Star.
London, England, 1823-05-16 00:00:00

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

CAPTURE OF A BRITISH GUN-BRIG PY MATE&
We learn from Captain HAMILTON, In eleven days front Ha.
vannah, that a few (hays previous to his sailing, a 13rtitilyrk
of war fell in with a piratical schooner, off Cape Antorio, of 54
guns and 120 men. The crew of the schooner boarded the brit,
armed with knives, &c. and took possession of her, after killing
eleven men and driving the whole of the British crew be10;,,._.
A British frigate soon after came up and recaptured her. Th,
pirates got clear off to their own vessel, and then made their
escape.—Fillacielpliia Paper, Aril 19.
raLmorrm, iAY 14.—Wind W.—Sailed the Lady ITerrp,
ton packet, for Halifax and New York ; lady Louisa packets
fur Jamaica; and his Majesty's brig TAINCULO, for Cadiz.
PORTSMOUTH, MAY I.s.—Wind W. by ;he Guild:
ford, Jonzson, for London. His Majesty's brig Tntsrt,e has
come into harbour.

SHEERNESS, MAT 15.—The Renewal, CROMARTIC, pas3ed by
here yesterday, dismasted, in tow of two steam vessels.
DEAL, MAY 15.—Wind W.—Arrived and for !be
River, the Kerswell, Asstsysowc, from the Cape of Good !lope;
Marquis of Anglesea, Run, from Jamaica; Ocean, Winmt,
from Honduras ; Globe, CURZENS, from the Isle of France ; So.
vereign, I.lsn, from Jamaica; old Levant, ATKINVIN, from S.
Kitt's.—Came down from the River, the Kingston, Bums, fts
Virginia... Sailed the American ship Augustus, Gass, for Caatos,
RAST INDIA SHIPPING.
The Ganges, Ihnits, from Bengal, has arrived in the Downs;
she sailed from thence on the 23d October; she had been to rye
Mauritius, the Cape, and St. Helena, but the dates of her sail:::
have not reached us.

The Globe, CLZIOII4 from Bengal, arrived off Portsmouth,
1 anded some of her passengers; she sailed from Bengal on
the 28th October, from Colombo on the Ist September, and
from St. llilena olt the 13th March.

The Lotus, Dctvrron, from Bengal, has arrived off Dover,
having sailed from Bengal on the £4th December, and touched
at St. Ilelena.

Passengers per Minstrel, from Bengal.—Mrs. Stevenson, Mas.
ter Fearon, and Miss MsCraken.

Yesterday a General Meeting of the Friends to the
Independence of the Greeks, took place at the Crowa
and Anchor Tavern. Lord MILTON in the Chair. His
Lordship, Sir J. MACKINTOSH, Lord J. RUSSELL, Lord
A. HAMILTON, Lord WILLIAM BENTINCK, Mr. HOB.
HOUSE, Mr. SHERIDAN (a son of the late RICHARD
BRINSLEY SHERIDAN), and Mr. TAYLOR the Barrister,
addressed the Meeting in behalf of the Greeks. The
speeches of the two latter gentlemen, who are young
orators, were very eloquent, and much applauded.
—A number of
.Resolutions were voted, and a Sub-
scription commenced for the assistance of the Greeks,
towards which the Duke of BEDFORD, Earl FiTZWIL•
LIAM, and J. SMITH, Esq. M.P. gave 1001. each
We regret that the length of the debates, and the fo-
reign intelligence, received by express, prevent us
from giving a longer detail of the proceedings.
THE HERMIT IN THE COUNTRY..--A Third Edi-
tion of this amusing Work, by the celebrated Author
of the 44 Hermit in London," so long called for, was
published this day, considerably improved, and com-
prised in Three Volumes. In this New Edition, all
the Papers on Scotland are classed together in the
Third Volume, which will be found to exhibit a lively
sketch of Society and Manners among our Northeia
BETTING ROOM, MAY 15.

The Itomn, as usual on the appointed days, was open, hat not
half a dozen subscribers attended; consequently no business er
any stake► were done. This can only be attributed to the ab-
sence of its members at Newmarket Second Spring Meeting.
NEWMARKET SECOND SPRING MEETING, 1823.
THURSDAY, MAY 15.
The Jockey Club Plate of 50gs. to be run for by horses the pro-
perty of Members of the Jockey Club, 4-yr-olds, 7st. 21b.
5-yr.olds, Bst. 31b. 6-yr-olds, 811.91 h. and aged, Bst.l 11b. B.C.
Mr. Wyndham's b. h. Centaur, 5 yrs old - - I
Mr. Rush's ch. c. by Ruben., 4 yrs old -
.5 to I on Centaur.
Sweepstakes of 20 soy. each. A.F.
Lord Verulam's f. by Ruben., 7st. 41b. - I
Mr. Hunter's Tressilian, Bst.

Duke of Grafton 's Pastille, 13st. 21b. - -
to 1 apt Lord Vernlam's f.-6 to 4 on Pastille.
Sweepstakes of 20 soy. each. T. Y.C.
Duke of Grafton 's Logic, Sat. 101 b. -
Mr. Hunter's f. by Rubens, Sat. - - -
Mr.Thornhill's f. out of Fandango's dam, 7st. 111 b.
Even on Logic.
Fifty Pounds for 3-yr-olds, 6st. 21b. 4-yr-olds, flst. .5-yr-olds
Sit. 71b. 6-yr-olds, and aged, art. 121 b. T. M.M.
Mr. Charlton's b. c. Gulliver. 4 yrs old - -
Duke of Portland's b. c. Josesh, 3 yrs old -
Mr. Greville's ch. h. North Wester, 5 yrs old
Ten started—The:Judgeplaced but two.
10 to l apt Gulliver.-5 to 1 apt Joseph-5 to 2 apt North
Wester.

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Lord Exeter's Athenian, Bst.lolb. beat Mr. Wyndhatn's Ve-
dette, 7st.2lb. T. Y.C. 100 soy.—Even on Athenian.

BORERS.

Seam awn Naar.—No fight within the last half century bat
excited more sporting speculation than this, which will take plate
about seventy miles from London next Tuesday. Every day adds _
heavy sums to the betting books, and, if any odds, Spring has
rather the call. Neat will appear stripped for combat about
eight pounds heavier than Spring, who will not exceed 13 stone,
but he is one of the most active men of his weight perhaps ever
seen. His science is perfection in itself, but certainly he is not
so heavy a hitter as his present adversary. Ile hits at consider
able length, but as a tactician he avoids throwing the weight of
his body with his blow, and consequently it is less effective.
Neat, on the contrary, delivers his blows with a force like the
kick of a horse, and whim they tell, down goes an adversary as
stupid at a sot. The gr,eat point in this battle vrilLie, can Neat
place these blows upon i man of Spring's skill, or, in case of a
miss, which will prove the best in-fighter? The Public, who
are judges, calculate open Spring being, the best at close quar-
ters, but it is too haxardous to be safe. Both men are in the
very best condition. Spring starts from Reigate to-morrow morn-
ing for the scene of action, and Neat will leave Alarlborougis
Downs on Monday.
COSTIS AND PRTRit WARZIOL-.-This battle, for 100sovereiges
a-eide, will be fought over again the second Tuesday in July.—
Half the money on each side is staked. Betting 5t04 on Curtis.
EDWARD BROWN AND LATNAIIe-•-Thege heroes in miniature
were matched at Harry Holt's on Wednesday night, to fight on
the Thursday in Ascot-Heath Race-week, upon the Course, for
75 sovereigns aside. Even betting.
CORN EXCHANGE, MARK-LANE, MAY 16.
There is a good supply of Oats this week, chiefly from Ire
land; they sell well, and have obtained an advance of is. per
quarter upon the prices of last Monday. Of ether kinds of
Grain the arrivals are small, and they obtain rather better prices
than were last quoted. Barley is also rather dearer. Beans sad
Peas advance a little.
SMITHFIELD MARKET, MAY 16.
The Supply at market this morning was fully sufficient for the
demand. In the earlier part of the morning a higher price sus
asked for Oxen and Sheep, but towards the close of the marks
the prices were as on last Monday.—Currency : •
Beef, per stone of sibs. 3s. 6d. to 4s. 6d. Mutton, 3s. 6d. to
4s. 6d. Veal, 4s. to .5.t. Pork, Si. to 41. Lamb, ss. to 66.-00
Skins. to 41. 6s. aover, 4s. to 41. les. Straw, W. Ile is
14s. per load.

DIED.
Tuesday, at bib seat in Worcestershire, the 76th yeardik
a the EJi of reatichainp.
LONDON; 'dined and published by Lou Ku;
Place, Temple-Bab