Star.
London, England, 1830-07-12 00:00:00

LON I)ON.

MONDAY, JULY 12.

The official account of the fall of Algiers has not yet
been received ; but Mile doubt seems to be entertained
of the fact. A Paris paper, received by the mails this
morning, gins the following notice, in a second
edition :

" The siege of the Emperor's castle has been pursued
since the 27th with much activity. The arrangements
of the Commander-in-Chief are such as will have ulti-
mate success beyond doubt. The Algerines defend them-
selves like men in despair ; and the atrocious conduct of
the DEY, in causing all the members of the Divan to be
decapitated, has only inspired momentary terror. The
greatest confusion prevails in the city. Every day a new
Insurrection breaks out. Ere long Algiers will be
taken."

We had handed to us, about ten days ago, several
tracts relative to the present unfortunate dissensions in
the University of London; and, on their perusal, we had
formed some opinions on those disputes, which we had
intended to place before our readers ; but a fear of com-
mitting ourselves on ex parte statements—and we had
not had an opportunity to examine both sides—
prevented us then from venturing to bring the
views we had formed before the Public. Nor are we
now inclined, with our present knowledge, to interfere
in the dispute ; which, indeed, until this morning, we
had hoped was terminated, by the last public meeting of
the University. We observe, however, from the Morn-
ing Chronicle, that the feuds still remain undiminished ;
and, as we consider the prosperity of the University of
London, not a local or particular subject, but a truly
national one, we shall now state, not our opinions as to
the merits of the existing dispute, but as to what we
consider the occurrence of that dispute appears to indicate,
as desirable for the interests of the University, and all who
are concealed in its welfare.

From the very commencement of this noble under-
taking, we bad always some apprehensions as to its
permanence; from perceiving that it would not enjoy
that principle of efficient power in its conduct, which
perhaps can only be derived from a connection with the
Government of the country. We had seen othei insti-
tutions emanating from motives as pure, and seal as ar-
dent, prove but of temporary success ; and from the same
cause that appeared not improbable to work similar mis-
chief in this ; and we could have wished, if consistent
with the grand leading principle of the new University,
that the establishment of it might be adopted by the
King and Government, as a National Institution.
The existing state of the University certainly confirms
our original apprehensions ; but we think we now per-
ceive from the late great eveut—tbe accession of his
present MAJESTY to the throne— that an opportunity
occurs for obtaining the real strength which the royal
paironage and legitimation alone, perhaps, can confer.
If there is any part of the Duke of NV Eramewrox
conduct, since he came into office, which we regret, as
connected with the domestic concerns of the country,
it is his adoption, as exclusively to enjoy the sanction o
Government, of what has been self-named the " King's
College." We are sure his general views are too liberal,
to limit his
,good wishes for the advance of knowledge in
this metropolis, to any one particular institution ; just be-
cause of a difference of opinion as to one principle of its
regulation; and we do most sincerely hope that be will
just reflect bow narrow would be a policy which should say
this—and this only—is the King's College : this, and this
only is to enjoy the authority and sanction of Government.
.We do hope that we have arrived at times when the

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utility of an institution, and the purity of motive in
which it originates, will be looked upon as the only real
principles on which it can obtain support; and if those

principles cannot be rationally impugned, that any aid
either by Royal sanction or Royal munificence, will
not be partially bestowed or partially withheld.

We cannot enter into a discussion as to the merits or
the peculiar principle in the establishment of the London
University, which has been held up as sufficient to pre-
vent its ever obtaining the sanction and authority of
Government; but we cannot reflect on the two
great measures of religious infranchisement, or equa-
lization, which will remain as the proudest boasts of the
Duke of WELLINGTON's Administration, without feeling
a confidence that such a mere difference of opinion
upon a principle involving nothing adverse to the loyalty,
or moral integrity of an institution, will not be made a
cause for excluding any benefits from it, which it is in,
the power of the Executive to confer.

We cannot entertain any doubt as to the Duke of
Wsu.in GTON'S individual views of this subject, if he
would maturely reflect upon it, and not suffer
his acute judgment to be warped by the self-interested
motives of others; and we feel still more confidence that his
present MAJESTY, who is not yet committed on this sub-
ject, but has a path of glory open to him on all sides,
which, we hope, he will not stiffer to be obstructed,
will at once see the propriety of extending his full
and characteristically-hearty, sanction, to one of the no-
blest institutions of the age, and, beyond doubt, the no-
blest that ever proceeded from the spontaneous unsup-
ported exertions of any people.
We conceive that those who originally supported the
University, or still support it, will see the force of what
we now venture to propose. We would advise that
an address be presented to his MAJESTY early on
this subject by the Proprietors. We would not
give up the original principle of the Establish-
ment, to which we have alluded ; because on it we

aintain the general utility of the University in this
Metropolis, and in these times, depends: but we are sure,
that the maintenance of that principle cannot be made
an obstruction to the prospects which we would hold out,
We sincerely wish to see a Government for the Uni-
versity, established and regulated by law ; and we
think the object is attainable without sacrificing the
influence of the Proprietors in that Government, to the
extent to which it would be useful, or without sa-
crificing the original views in which its establishment
took place. We could explain much farther, but the
Procrustes-like law which governs us, must check our
progress.

EXPRESS FROM PARIS.

STAR OFFICE, THREE O'CLOCK.

We have just received by express the Gazette de'
France of yesterday's date, and the other Papers of Sa-
turday night. The following are extracts :

Toulon, July 9, half-past 10 o'Clock, a. m.

Algiers surrendered at discretion on the sth instant at
twelve o'clock : at two the iKing's flag waved over the
Palace of the Dey. All our shipwrecked prisoners are
safe. In continuance of my despatches this morning, I
have to that 1,500 pieces of brass cannon, 12
ships of war, and the military and naval arsenals, stored
with arms and ammunition, fell into our hands on this

memorable day. Received these details from the Captain
of the Sphynx, who left Algiers on the evening of the
sth, and had just arrived.

The Journal du Commerce, just received, says, in
confirmation of our own views, " Will the occupation of
one of the finest portions of the African Continent,
opening immense sources of wealth, and a way for the
pacific conquests of commerce and civilization, be en-
vied and disputed ? Can it be so with any degree
of justice? Delivered by the sole effort of our
arms, from the scourge which has been -inflicted upon
them for four centuries, are not the nations of Europe
bound by equity and gratitude, to leave us in the enjoy-
ment of this reward for so great a service ?"

CITY, TWELVE O'CLOCK.
There are still some doubts in the city of the surrender
of Algiers to the French, owing to no further particulars
haiing arrived ; but we have seen a gentleman yester-
day from Boulogne, who states that the telegraphic de-
spatch was received there from Paris previous to his de-
parture; and preparations were making there publicly to
announce the above event. Therefore there can be no
doubt of its surrender ; and the second edition of the
Paris paper prepares the public for that event. The eats-
fette from Paris this morning brings the Renter 3 per
cents; 78f. 50c. Consols opened at the same price they
left off on Saturday, 94 to for the Account, since
,which they have lowered to 93i Sellers, and 94 to for
the next Account. Nothing doing as yet in the Foreign
Market. _

CITY, HALF.PAST ONE.
The private letters to-day by the Estafette confirm the
surrender of Algiers ; but the particulars cannot be
received until Wednesday or Thursday from Toulon. Ex-
cept detached details by the telegraph, there cannot be
the least doubt of tbo information. Consols have con-
tinued most part of the morning at 93i f for the Ac'
count, and 94 to 6 for the next time. In the Foreign
Market little or nothing doing. The Share Market is
also dull. South Metropolitan Gas 2i i premium.
From the Jamaica Papers received this morning.—
Extraordinary proceedings at the Bahamas.—The pro-
ceedings of the Governor of the Bahama Islands, in rela-
tion to some recent slave trial, are of a nature to interest
vitally all the Colonies if this President be recognised
by any other West Indian Governor. Nassau, the
capital of the Bahamas, is divided into two parties, the
office-holders and the office-planters, and the county is
very poor. Lord Roller is proprietor of some 300 to
400 slaves ; his Lordship's agent is Mr. Lees, one of the
I Legislative Council. These slaves have long been in a
[ dissatisfied state. A short time ago they resisted the,
Provost Marshal General,and the Governor was
to

enforce the law by &detachment from the army: forty-
four of these slaves embarked in a boat belonging to their
master. They stated that they were on their way
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