Star.
London, England, 1831-08-29 00:00:00

SECOND EDITION

Just as our paper had gone to press, we received
a second Dutch mail, containing somewhat contra-
dictory accounts from Poland. The advices from
Cracow are very encouraging, while the repetition
of the affair of GEISMAR proves that the Russians
had nothing further to boast of. We lament that
at such a moment, any circumstance should have
arisen, to deprive the army of the skill of Sic tt z Y-
NECKI ; but DEMBINSKI and ROMA RINO are
idolized by the Poles.
CRACOW, Aug. IG.—Since the mail of the 10th, we have
neither newspapers nor other accounts front Warsaw. Yes-
terday morning, however, at 6 o'clock, as the Cracow Cou-
rier affirms, arrived by estafette from the camp near Kooskie,
(half way between Cracow and Warsaw), a military dis-
patch, dated 14th August, which states that the communi-
cation between Kielce and Cracow is again free, and that in
a short time it will be free as far u Warsaw ; that an unin-
terrupted series of victorious actions, gained by the
Poles, authorised this hope.
That in many skirmishes important advanta4es had been
obtained over the enemy, with snail loss, and that on that
day a whole squadron of Russian Dragoons bad been dis-
persed in the woods near Konskie.—Pruseian State
Gazette, Aug. 22 sad 23.
Beaus, Aug. :11.—A report from the Commander-in.
Chief, dated SI, July, N.S. acquaints the Emperor with the
farther movements on the left bank of the Vistula; as well
as some expeditions undertaken to go in search of the rebel
force, and of the junction of Major General Gerstenwies
with the army, after a brilliant action in which he routed a
corps of the rebels commanded by Generals Muhlberg and
Turco.

On the 7th of August the Emperor was pleased to review
a corps of troops at Norogorod.

Bass Law, Anc. 17.—The mail from Warsaw is not
arrived : the horse post has brought only the letters from
the Prussian frontiers, from Ostrovoand other places nearer us
Letters from Cracow of the 14th say that the communica-
tion with Warsaw Is Interrupted there also. The Russians
were already on the side of Kouskie. So many persons fly
from Poland to Cracow, that it will scarcely be possible to
accommodate them all.

Caacow, Aug. 16.—The headquarters of Count Pas-
kewitsch were on the bib at Nieborow, and those of the
Grand Duke Michael near by in Arkadia ; both places are on
the left bank of the Bzura. Early in the morning of the 6:h
there was a sharp action as the outposts near Szimanow,
which was considered at a prelude to great events, when
the troops on both sides suddenly returned to their posi-
tions.

Fitoxrrsse or PoLax:), Ana. 20.—The fullosing
accounts have been received at Lowicz, dated 15!h instant ;
The enemy has left his position behind the Rawka, and is
retiring towards Warsaw : the Russian army is already
on the march to follow him. Thz head-quarters
will leave this place in about an hour, and, probably,
go to Ssymanow. Gen. Geismar, who commands in the
van guard of Rudiger's corps, had, on the 9th, a brilliant
action at Granisa, in which he made prisoners nineteen
officers, including two staff *deers, and about five hun-
dred soldiers, and took two pieces of cannon. General
Rosin is advancing by way of S:edlie towards Praga. The
corps of General Kreutz must make the Vistula on the 17th.
General Krzyneclii has resigned the command of the Polish
army, which has been assumed by General Dembinski.

The CHOLZAA bas made its appearance at Vi-
enna, and is within 20 miles of Berlin.

Despatches were received this morning from
our Ambassador at Paris; from Sir Cita aLzs
BAGOT at the Hague; from Sir ROBERT ADA! R
at Brussels ; and from the British Consul at
Cadiz.

Despatches were also received at the Colonial
Office, from the Governor of Jamaica, dated the
21st of July ; from the Governor of Malta, dated
the sth of August; and from Gibraltar, dated the
17th. Those from Jamaica, bring intelligence
that the small pox was raging with great severity ;
not less than one thousand persona having in one
month fallen victims.

JUVENILE JEWISH PENSION SOCITT.—A
General Meeting of the Subscribers to this very excellent
Institution took place yesterday evening, for the purpose of
electing a third annuitant on their fund,. The following
were the candidates :—Philip Phillips, aged 86 ; Abraham
Joseph, aged 84 ; Jacob Raphael, aged 84 ; Aaron Cardona,
agtd 76 ; Moses Daniels, aged 73 ; Sampson Levy, aged
GO. At eight o'clock the poll was closed, when the Chair-
man announced that the meeting had elected Philip Phillips,
he having polled 188, and Jacob Raphael, 81.—Mr. Ehia
Moses, the Secretary, announced to the Meeting, that the
late excursion to Richmond, had added to their funds, the
the sum of 141 Be. after defraying every expense. He, at
the same time, begged to inform the meeting, that it was
the intention of the Committee to plaee a fourth annuitant
on their funds at the close of the present year.
Two young ladies, of the names of Bloomefleld
and Alderson, residing with their parents at Stam-
ford-hill, died suddenly last Saturday, in conse-
quence of drinking water when heated with
dancing.
CHEAP Ltv tec.—At the foot of the Maritime
Alpe, three persons and a servant can live for less
than 701. a year ; their fare, including every deli-
cacy of fish, flesh, and fowl, with a ens/aunt
supply of the finest fruit and vegetables, and
abundance of good wine.
There are 4,254 curates in England and Wales,
and out of these, 2,833 have not es much as 901.
per annum to support them ; 892 curates are
living upon lees than 601. per annum, 441 upon
less than 501. per annum ! Many of these
clergymen have expended 1,0001. 1,2001. 1,5001.
and upwards (their little patrimony) in qualifying
themselves for these " lucrative" appointments.
THE PROBATE DUTY.—The unjust mode of
'levying the probate duty, is one among the many
objects which require reform, and the immediate
investigation of the legislature. According to the
existing law, if a man die leaving 10,0001. and the
debts he owed amounted to 9,0001. the duty must
be paid upon the 10,0001. and the administrator
compelled to wait twelve mouths for the returnable
duty on the 9,0001. In many cases it may be ex-
tremely diat easing and sometimes nearly impos-
sible, to pay the duty on the gross amount.
A curious calculation has been sent us by ' one of
the Friends,' who makes it appear that if the money
which has been expended within •these last thirty
years on missionary, bible, and tract societies, had
been chiefly devoted to the poor agricultural-,
turalist of England, Ireland, and Scotland,
the land would have been made a secoud Eden.
Five hundred thousand cottagers might have had
each three acres of land, and a cow and pigs, with
implements for working.

AMUSEMENTS FOE THE WEEK.