Star.
London, England, 1824-12-17 00:00:00

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

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The Jane, 111aswerox, front Memel to Kirkaldy, was t'riven on
shore near Helsinborg, about the 7th inst. and would be obliged to
'discharge.
The George and Ann, from London to Ilamburgh, is on shore
'on the island of Sylt, but expected to be got off:
The Globe, DRYDEN; and Neptune, Niciroason, from St. Peters-
burg!' to Londen, are wrecked near Dagerot.
The Abram and Ann, of Berwick, corn-laden, was lost on the
7th irst. near the Giant's Causeway—crew saved.
. The Cornelia Indiaman, which was driven behind Ramsgate
Pier, during the late gales, was sold for the small sum of 3501. very
shortly after which she went entirely to pieces.
FALMOUTH, Dec. 15.—Wind S. W. fresh breezes.—Arrived the,
Ruby, CORNERS', from London for Lisbon.
PLYMOUTH, Dec. 15.—Wind W.—Arrixed the Jane, SALMON,
from Prince Edward's Island in twenty-one days; and the Stag,
11. NA roma, from Oporto. Sailed the Lady Arabella, RILTINIUS,
tr South An:erica.
Livearoot., Dec. 15. Rind W. Arrived the Friendship,
1
orms ; and RIM Edward, Seeman, from Miramichi ; Indian,
Mavinss, from Quebec; Mary, Mums'', froM Newfoundland;
and the Algorquin, Dizzy, from Philadelphia.
PoaTsmouvis, Use. 16. Wind N. by W. Arrived the Bee,
WISMAR; from Smyrna. Sailed his Majesty's ships Timm, CHAW
MN, NIE MEN, ORESTES, and PTLADES on a cruite, to try rate of
sailing, etc, ftc. Sailed this morning, the following outward bound,
viz.—Ftulla, CHILD; Elizabeth, COLLINS; Columbus, JACUSON ;
Ceres, Ilicittsts ; Augustus Czar, SILVA • Orwell, BRYANT ; Nau
IVINSLAW ; Alert, SG/IDLES; Maria, lItiuTCHER ; Etrick, HERD;
John Rickards, DUNCAN ; Leander, FRITH; Georgiana, Were; and
Cornet, Nol`Poseason. The rest of the outward bound ren‘ain, to
see if the wind will remain steady, before they venture out ; and if
it should do so they will be all away by to-morrow.
DEAL, Dec. 16.—Wind W. to W.N.W.—Passed through for the
River, the John Bushman, linown, from Grenada ; and the Ann,
Losmansoz, from Malta. At day-light this morning the outward
bound got under weigh, and proceeded to the Westward, with about
sixty sail, from Ramsgate harbour. a

PROPOSED BRISTOL AND ENGLISH
CHANNELS' SHIP CA.VAL.
-gliel.-

Yesterday a very numerous meeting of the sub-
scribers to this most stupendous undertaking was held
a: the London Coffee-house, Ludgate-hill.
At one o'clock, JOHN Bawr, Esq. M.P. was called to
the Chair.
The CHAIRMAN said, the object for which the meet-
ing was convened, was to receive the Report of Mr.
Telford, which would speak for itself much better than
any observation which could be made on it. In proof of
the feeling which had been excited amongst the
landed proprietors through whose estates the Canal
was proposed to pass, he should merely read a letter
from Lord Rolle, and another from Sir T. Lethbridge,
on the subject. Here the Chairman read the letters,
both of which spoke in commendation of the measure ;
and it was stated as a further encouragement, that his
Lordship had intimated that he would forego all charge
fur land, stone, &c. so far as regarded that portion of
the line which may pass though his estates. The
Chairman, in conclusion, put it to the sense of the Meet-
ing, whether a better period was likely to occur than
the present for the pressing of such a measure on the
attention 3I the public, when the recent melancholy
disasters on our coasts were fresh in the recollection of
every man ? The navigation of the Bristol Channel, at
all times attended with frightful risk to the mariner,
would by this Canal be altogether superseded; and he
made no doubt many other important benefits would
be developed when the plan was brought into efficient
operation. He should now merely say, that he was
satisfied, when the reports were read, it would be a fur-
ther encouragement to them to go 00.
Mr. DAVID POLLOCK proposed the reading of Mr.
Telford's Report, and Mr. King (King and Lukin, Soli-
citors to the Committee) was called upon to read it.
Mr.DAVID Pou.ocx then begged to suggest the pro-
priety of having the very able Report made by Captain
Nicholls read to the Meeting, or rather an abstract of
that Report, which, from its extremely voluminous na-
ture, had been given in two parts or sections, and would,
if read altogether, occupy too great a portion of time.
This proposition :net with general advocacy, and
King proceeded with the abstract, which had been
drawn up from Captain Nicholls' Reports.
Mr. D. POLLOCK then moved, " That this Meeting
are fully satisfied, from the interesting and luminous
Report of Mr. Telford, as to the practicability of con-
structing the projected Ship Canal."
This Resolution was put from the Chair and carried unanimously.
Mr. POLLOCK then adverted to the Report of Captain,
Nicholls, and remarked, that it was a singulat circum-
stance that his calculations and those of the Committee,
should so nearly coincide, so as in a very extraordinary
manner to corroborate the statement that they had put
forth in their printed papers. They bad there an-
nounced, as the result of their calculations, the tonnage
on 1,154,000 tons, while Captain Nicholls announced as
his, 1,095,000 tons. That the scheme would prove
beneficial to the subscribers, he thought none would
&pine, at the same time, that it would be of in-
finite utility to the country at large, every line of those
Reports proved. He now moved—
" That the two able Reports of Captain Nicholls are calculated
to remove every doubt which could have existed, as to the practica-
bility of constructing proper Harbours in the English and Bristol
Channels, to ensure the certainty of rendering the proposed Canal
a measure of the most extensive benefit to the country ; and that
the information which has been collected and arranged by him as to
tke revenue and the uses of the Canal appears to be such as to leave
so doubts that an ample income will be derived front it to afford
valuable nniuneration to the subscribers."
This resolution was carried unanimously.
Mr. POLIAKK said, while the survey was actually
going on, the Committee had forborne from-pressing on
the Public for subscriptions ; yet such had been the opi-
nion entertained of the advantages of the scheme, that
no less a sum than 370,0001. had already been sub-
scribed towards carrying it into execution. A very
large sum, however, still remained to be made up, and.
it must be obtained before the Committee could go to
Parliament for a Bill. Such being the case, he moved,
" That further Subscriptions be received until they shall amount
£1,750,000, the stint required, by the estimate of Mr. Telford,
f.: the completion of the undertaking, and in such a manner as the
C,..intilitter 01411 (keen to be most.advisable."
Toe Rev. Dr. PALMER stated, that the great Land-
s through whose grounds the Canal was to pass,
were perfectly disposed to forward the project, front a
reliance that it would be for the public good.
Thanks were thon voted- to the Committee for their
valuable services, and they. were requested to continue
their laboins, by taubing.a• Bill to be prepared to be
brought before Parliament, and to remain in their of-
fice until such Bill should be enacted.
Mr. POLLCCK said, the reason they had not subscrip-
tions crowding in upon them was, that the public knew
nothing about the matter, and could not until Mr. Tel-
lours Report was known. It would be found a matter
of difft♦uity by and bye to get hold of a share.
A Gentleman objected to the Canal, inasmuch as it would render
Lis house and pleasure grounds useless.
The CHAIRMAN said, that every effort should be made to give as
I,z tle inconvenience as passible.
Mr. BosAtnatner, the Intact, said there was now a vast deal of
Coating capital, fur which no more than Ala per cent. could be got.
conld net b: better employed than in this important speculation.
.111 the Resolutions were agreed to, and the utmost confidence of
sue.:ess expressed.

DISTU'Ri3 ANC E AT LIVERPOOL. TN EATRi.I

Monday evening last, one of the most disgraceful
scenes of riot and wilful destruction of property ever
witnessed occur: ed at the Live,rpool Theatre. Thedis-
turbance originated io consequence of Miss Cramer,
one of the actresses, having sung at the last concert st
the Music-hall, in opposition to the peremptory order ,
cf the Managers. Oa Mor.day morning an " Appeal"
from this Lally, appeared on the walls of the town, in
which she stated, that she had been forbidden by the
Managers ever to appear at the Theatre again, although
others of the company had sung at different concerts
without having incurred the penalty of dismissal.
The performances on Monday evening were for the
benefit of Mr. Bass, and the House was crowded in
every part. The play of Be!lamir•a, and the petit-
comedy of Three Weeks after Marriage, were pet formed
without interruption. The commencement of the after-
piece, The Forty Thieves, was the signal for the dis-
turbance. Miss Cramer had been announced, in the
hills 'first issued, for the part of Morginna : but, in
the bills of the day, the part was allotted to Miss Ken-
nett). On the appearance of the latter, disapproba-
tion was manifested by some portion of the audience,
more particularly by the occupants of the gallery.—
The calls for •. Mr. Lewis !" " Manager !" " Miss
Cramer !" became general from all parts of the house,
mixed with the discordant sounds of whistles, cat-calls.
&c. Indeed, every instrument that could produce
noise was put in requisition. The spirit of mischief now
displayed itself. Most of the audience in the gallery
and upper boxes poured down, in one-continued shower,
oranges, apples, &c. on the stage and into the pit.—
The seats of the gallery were forcibly pulled up, and
thrown at the costly chandelier, which is considerably
damaged. Some of the fragments of the seats, all of
which fell into the pit, were from four to file feet long.
A panic now seized the audience in the pit, who, as-
sailed by the various missiles thrown by the gods from
the upper regions, sought safety in flight. A scene of
indescribable confusion ensued. In a few minutes, the
pit was completely deserted, some of the audience
having made their escape through the usual passages,
while still more, among whom were a great number of
females, escaped by climbing over into the boxes. The
work of destruction continued unabated. The rioters,
having expended every other missile, now pulled the
plaster off the walls of the gallery, and threw it at the
performers on the stage. They also broke the strong
iron rail which surrounds the gallery, cast it into the
pit, and destroyed nearly all the foot-lamps on the stage.
Mr. Vandenhoff now appeared with a paper in his
hand, and was loudly applauded. A disposition was
shewn by the audience in the lower part of the house
to hear him, and the throwing of missiles was, in a
great measure, discontinued. In vain, however, did
Mr. Vandenhoff endeavour to gain a hearing ; and he
was, at length, obliged to retire without obtaining his
object. Mr. Bass mat came on he was assailed by
every kind of missile, which he bore with commendable
fortitude. Ile, too, was obliged to leave the stage un-,
heard. The afterpiece was enacted, but not a word of '
it WAS heard. The lights were, at last, extinguished,
and the audience were left to find their way out in the
da► k. Although the house was very full, we have not
heard of any person having sustained bodily injury;
a circumstance which is somewhat remarkable, when
' we consider the nature of the missiles that were thrown
from the upper regions.
The Managers on Tuesday published an address,
wherein they justify their conduct, maintain their right
to govern the Theatre according to established rules,
and appeal to the public for support,

The Government of Oldenburg has withdrawn the
order for the blockade of Heligoland (originally given
on the plea of the yellow fever having broken out
there), and thus released the trade from the risk of navi-
gating the Weser without pilots. ,
The Journal du Comment states, that the clear gain
accruing to M. OUVRARD, the Contractor for the Spa-
nish Army, under his late engagements, is upwards of
fifty-six millions of ft ans—nearly two millions and a
quarter sterling.
The venerable old Abbey at Whitby, has suff,•reil
more from the late succession of tremendous gales, than
it had previously done fin the last twenty years. The
west side, which connects the fine north window with
the main tower, has sustained the greatest injury.
The general improvement in the value of live stock
has extended to pigs, for which the rotic curers at
Cromarty give from 3ns. to 335. per cwt. This will be
a great relief to the poor in Easter Ross, where many
of these animals are reared.
UNFORTUNATE ACCIDENT.—AS P. St. JOIN MILD•
MAY, Esq. M.P. was shooting on Avington Manor, in
company with the Duke of BUCKINGHAM, his double-
barrelled gun burst, and injured his left hand so much,
that the thumb has beet: obliged to be taken off. It is
hoped that he will lose no other part of it. He is as well
as can be exrected after so serious a misfortune.
RAIL-RoArts.—We have 21101014 y to state, that se-
veral Meetings have been held at the London Tavern,
with a view to the formation of a Company, with a
capital of Two Million Five Hundred Thousand
.Pounds,
for connecting, by Rail-ways, the towns of Birming-
ham, Manchester, and Hull, with the Metropolis; and
amongst other respectable individuals who have at-
tended these Meetings, approving the above object, we
may mention the following :
Mr. George Ilibbert. Mr. R. H. Davis, M.P.
Mr. Sam. Hibbert, Bank DI- Mr. Edward Hopkinson.
rector. Mr. Thos. Itichardwn.
Mr. John Smith, M.P. Mr. Francis Bailey.
Mr. Pascoe Grenfell, M.P. Mr. Joseph Fry. •
Mr. Lyndon Evelyn, M.P. Mr. James Warre.
Mr. Edw. Wakefield. Ur. J. Eastbotse.

Mr. Fred. Pignu.
Mr. M'Gilveray.
Sir Rohr. T. Farquhar, Bari.
Mr. Robt. Mills.
Mr. W. Viotti.
Mr. T. Hamlet.
Mr. E. Goldsmid.
Mr. Rich. Ryland.

Mr. Francis Baring.
Mr. L. Lloyd--(Jones, Lloyd,
ind Co.)
Mr. Edw. Mice, M. P.
Mr. David Barclay, Bank Di-
rector.
Mr. Wm. Williams, M.P.
Mr. C. Gordon.
Mr. James Evan Baillie.
And we further understand, that eatly in the ensuing
week,' a Board of Directors will be formed and an-
nounced, with a Prospectus to the Public.
The Ticket No. 5.301, drawn yesterday a Prize of
£20,000, was sold in One Half and Eight Sixteenth Shares, by
lticrtarinsori, Goontucx, and Co. Stock-brokers, No. 104, Bank.
buildings.•Cornhill.
As USUAL !—Brsii sold the E 20,000 Prize drawn
yesterday, No. 15,301. It was divided into Shares, and sold at his
fortunate Offices, No. 4, Cornhill, and 9, Charing-Cross ; where, in
the late Drawings, were also shared and sold, 15,756, 410,000,
No. 699, £20,000; 15,556, £20,000, and Twenty-five other Capi-
tals. The Holders of the Shares may receive the value of their re-
spective Prizes on demand. BIM is now selling Tickets and Shares
for the grand and final Drawing of the 31st December, when Two
.R 30,000 Prizes, all the other Capitals, and every other I'rize nose
me DRAWN, ALL IN ON' DAY. and not a single Blank, as every
Ticket must receive at least Five Pounds, and Stares in proportion.