Star.
London, England, 1831-01-25 00:00:00

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

••• In the Political Department of the STAR, its Readers are aware i
that due attention has been paid to the importance of the events pro-
greasing
in Faswei. This Paper not only presents the spirit of the
best French Journals; but the original observations of an intelligent
Correspondent to Paris, are occasionally introduced in its columns.
The Revolutions in BELI3II3N, POLAND, and SWITZ AAAAA are
events which have so rapidly succeeded each other, that a Journalist has
found it difficult to make his arrangements keep paee,with his desire to i
gratify his readers, with the earliest information. These arrangements
will not be neglected; but, in the mean time, the conductors of the STAR
incite public men, in all countries, who desire that interesting facts and
statements should, in an IMOARILID mamma, be laid before the
British nation, to transmit the same to the STAR Office, lAndon. They
are particularly auxous to receive original communications from Bel-
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Austria, whether from English travellers or residents, or public-spirited
natives. Hitherto the world has been hood-winked by Journals and
Gazettes, published under arbitrary surveillance; but apnuine British
Journal ought to derive its information, as far as possible, tkom less
suspicious sources ; and this it is the determination, of the conductors
of the STAR, to effect as far as possible.

THE EVENING STAR.

LONDON.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 25.

CONTINUO or ST. PAIIIHOLMIT AT MU BANK.

There is not a single Continental arrival this day ;
aad we have nothing to add to the stock of foreign in-
telligence, abridged from the Herald of this morning,
inserted in a subsequent column.

We hare Brazil mails this day, bringing the Diario
Flu-
rninense, and other papers from Rio de Janeiro to the 24th
November. The following extract from the Aurora is
important :

The Ist and 3d Committee of Finance, before whom were laid the
different projects for the amelioration of the circulating medium, offered
by several of the Deputies, in order that from the whole of them, one 1
might be formed which would answer the expectations of the public,
and the patriotic sentiments of the august Chamber, have declared in
their report, that they do not consider as irremediable the evils which
affect the nation: neverthelcsl, any measure that the Committee could
recommend, would depend upon fresh sacrifices on the part of the
nation, and faithful execution on the part of the Government; and on
the other hand, observing the facts lately occurred, the purchase of copper
blanks to coin, when the general voice cried out against such a mea-
sure ; the arrival of arms from London when the nation was enjoying the
blessings of profound peace ; the Loan of t 400,000 for illegal pur-
poses ; the retaining of some public ofikam, and the nomination of
others, professed enemies to the Constitution; and above all the general
suspicion of the existence of a secret administration, independent of the
ostensible or constitutional one, have caused the greatest general mia.
trust of the present ministry. The Committee will notattempt, under
existing circumstances, to propose any measure calling upon
the nation for fresh sacrifices, from the fear that through mal.
Administration, they would be greatly misapplied„—and con-
verted to the prejudice of the people and their rights. If the
result should not: justify their fears, 'the committee is persuaded
that, at all events, it will not be accused of having been accessary
to overburtbening its constituents with taxes, which not only deprive
them of subsistence, but nourish the diripstions of the government,
or may be converted in prejudice of their liberties.

In the Rio Intelligencer of the 15th November, we have
the following gratifying news :
The agitation excited in the public mind, by the late misunderstanding
between the two Houses of Parliament, has been appeased, by the union
of the two Houses, which took place yesterday, the 17th inst. At an
early hour, an immense concourse of people had assembled round the
Senate-house, before the door was opened : at ten, the Session com.
=need, and closed at two. Both the Senator and Deputies, on
leaving the House, were recsived•by the people with every mark of res-
pect and approbation. Ones mom has the Constitution triumphed, and
we sincerely hope it ever may.

In spite of all our differences about Rents, Tythes, and
Poor and Game Laws, and all our impassioned parties
about Ireland, the Currency and the Corn Laws, it is cheer-
ing to observe the UNANIMITY which now prevails in re-
gard to the desideratum of PARLIAMENTARY RITORM.
We pray to God, that the qualified plan Government may not
prove an apple of discord. We do not fear it, because we doubt
not the liberal views of those who will arrange the measure ;
but because such parties will be unwilling to originate a plan,
which is not sure to be carried. There is therefore
reason to apprehend, that a weak measure, the success
of which is certain, will be preferred to one more satis-
factory to the public, but which it would be difficult
or impossible to carry. Most of the great towns have now
held meetings, and decided for the HOUSEHOL DF.R
FRANCHISE, TRIENNIAL ELEC.! IONS; and the i3A LLo 1.,

but, it hes been insinuated, that whatever be the conces-
sion, the qualification of candidates will be raised as a
COUNTERPOISZ ! This, then, will be the bone of conten-
tion ; for raising the qualification would preserve, and even
increase, the aristocratic character of the Commons House,
which, in the present struggle, it has been the object of the
people to check or destroy. The qualification of 3001.
and 6001. a year, is considered as removing the
members too far from the desirable sympathy with the com-
monalty ; and if raised, this connection would be still more
distant. It is, at the same time, a false position, that a man
is wiser with 5001. a-year than with 3001; and the evidence
of facts proves, that Knights of the Shire with 6001.
a-year, qualification, are neither so able nor in-
telligent as the Corporate, and Borongh Members, with
3001. a year. This is a point on which the petitioners have
not declared themselves ; but as there is much reason to ap-
prehend, that this feature will be part of the original, or
amended measure, so future meetings ought specially to
express their approbation, or disapprobation, on this
point. We introduce these observations, because the
subject is one of such intense interest ; but we shall
henceforth treat of points as they arise, under a regular
head "PARLIAMENTARY REFORM ;" and give a fair space
to accounts of public meetings in the PANORAMA of the
Empire.

It happens very seldom in the history of States, that the
influence of any man, possessed even of the most command-
ing talents for leading his fellow-countrymen, is capable to
produce any very dangerous insurrectionary movement,
unless there be grievances existing, adequate to effect
a pre-disposition, which only requires talent to direct
and energise. Even in the former history of Europe,
when we have events related to us by the historian, which, to
all appearance, viewed at this distance, would lead us to be-
lieve, that our forefathers were instigated, off or on, like mu-
tiffs, according to the will of some abandoned self-interested
leader, it may perhaps be doubted whether, generally,
there were not predisposing causes of discontent, which,
in some degree, commanded their hearts, hands, and intel-
lects, to co-operate in the achievements of their leaders ;
for, in history, it should be recollected, that we possess
only the outlines of the picture, which the minute filling-
up of circumstances might, if accurately seen, materially
change.
We have been led into these reflections, by the aspect
which Europe, in all parts, at present, exhibits. We are
told by the Emperor of RUSSIA, that " a few inconsi-
derate youths, united by unbridled licentiousness," have
produced the arming of a whole people, determined to
perish in their resistance to his power. Can it be believed?
Is the assigned cause adequate to the effect ?
We are told that DE POTTER, and two or three pub-
lic writers—treated by the EDITOR of the Times, and

the Dutch King's. proclamations, as mere factious, am-
bitious, and feeble-sainded men—actually produced the
insurrection in Belgium.—Can it be believed? When we
are told, that it is DANIEL O'CONNELL, who now shakes
the security of Government in Ireland—may we not likewide
ask the question, Can it be believed? When children,and view-
ing the waxwork in Westminster Abbey, we wonder at Waft
the history of a Countess of PEMBROK Z, who died by
pricking her anger with a needle ; bat grown to =s-
hoed, and matured in our intellect and experience, we se
longer wonder at the fact, because we know there are
cachectic states of the constitution, which on the prick even
of a needle, would rapidly produce death. But as we know,
even in such states, the curative applications of a skilful
physician, can often remove the impending fate, so we are
not advocates for the premature puncturing, and regret when
it takes place. To drop the metaphor—as we believe our
present Ministers are about to propose some remedies—it cer-
tainly might, perhaps, have been better, had the people of
Ireland avoided the present state of excitation, until they
bad a knowledge, whether what was to be proposed, was
adequate to produce the desired relief. At the same time,
any native of that country, who has viewed the misgovern-
ment of it for so many years, may like O'Cou usu., be sus-
picions of a persistence in a still inefficacious ewes ;
and, with an honest patriotism, may think it his duty, to
keep his fellow subjects sensitive to the subject.
That a fertile, healthy and popuulous island, should continue
for centuries, discontented, establishes, to all sound reasoner',
that there has been, and is, misgovernment ; and as long
as O'Cows ELL can point to the tythe-paid church of Ire-
land, so long will the peace of Ireland be insecure.

CITY, TWO O'CLOCK.

The American packet ship Ontario, Captain Saber, which
was reported to have been lost, having the Elephant on
board, has safely arrived off Sandy Hook.
This day is a close holiday ; the Bank, Stock Exchange,
and Foreign Markets are shut. At present, but few per-
sons have assembled on 'Change : there are some brokers
and jobbers at the Housekeeper's Room of the Stock Ex-
change, but little or no business doing as yet ; and the price
of Consols may be quoted as yesterday, 811 to }.
The French mail bas not arrived, and no news up to the
present hour. At present there are some few brokers and
jobbers on 'Change, but nothing doing. Consols may MI
quoted the whole of the morning at 81 to j.
Posted at the North and South American Coffee house—
Rio Jansiro—Price Current. " Our last circular of the
29th, by the Pigeon packet, the exchange on England went
down in a panic to 201, at 90 days sight; but confidence
having been restored by the final settlement of the budget,
it rallied again to-day at 211, with sixty and ninety
days sight ; but the business transacted was to no vary
great extent, there being no bills above 214d.—Another
Bill passed to-day in the Lower House of our Legis-
lature authorising the sale of the silvcr and gold remaining
in the Bank for the redemption of bank-notes, an amount of
about 2,400,000r5. 8,000 in paper; if this Bill be sanc-
tioned, it is natural to expect that it will have a favourable
influence on the Exchange, though a similar measure
produced, twenty months ago, altogether a contrary effect.

Til TUZATRICAL CASs.—Mr. Harrison concluded
his argument for the Patent Theatres yesterday evening,and
was followed by Mr. Adams, who contended that no such
license was ever granted to Mr. Arnold as that of which he
claim reititation. The case will proceed to-morrow,
v en Coutuel will be heard on a petition from Mr. \Torris of
the ilaymirket Th.atre.