Star.
London, England, 1823-09-01 00:00:00

BAYONNE PAPERS.

BAYONNE., AUGUST 23.
We have not yet received the letters from Madrid
by the mail, but only those that were brought by the
army courier, which are always a little in arrear, sn
that the news we have this way is no later than the
16th. Madrid was tranquil; only from time to time,
and particularly in the night, there was some alarm
caused by the noise made by the mob, who attacked
the houses of the Constitutionalists who are in prison.
The Regency finding it absolutely necessary to give
orders for the release of persons confined for political
causes, by virtue of the Decree of the Duke of An-
gouleme, has exhumed and revived the old Decree
of the King, of the Ist of June, 1814, which it has
sent to all the tribunals of the kingdom, with direc-
tions to see it carried into execution, which, in the
end. is just 'he same, as to its effects, as if it had
merely puplished the Duke's Decree ; only that this
opposition in the Regency to the wishes of the Duke
cannot have any good consequences, unless an ar-
rangement takes place soon, respecting which, how-
ever, the official journals and reports preserve an ob—
stinate silence.

Mearitime it is reported, that the army of General
Bourdesoulle begins to feel the effect of the climate
and the heat of the season, and that the number of
sick in the hospitals is very great. A courier from
Port St. Mary's brings word that the Royal Family
at Cadiz still enjoy good health ; he has not brought
a confirmation of the submission of General Zayas.
The army of BaNasteros remains in the same position
as it was at the time when the Convention was signed
with General Molitor.

It is said at Madrid, that M. Ouvrard is on his way
to that capital. General Quesada, it seems, has re-
peatedly applied for permission to enter into Madrid
with his troops, but the Duke of Reggio opposes it,
because he is apprehensive that the presence of, the
soldiers of the Faith in the capital would only cause
fresh disorders. The Regency continues to exert itself,
without success, to collect Royal Volunteers ; there
is still greater want of enthusiasm than of arms; it
has been proposed to leave to the communes the care
and the expense of the levy; this would be a sure
way not to succeed. There are various accounts here
of a tumult at Bilboa, in which, it is reported, seve-
ral French were killed by the troops-of the Faith. It
seems that the want of French troops is much felt;
and that, in consequence of orders of the Prince,
troops are distributing in the principal cities of Arra-
gon and Navarre. After this, it should seem
.difficult
to commence the siege of Pampeluna ; but it is, how-
ever, affirmed, that the first cannon will be fired on
the 15th, amidst cries of " Vive k Roi 1" that day
being his Majesty's fete. We have nothing new from
St. Sebastian or Santona. Letters from the South of
France say, that they are on the alert all along the
frontier, in consequence of the movements of the Spa-
nish Constitutional troops; it being possible that they
may approach the frontier, as they have done before.
All that are capable of bearing arms are ready to
appear at the shortest notice.

A DASHING SWINDLER.—A few days ago, a fel-
low attempted to defraud Mr. Adams, the coach-
maker, in the Haymarket, of a handsome travelling
chariot. The swindler announced himself as Captain
J. G. Astley, nephew to Sir Jacob Astley. Amongst
other persons of fashion, Mr. Adams has the honour
of the custom of a widow Lady of high respectabi-
lity, now residing at Scarborbugh, with her daugh-
ter, a young Lady of great beauty, and whose expec-
tations are said to be more than commensurate with
the desires of the most covetous speculator in matri-
monial alliances. The Coptaix, by a variety of im-
posing circumstances, persuaded Mr. Adams that he
was about to marry this young Lady, and, of course,
a handsome travelling chariot was required. The
coach-maker readily agreed to provide one, and the
price was fixed at 2401. Lovers being impatient, the
carriage was to be lined, the crests painted, and every
thing completed by the Friday following, when a
shipment was to be mpde for Scarborough. Before
delivering the carriage, however, a prudent thought
occurred to Mr. Adams, and he went to Lady Astley,
in Cavendish-square, who was luckily at home, and
on being asked respecting her soi direst nephew, she
disclaimed all knowledge of him. The swindler, find-
ing
be was discovered, made off ; and it now turns
out that he has been carrying on a system of decep-
tion of the most extensive description, which his ac-
cidental knowledge of the affairs of particular h-
innies has eaableckhins to pursue with success. It is
thought he is not out of England, and pillions have
been sent in pursuit of him to some of our places
fashionable resort.

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THE FUNDS.
STOCK EXCHANGE, TWELVE O'CLOCK.
Consols opened this morning at al, and went up to t. at
whisk puke they are up to this hour, with little doing.
The Expresses from Paris this morning have brought the
French Eames of Saturday at ORE Us. Spanish 43i. The
cause of the Rental falling is owing to an idea at Paris that the
Cortes will refuse the Ultimatum of the Duke d'Ascisuursse :
should that take place, it is understood the French will try to
memo the place.

FOREIGN FUNDS.
Very little doing in any Foreign Fonds except in Smith and
Colombian Bonds. Colombian opened at 424, 43, 44, 45,-444
last price ; Spanish Bonds 374 ; French Scrip s 4 j.

ZXCHANGE&
HAMMON, August 96.—0 n London, 37.21. 37. Se.
Austaanast, Aug. 99.—0 n London, 41. 2. do. 2 M. 40. 11.
PETISSIUSGII, August 12.—0 n London, 9.7-18 ; Paris, 1,001 ;
namburgli,. I. 27-52; Amsterdam, 9f.
Rona, August 15.—0 n London, 9. 1549.
&atm, August 23.—0 n London, 5 M. 7.41.
Unite, August 22.—0 n London, 2 M. 6. 21i.

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