Star.
London, England, 1830-03-09 00:00:00

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

A notice of " The Further Division iff Labour," with extracts,
had been prepared for this day's publication ; but it will be per-
ceived by the Author of the Pamphlet that we are obliged to post-
pone it.
In Rule third of the Political Union, published in the STA& yes-
terday, for " °Ns SHILLING per annum," read " ONE SHILLING
per quarter."

It seems that Pnnce LEOPOLD is taking leave of the
British Court, preparatory to his establishing himself in
tho new sovereignty, to which he has been raised by
the concurring cabinets. His presence, we believe,
will not be much missed in England, however it shall
be appreciated in Greece. His Royal Highness
carries with him—to enrich his Grecian coffers—

the munificent allowance of sixty thousand a-year,
which he enjoys by virtue of his English marriage : a
pension, which—at the time that it was settled upon
him—it certainly never was contemplated that he should
receive, as the childless widower of HER, in sole
consideration of whom such magnificence was ac-
quiesced in by the Parliament. This pension,
however—as pension—it is stated, the SovEREIGN
PRINCE will not be allowed to receive, except by
commutation for some loan, perhaps, equivalent to
its calculated value. The allowance, therefore, to the
Royal widower, it is more than probable, will be
raw henceforward to some speculating Israelite, who
will draw quarterly upon the English Treasury for this
doWer of the daughter of the Throne :

To such base uses cloth It turn at last !

The Constitutionnel of Friday last, contains an article
ender the head of Lisbon, and dated on the 17th ult.
which describes the Northern Provinces of Portugal to
be in a state little short of open insurrection to the
authority of the usurper. Armed bands are traversing

renewed contestation, when he will come not a stranger
before it. The public spirit and public principle which
the Honourable Candidate has all at once displayed, will
not be less contributory to his success hereafter, because
their display ou his part has baffled severally the cal-
culations of ignorance and hostility, and surprised
his very friends by the suddenness with which it has
come upon them. Great crises develop great minds:
and many a patriot, statesman, and hero has been roused—
by the confluence and conjuncture of his country's perils
—to achievements which have saved the State, though
during the ordinary revolution of human affairs his ener-
gies had hitherto stagnated perhaps in private ease, or
lay lapt and lost in inglorious and effeminate enjoyment.
We have shown already, so Vividly, the impression
made upon us by this appearance of Mr. LONG WELLES-
LEY on the theatre of public regeneration, that another
word is quite unnecessary from us. We congratulate him,
not only upon the impression which he has made on the
county of Easex,but on the general sensation and sympathy
in all truly English bosoms, which his manly declaration
has produced. He says, that his feelings of gratitude
are not unmingled with reflections that mortify : but his
magnanimity, we trust, will soon rise superior to petty
vexations and annoyances. That his appearance in
such a cause—and with such avowals—should have called

forth a whole host of malevolent, and even privately vin-
dictive, assailants, was a thing of course, and may be
perfectly despised by him. Mr. WELLESLEY.II errors,
faults, follies, if be has outlived these—and that he has,
we have a surer proof in the late Essex addresses than
hypocrisy or imposture could give—are no bar to his
estimation, in his new character of a public man. On
the contrary, these redeeming demonstrations show a

mind adequate to noble exploits whenever accident—
or something higher than accident—has imparted to
its once awakened powers a salvatory and pure
direction. As for the buffoonery, with which—it
seems—the county has consented ad inter'int to be
saddled, its hereafter competition with the principles re-
presented by Mr..WELLESLEY cannot generate one un-
easy thought.

The Public Meeting to form a POLITICAL UNION
and petition for a Reform in Parliament, of which a full
report will be found in another page, may be said to form
an epoch in the history of our country. It was the first
time that a Member of the House of Commons not merely
presided at such an assemblage of the people, bat un-
equivocally declared himself an advocate for Reform in
the broadest acceptation of the word. With regard to
the numbers and description of the population who
met on this occasion, there could not, as we stated
yesterday, be less than THIRTY THOUSAND present
during the whole time of the meeting—it is esti-
mated that at least as many more went away in
consequence of being unable to enter the bowling-
green. As we also stated, the great majority were
composed of the higher class of tradesmen. We ap-
peal to the Reporters, who had so good an oppor-
tunity of judging, for the exact truth of this as-
sertion. Upon the perfect order and regularity of
the proceedings, as well as the peaceable de-
meanour of the spectators, we cannot speak in terms
of sufficient praise. ' Not a single instance of violence
occurred. When these facts are coupled with the senti-
ments contained in the Rules and Regulations of the
UN tow, and the language of the Petition, we calmly ask
Ministers and the Parliament, whether it is not high time
to reaect on the probable consequences of suffering the
grievances of the people to remain much longer unre-
dressed ? Were it not that our space is so limited to-day,
we could say much on the extraordinary unanimity which
marked this great Meeting, and the still more extraordi-
nary fact of there being no constitutional member of
the Honourable House, bold enough to come forward and
hear the complaints of the people, except the patriotic
Chairman. It is not by absenting themselves on inch
ocasions and at such a time, that these public men, who
are known to be sincerely attached to the cause of freedom,
can hope to close up the breach between the people

Prince Leopold visited the Princess Augusta on Sun-
day evening at her residence in the King's Palace, St.
James's. His Royal Highness, attended by the Hon.
Colonel Cust, left town at half-past ten o'clock yesterday
morning in his carriage-and-four, on a visit to the King
at his Palace, at Windsor. The Earl of Aberdeen left
town yesterday to attend the King at his Palace at
Windsor. Prince Leopold was expected to return to his
residence at Claremont yesterday evening.
The Princess Augusta honoured Lady Taylor with a
visit yesterday, at her residence in the Regent's-park.
A deputation of gentlemen, consisting of Mr. Pearse,
M.P. Mr. Cripps, and Mr. Peascot, attended yesterday
at the Colonial Office, and had a conference with Sir
George Murray, respecting the affairs of Van Diemen 's
Land. _ . .

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Ellenborough,
Mr. Secretary Peel, and Sir George Hill, had interviews
yesterday with the Duke of Wellington, at the Treasury.
Despatches were received yesterday at the Foreign
Office, from Lord Bloomfield, our Ambassador at Stock-
holm.

Mr. Secretary Peel entertained a large party to dinner
on Sunday, at his residence in Privy-gardens.
Another Political Union has been formed at Coventry.
An account of the murder of Lord PLux K ET was pub-
lished in a second edition of the Courier of last night,
for which we are happy to say there is not the least foun-
dation.

The East India Company's ships Kellie Castle and
Repulse, arrived at Penang, the former on the 26th of
July, the latter on the 7th of August.
It is said that Lord Clare has been proposed and ap-
proved by the Court of Directors, as the successor of Sir
John Malcolm, as Governor Of Bombay.
Lord Althorp, on presenting. a petition last night, gave
ominous note of preparation on the part of tbe Opposition ;
he said if the Chancellor of the Exchequer, on the 15th,
when he brought forward the Budget, proposed no re-
duction of taxation, he, and those with whom he acted,
would deem it to be their duty to press upon the House,
reduction of taxation, as the only means of alleviating the
distresses of the country.
The " call of the House" fixed for the 16th inst. is
already beginning to operate ; yesterday leave of absence,
" on account of urgent private business" was asked for,
and granted to many Members.
A private meeting was held at Thurland-hall, Notting-
ham, on Monday, to discuss the propriety of forming a
Nottingham Political Union, similar to the one just insti-
tuted at Birmingham ; and, after some discussion, it was
unanimously resolved that a general political union should
be formed between the middle and lower , classes of the
people of that town, with a view to procure an effectual
Reform in the Commons' House of Parliament.
DNURT-LANE TIIEATRE.-Mr. KEAN appeared for
the first time last evening in the character of Henry the
Fifth, in Shakspeare's play of that name. Owing to the
indisposition of this favourite and popular performer, the
attempt proved a decided failure. The want of his usual
energy, and his incorrectness in the delivery of the text
excited the disapprobation of the audience, so far
rendered it necessary fer him to make an apology. It
being the first time, he said, after many years in which
he had laboured for the amusement of the public he had
occasion to do so. This deficiency in the principal character
had the effect of marring the whole performance. It may
be doubted whether the Play under any circumstances
could prove attractive.

At the close of the poll Mr. BRAUSTON stepped forward and
said, Brother Freeholders, when I arrived here this morning, I was
assailed by scurrility and personal abuse, in the shape of hand-
bills:—ouch weapons I never used in my life, nor ever will.
I well knew, from the honourable mind of my opponent, and
of those gentlemen who supported him, that they were not levelled
at me by them, and I had the gratification to learn not they had
been disavowed by the committee. The kindness you evinced at
my first reception, by a show of hands, was encouraging in the
extreme, and your more substantial kindness on riaturday. at
the Ilustings, filled me with a confidence which has been confirmed
by the event of this day. (Immense cheering, and cries of—" A
leather jacket—another harvest") Finding a considerable number
of unpolled Freeholders now waiting to bestow their suffrages on me,
I deemed it my duty to demand of the Sheriff a continuance of the
poll, in order that those who came from a distance might return home
to-night, to this my opponent's consent was Ancessary, but he did
not think proper to acquiesce. (Disapprobation.) The conse.
qualm has been, the magnificent majority has not been further in.
creased by those freeholders present. The addition of their votes
will be made to-morrow, when I hope I shall again see them, but
it was no desire of mine, that they should undergo the expense of
another journey--(cheers.) The assurances I receive from every
part of the county still ',encourage me to think the majority has not
yet attained its height. My friends will persevere, and I entertain
no doubt I shall, at the final close of the poll, have to thank a large
majority of the freeholders of this county. I will detain you no
longer. I thank you, again, and again, from the bottom of my
heart.—(Loud and continued cheering.)
Col. CoNTEns.—Brother Freeholders, I am much obliged to you
for your exertions this day. Considering I started so long after my
friend Bramston, I think I'm doing very welL—((treat laughter.)
Will very soon, I hope, be able to catch him—(Renewed laughter.)
I wish you all good night, and hope you will be here in the
morning.

IRELAND.—There are not less that nine Catholic gen-
tlemen on the list of High Sheriffs for the presnt year.
The following aro their names, and the counties to which
they belong:
Down ; Nicholas C. Whyte, Esq. toughbrickland.house,
Dublin ; Hon. Thomas Barnewell, of urvey—Galway ; Michael
D. Bellew Esq. Mount Bellew—Kildare; Robert Archbold, Esq.
Davidstown—Kilkenny ; George Bryan, Esq. Jenkintown Castle- -
King's Co. Valentine Bennett, E. Tomastown—Lcitrim ; John
R. Payton, En. Laheen--Mayo : George Moore, Esq. Mooreball
—Roscommon : Oliver D. J. Grace, Esq. Mantua.
A pretended Princess of the blood royal of France, the
soi-disant widow of Abdula kaam, Prince of Persia and
Mysore, was brought before the Correctional Police of
Paris on Thursday last, charged with swindling and va-
grancy. The interest of the trial consists in the details
of the lady's history and claims, which nearly resemble
those of a Princess nearer home, but we have not now
room for them. The widow of Abdula Kaam, whose real
name turns out to be Herba, was acquitted on both
charges.
GUILDIIALL.—Yesterday William Nettleton, a re
spectable looking man, about forty years of age, master
of St. Bride's shanty-school, was charged before Sir C. S.
Hunter, with embezzling a sum of 1.51. The prisoner
denied the charge, and requested time to prepare his de-
fence. He was accordingly remanded to the 16th inst.
Considerable difficulty appears at present about the case.
as Messrs. Blades and Pellett, two very important wit-
nesses, have both died since the transaction.
ANECDOTE OF HIS LATE MAJESTY AND GEN. PIC-
TON, UNCLE TO SIR T. PICTON.—On the 12th re-
giment becoming vacant by the removal of Sir Henry
Clinton to the 7th Light Dragoons in 1779, the Secre-
tary at War waited on his Majesty to receive his Ma-
jesty's commands with the recommendation of a suc-
cessor. His Majesty, however, directed the Secretary
to inform Gen. Picton that he was appointed to the 12th
regiment. On the first levee Gen. Picton attended to
return thanks and kiss hands on the occasion, when his
Majesty told the General, " It was Capt. Picton of the
12th Grenadiers, at the battle of Minden, he had to
thank for the regiment.— United Service Journal.
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NEW FARRINGDON MARKET, Moans 9.
Veal was dearer at this market to-day ; other meat remains
muck the same. Prices per lb.
VIAL—Leg, 71d. Fillet, 01. Breast, Sid. Lein, Sid. Shoulder,
Gd. Len, (short supply), 10d. lhar—Finest Rusting, 6id.
Ditto Boiling, 41d. Equal quantity, Sid. Ramp Steaks, 9d.
Beef Steaks, 4d. Rump of Beef, 6d- %Tana Melon—Leg.
Haunch, 4d. Saddle, 6d. Shoulder, Sid. Neck, 41d.
Breast, 4d. Nan, Sid. to aid.
SMITHFIELD HAYMARKET, MARCO 9.
Coarse Heavy Lowland Meadow Hay, Aide. to Ail las. Useful
ditto, 43 Ss. to £3 16s. Useful Meadow and Rye Grass Hay.
Os. to AU Os. Clove Hay, AS Os. to 44 15s. Ratner-
diaary Sae ditto, SS 10e. Oat Straw, 42 41. to As es. Wheat
Straw, 42 es. to AV 15s. per load of 34 mese.
ST. JAMES'S HAY-11ARKET, Maur 9.
Coane Heavy Lowland Meadow Hay, 49 9s. to 45 0A Useful
Meadow Hay, Of. to 45 199. Me Upland Meadow and
Rye Grass Hay, 44 4s to sin Si. Clover Hay, AZ ISt. to AS 10s.
Oat Stew, IS Sa. to Al is. Wheat Straw, Ai du to .12 16s.
per had at 96 trues.
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