," fur which it has pleased the successor of Louis
XVIII. to deprive France of the protection of her Par-
liament :—" In the course of five months, the expedition
against Algiers may sail and succeed "—says the Times.
" In the course of five months the Ministry may not have
the means of equipping an expedition "—say w 1..—" In
the sourse of five months some Deputies may be gained
over by the bribes of power, or the prospects of office, "
says the Times. " In the course of five months other De-
puties may learn to despise the bribes of power, or the
Prospects of office "—say wa.—" In the course of five

months the hostile ardour of some may cool, and faction
may commit follies which will disgust others "—says the
Times. "Is the course of five months national ardour
may be excited to fury by a blind perseverance in an
immutable will,' and absolute rulers may commit excesses
which will disgust and exasperate the people beyond
human endurance "—say w E.—" And within the same
space of time public opinion may somewhat change, or be
conciliated by some partial changes in the Cabinet "
says the Times. " And within the same space of time,
popular opinion may become confirmed into an unalterable
resolve, and accomplish its own purposes by a total change
in the Cabinet "—say IVE. —But time alone can solve
these problems.

We had imagined that the power, at one time some-
what arbitrarily assumed by the local magistracy, of inter-
fering with one of the duties, or at least one of the long
enjoyed privileges, of the press—the right of reporting all
proceedings in public courts—was no longer permitted to
militate against the free and fair exercise of such a pri-
vilege, or to impede, as it has but too frequently done,
the attainment of the ends of justice. We well remem-
ber, that at the very period when this point was most
strenuously contested, instances were of almost daily oc-
currence in which the effect of such reports was proved
to be of the greatest advantage and utility, and the pub-
licity given to the facts developed in examinations be-
fore the magistrates of the metropolis, as well as of the
provincial districts, afforded facilities to the apprehension
and ultimate conviction of offenders, who, but for the vi-
gilance excited in the public mind, by the judicious pro-
mulgation of the proceedings in every stage, would, in all
human probability, have escaped with impunity. Our
attention has been recalled to the subject, by a recent
occurrence which took place at the Watford Sessions,
as we find it reported in the Bucks Casette.—ln this
case, the Magistrates seem to us to have acted without
due deliberation in the first instance; and in the second,
to have lost sight of the respect which should attach to
their stations, when they permitted any person who was
not invested with magisterial authority, to arrogate to
himself any right whatever of meddling in the matter, or
of even offering an opinion as to the course they were
bound to pursue :--
WATEVID PITT! SZlllllollll.—UndentlindlOg that a case of
public interest might occur at these Sessions last Tuesday. we
attended. The Magistrates present was Mr. Riley, Rev. Mr.
Thellusson, and Sir C. Dance—An individual applied to the Bench
to review a case that had been decided on that day week, the war.
rant for felony which had been granted having been discharged.
Mr. Riley: It is impossible for us to review our decision.
I tell you at once we cannot do that.—Complainant Then,
gentlemen, I have to ask you for another warrant on addl.
tional evidence.—Mr. Riley : We can't grant another warrant !
—Complainant : But I ask it, Sir, on additional evidence.—
Mr. Riley: I do not care what your evidence is I say we
can't grant it !! Such a thing was never heard of!!! Ido not
care if you have twenty witnesses!!! Complainant: I submit
warrants are granted every day on additional evidence. In the ease
of the murderers recently executed at Aylesbury, warrants were re.
peatedly granted on fresh evidence. Mr. Blagg: It would be better
to hear Weal his evidence is. The Rev. Mr. Thellusson What is
your evidence ? (Observing the reporter taking notes)—What is
that ? Mr. Blagg (to the reporter): Do you attend as the com.
plainant's professional adviser, Sir P Reporter: No, Sir, I attend as
one of the public. lam a reporter, and I presume these proceedings
to be public proceedings. One of the Magistrates observed,
that the proceedings were not public.—Complainant was proceeding
with 'his case, when be was stopped by the Rev. Mr. Thellusson:
We cannot allow you to go on while the reporter is present.—Com-
plainant: I wish you and the reporter, then, would settle your
difference. (A long pause.)—Reporter It is impossible I can act
on what is not put to me, but only conditionally to the complain.
ant.—Mr. Blagg: You have been desired, Sir, to withdraw.—
Reporter: I say, Sir, I have not.—The Rev. Mr. Thellusson: Then
it is my wish you should withdraw—Reports: Am I to understand
that u one of the public I am excluded ?-13ir C. Dance : No, not
as one of the public.—The Rev. Mr. Thellusson : Yes, as one ot
the public, it is my wish you should withdraw.—Reporter: Is it
your command, Sir P—The Rev. Mr. Thellusson: it is.
The Reporter retired : after which, he was informed, the com.
plainant said he was addressing a private Bench, whereupon Mr.
Riley ordered the door to be thrown open. On this being dose, the
complainant threatened to call in the Reporter, whereupon Mr. Riley
ordered the door to be shut. The Reporter states, he imagined
Mr. Blagg was one of the Magistrates ; but ascertained he was not.
Had the Reporter, been aware of the fact at the time, be would err.
tainly, as a check to that gentleman's impertinent interference, have
informed him the Reportet's business was with the authorities, and
not with their clerks.

IWhat is the meaning of such exhibitions as these ? We suer
pert the more frequent attendance of the Press in this quarter
might tend to the improvement of the administration of justice The
anxiety to avoid publicity is to be accounted for, if such errors an
frequently committed as ➢ir. Riley not only fell into, but seems to
have been inclined to persist in.}.—Entroa of Bitch Gault*.

CITY, Tw ittvr. o'CLocK.
WAILS ARRIVED AND DUE THIS MORNING.

1 Dub1in......... 0
1 Waterford ..... 0
O Cuero. &Jeney 0
O Buenos Ayres... 0

IFrance ..... 0
o Flanders
I Holland 0
O Hambursh ..

O Lisbon 0
0 Jamaica
O Sweden 2
O Maki . • I

The Paris Papers state that the Deputies who used to meet in the
Rue Richelieu had their third and last meeting on Friday evening,
before their departure for the provinces, and they expressed a solemn
resolution to remain firm to their legal rights, and to engage their
constituents to act with prudence and not to be bribed.
Consols opened this morning a the same price they left off yes.
tetday, 924 4 for the Account, for Money 924 4. Nothing doing as
yet. We have no arrivals of consequence. The Foreign klarket is
also inactive; prices nominal as per yesterday.
HALF-PAST ONE.
Since the early part of the morning the Cowl Market thas be-
come very heavy ; they fell from 924 to 924, at present they are
924 3 for the Account, and for money 924 to 4. Several Stock
Jobbing reports are In circulation; such as the Ring of Prance had
been fired at, to which no credit is attached. Had that been the
case we should have had several expresses from Paris. The above
heaviness of the Market is owing no doubt to a jobber having sold
largely.
There is a late arrival from Valparaiso, but we do not bear it
brings any important news.
In the Foreign Market little or nothing doing.
Prices remain the same as yesterday.

PoLiG .fic •—says a Paris Correspondent—is a re-
puted member of the Royal Family. The Minister, who is, mem
ovet, a devoted ultra.royalist, bas, consequently, the most powerful
influence over the King. It is not, therefore, •urprisieg that
the latter should have consented to prorogue the Chsmbmu in
preference to dismiesing his present Ministry ; but he Monet only
dose that, but, in the manner of its execution, took care
to show that he did it one amore. This was a capital error.
Heaven grant that he, hie familLianidn:rance, may net have
cause to repent it. Paris is tranquil &hough the public mind Is
strongly excited. I have not the expectation that any
thing unpleasant will homed steak from this sotto of things,
but there are people who think ad I knew mare than
one English family who have commenced preparations fir making a
start on the first appearance of tumult.

THE DEVIL'S BATTERY.
Fiend &max, watching in hia nee,
The Mareh of human mind,
Hath raiel a battery 'phut the age,
And thunders at mankind.
His guns, on Folly mounted, they

Work on Onnession's wheels;
And from antique etnbruvrer ploy.

Marled with an human ilia:
Sis la their number : and they throw

Infernal shot that maul
All men and things, yea, e'en ache'
Their calibre be small.

The SULTAN, Porg, and atitreßfi FIANE,
Three of these guns we name;
And long must Europe mourn their prank,
Of throwing fire and dame.
Our DUKE and AIIIERDZIN appear.
Next ranged with one Don Blrcu
A fire-hnp is their cannoneer,
Folks call him METTERNICH ;
How ably he comments the wall.
The Devils 'selves admire;
His own hand fashions every ball
His ready pieces fire.
Chain-shot and shells of mischief fly,
Wheneer he gives command—
More fatal u well maak'd they lie,
Fir'd by his secret hand :
While nations, 'neath a blaze so hot,
Cower down with terror dumb,
Amazed to feel shot aßer shot—
Still wondering whence they come.
And t'otlver day the Ev ix Owe—
To strengthen his attack.--
Thought fit to add a little gun,
They call it Poxrawac.
But all that he could do, he fail'd
To bring it into play ;
The piece miss'd fire—the gunner quail'd—
'Twill shoot no more, they say.
Such be the fate of all the rest,
ltang'd strong 'gainst public right
A sacrifice to the opprese'd,
O'erthrown and ellenc'd quite.
Few may survive 'mid fire and dame,
Or thrive when thus accun'd—
Old METTERNICH may yet miss aim.
And his six pieces burst ;
And SATAN, in dismay, I weal,
Regain Hell's deep dark nook :
Meantime,--alt, Fate !--spike As EIDEEN,
And save us from our Mee !
Woolwich, March 20, 1830. OLD LINSTOCE.