Star.
London, England, 1809-05-18 00:00:00

Mr. R. B. Gardiner, Register of the City Court of Patna.

We have the pleasure Lo announce the safe arrival
at Kedgeree, on Thursday, of the ship Lord Minto,
Captain William Greig, from a trading voyage to the
eastward, last from Penang, whence she sailed on the
18th ult. The undermentioned passengers have ar-
rived here by the Lord Minto : Dr. R. Drummond,
of the Bombay Establishment ; D. Forbes and D.
M'Culloch, Esqrs. It is worthy of remark, that the
Lord Minto, not having been heard of here within
the period prescribed by the laws of insurance, was,
with her cargo, abandoned by the owners to the Un-
derwriters, who actually paid the amount of the re:
spective policies some time ago. We understand this
is a very uncommon case, of which indeed we have
not heard any precedent ; and it appears to be an
intricate question, as to which party the ship and
cargo now legally belongs.
By the foregoing opportunity, we learn, that the
Baring, Captain Fergusson, and the Sulimony, Capt:
Dodds, sailed from China on the 9th of October; they
experienced a severe gale, near the Parcellars. The
Sulimony remained six days at Malacca, and arrived
at Penang on the evening of the 15th of November.
At the date of the departure of the Minto, from Pe-
nang, (viz. on the 18th November) nothing had been
heard of the Baring since her parting company from
the Sulimony, in the gale as above noticed. Some ap-
prehensions are c,,nsequently entertained for the safety
of the Baring ; we understand she is a very rich ship,
and insured in most of the Insurance o:lices in Cal-
cutta to a great amount. _ _ _

Dispatch'es received at this Presidency on Saturday
night last, from China, via Penang, forwarded from
the latter place by one of his Majesty's ships of war,
who brought the dispatches to the Sand Heads, from
whence they were conveyed to Kedgeree, by one of
the Pilot vessels, state the arrival at China of a Bri-
tish detachment from Madras, and of the troops hav-
ing landed at Macao on the 27th September, and
that they had met with a favourable reception from
the Portuguese.—Other adviccs, forwarded by the
Sulimony, mention, that the Chinese had laid an
embargo on all vessels lying at China, by affixing
their chops ; and had interdicted all communication
between the ships and the shore.—The Baring and
Sulimony were allowed to depart by special licence.
His Majesty's ship Lion, with her convoy, passed
Macao, all well, on the 28th of September,
According to the last accounts from China, the
nominal price of opium was 900 dollars per chest ;
the market glutted, and no sale.
The Arab ships Fazy Rhobany and Fyzel Curreen,
from hence, had arrived at Penang.
A ship and brig, inward-bound, were in sight from
Kedgeree, standing up the river, when the report
from thence was dispatched on Thursday, at 4P. M.
—The brig above-mentioned is supposed to be the
Britannia ; -as we learn by the Minto, that she had
sailed from Penang for Calcutta.
His Majesty's ship Culloden, having on board his
Excellency Vice-Admiral Sir Edward Pellew, Bart.
quitted Pilot's Water, on the evening of the 6th inst.
The ship Europa, and brigs New Endeavour and
Hibernia, for the Eastward, quitted their pilots at the
sametime.

The Georgiana packet, Captain Leigh, is now at
Culpee, waiting final orders.
During the last week, the Arab ships Shaw Allum,
Fatel Barra, and Fathelbarry left Calcutta on their
return to the Red Sea.

The Yadel Curreen, Shaw Allum, and Dowlut
Savoy, at Kedgeree.
Captain Greig, Commander of the Lord Minto,
arrived in.town this morning, and upon the authority
of information obtained from that Gentleman, we are
now enabled to correct a part of the accounts given
in our Paper of this morning, respecting the Baring
and the Sulimony. It appears that the Sulimony
did not lose any of her masts, or sustain any material
damage during the gale, but that the Baring lost her
maia.top-mast, and was last seen by the Sulimony
to leeward of the Parccllar-hills—a situation, which,
we understand, is not considered dangerous. On the
evening, on which the Minto left Penang, the signal
was made for a large ship going in from the South.
ward, and which was supposed to be he Baring.
,The Sulimony was expected to sail from Penang for
this port, on the 26th ult.
The fleet arrived at China under convoy of his Ma-
jesty's ship the Lion, consisted of nine Indiamen, and
fifteen country ships.

CEYLON, DECEMBER 14.
Thursday last, Wm. Coke, Esq. his Majesty's
Advocate Eiscal, was, by his Excellency's command,
sworn in a Member of his Majesty's C.ouncil on this
island. The usual salute was fired on the occasion.
The Honourable Company's ships Lord Castle-
reagh, Lord Keith, and Europe, with the 39th Re-
giment on board, from the Cape of Good Hope, have
been to the south-east of this island for the last week,
beating up against contrary winds, but owing to the
prevalence of the south-west winds, they have not yet
been able to reach this port.

WEST INDMS.

BARRADOES, APRIL 4. '

According to the best information that has trans-
pired, the enemy's squadron now in our neighbour-
hood consists of four sail of the line and two frigates,
under the command of Admiral L'HERMITt and
escaped from L'Orient. They are said to have 2000
troops on board, an abundance of provisions, and a
quantity of specie ; and, according to the latest ac-
counts from leeward, have at present secured them-
selves within the fastnesses of the Saints.—A number
of French vessels continue to arrive at, or to be car-
ried into Martiniqup—within the last week therewere
not less than seven jnade prizes of s among these, one
(National brig, of 18 guns)' was towed into Trinity
by one of our frigates, on the 30th tdt. ; where, on the
27th, another brig ran in, and was taken possession
of by a detachment of the 60th regiment. On Friday
last, four went into Port Royal ; two of these endea-
voured to escape, but were cut off by the Gloire
frigate and Emma armed ship. There have been
altogether, since the island was captured, about 20
vessels taken.

PARMAMBYTAItr PROMDMS.

HOUSE OF LORDS, MAY 17.

The MA Insolvent Debtors Bill was read a second time, on tL
motion of Earl Grey, and committed for Friday.
Several Private Bills were brought up from the Commons, by
Mr. Bouverie, Sir lames Graham, and other Membets, ALd t-ad
a first time.

The Chancery Registers Bill passed through a Committee and
was repotted.
The Bankrupt Laws Amendment Bill was read a second time.
and committed for Monday se'nnight.
Adjourned till to-morrow (this day).

HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The Vauxhall Bridge Bill was, after the introduction of s nett
clause, read a third time and passed.

IRISH BUDGET.

Mr. FOSTER. gave notice of h's intention to bring forward tl.,
Irish Budget upon Wednesday next.
Mr. JOHNSON, from the Office of the Secretary of State for
Ireland, presented, pursuant to order, certain Reports with re.
yard to the Irish Linen Board.
Mr. MF.LLISH moved the further consideration of the Cat
I.ight Corporation Bill for tomorrow, and announced hi+ inter_
tion to move the third reading of the Bill for to-rncrrow s .n.
night.
The dropped orders of yesterday relative to the erection of
Monument to the Memory of Captain Hardy, the Irish I~l,litia
Families Bill, the Attorney-General's notice of a motion for leave
to bring in a Bill for the Suppression of Seditious Socie•tei, ttie
Ship Owners Bill, the Paupers' Regulation Bill, the i2hari!abk
Donations Bill, the Irish Militia Completion Bill, the African
'Trade, and the Catholics Claim Bill, were postponed till to-
morrow.

PURCIIASE OF SEATS.
Mr. CURWEN observed, that as it was desirable
there should be a full attendance of Members upon
the motion for the second reading of the Bill which
he had the honour of bringing forward, and which
was among the dropped orders of yesterday, he wish.
ed to know before he proposed any particular day for
the discussion, whether it was the intention of the
Chancellor of the Exchequer to oppose the committal
of the Bill ?
Mr. PE RCEVAL disclaimed any such intention.
Mr. CURWEN therefore thought, from the late
period of the Sessions, that the earliest convenient
day should be appointed. It had occurred to his
mind that several alterations were necessary in this
bill, and he understood that some alterations would
be proposed by others. Possibly these alterations
would reconcile those who expressed an objection to
the principle. He hoped, however, that they would
allow the trial to be made, and would withhold their
objections until the bill came out of the Committee.
Mr. JOHNSTONE said that he should feel it his
duty to deliver his sentiments upon this measure; and
in acceding to the wish of the Honourable Member
by postponing •• delivery of those sentiments until
the motion for tfie Speaker's leaving the Chair, he
hoped that he should not be conceived to intrude up.
on the order of the House, according to which Gen-
tlemen generally stated their opinions as to such mea-
sures upon the motion for the second reading.
Sir FRANCIS BURDETT announced his irten.
tion to oppose this bill ; but, from the nature of his
objections, it was altogether indifferent to him in what
stage of its progress he stated them.
Sir THOMAS TURTON professed his friendsh.?
for the bill, in the course of the discussion of whit:-.
he would take occasion to observe upon its merits.
Mr. PONSONBY.thought, from what had oecn
stated, that his Honourable Friend was at liberty to
fix upon the earliest day for the second reading, as it
would be as competent to Gentlemen to deliver their
sentiments upon the motion for the Speaker's lyavirg
the Chair, as in any other stage.
Sir CHARLES BURREL.L MILLS crpressed a
wish that the Honourable Mover of this Bill would
contrive to introduce some clause to put an end to
the extravagant and scandalous expence incurred in
the carriage and conveyance of voters.
Upon the motion of Mr. CURWEN the second
reading was appointed for to•mc'rrow, and the Hon.
Mover gave notice, that he would move ter the Ccin.
mittee on Friday. •

Mr. FOSTER moved for a Committee upon the
Irish Glebe House to-morrow. In answer to a ques-
tion from Sir John Newport, the Right Hon. Gentle-
man mentioned, that the object of his motion was to
make farther provision for the purchase and budding
of Glebe House in Ireland.

MR. DICK AND LORD CASTLEREAGH.
Mr. MADOCKS observed, that understanding a
report had gone abroad, that the case which he teit
it his duty to submit to the consi.l‘.!raticr. of the House
in the course of last week was brought forward at the
instigation of Mr. Dick, he thought it proper to state,
that his information upon that subject was derivel
from another quarter, and that he had not brougl-:
the business before the House either at the instigatca
or with the concurrence of Mr. Dick.

Mr. FOSTER said, that being a relation of the
Gentleman whose name had been just mentioned
(Mr. Dick), and having been long a friend of his
and his father's, he had received a letter from him
upon that subject, to which the Hon. Member alluded,
from which letter the Right Hon. Gentleman read
the following extract—" I beg to assure you that the
statement of Lord Castlereagh having suggested ti
me, that I ought to resign my seat rather than eoti
against the Duke of York, is totally unfounded."