Star.
London, England, 1813-08-05 00:00:00


WINDSOR, AUGUST 4.

The QUEEN and Princesses, together with the Prin-
cess CHARLOTTE, drank tea, &c. at Frogmore Lodge,
on Monday evening, walked in the Gardens till past
eight o'clock, and then returned in their carriages to
the Castle, except the Princess CHARLOTTE, who went
to the Lower Lodge, where the excellent band of the
Royal Horse Guards were waiting her Royal High-
ness's return, when they struck up and played a num-
ber of national, martial, and charming pieces, with
which the PitiNCEss appeared highly delighted.
Yesterday morning Princesses AUGUSTA, SOPHIA,
and CHARLOTTE rode on horpback, attended by the
Duchess Dowager of LEEDS, Lord ARDEI4 Lady
THYNNE, Generals CARTWRIGHT and TAYLOR, Colo-
nel Desunow, Major MURRAY, &C. In the evening,
the QUEEN, the PRINCESSES, including Princess CHAR-
, LOTTE, went to Frogmore to tea. The Duchess of
YOItK, who had arrived to dine with the QUk.SN, was
also of the party. Her Royal Highness, atter taking
tea at'Frogmore, returned to Oatlands.

This day Mr. HASE waited upon the Gentlemen
of the Stock Exchange, to inform them, that the Bank
would make all the remaining payments on the Loan,
except tke list. The redemption-day will be on the
25th February, 1814.

Yesterday morning his Royal Highness the PRINCE
REGENT gave audiences to the following distinguished
characters, previous to his•departure for Brighton :
• General Maitland, vt ho at the same time took leave of his
Royal Highness, previous to Lis leaving England for Malta, to
take on him tb.: government of that place; Sir Thomas Tyrwhitt,
Usher of the El.sck Rod, when tie also took leave of the Prince,
previous to Lis going to ltu:da as one of the Deputation to invest
the Emperor wish the On'.. of the Garter, to which he was
latey elected at a Chapter of the Order, helld for that purpose;
the Earl of 1 ivcrr:ol ; the Lord Ei.lop of Lincoln; the Earl
Clichno;lddry, the Lcid Steward of the: Household.

The Dukes of You:, CLARENCE, and CAMBRIDGE,
visited the PRINCE REGENT, and took leave of his
Royal Highness previous to his leaving town. At
half-past. three o'clock the PRINCE REGENT left Carl-
ton House in his travelling carriage, for Brighton,
drawn by four beautiful bay horses, driven by postil-
lions in neat white dresses, with three outriders. His
Royal Highness was accompanied by CoI.THORNTON.

Yesterday at two o'clock a Cabinet Council was
held at the Foreign Office, which sat till past four.
It was attended by the Earl of HARRowBY, the Earl
of LIVERPOOL, Mr. VANsITTART, ViscountMELVILLE,
Earl MuLctAv;:, Viscount Sanmotrir, Viscount CAS-
TLEIILAGII, Earl BATIWRST, Earl of BUCKINGHAM-
SLIME, &C.

The Earl of ABEROI:EN will be accompanied in his
mission to the Continent by Mr. Monti.at, who has
already been employed on several important diplo-
matic missions. His Lordship and suite will land at
Stralsund, whence it is reported they will proceed
direct to the present residence of the Emperor of
ausTara, in Bohemia. His Lordship, is is added,
is charged with a special mission, the object of which
must be fulfilled before the assembling of any Con-
gress at Prague,. or at least before any Plenipoten-
tiary is sent from this Country.
The Fishmongers' Company gave the great An.
nual Dinner on Monday last, Mr. Alderman COMAE,
as the Prime Warden, being in the Chair. Amongst
the visitors present we noticed

Lord Holland, the Hon. Well sley Long, Mr. Thornton, Mr.
M. P. Andrews, the Hon. Mr. When, Major Topham, Mr. Ro-
gers the Poet, and many utbers.

The Duke of LEIVSTER, and a number of the No-
bility, are expected in a few
days, at Earl LAND/Flea
at Thomastown, county of Tipperary. Sir FRANCIS
BURDETT is also to be there in the ensuing week.

Friday, the Right Hon. Lord CARRINGTON, his
son, the Hon. Mr. SMITH, Admiral Lord GARDNER,
and• Mr. KEY, arrived in Limerick, on their way to
visit the Lakes of Killarney.
Wednesday the Hon. G. Qum arrived at his seat,
Quinsboro', near Limerick, from London.

The Marquis and Marchioness
of r-
-...I.MSDnwNE are
now at Limerick, on a tour, visiting their extensive
estates in Irdand.

We are authorised to state, that the person alluded
to in our Police Report this day by the name of
Harry G,; 'hr, ii not Mr. HEI4RIC R. GRIFFITHS, of
Newport, in Monmouthshire.
Mn. SADLER.—This celebrated aeronaut is now at
Cheltenham, preparing for an ascension from thence
before he proeeeds to Dublin, from whence hp is once
more to attempt to cross the Irish Channel in his
balloon.

Thursday morning a most dreadful fire broke out
in the great manufacturing concern of MARVA! and
Co. at the Ormonde Mills, near Kilkenny. It rued
with unsparing and nnextinguishable fury until very
considerable damage was done. • . .

LYCEUM TN BATA N. •

•
Last night the Coihic Opera of The Siege of Belgrade
was represented and exhibited, for the second time,
Mr. and Mrs. COOKE in the parts of the Serashier and
Both were received throughout with flattering
applause.—After the Opera, a new musical Farce, in
two acts, called Sharp and Flat, was produced. The
following are the dramatic persona and plot :
Belford
Brisk Mr. KNIGHT.
Sir Peter Probable • Mr. Oa Tri a.
Nicker .... Mf. OSSERRY.
loo?con Sharpwk Mr. LISTON.
Davey Mr. I. Wis r.
Footman Mr. Arricar.
oasibel Miss PooLe.
. ,
Jenny Mrs. ORGSR.
34fird, a Captain in the Army, is enamoured of Roedel, the
daughter of Sir Peter Probaik, a believer in judicial astrology,
who deiigns her as the bride of Niels', his foolish nephew. The
Captain, however, is the Lady's choice, and Brisk (Sir Peter's
Footman). an adroit fellow, is employed by Belford to circum-
rant the vigilance of his master.
Belford is introduced to Sir Peter, as a German Astrologer,
newly arrived' in London ; but is discovered by the prying cu-
riosity of Solomon Shoe/rink, a love-sick Folkestone shopkeeper, svho
Is comp to town In quest of his mistress ; but whom Brisk (who
is an inveterate humourist) has mss-directed to Sir Peter's house,
where a laughable eroveque takes place, from Sir Peter mistaking
Selosaser,at first, for the German Astrologer.
Sir Peter now determiner on confining Ramie!, who, apprised
of his intention, makes her escape under the Captain's propec
tion. Meanwhile, Brisk, to whom Solomon has told in con -
deuce that be is a dealer in smuggled goods, terrifies the latter
into a belief that two Avenue o.lksre are in the house in quoit
of him; and (as his only means at escape) advises him to enter
Beakers deserted apartment, and dress himself in female attire ;
in consequence, Solomon Is locked up by Sir Peer, instead of .1:o-
-rad ; this leads to a whimsical densumest, and the Piece ends with
the union of the lovers.

The first act displayed a poverty of wit, and an
absence of ingenuity, which called forth some disap-
probation ; but it was not till the second act was far
advanced, that the indignation of the audience rose
high. When the storm once burst, it carried every
thing before it ; and the denouement of tie piece, and
the address of Mr. KNIGHT to the audience after the
curtain fell, were equally unheard.
The Music by Mr. HOOK was very pleasing and
appropriate. The overture was very much admired,
but somewhat injured in its effect, by interrupting
plaudits.
All the actors did their best for the piece, but their
characters were too indifferently drawn, to enable
them to do much. Oxeictinv's ludicrous representa-
tion of the idiot gave the first scene in which he
appeared great eclat, and called forth universal ap-
plause. Lima's quaintness powerfully excited
laughter, but at last, brought on disguised as a wo-
man, he could not put the hcuse in good humour,
r,or in any way essentially serve the piece. Miss
PooLE and Mrs. ORGER were at first very happy ; the
former was rapturously encored in one of her songs.
The following ballad was well sung by PYRE, and
was honoured with universal applause:

BALLAD, MR. PYNR.
Let others go climb the proud hill of ambition,
On history's tablet to china their name :
True happiness bows not to their definition—
Her home is not found in the bubble of fame ;
Let some think the chace can give charms beyond measure,
And others with learning their moments beguile;
My worship shall be at that fountain of pleasure,
The sweet lip of beauty adorn'd with a smile !
Let topers preside at the full merry meeting,
And boast the delights that of Baechus are born
The friendship that springs from the grape is but fleeting,
A vapour of night that diuolves in the morn.
That jewel I'll seek in my life's dearest treasure,
Unfasbion'd by int'rest, unsullied with guile:
The heart of a friend in the bosom of pleasure,
When beauty's sweet lip is adorn'd with a smile !

We are glad to see a re-engagement, for a few n;gitt
longer, of the Male and Female Rope Dancer: at ifitley':
Theatre, as their nouvelle Performances on Two Rope:
is a great addition to the present popular Theatrical
Amusements.

Tuesday last, a General Board for the admission
of Cadets, was held at the Military College at Sand-
hurst, which was attended by the Governor, the Ho-
nourable Sir ALEXANDER HOPE; K. B. and several
General and Staff Officers.

The grounds of military promotion in the French
army are, previous educatiom in the military school,
and actu Al service; the gradations rising regularly
from the common soldier to the Marshal, according
to bravery and merit. A Lieutenant's pay is £4O ;
a Captain's £BO ; Lieutenant-Colonel's £125 ; Colo-
nel's 5250 ; and a Marshal's £3000: Dukes have
£BOOO per annum annexed to the dukedom ; Counts
E 1250; Barons £500; and a Chevalier £125 per
annum. In France, £lOO goes in living generally as
tar as about £4OO in England.
The Countess Chichester sailed from Barbadoes
the 7th June, from St. Thomas's July 3, and brought
the following passengers : Messrs. Hitchens, Macna-
mara, John Anderson, and Freeman Anderson.

A letter from Liverpool, dated the 2d inst. says—
,s The schooner Adeona, MAXWELL, arrived here on'
Saturday from Quebec ; sailed thence on the 2d ult. :
the fleet were to sail on the following day, under con-
voy of his Majesty's ships NIONE and PLOVER.—On
the 9th was boarded by his Majesty's ship WWI.,
from Halifax ; on the 10th, by the BORER sloop of
war ; and on the following day, by his Majesty's ship
RIFLEMAN, on a cruize. Reports, that the coast of
America was swarming with Britith cruisers.--He
brings a reported account, which he had both 6om
the WASP and the BORER, that the Macedonian fri-
gate, Hornet sloop of war, and the Teaser (an Ame-
rican privateer of considerable force), wcre destroyed
by the squadron under Sir THOMAS HARDT."

CORONER'S INQUEST.—The remains of the late Mr.
NELSON, Master-builder, of Deptford-yard, were dis-
covered on Tuesday morning, between six and seven
o'clock, floating in the river, near Shadwell dock,
by a fisherman. His gold watch and seals, with
other property, were found in his pockets. On the
inquest taken before Mr. UNwni, the cirsumst4nces
of his death appeared to have been correctly stated to
the public—that he, with his son, aged about eleven
years, an 4 two watermen, passed in a wherry through
London-bridge, and the wherry, striking on the
ground near the bridge, upset. Mr. Ntu.sow, his son,
and one of the watermen, were drowned ; and the
other was taken to an hospital in the Borough, where
he has since di9d. The body of Mr. NaLsotes son
was atso found Ott Tuesday, is the liver, sear rickle-
I
!wring stairs.

NAVAL. INTBLLIOENOII.

FALMOUTH, AUGUST Q.

Arrived his Majesty's ship VENRRAIILE, of 74 guns,
Captain MILNE ; HORATIO, $B, Captain Lord GEORGE
ST ART ; and the Prospero store-ship, with the out-
wattbound convoy for Portugal and the Mediter-
ranean, consisting of about forty sail, put in here by
contrary winds. Arrived the Chichester packet.
Captain ROGERS, with a Mail from the West Indies,
last from St. Thomas's, in SO days :—a convoy for
England sailed from St. Thomas's the same day as
the packet, under convoy of his Majesty's ships
CRESCY, SURPRISE, MERCCRY,COQUILTTE, and FEOLICe
The Chichester packet, last Tuesday, the 27th ult.'
off the island of Corra, was chaced by a large Awe-
rican Brig of war (supposed the Argus), and in a
sudden squall upset, and every person on board pet.
rished.—Wind W. fine weather.
PLYMOUTU, AUGUST S.
_ _

Arrived the ships Brothers, Robert, Meaburn, and
Crown, all from Quebec, under convoy of the N 10132
frigate, PLOVER and Cy°Nem sloops of war : the re.
mainder of the fleet passed up Channel last evening.
Also arrived, his Majesty's ships lima and hit.
GENT, from Portsmouth and Dover, with several
transports under convoy with troops and stores for
Spain.—Wind S.W.
PORTSMOUTH, AUGUST 4.
Arrived his Majesty's ship Perantogv, from the

Channel fleet; EGMONT! BELLONA, and WOLVERINre
from off Cherburgh ; and the ship Prince George,
PEA MN, from Quebec.—Sailed the frau); ou a
cruiee, and the Rowel() with a cunroy for the *
Downs.

DEAL, AUGUST 4.
Two o'Clock, P.M. a ship is just discovered to be
on fire, riding to the southward of Sandown Castle ;
they igmediatelr cut the cable, and drove to Lee..
ward towards Ramsgate. A great many of the Deal
boats instantly launched to her assistance, but I am
fearful she will burn to the. water's edge. Her three
masts have been gone some time, and the fire still
appears increasing. The particulars, nor her name,
I cannot at present learn.
Five o'Clock, P.M. The ship on fire is stated to
be the Favourite, EVANS, for Gnadaloupe. She is
towed on shore on Sandwich Flats, by the Deal boats,
but still appears to keep burning.

Pot bark by contrary winds the Portsea, East•ln•
diaman, and remains. Arrived his Majesty's ship
THESEUS from a cruise off Flushing.-.. Wind S.W.

ANOTHER LE rTER.
About two o'clock this afternoon an unusual quan.
tity of smoke was seen issuing from the after part of
a large ship at anchor in the Downs, and in 4 few
minutes more it was discovered the was, on fire. Our
boatmen, with that promptitude and alacrity which
so eminently distinguishes them, imteediately put off
a great number of their boats to assist the distressed
mariners. In a short time the headmost of them were
alongside the ignited vessel. Tremendous volumes of
dense smoke now arose from every part of the ship,
and the flame began to thew itself through every
port hole, the deck appearing as one mass of fire.
Before three o'clock the sails and rigging became
inflamed, and soon afterwards the foretopmast went
over the side, and the mainmast fell by the board*
Notwithstanding the danger, our intrepid boatmen
kept close alongside, defying the elements both of fire
and water, and succeeded in towing the burning ship
clear of the other vessels riding at anchor in the
Downs,. until they had got her considerably to the
northward of them all.

Half-past Three.—The ship still continues burn.
ing, but not so furiously, and the crew are all taken
out in safety, and the ship placed in such a situation
as to confine the destruction to herself alone.

Three-quarters past Five.—The vessel is now got
into the bay; her only remaining mast is gone over(
board, and the fire still continues burning. She
proves to be the Favourite, Captain Ewa's, laden
with wine, nails, iron hoops, and other merchandise,
bound to Guadaloupe, and had just arrived from the
River. I have this moment seen Captain EVAX4
and his Mate, but neither of them can give any
conjecture as to the cause of the fire. The post
waits, I cannot say more.

GREENLAND AND DAVIS STRAITS FISH'ERT.

LEITH, AUGUST 2.—. Arrived yesterday his Maier,
ty's ship PORTIA, Capt. Tnoursoml also arrived off
this port the Everthorp, Hawiusts, from Davis Straits,
bound to Hull, and gives the following account of
the fishery :—Everthorpe, of Hull (arrived) 16 fish
Prescott, ditto, 12 ; and Laurelj, ditto 8 ; Providence,
of Newcastle, 8 ; and Lady Jane, ditto, 13 ; Nor-
folk, of Berwick, 11 ; and New Middleton, of Aber.
deen, 6. The Leviathan, for Hull, arrived at Strom-
ness 27th ult. a clean ship, with information of the
loss of the Bernie, of Grimsby, an 4 the extreme bad
success of the fishery up the Straits.
The Resolution, arrived at Peterhead from Green.
land, brings the following account :—The Hercules,
and Neptune, of Aberdten, 8 fish each ; St. Andrew,
ditto, 6 ; Letitia and Middleton, ditto, 5 each ; and
Princess of Wales and the Jane, ditto, S each ; Eliza
Swaa, of Montrose, 8 ; London, ditto, 5; and Mo•
narch, ditto, 3 ; Eliza and the Royal Bounty, of
Leith, S each ; James, of Liverpool, 18 ; and Lion,
ditto, 4.; Enterprize, of Peterhead, 15 ; Hope, ditto,
8 ; Active, ditto, 10 ; Perseverance, ditto, 4 Union,
ditto, 11 ; and Resolution, ditto, (arrived) 12; Triad,
of Banff, 7.—The L3tona, of Aberdeep, an 4 tha
I..awel, of Hai ars last ia ;be ice—crews