Star.
London, England, 1822-08-13 00:00:00

THE LADIES OF THE SILVER CROSS!

We understand that the Bard of " Mine own Ro-
mantic Town," the worthy Poet whom Scotland loves,
has been selected by some of our most distinguished
countrywomen to undertake a gallant mission in their
service. He has been charged, sr e believe, as their
Seal Knight, to greet the approach of our Royal Vi-
sitor to this shore, and to do homage in their name,
by laying the ancient emblem of Scotland at his MA..
JZSTY.B feet. The design of this elegant offering is
chaste, and worthy of the fair hands that formed it.
It consists of a broad and rich cross of pearls raised
on blue velvet, and inclosed within a belt of gold, on
which is embroidered with pearls, the Gaelic motto
of, Riogh albhana gu Grath (hail to the King of Scot-,
land). The belt is attached by a brilliant diamond
buckle, and from its extremity is suspended a mag
nificent pearl, the produce of Scotland, and probably
the finest ever found in this country. The whole is
surmounted by the Imperial Crown, girt round with
brilliants, and richly decorated with rubies, emeralds,
and the topaze, alternating with pearls, in the mantrx
cf the ancient Scottish Crown, so long forgotten, and
so ominously brought to light at this auspicious period.
A baud with a buckle of Scottish gems is adjusted, so

as to admit of this elegant and costly jewel being
worn either on the hat, or hound round the arm.
We anticipate with delight the gratification which
could not fail to fill every Scottish bosons, were we
to behold the much-loved descendant of our ancient
Monarchs step on shore, beat ing on his sacred person
the emblem of Scotland, and that emblem from the
hands of the fair daughters of the land. Long ,may
he continue to honour a badge so dear to Scotland,
and to share with its loyal inhabitants that proud
feeling of patriotism which equally led our rude an-
cestors to victory, and made us, their children, earn
our share in the recent glories of Britain.

Glasgow will be almost deserted on the occasion
of his 11AJWITY condescending visit to Edinburgh ;
every vehicle of conveyance is fully employed, and
engaged for corning days. Extra boats on the canal
are insufficient for the number of passengers. Where
the moving mass from all corners of the land are to
stow therbselves when in Edinburgh we know not.—
Many, we understand, are provided with, or are pro-
viding themselves with tents, and intend to bivouack
in the fields. A very considerable number of Gentle-
men from Ireland are passing through Glasgow on
their way to Edinburgh, to attend there during the
joyous occasion.

This morning v e received a Dutch Mail, bringing
Pipers to the 11th instant, and Frankfort Jour&ls to
the 7th. The following are extracts :

ST. PETERSBURGH, JULY 24.
It is affirmed that his Majesty the Emperor will
go next month to Warsaw, to hold the Diet, and
afterwards proceed to the Congress. The Secretaries
of State, Count Nesselrode and Count Capo dlstria,
are to attend the Emperor.
Bank Assignats to the amount of nearly 45 mil-
lions of roubles, which were withdrawn from circula-
tion last year, were burnt on the 4th inst.

Major-General Gurjew, son of the Minister of Fi-
nance, is appointed Governor of Odessa.

AMSTERDAM, AUGUST 6.

An account from Nixol, in Bornholm, of July 20,
mentions that the following event has caused much
sensation there, so that it was thought advisable to
make it known as soon as possible ;—" A boy, with
flax and linseed, bristles, linen, bed-feathers, down,
and quills, cast anchor between the 16th and 17th,
on the west side of Bornholm, and sold the cargo
there, as we hear, far under the value; it then took
in stones for ballast, and sailed towards the west : the
crew consisted of three men, and a passenger is said'
to have been on board. The skipper would not tell
his name, nor could his destination be discovered."
Subscriptions for the relief of the Irish still continue
to be received by the Churchwardens of the Episco-
pal Church at Amsterdam.