Star.
London, England, 1824-03-15 00:00:00

NEW YORE, FRBRUARY

Intelligence from Brazil has been received here by
the bi ig desolation, from St. Salvador, that the Empe-
rorief I3riirih had issued a Decree prohibiting the im-
portation of the produce and manufactures of Portugal
until the acknowledgment of the independence of Bra-
zil. A frigate belonging to Lord Cochrane's squadron
had arrived at Maranham, and was shortly to be joined
by tile squadron which is to be sent against Monte Vi-
deo. Two thousand Hoops had embarked for Pernam-
buco, for the purpose of seconding, the operations to
drive the Europeans out of the country.

A great many letters have been received this mor,n-
ing from Antwerp and Ho)land containing orders fen
Mr. Itornscittr.D's new Insurance Company. Bets have
been laid at Lloyd's thai the shares, which at present are
only £lO, will IA a short time reach £lOO.

THE KLVG.
WINDSOR, MARCH 74.
This morning his IVIA/rtsTY, with his ttsual attend-
ants, heard Divine Service in his private Chapel, in the
Castle. The duty was performeJ by the Rev: Mr. Sum-
NER.—ller Royal Highness Princess atuousTA, accom-
panied by Lady MARY TAYLOR, attended Divine Ser-.
vice this morning, at the Finish Church. _
His MAJESTY did' not take his usual ride to the Royal
Lodge yesterday.
Friday last his 11IssasTY, attended by Count Mow.
STER, Sir C. LONG, and Mr. ARBUTHNOT, made several
alterations in the arrangement of the pictures in the
state apartments of .the Palace.

Yesterday morning, the I)ukc of YORK attended Di-
vine Service at the Chapel Royal, and heard a Sermon, by the
Bishop of Prtzattosoutan.
The Duchess of K EKT attended Divine Service yes-
terday morning, at the King's Royal German Chapel, and heard a
Sermon, by the Rev, Dr. KUPER.
ThetDake and Duchess of GLOUCiSTER honoured the
Italian Opera with their presence on Saturday.
Viscount AlELvitta principally resides at Combe
Wood, the residence of the Earl of L.tvaaroos, for the recovery of
his health.

The Princess de Cownrt, who had long been suffering
under a painful illness, died at Paris on the afternoon of Wednesday.
There is nnw but one deseendsat remaining-of the celebrated House
of Conde—the Duke de Bovitaou, the brother of the deceased.
Yesterday, at three o'clock, a Cabinet Council was
held at the 'Foreign Office, Downing-street, which sat in delibera-
tion till about half-past four. The Loan CHANCELLOR, the Earl of
Ilisaaostrar, the Earl of LIVERPOOL, the Earl of WE'S/MORELAND,
Lord Brim,. Viscount Sinateurn, the CHANCEL! OR of the ESCHE-
WER, Mr. Secretary CANNINC Mr. Wstot, and most of the Cabinet
Ministers, were present. This was the first time of Mr. CANNING
appeasing in public business since thy decease of his nephew, the
blarepsis of TWHEISLII.
'Saturday afternoon, about four o'clock, Mr. ADAM-
stains,* Foreign Messenger, arrived in a postchaise at the Foreign
Office, Downitsg-street, with Dispatches fr9m our Ambassador
at Vieima.

The death of the Marquis of TICHVIELD has occa•
slotted a •acancy is the Representation of the Borough of Lynn.—
Lord Joss G BINTINCI (the brother of the late Marquis), has ad-
dressed the Electors, soliciting their suffrages.:--Sir M. B. FOLL&S
harsh° commenced a canvass.

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Anruun STANHOPE, Esq. had a large party at dinner
on Saturday, at his house in Tilney-street.
EMILY, Marchioness of Londonderry, had. a grand
dinner party on Friday, at her house in St. James's-square; among
whom were, the Earl Arscaass, Lord Gifinca Serstoca, Lord EL.
LiNVOROVCIf, Lady E. Esarettrosn, Mr. and Mrs. LYDILL, Mr.
PLANTA, &c. Her laulyship will give a rout this evening, and a
dinner to-morrow.
11• The Honourable Mr. and Mrs. AGAR ELLis enter-
tained a distinguished party at dinner on Saturday, at their house
in Spring Gardens, among whom were, the Earl and Countess of
Snror, the Earl and Counteu of Jaasmr, the Earl of Essrx, Lord
Duriesairang, Earl COWS.= liars, Mr. J. CALCRAFT, Ho-
nourable Mr. Fox, Mr. Ro;las; &c. They intend having dinner
parties on Wednesday and Friday next.
Lord KING gave a grand dinner on Saturday, to a
party of fashionablea, among whom were, the Earl and Countess of
Ilosmonsv, the Earl of ARSIIDITII. the Earl and Countess of DA UN.
Lir,
,Lord Euxxxosouon, Mr. Till/IRV Mr. MASSSLT, Mr. EL-
Lies, Mr. F. bat), &c. at his house in Dover-street.

The Marquis and Marchioness of STAFFORD enter-
tained the Honourable Mr. and Mrs. AGAIt &us and a distin-
guished -party at dinner yesterday, at their seat :it Richmond.
Sir GEORGE WARRENDER, Dirt. had a grand dinner
yesterday, at his house, Whitehall-p Lace.

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