Star.
London, England, 1822-05-10 00:00:00

THE ARMY.

Tuesday se'nnight the 57th Regiment of Foot,nnder the com-
mand of Lieutenant-Colonel CAN'T, C.B. was reviewed at
Eyre's-square, Galway, by that distinguished ORicer Major-Ge-
neral Sir JOHN ELLIT, who expressed himself highly pleased with
the military appearance and general manoeuvring of that well-•
disciplined corps.

Yesterday, the Governor of the Bank of England
had an interview with the CHANCILLOR of the Ex•
CHEQUER- _ _

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Yesterday, at two o'clock, a Cabinet Council was
held at the Foreign Office, in Downing-street, which
was attended by—
The Earl of Liverpool, F.arl Ilirrowby, Earl of Westmore
land, Mr. Peel, Marquis of Londonderry, Earl Bathurst, Mr.
Robinson, Mr. Wynn, Mr. Bragge Bathurst, the Chancellor of
the Exchequer, and Viscount Sidmouth.
—The Council continued in deliberation till about a
quarter past four.
The Gazette of Lyons announces the death of Sir
Walter Scott with a biographical notice of the cele-
brated romancer's life, which will give Sir Walter,
whom we believe still alive (and hope well), no great
gratification in the reading. It describes him as
given to the pleasisres of the table—fond of his bottle,
when the wine was good—a great Tory,and a friend
(somewhat inconsistently) to the Spanish Liberals.
The Hon. Miss Moarow, only daughter of Lord Ducte, gives
her hand this week, by special license, at his Lordship's seat in
Gloucestershire, to the Earl of Demon.
The gross amount of taxation for the year 1821, for Great
Britain and Ireland, was 65 millions; and if we reckon the
population at Twenty millions, it gives a taxation of three pounds
five shillings for each person—man, woman, and child.
The price of Porter has been reduced a halfpenny a pot, and
ale a penny a pot.
A cargo of ice, which has recently arrived in the River from
Norway, is now landing, and it was singular enough to see it in
the course of delivery yesterday, to all the principal pastry-cooks,
just as if it had been the depth of winter.
Tuesday afternoon, at half past two o'clock, the Funeral of Sir
Isaac Hisao arrived at Windsor, attended with a hearse and
six horses, and five mourning coaches, with numerous attendants,
among whom were Sir Gaoaaa Nseeza, King at Arms, and
many distinguished persons. The Chapel bell tolled. The corpse
was met at the Chapel door by the Cations in residence, and the
choir of singers. The pall was supported by six Gentlemen, and
his robes and sword were placed on the top of it. The ceremony
was solemnly grand. The choir sung the funeral fervice, and
the organ played as the corpse was carried round the west aisle.
Ile was interred to the west of the Chapel, opposite the east
door, near the Royal Family's vault.
The Archbishop of Camel. lies dangerously ill in his house in
Rutland-square, Dublin. Sunday night, at a late hour no hopes
were entertained of his recovery.
DRUM4ANS THEATRE.—Last night, the Comedy of the
Clandestine Marriage was performed to a crowded and Labia°.
able audience. Mr.\V. Wesr appeared, for the first time at this
Theatre, in the arduous character of Lard Derby, and sustained
the part with admirable effect ; he was much applauded.
COVENT GAZDIN.—King Henry the Fourth was performed at
this Theatre last night, fur the benefit of Mr. CHAULES Kestw.e.
Mr. MACNZADY played the old Kurg in his usual masterly style.
The other characters were sustained with equal success by their
respective representatives. Cherry and Fair Star continues its
prosperous course, and, from the extraordinary beauty of the
scenery, is likely to hold on to the conclusion of the season.
The new Play which is to be produced at Covent Garda&
Theatre to-morrow, is by COLMAN. The Music I•y Bistro,.
Last night, a little after nine o'clock, as Mr. therms, of New
Town, Mile-end, was passing along Osborn-street, Whitechapel,
he was suddenly attacked by three young men, one of whom
gave hint a severe prick with some sharp instrument behind,.
which induced him to project forward ; the other two instantly
snatched a valuable silver watch, two gold seals and chain from his
tub. Mr. Ilaocias was so suddenly attacked as not to afford time to
call for Airy assistance, although a number of persons were walk-
ing on the other side of the way. The robbers made their escape
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