Star.
London, England, 1813-05-13 00:00:00

SHEERNESS, MAY 12.

Sailed to-day his Majesty's ships CEYLON, HASTY,
and AGRESSOR, with the Baltic fleet, consisting of 106
sail. The next will sail about the 24th instant.

LISBON, MAY 2.
The beginning of this week has been visited by rain, and a ter-
rible gale from the North-west, accompanied by hail, with some
thunder and lightning. On Wednesday the gale increased so
much that many ships in the river parted from their anchors, and
were left to the mercy of the wind and tide, having lost their rud-
ders, and were driven ashore with great violence. The tide was
very high, and a schooner was driven almost into the middle of
I the square at Belem. It came in contact with the bullustrades,
or the corner of Belem-stairs, and removed them a foot or two.
—No doubt very considerable mischief has been done, which
is not known here, but it is with pain that I have to com-
municate the loss of life. An American ship, of large burthen,
had broken away, being rendered quite unmanageable from her
loss of rudder, bowsprit, &c. and upset the Little Stately, with
four men, who unfortunately perished. The Little Stately was a
large boat, fitted up like a man of war, and changed its name with
whatever flag-ship was doing duty here. It has borne the name of
the Young Barfleur, the Little Impetueux, and as the Admiral's
ship at present is the Stately, it was christened the Little Stately.
The American ship was driven oft shore so much shook, that it
is apprehended she must undergo such repairs, the expence of
which would almost build a new one.

FAST SAILING.—His Majesty's ship COSSACK, Cap-
tain FRANCIS STANFELL, sailed from Gibraltar, on
the 22d of January, with eleven vessels bound to the
West Indies, Scc. and after proceeding to Surinam,
Demerary, Barbadoes, Antigua, St. Croix, and Cu-
racoa, arrived at Jamaica in only 40 days : in run-
ning down the Trades, the COSSACK, in twelve days,
went 2,500 miles. Between St. Croix and Jamaica,
fell in with a small privateer, under independent
colours, fitted out at Carthagena, with a Spanish
brig in company, her prize ; both of them Captain
STANFELL carried to Port Royal with him, and, on
examination, the privateer proved to be an American.
Many of the same description were cruising off Ja-
maica, by the last advices.
The new Election for Weymouth comes on next
week; but this is not the only contest that goes on at
that quarter. Captain WooD, who had the Packet for
Jersey and Guernsey, and who has been superseded.
has established a bye-boat to run against the Govern-
ment packet, which is now commanded by Captain
GOODALL. The odds are at present gteatly in fa-
vour of the latter, who announces, that he is (pretty
nearly) determined not to be thrust out until a better
thibg can be obtained ; in addition to which he an-
nounces, that an open table is proviied on board, at
which the passengers will find a hearty welcome ;
while the activity, zeal, and experience of his officers'
arid crew, will secure their comfort and safety.

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LAP 11417TZLICAPCIL
ADMIRALTt COURT, MA? it
Aurora, Cold master.—This vessel, under Dan
colours, laden with Danish produce, was sailing In
Bergen, under an expired licence. The Court dir
ted claims for the property to be given, and fun]
explanation with respect to the transaction.
Vrouw Cornelia, Tebbens master.—This was
question respecting the due performance ofthe term
of the licence which this ship had on board at 11
time she sailed from Bourdeaux, lades with varil
merchandize. The Court being satisfied with
fairness of the transaction, restored the ship and car
subject to the captor's expences.
Manly, Hansen master.—. This Danish vessel,ll
with American produce, was captured on the gro
of having deviated from the terms of the licei
which gave permission to import this cargo into E
lin, instead of which she proceeded to Leith.
Court was clearly of opinion that the vessel was
permitted to go to Leith; and therefore she and
cargo were liable to confiscation.
ARCHES COURT, MAlf
REEVES V. RIHSVgas
This WAS a suit of divorce, promoted by W. T. P.
Reeves, the husband, against Frances, his wife, bl
reason of adultery. The marriage was solemnized oS
the 4th of June, 1809, by banns, being both minors,
and the same was kept secret from the husband's fa,
Cher, he being an apprentice to him, as a colourmae
residing at Holborn-bridge; and such marriage was.;
not discovered by the father until he received an ano.
nymous letter respecting it. It appeared that the par-
ties, previous to the marriage, cohabited together, and
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went by the name of Mr. and Mrs. Henderson. Also,
that after marriage, Mr. Reeves lived with his wife
about 13 weeks, and then went to Ireland, and after.
wards to America, where he still continues to reside
having previously obtained a proxy, to enable his fa.
they to bring this suit. With respect to the adultery
alledged to have been committed with a Mr. Dunbar,,
at his chambers, in Lyon's Inn, it was submitted by
the Advocates on the part of the husband, that such,
fact was clearly established by the witnesses produced,
particularly by a Mr. Pugh, a relative to the hus.
band and that it was also proved, that Mrs. Reeves
had conducted herself in a loose and profligate way.
By way of defence it was contended. that the hus-
band was barred from the remedy he prayed, he
having maliciously deserted and abandoned his wife.
The Learned Judge, Sir JOHN NICHOLL, pro.
nouncing a separation of the parties.

COURT OF KING'S BENCH, MAY Is.

JOSEPH HILL v. WILLIAMSON.
The Comm: SERJEANT moved for a Rule to she*
cause, why the proceedings in this cause should not
be stayed, on the payment of 83 10s. 101 and why
the plaintiff should not pay the costs of the applies.
tion. He stated, from the affidavits of the defendant
and sheriff's officer, that the action had beefrbrought
by the plaintiff, AVIIO was an attorney of the Court,
under the following circumstances 4—the defendant
was beadle to the Court of Conscience, and called en
the plaintiff about 12 o'clock, to pay 5.95. 11 the
amount of a judgment against him in that Court..
The plaintiff gave him a £lOO E.tnk of England note,
which defendant said he would get changed at the
Bank of England, and bring plaintiff the difference.
In consequence of being obliged to go to the Court
of Conscience, and having other business to transact,
defendant was unable to bring the difference till about
five o'clock, when he called at the plaiatitf's house,
and was told he was not at home. At six o'clock,
defendant was arrested, and was taken by the of cet
to plaintiff, to whom he paid the .!ifference ; but plain.
tiff handed to the officer a bill of costs for JO 10s.
10d. The defendant said it was not in his power to
pay it, on which plaintiff told the officer it d!cl not
signify, he might give defendant time. Some time
after, defendant paid dr3 lOs. 10d. to the officer, who
offered it to plaintiff the day before the first day of
Term ; but plaintiff told him he was then too busy to
receive it, and it would do at any time. On the first
day of Term, plaintiff had the Court moved for a
Rule upon the Sheriff, to bring in tlje body, and re.
turn the writ.—Rule granted.