Star.
London, England, 1830-02-11 00:00:00

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MODESTY, CONSISTENCY, AND PUBLIC
PRINCIPLE!.
" No sae bat those Leneerne-7117-1 conducting of /0""41% and
psidealtely sent s journal as this / an osoottive to what a peter.
cushy this conduct subjected us. Every post, twopenny Ina ge.
noel, betsught us letters, charging ua with VINALITY—=WATERY
—Dzsgwrios of the public 'cause. Still we were silent, become
we could find Dolma to fix upon But when the coroner's inquest,
which should have elicited the math, wee "curtailed of its fair
roportious," then we THUYIDZILED out that Article ID Tuesday's

peps which CREATED 80 GREAT A SENSATION. And
what did we do in that article? What we do sow —reprebeaded
the Coroner and his inquest. We made no charge against the par-
ties respecting wham so much had been said ; but we saw very
clearly that there was enough in the manner in which that inquest
had hem conducted to give a fatal colour and confinnation to the
rumours, whether they were true or false."—Tintes.-0 TZII.
rona! 0 Mores!

ABUSE OF PATRONAGE IN THE NAVY.

The following letter, addressed to the Editor of the
Morning Herald, will be read with great interest by our
naval friends :

Ma. Entrort—The abuse of patronage at a period like the pre-
sent is, to say the least, both ill-tinted and insulting, particularly to
old officers, who are anxiously looking forward to remuneration for
past services. Such acts of injustice as the one pointed out by your
' Correspondent, an Old Lieutenant in his Majesty's service, are too
freeitaiitt, and should be publicly exposed. The Post Captains and
Cowman', according to a late statement in your valuable Paper,
amount to no less than 1,800 ; two-thirds of the number I will boldly
assert, without the fear of contradiction, were not born when myself
and the party present were serving as Lieutenants in ships of
the line, and remain ;in the same rank to this day. Your cone.
spottdent is not aware of the arrangements lately entered into for the
benefit of his Majesty's service, or that the navy has of late years
been divided into three classes t—The first consists of the flag
officers and post captains, who rise by seniority; the second are the
die-hards, or, more properly speaking, commanders and lieutenants,
wholhave fought, bled, and grown grey in that country's service—
Whose applications are disregarded, and past services a dead letter in
the alphabetic scale of promotion; the third class consists of
admiral, captain, and 31.P.'s sons, who, notwithstanding their
inexperience in the service, according to the arrangement alluded
to, are the only persons eligible for promotion, and who, bad the
war continued, would have filled every department in the pub.
Ile offices of the State in preference to the naval service. The
Navy, Mr. Editor, is the only department employed by the State
that floe* not rise by seniority. Why this should be the case we
know not, but are well aware that, until this is effected, it is In vain
to look for justice or impartiality in the selection of officers for pro.
motion. (diva the First Lord of the Admiralty a salary equivalent
to his rank and situation, abolish patronage altogether, and let the
Royal prerogative be reserved for came of particular service. This,
Mr. Editor, would create a spirit of emulation, dispel the deepen.
dency that pervades all classes of his Majesty's Navy, and the sun.
shine of satisfaction would be conspicuous in every department of
the Naval Service.—With best wishes for this happy change, we
remain, Mr. Mot, most respectfully, yours.

LIEUTENANTS. OF THE NILE.
EPITAPH on the MOTHER of MIGUEL.

NON SPOLIA MORTALIA, CUMULUS PESTIS;
NOE US IUDWIA, VMS ZAZATESI
HIC JACET, AVERT]: VIATOR.
VIDUDIIIO4 ♦rIZLLAIA, tat:
CONJUGI REGI, IMPERATORI NATO
DEO, POVVLO QVZ LOUTAISO
MUSA LINS OBSCENITATE,
assurrata a IDLIZTIA
EXINANIVIT REONUM, DIRUIT CIVITATES,
CMICZEES REPIEVIT, EATDIVLA causwravn.„
SIED (LADS DEO) LUCE CARET.

TERRA SIT GRAVIS, TARTARA PATEFACTA.
The parishioners of Bourn, in vestry assembled, have
decided, that in future no money will be allowed to the
ringers for the annual peal given on the sth of November.
This is very proper retrenchment.—Boston Champion.
The stoppage of a large house in Hastings last week,
has caused a great sensation throughout the place. As
the liabilities of the suspended firm are to a considerable
amount, we fear much inconvenience will be felt among
the trade.—Brighton Guardian.
COLIMAN-STREST WARD.—The inhabitants of the
above Ward have set an example to their fellow-citizens
which we should wish to see mere generally followed.
During the late severe weather a meeting was called, and
a committee formed, for raising a fund for the relief of
the poor in the Ward. The Ward was immediately can-
vassed, and a fund has been raised to a considerable
amount, which the committee are now actively distri-
buting, in coals, meat, bread, &c. at the habitations of
the destitute and distressed.
An invest was held yesterday, at the George, Shep-
herd's Bush, on the body of Elisabeth Williams, aged 32.
The deceased, who was lady's maid to Lady Cockburn,
was well on Sunday morning ; and having attended upon
her ladyship before dinner, went into the nursery, when
she fell down on the floor in n fit of apoplexy, and ex-
pired in a few minutes afterwards. A verdict to that
effect was returned.
We were concerned to hear that the Right Ho-
nourable Sir Samuel Shepherd has been induced to
resign the distinguished office of Lord Chief Baron
of Sostland, in oonsequence of continued indisposition.
We are sure he will retire from office with the regret of
every individual who had the happiness of being
,ac-
quainted with him in this part of the world. The appeaat.-
mmitzef his successor, in the person of the Herr. James
Abercrombie, will be Mil/ad with great ostisfactieffin Ms-

.burgh." The lively interest which that gentleman has
always taken in the affairs of Edinburgh, has endeared
to 'its inhabitants will have peculiar satisfaction In
seeing him settled, possibly for life, as a residenter among
them.—Caledonian Mercury.
The Journal du Commerce of Sunday in adverting to the
Opening of Parliament, observes that nothing could be
more vague and insignificant than the King's Speech,
especially as far as foreign politics are concerned. The
-Ministry confines itself to a promise of future cornmeal-
cations impacting Greece ; and with regard to Portugal,
we perceived in the Speech a tendency or leaning towards
the recognition of Don Miguel. It is quite clear that the
Crown cannot even announce a prospect et any reesseilier
ties between the Primes of the Hoeft eit Braianas.
Therefor% if England re-establishis its dipleinatled
intercourse with Portugal, which is tessamommt to
recogniiing Don Miguel, she does it without the con-
sent of the Emperor of Brazil, which would conse-
quently taking a share in the quarrel which tie vainly
sad/avowed to avoid, where sbe to desiete 10 from of
Doe Miguel against Don Pedro. There is no leer any
talk of &marriage between Donna Maria and her uncle.
Thus thee* means of an arrangement are ebea.mied.
Se Assiiive a step does. hardly square with the renal
peasY et the English Cabinet, which hitherto avoided
to emaprunisit itself with Brasil : and, above all things,
tieto Mgt* ehaiecter of a meifistair and ar-
bi the two States, It wens probable
thet; if dire is any one to be duped, the Mild Cabinet
will put be Polignac Cabinet bias drat

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