Star.
London, England, 1824-08-30 00:00:00

AMSTERDAM, AUGUST 26.

According to the accounts which we have received
from Smyrna and Constantinople, and also by way of
Italy, no doubt remains of the truth of the news com-
municated through us of the destruction of all the
Turks who had landed at Ipsara.
It appears from the reports, that the blowing up of
the fort of St. Nicolo destroyed the most of the Turks
who were about the fort ; that the Greek fleet, of 65
sail, sent by the Government from Napoli di Rom4nia
to the aid of Ipsara, attacked the Tut kish fleet ; and it
is positively stated the result was, that 5.5 gun-boats,'
eight sloops, a corvette, and three frigates, were taken,
burnt, or otherwise destroyed ; that the remainder of
the Turkish fleet, favoured by the wind, fled to Mity-
lene ; that on the subsequent landing of the Greeks at

'lpsara, all the Turkish garrisciti was put to the swot.',
so that the Greeks remained in possession of the island.
—The Greek fleet then sailed in search of the Captain
Pacha. It is further said, that the Greeks had landed on
the Isle of Chios, and that all the Turks in the village
of Wollino were killed. The bravery of the heroes of Ip-
sera is unparalleled ; even the women took part in the
combat with the same coolness and bravery. The
number of Turks who perished, is estimated at 22,000.
Accounts are impatiently expected of a second meet-
ing with the remainder of the Turkish fleet, which it is
not doubted will be to the advantage of the Greeks.
The ardour with which they are inspired is a sure pre-
sage to victory.
We learn from Corfu, that the report which had been
circulated that the Captain Pacha would go from
Ipsara to attack Samos, was a mere feint to deceive the
Greeks. The Turks, proud of their temporary success,
had conceived a bolder plan, that of achieving the con-
quest of the important island of Hydra, which is the
centre of all the naval force of the Greeks. However,
the Captain Pacha being aware of the important means
of defence which secures Hydra from a coup de main,
and knowing that the troops which compose the gar-
rison are all natives, has shewn much hesitation in his
conduct, for at the departure of the last courier who
brought dispatches to the English Government in the
lonian Islands, the Ottoman Admiral was still off Mi-
tylene, where he expected the Egyptian squadron,
which was to leave Candia to join him. The Turks
having massacred the traitors who delivered up to them
the post %hid) was confided to them its the Isle of
Ipsara, will be a great obstacle to the success of the at-
tempts which the agents of the Captain Pacha may
make to corrupt the Albanian chiefs in the other islands
of the Archipelago.

Brussels Papers to the 29th inst. reached us this fore-
noon. The following are extracts :

BRUSSELS, AUGUST 27.

His Majesty has just ordered the strict execution of
the regulations of the Decree of Dec. 22, 1822, relative
to domestic chapels and private oratories. The Minister
of Justice is charged to have all those shut which have
not a legal existence, according to the second article of
the above Decree; applications for permission to estab-
lish domestic chapels and private oratories, must be ad-
dressed to the Bishops, who are to transmit them to
Government.

A Royal Decree of the 16th of this month, forbids
the persons who have the management of the Churches,
from interfering in any matters which are not expressly
confided to them by the existing laws and ordonnances
Among the articles of this decree are the following :
" New churches, or edifices destined for public wet ship,
cannot be built, nor can those now existing be rebuilt
or altered, without his Majesty's previous consent.
Those who have the management of the chinches shall
make only the repairs necessary for the preservation of
the edifices. All applications for leave to build, re•
build, or alter these edifices, or do any work to them
beyond what is. necessary to keep them in proper repair,
must be accompanied with a statement of the expenses,
and of the means which can be employed to mmt them.
" No new religious communities shall be established
without his Majesty's consent ; and all applications for
that consent shall be accompanied with an estimate of
the expense, and of the funds provided to meet it.

" No works of art or historical monuments in the
churches, which are not the property of private persons
or particular societies, shall be taken down, removed,
or alienated, or disposed of in any manner, without the
consent of his Majesty, or of the Public Authorities
whom he shall designate for the purpose."
The Prince and Princess of Orange are expected here
on Saturday, and, after a short stay, will set out for
Lubec, where a Russian frigate is waiting to convey
them to St. Petersburg!).
His Majesty's frigate Maria Regensbergen, and the
Pollux corvette, have sailed for the coast of Chili
and Peru.

The French Papers of Friday, and the Etoile of Sa-
turday, have reached us. The Moniteur of Friday con.
tains the following telegraphic dispatch from General
Diszon, announcing that Tarifa bad been taken by
storm br the French and Spanish troops. The prisoners
taken have been delivered up to the Spaniards, and we
need not consult Moore's Almanack to know their fate.
The following is the

TELEGRAPHIC DISPATCH
FROM MADRID, TRANSMITTED FROM BAYONNI, AUG. 26.
MADAM, AIM. 23, 9 P. M.
" 01:NtItAL WOTAN TO 110 EXCELLENCY THE MINISTER Or WAR.

" The fortress of Tarifa was taken by storm on the 19th, at five
o'clock in the afternoon, by the French and Spanish troops. The
rebels, who retreated into the Island, were attacked the next morn-
ing, at day break, by the landing of French troops of the 34th Re-
giment of the Line. One Chief only escaped in a boat; the rest
were killed or taken. The prisoners have been delivered up to the
Spaniards, to be tried according to the laws.
" An Express from the Commander of the camp of St. Ruch,
which the Spanish Minister of War bas this moment received, an-
nounces this news."

A few days ago one of the Morning Papers assured
us that a Gentleman had left town in order to negociate
a new loan with Spain. This we confess we doubted,
though well aware of the adventurous spirit of British
capitalists, and the gullibility of the British public;
but what hope of gain could justify a wish like that of
lending money to an unprincipled bankrupt? and that
the government of Spain is bankrupt and unprincipled
cannot be denied.

We now learn that all hope of a new loan is at an
end; and the Public may thank the obstinacy of FIER•
DINAND, in refusing to acknowledge the Constitutional
loan. Ilad he been less squeamish, and promised to
pay it, he might have got some more money ; we say
promised, for there is not the slightest prospect of Spain

being able to pay one shilling of the loans contractel
for in England for many years : the disorganized state
of the country, and the expense of French occupation,
will keep the treasury of Spain empty enough.
Among the plans proposed by the Agent of FEND:-
NAND VII. for a new loan, one was, that no onentiost
whatever of the Constitutional bonds should be made
in the contract; that the contractors should lend at 75
per cent. but pay cash to the amount of 45 only, and
employ the rest in a furtive contrivance to take the
bonds out of the market. This would allow 30 for the
securities of the Cones. A second scheme has 1-ceit to
call inthe bonds at twenty five per cent. and make a se.
parate contract for the new I
Both these proposals have been rejected, and in one
instance at least, it would appear with an indignant
rebuke. " Not many days ago (says the Times), an in.
terview took place between the Agent who had under-
taken the transaction of a loan in London, and a partner
of a most eminent commercial house. The latter Gentle.
man, after hearing patiently all that the Agent of the
proposed borrowers had to urge, replied, in substance
as follows:

" You must not deceive yourself with the expectatim
that our house will ever countenance a loan to the pre.
sent Spanish Government. I object to it as a met chant,
because Spain is bankrupt alike in honour, credit, at.d
resources; but as an Englishman, I object to it still mote
strongly, and would refuse a share in such a contract
were the security ever so good, because it would be
arming an unprincipled tyrant against the best interests
of my own country.'"

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