Star.
London, England, 1830-11-19 00:00:00

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE-EXCLUSIVE.

'TO THE EDITOR OF THE STAR.
PARIS, Nov. 17.
SIR—You will perceive by the papers which I enclose,
that nothing very material has occurred in the Chamber of
Deputies, since the debates on the laws regarding the
pnw, a 'succinct account of which was contained in one of
my late letters.
In the sitting of this day, M. Anises Duperron,
who has long been a supporter of the doctrines of
free trade, which have been hitherto perseveringly
opposed by the French Government, introduced the
subject, and explained the errors of the present French
commercial, and financial system. He proposed merely
a commission, to inquire into this important subject.
Such commissions have lately been much more usual in
France than formerly ; and it is a method of investigating
difficult political questions, proving every day, more and
more, its utility. On this occasion, the good sense of M.
Duperron was not successful ; and it is very evident the doc-
trines he espouses would, however erroneously, prove un-
popular in France, and even, if our present ministers ap-
proved of them, they would be highly imprudent to agitate
any fresh question, to occasion disunion of sentiment.
Although the subject of the Press is no longer dis.cussed
in the Chamber, it is far otherwise out of doors ; and there
cannot be a dbubt that the course pursued by M, Lafitte, has
materially sapped the power of the new Ministers. I can
see already mustering, the same evil spirits who were the
antagonists of M. Guisot and his colleagues—and if
rumours current in Paris be credited, the clubs have,
since the discussion on the press, been again pnt in activity,
although now they hold private meetings. Tne moderate
party in France are, however, the most numerous; and the
hitherto apparent union of sentiment, with the Ministers
which actuates C. Perrier since his elevation, is considered
as insuring sufficient strength in the Government, to stand
the attack of the Hydra, they have ventured to offend.
You cannot be surprised that we should have occasionally
reports of counter revolutionary machinations. Among others,
much has been spoken of a robbery committed on one of
the government depots of ammunition, of a very considers-

ble quantity of gunpowder—to which, as tales gather in the
telling, was added many thousand stand of arms. I have
done my best to enquire into the report ; and I am informed
that the only foundation for it, is a deficiency which has
actually been discovered in taking over the military storm
by an officer newly appointed,—and which deficiency is at-
tempted to be so accounted for. In fact, I believe the
whole to be a matter not worthy of any serious attention.
Every resident in Paris must be occasionally amused by
the strange ignorance which generally exists of your man-
ners and customs, and political situation. Who has not been
seriously asked, whether it was true that Englishmen s old
their wives in a market ? This ignorance of our situation
has been finely displayed, in the effect which the late mobs
in London hare produced on the ideas of les baud,ets de Pares.
They can hardly be persuaded but what a revolution has
actually commenced, and talk of LA ROTUN De, as La Salle
de JAcoatx of England. The most amusing point, how-
ever, is, to hear them canvass the merits of Monsieur Cob-
bete, whom they suppose just on the eve of becoming what
I heard him called yesterday evening, in the Salon Lit-
teraire, in which I now write, LE POTTER D'ANOLETERRE.
You will see, by my last paragraph, that there is really a
scarcity of any important intelligence. You will bear from
me further to-morrow.

Yours,

J. 1..

Earl Grey had a long audience of his Majesty yesterday,
at his Palace at St. James's. The Noble Earl had an
audience on Wednesday of the King, which lasted about an
hour.

The Queen, attended by her Maid of Honour in Wait-
ing, took an airing yesterday in the Parks.
The Prince of Orange visited the Duchess of Cumber-
land yesterday, at her residence in the King's Palace, St.
James's.

Their Majesties have signified their intention of honour-
ing the Musical Festival which will be held at Dublin next
summer, under the direction of Sir George Smart, with
their patronage.
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester honoured the per-
formance of Miss Fanny Kemble, as Mrs Haller, in the
Stranger, at Covent-garden Theatre, with their presence on
Monday evening.
A conference of the Ambassadors and Ministers, on the
affairs of the Netherlands, was held on Wednesday even-
ing, at the Foreign Office. There were present the French,
Austrian, and Netherlands Ambassadors, the Russian and
Prussian Ministers : the Duke of Wellington, and the Earl
of Aberdeen, attended the meeting. The conference lasted
upwards of an hour.
The American Minister had a long interview with Mr.
Heresies yesterday, at the Board of Trade. Sir Robert
Peel has been in constant communication with the Lord
Lieutenants of Counties lately, particularly with those whose
districts are in a distressed state.
This afternoon the workmen began to remove the pic-
tues and other valuable articles belonging to the Duke of
Wer.unaron. from Downing-stteet. te his Grace's su-
perb mansion at Hyde Park Corner.
The Countess of Sefton entertained a distinguished party
of the haut ton yesterday evening, at her house In Arline
ton-street.
Viscountess Keith gave a grand ball on Wednesday night,
which was fashionably attended.
Prince Talleyrand and the Duchess de Dino entertained
a large party at dinner yesterday, at their residanee in Port-
land-place, consisting of most of the Cabinet Ministers, the
foreign Ambassadors and their ladies, &c.
A ROYAL PLUM CAFE.—Yesterday wok, Mr. John
Thomas, confectioner, of this city, forwarded to Sir
Philip Grey Egerton, for presentation to their Majesties,
a sweet savoured offering, in the shape of a superb plum-
e, aacalapadfd by a loyal and dutiful address. Sir
Philip immediately sent both to Sir Herbert Taylor, who
presented them to the King and Queen, and their Majesties
were meet graciously pleased to accept of the present.
The following is a copy of Sir Herbert's letter to Mr.
Thomas : Sir, I have not delayed to present to the King
and the Queen your address which Sir Philip G. Egerton
sent me, and the accompanying plum caw; and I am ho-
noured with their Majesties' commands to thank you for
both, and to express the satisfaction with which they re-
ceived this mark of your loyalty and attachment. lam or-
dered to add, that the plow cake was found to be excellent."
The cake made its appliance at an immense dinner
on Thursday.—Chater Courant. Party