Star.
London, England, 1823-12-12 00:00:00

perior class of men into the merchant service, without
bearing hard upon the ship-owners.
Cusicen 1lL1) Elitllig Dintanntmova.—The Com-
mittee hays to report, that an Act of last Session, cap.
69, contains a clause (sec. S 4) empowering the King and
Council to place the management of all duties im-
portation under the Commissioner of Customs; and al-
though the same power is given to place under the
Commissioners of Excise those articles which are now
partly undettlie two Boards, the Committee confidently
hope that the power will eventually be exercised, in the
snaking that separation between the two departments,
which has beepso long the object of their wishes.
WA:MOUSING Aar.—The Committee regret that
their opposition to the clause Which permits the impor-
totion and warehousing for exportation, of any goods
..rliaLever (except tea), from any place whatever (except
the British possessions or China), in any foreign vessel,
has been unavailing.
On the measure being brought before Parliament by
his Majesty's Ministers, the Committee presented a me-
morial, urging that such relaxation of the navigation
principle would not only he an injurious interference
with British shipping, but also with the ships of coun-
tries engaged in trade with the United Kingdom, for the
benefit of those rival States which posless peculiar ad-
vantages as ship building countries.
The Committee are still of opinion, that this depar-
ture from the principle of the navigation laws will en-
courage foreign ships to enter into trade with the dis-
tant parts of the world (to the exclusion of British ships)
they having now the assurance, that. if prevented by
the severity of the winter from reaching ttieir destined'
ports in the north of Europe, the ports of Ragland are
open for the deposit of their cargoes: And that no mate.;
vial benefit will arise to the British commercial interests,r
as very few of those cargoes will come to thiscountry,
except for the temporary convenience of the owners.
Koss/Ax UKASS.—The Committee havin4 observed
that an ukase or order had been issued by his Majesty
the Emperor of Russia, probibitincforeign vessels “
to
touch at the Russian establishments along the north.
west coast of America, from Behting's Straits to 51 deg.
of north latitude; as well as in the Aleutian Islands, on
the east coast of Siberia, and the Kurile Islands (that
is to say, from Behring's Straits to the south Cape,
,in
the Island of Ooroop,' viz in 45 deg: 51 min. north lati-
tude); or even to approach them within a less distance.
than 100 Italian wiles; and it being apprehended that
the seisure and confiscation of British ships fishing in
those* seas might take place, upon the plea of their hay-
ing been within the prohibited limits, the Committee
thought fit tr) make application on the subject to his
Majesty's Secretary of State, and had the satisfaction of
being informed in reply, that representations have been
trade to the Russian Government, and that, in conse-
quence, orders have. been sent out by the Court of St.
Peter&burgli to their naval Commanders, calculated to
prevent any collision between Russian ships and those
of ether nations; and in effect suspending the Ukate.,
LIGHTS AND TRINITY DUe5......•011 this subject the
Committee have the satisfaction to state, that consider.
able seductions and ameliorations were made by the
'trinity Corporation at the commencement of the pre-
sent year; and although they are.aware that the ship-
owners entertained and expressed a confident hope that
the Corporation might have deemed it expedient to ex-
tend the scale of 'eduction still further in some paiti-
culars, yet they trust the specification of the reduced
rates will sliew that material relief has actually been
afforded. And the Committee ale induced to believe,
ham the coirespondecce they have had with the Cot-
poi ation on.ti.e subject, that the Elder Brethren have
every disposition to make further reductions, if (after
due experience of the effect upon their revenues of those
already adopted) it shall be found practicable to do sae
consistently with a just regard to the other legitimate eb-
jects of the important Institution intrusted to their care.
LONDON PONT DUTY AND PILOTAGE—The Select
Committee of the ilouse of Commons have closed their
inquiries regarding the rates of pilotage and boarding-,
money, and the Committee have received an assurance
that this important subject, as well as the London port
duty, will engage the attention of Parliament in the
next Session.

'!'HE EVENING STA It.

LONDON.

FRIDAY. DECEMBER..I2, 15125.
STOCK EXCII ASCE, TwEi.VF. O'CLOCK.
•
• Consols opened this morning at trlg, 7, at which price they have
continued up to this boor. with little doing.
.The Expresses from Paris hay.: brought the Trench Rentes at
911.15 c. asig.lipatsish. •abich WWI time at Thi, left oil at 59i.
I.atc accounts have been received from 31.airid,whichstate that
nothiug beta yet been settled in regard to the Oki Spanish Loan. ,
FOREIGN FUNDS. _ _ .

Bonds °poled this mottling at 211, 3,29 i, 3, with little
euing up to this hour.
Cnrrent Priers : Ncw Spanish 201,, Old VII I, Culuntblan 593,
Itassian 863, Poyais 6i 3.

1'N1F1: OF sTocKs AT ONIIF. O'CLOCK.
Bank Stock '227-3 I.er cut. Ilejuccd 8&% Y 8 %
316 per Cents. 981 A -...4.1)er Cents. Old 10014 5/8 1/2
Ilauk Lg. Ans. '2l 9-16 V2—lmp. 3 per Cesim 83%
India Mk. S3s. pr.—Old Annuities 81.5/3
(I.* I AAR)) 57s.56s.—SruaIl 565. 535. pre.
India for Acct. 2.72.7—0n50.. In' do. 85.5/3 l/ sh..

The French PApers of Wednesday reached us last
evening, and this forenoon we received the .Eteik of
yesterday. A pamphlet has been published in Paris,
on the subject of restoring the Order of St. John of
Jerusalem, u hich it is stated will be decided upon at
the. approaching Congress at St. Petersburgh ; but "the
age of chivalry is gone." The following are extracts:
PARIS, DECENIBER it.'
Ili, Majesty heard Mass in his apartments yesterday,
ri!:,:r which he presided at a Coencil of Ministers.
To prevent the incumbrance of the artillery and other
articles pf war at Bayonne and Perpignan, • a pars uf
them has been sent to Toulouse. -
A pamphlet hal appeared, having for its title " The
Proclamation of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem,"
which appears to us of very • great interest, in the
present circumstances. . • • •
• MADAM, DECW.481111.,1.
An Address has been presented by a Deputation of
the Kingdom of Navarre, from which the following is
an extract :

Stare—The deputation of the Kingdom of Navarre
has sent a mission to felicitate your Majesty, in its own

name, as well as ?toile iiasie if its faithful subjeati.l
The bLivareeeseehi, who have.filewed.every eves*,
and inscribed their learnearia the.Timple of Fidelity
and Her** time not been deaf deslog the dismeroot
revolution which threatened the liberty of their King."
We have received froar.Vittoris;aa.account of the
first Sessions of the GeneralNnta-lif that PrOvince,
established, in the old' style. 'lll...iint care was to do
honour to the manes of all the were iamb-
laced by the ferocious revolutionis .;
A' funeral cere-
mony (was performed at Toledo, in memory of Don
Ines lado.

Accounts from Corunna states that the brother of I
Lopez Banos, who had arrived from Cadiz, has been
arrested and conducted to the castle.
VIENNA, NOVEMBER 50.
The Emperor gave an especial audience on the 27th,
to Count Casa Flores, the aew Ambassador from Spain,
who presented his letters of credence.

It will be seen by oar report of the proceedings in
Guildhall yesterday, that the. proposition for erecting ai
statue in honour of the ill-fated Rtxao was rejected,
without a division, in the Court of Common Council.
Such a result was to be expected from so ill-Advised a
measure. We regret the fate of Rszo assimigth at any
Member of the Court of Common Council fall db. W

1-
we have au wish to perpetuate- the ilissentions of any.
country by raising monuments to the memory of its tic.
tims,. on whatever side of the contest-they may fall.
.s.lf a monument was raised for Rtecro, why not erect
itaother for the brave FORUM, who fell in a preceding
attempt to achieve the liberty of his country, and was
certainly .neither inferior' in patriotism, courage, nor ta-
lents to Rum° ? But if ....Anuanents were to be raised to'
Or thei

all who have fallen, - may fall victims to ,r prin
ciples in Spain, the city purse'would soon be lightened.
Some ridicule was thrown on the proceedings yester-
day by the presentation of a Petition from a Mr. Tun-
Nast, who wished to have the monument erected on' his,
own property, as it would increase its value: as well
might Mrs.SALMoN, had she been living, have tequested
it to be placed in her exhibition of wax-work, or Mr.l3trt;
Loot offered to give it a place in his Museum. Ilthe,
advocates of the measure wish to perpetuate their esteem
for an unfortunate and brave man, let them do it, and
serve Mr. TURNER ; but do not.call on the City to supply
the funds, or seek to involve the Corporation in a mea-
sure of such equivocal propriety.
We would, however, recommend a better mode of
disposing of their money, even to the advocates of the
Monument ;.let them give it in aid of the living victims
of, the Spanish revolution, who have taken refuge in
this count, y ; as the very respectable Committee that
has been farmed, afford the surest guarantee that• the
subscriptions will be judiciously and faithfully applied.
THE THEATRES. .
Dlttirt7TANE.

The Opera of The Cabinet was last night performed.
Me. DURHAM, the original Prince Orlade; again ap-
reazed in that character. He was here tompletelron
his own Manor. The music of the part it his, and he
exerted hii best power on this Occasion. His science,
his taste, his energy, his expression, were all summoned
to the field, and they were most skilfully. employed.
His first air, " The Bcaatitid Maid," Was exquisitely
sung. In the " Polecat," Mr. BRAUAM's scientific ge.
nius shone forth with wonderful brilliancy. Hisexecuuon
was bold and rapid, yet clear and well-defined.. In the
ad libitum: passages, his sostenato was wonderful. The
air was thrice sung. Miss STEPHISIIII represented Flo-
mita. Her duet with Mr. BRAHAra, 41 The bird in yon-
der caLre,' and also the duet with Mr, HAALRY, who
'played' inimical° in a right merry and whimsical style,
were sung three tithes; wesupposecn the principle -"Dii
inipare gaadext namero." Mr. DowxoN's Peter was
stiff and sturdy performance. It had morestithe old
seaman about jt than the Peter of Mr:Muaeetak. but a'
great deal less of the bumoriSt.
- - COVENT-GARDRN.
The Opeia'of The Lord of the Manor was.revired at
this House last night. The vocal parts. were sustained
by Mr. SINCLAIR, Mr. PYNR, Miss Love, Miss l'Atos,'
and Miss M.,Taxt ; and in addition toJactcsoa'a beau-
tiful music. beloorging. to the piece,. Abexer egse,seeesal

surlirable and effectiveiutnachertionso. 1111r.1244CLA1i4.mai
Tr resnore,. displayed theswestratianeref Isis Nuece.aos&
some of the richest refinements of his sole. ltfier,L\
TREE sang scecgul of her songs twice over to he; -4. ,
lighted hearers. Miss PATON sang with great brilliance ,1
the song of the •• Dashing' Wh itc Serjearit' Jolla 8-Yocagg
Contrast is amongst the r.trest rive/ores of the Stage. j ,
Yesterday afternoon: tt767l7tif Youx entertained .a
party to dinner 'at Yolk I louse.
Wednesday the Prince oiLaitrtxoa.st arrived ina town,
from Kensington, and in the evening honoured, Covent-Garden
Theatre with his presence, accompauled by ca,ptain•Cosuor.
Sir 6tionne Witanr..Notat, Bait. entertained a. disiinu
suislitd party to dinner yesterday, at his house. IVidts:6ll.ptice.
Died at his residence in Brook-street, on the Io4hiuse.
in the 6541 year of his age, Sir. Kral: Cowen, of Wist,Park; Hants,
who faithfully served his King and Ceti:try in Vations. ciimates fob.
upwurds of 40 years, and with- elisibigulehed merits as an oideer
Navin; rect.ived the thanks of both-Haulm of Paeliantept .for his
conduct. • Ills loss will be long and deeply regretted‘bisn amiable
widow and eon, and nunterems attached friends who knew his
worth; and in him the poor of his netbbniutubd hive been do-
prived of a m‘t kind and liberal beriefeeter. • •
Wednesday morning, a fire broke outoin Crocklefora
oil-mill, at •Ardleigt, near Coldwater, and in less than.ins hoer It
was In ruins. The IWO had been-at week only tine weeks, and
was not insured. .
DUEL.—..A mating took place on Hounslow Beath,'
on Wednesday, between a Gentleman thename etPirtwests
and a Captain- Ssarn, Walt tielgthatid s dittio at a courting
match, as theme-caw-at: The Carteinesma
dversary's
ball above the knee bet it did net linage. Mr. Ilvestas, proles-
' clonal saars, atteadoi, and the: Captain was ceaveved in 4 post. chaise
.to his residence at Flialletos 0, Middlesex, Ina fait way Ur tieing well.
MINA is a well-looking man,aud seems just the tort of
build for such a character aills exploits have proved.
him to be. He haS taken a house inlicenehoese, *bore
he waits the arrival. of Madame MtsAp whose presoak,
residence he does not know for certain,' -bisenerolsecit
to be at Lisbon orCorunna. It isimpeatibitallusagiaa
.a less assuming or more affable gentionain. Odell(
our most respectable bosses here bag iiictivedssilettas
Ito honour the pecuniary demands of General Mirksk,r,
zany extent. Many persons of distinedoisoineng_e
the Consulates, have made calls" on General
'during the week.—Tasottoa Courier.