Star.
London, England, 1822-09-06 00:00:00

ISLAND:

It is well known that an independent colony has been formed
in Pitcairn's Island, in the Pacific Ocean, by the mutineer; of
the Bounty, commanded by Captain Bunn, and that the only
population of the island consists of the mutipeers, and their de-1
scendants by some Otaheitan females they had married. The
following particulars respecting this interesting colony are from
the private Journal of the American whale ship Russell, Captain
A/LT.lll:ft, of New Bedford:

" March 8, 1822—Lat. 24.30. S. long. 129.25. W.
light airs from S.E. steering S.W. by S. and S.S.W.
at midnight hove to ; at daylight saw Pitcairn's I.land,
bearing S. by E. seven or eight leagues off; stood for
it, and when we were within about three or four
miles of the shore, were boarded by the most interest-
ing crew of young men that we had ever seen : at
noon we lay aback near the land. From all I had
otherwise read and learned respecting the inhabitants
of Pitcairn's Island, induced me to have the following
notice posted up in the fore-part of our ship, before
We had any communication with the islanders:
4 It is the impression of the ituaaell's owners, that the most
part of her company were from respectable .families, and it is
desirable that their conduct Upwards the Islanders should verify
the opinion. As this Island has bean hitherto but little fre-
quented, they will be less susceptible of fraud, than a more ge-
neral intercourse with the world would justify. It is desired
that every Officer and man will abstain from all licentiousness
in word or deed; but will treat them kindly, courteously, and
with the strictest good faith. As profane swearing bas become
an unfashionable thing even on board a man of war, it is quite
time it were lid aside by whalemen, particularly at this time.
As these Islanders have been taught to adore their MAIM, and
are not accustomed to hear his name blasphemed, they were
shocked with horror when they heard same of the crew of an
American ship swear, and said it was against the laws of their
GOD, their country, and their conscience.'

Ship Rus.vell, March 9, 1822.—Pleasant weather;
at 2 r.m. went on shore accompanied by Capt. Arey
in his boat ; as the islanders' boat wanted repairing,
took her on deck, and before the nest morning
had her done, to the grateful satisfaction of our new
fiends. The islanders went on shore in one of our
boats; Captain Arey taking five and we the other
tire, our landing was effected much easier under the
skilful direction of our new pilots than could other-
wise have been done.

Previous to leaving the ship, bread and butter
was put on the table, and they were invited to eat,
but they refused, alleging that it was their fast day;
however, after some importunity and inquiry, whether
I thought it would be any harm to them, and being
assured in the negative, they partook, though slightly,
and not till after they had implored a blessing. And
after their repast was finished, a hymn and prayer
was prefetred with great devotional propriety.
"On our landing, the Hill of Difficulty was to be
ascended, a job I could not myself have perforthed
in less than two or three hours—it was done in much
less time with the assistance of a steady young man
named Robert Young, who helped me almost every
step. When we arrived at the top we appeared to
be at least SOO feet above the surface of the water ;
having gone up a zigzag path, the boat appeared
almost directly under us. We were then met by the
venerable Governor, Jahn Adams, who was attended'
by most of the women and children of the island,
and were welcomed to their shores in the most artless
yet dignified manner. After resting awhile we were
then invited to the village, about half a mile distant,
through grows of cocoa•nuts and other trees of a
large growth, which made an excellent shade. Al-
though we came to the village, which was situated on
a gentle declivity, with a sufficient distance between
the houses for the drying and bleaching of their cloth,
the beautiful prospect, regularity, and neatness of the
houses, with the joyous and double welcome of its
truly hospitable inhabitants, made the spot enchant-
ing. Soon after our arrival a dinner was served up,
consisting of two roast pigs, fowls, yams, and plan-
tains; but as they declined partaking with us, on ac-
count of its being their fast day,we concluded to wait
till near sundown, at which time they would be at
liberty to nus ; and, when they thought it season-
able, we sat down together, but not till the chief
of our kind entertainers had asked a blessing in a
very impressive manner. The return of thanks ap-
pealed not less impressive on the minds of the little
community,who were hire olive branches around the
family table. _ _

" After spending the evening—if not the feast of
reason, at least we had the flow of soul—beds were
prepared for Captain Are and myself, and J. Adams
having taken a bed in the same chamber, though hi
was not in his own house, we conversed till midnight.'
Early in the morning, our kind female friends were
actively employed getting breakfast for us, which
was ready by seven o'clock, consisting of fowls boiled
with yams, which made an excellent soup: it was
good, and we ate heartily. For our dinner, we were
treated with baked pigs and roasted goats, with a
large quantity of yams, plantains, &c. Our people
were equally well provided for. At tbree o'clock I
returned to the shore to go on board, receiving tltb
same kind attention in descending the mountain
which WAS paid when going up it. We got into our
boats with feelings of gratitude, which I was unable
to express, towards these good people, but not till
they made me promise to come on shore again before
we left the island.

" 10th, 11th, and 12th.—Still lying off and on, a
parrot the crew on shore, relieving each other by
turns. On the 12th I again went on shore and was
received and treated with every attention. Before
noon I returned on board, after taking a more affec-1
tionate leave than 1 ever did anywhere except my
home. 1 was accompanied on board by John Adams,
Dolly Young, and Mary Ann Christian—having re-
ceived from them a supply of young cocoa-nuts and
fowls, and made such peesents as they wished for
and we could spire from the ship stores—we gave
them a part of a bolt of light duck, one axe, two
hatchets, four boat knives, a bag of bread, a few
bottles of wine, a roll of old canvass, a little grind-
stone, and a watch. Having now accomplished the
business for which we came, our friends, after wishing
a good voyage and safe return home, went on shore.
Captain Aley not having finished watering, con-
clided to stay another day or two, and was auxious
for us to stay till he was ready, but I was unwilling
to lose more time. . _ _

Before we leave Pitcairn's 'firma it will not be
opt :r to make a few observations. The time and
of its colonization are to most general reader s

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well known. ix& Adams and six otaheimn wonield
are all that is left of the Bounty. Forty-nine have
been born on the island, twoof whom are dead;which
leaves 53 persons on the island, now all in
health without a single exception. There are icid
about
eleven active young men, who are ready and willing,
at all times, to assist a ships' crew in procuring wood
and water, or anything else the islan.i affords. John
Adams assures, and from what we ours' wes saw, we
, have no reason to disbelieve him, that the island was
inhabited before themselves, but at what period it is
difficult to conjecture. They found, after their ar-
rival, many places where houses had stood, burying
places and images reprer.entinga human figure, with
other indubitable marks that they were not the first
possessors of Pitcaini's Island. It is however certain
that the aborigines left it at no recent period, as the
trees growing on the house spots could not bave ar-
rived to their present size in less than 100 years, per-
haps 500. The land is high, and may be seen twelve
or fifteen leagues—its coast free of dangers—winds
variable, which makes it easy to lie off and on—the
town is situated on the north side of the island, rather
nearest the west end—the houses may be seen three
or four leagues off, by a ship coming from the north.
The different Ramses of the Islanders are—Adams, Christian,
sen. Christian, jan. Young, Quintrall, and M'Kay.
Henderson's Island Iles E.N.E. from Piteairn's 100 miles.-
Duck's Island is rightly laid down in the Practical Navigator,
and is low and very dangerous.
Piteairn's lat. 25. 3. by acct. 46. 41.—long. 130. 22. W. by
acct. 128.

Henderson's lat. !4. U. 3.--long. 12$. 30. W.

The East India Company are raising a corps of.
Artificers, for exclusive service on the island of St.
Helena. The number is limited to 120 privates.—
Applications have been so numerous, that although
very little time has elapsed since the first man was
sworn in, yet the body is nearly complete.
THE MUSEUM, No. X.X. published September 7th,
will contain :

Reviews of Gage's History and Antiquities or Hengrave, in
Suffolk—Montgomery's Songs of Zion—Hughes's Itinerary of
Provence and the Rhone—Knight's Athalia, a Tragedy—Me-
moirs of Benvenuto Ceffini--o'Meara's Napoleon in Exile.—
ORIGINAL :—Scenes of Youth Revisited—The Uncalled Avenger
—Sketches by Lancelot Lithograph—A Day at Dulwich College.
THE Feta A ILTS :—Day's Pictures at the Egyptian Hall—t origin
and Progress of Music—Tag DRAMA :—English Opera House,
Vauxhall, &c.—VA auras :--.The Tread Mill, Scientific Dia.
coveries, Anecdotes, Literary Announcements, &c. &c.
Published by J. Mutat', Go, Fleet-street, every Saturday Mans.
ing ; and may be had of all Booksellers, Newsmen, and Postman=
tors. Price Bd. in London and its environs, or free by post,
The Edinburgh Theatre closed on Saturday, for a
few weeks. Mr. KEAN, who was engaged for the last
twelve nights, performed several of his principal cha-
racters. The House had been well filled during his
engagement; and on Saturday night it was crowded
to excess.

ENGLISH OPER A-HOVEL—A new Operetta, in Two
Acts, was produced at thii Theatre last night,, with
complete success. It is entitled Fair Gabrielle, and
is, of course, descriptive of the amours of Henri
Quatre with his favourite mistress. A pleasing inte-
rest is constantly kept up in the story, and its deve-
lopement proceeds regularly and unceasingly. The
music is the composition of Mr. KARHAM Llvicts and
Mr. REEVE, and is of a very pleasing character._
The favourite airs of Gabrielle and Viva Henri Quatre
were introduced with great effect, particularly the
former, which was sung in charming style by Miss
CstßEw, and rapturously encored. T. P. COOKE gave
an animated and chaste representation of the gallant
hero of France, and PEARMAN and Miss PoVEY (in
attendant characters) displayed their musical talent
with distinguished success. There is no doubt that
Fair Gabrielle will hold a shining course throughout
the season, in conjunction with the most attractive
stars of this Theatre.
Tows HALL. SOUTIIIWA MAILRIAGIC Aer.—Yesser-
day morning, the Alderman (J. J. Sstrrn) gave directions to Mr.
Newman, the chief clerk, to prepare printed forms of affidavits
required to be sworn to by the new law, before a marriage can
be solemnised by the contracting parties, to prevent sr" unne-
cessary trouble to persons about to enter into matrimonial en.
gagements.—Mr. Newman stated, that the Rector of the Parish
had the power, according to the Act, of administering the oath,
and taking eh:required affidavit.—The Alderman replied, the
Act also authorised Magistrates to take the affidavit ; and as
Rectors could net always be met with except on a Sunday, it
would be proper, to prevent procrastination and inconvenience
to parties, to be prepared with forms of affidavits ready for lining
up with names, places of abode. exc.—Mr. Newman said he
would take care that such forms should be immediately prepared.
At a number of the Churches the notices of intended marriages
stuck up against the Church doors have been pulled down in the
middle of the night. The Act requires them to be stuck up for
a certain period, a circumstance that alarms the lovers, lest the
marriage should not be legal
G MEDIU LLo—BA 1111110LOMEW FAIR.AII persons apprehended
for offences committed in the Fair, are taken in the ;int instance
before the City Marshals, one or other of whom is in constant
attendance at the Giltspur-street Compeer. By this sort of Grand
Jury examination, much trouble is spared to the Magistrate, the
frivolous charges being dismissed, and only those offenders whose
conduct in any way affects the public peace detained for exa-
mination before the sitting Alderman. Of this litter class, how-
ever, the fair has furnished no inconsiderable number. No less
than ten prisoners underwent examination on Wednesday for
various offences in the fair, mostly of the usual cast, picking
pockets, creating riot, and assaulting often; but no case of
any particular or extraordinary enormity occurred.
The number of prisoners from this scene of riot and confusion
brought up yesterday amounted to eleven. Of these two, viz.—
Henry Brown and Thomas Lawrie*, for picking pockets, were
committed for trial.

Three fellows, one of them a Lascar, were committed to the
House of Correction for various acts of indecency towards fe-
males, which dastardly conduct has it seems beep practiced to
such an excess, in spite of the exertions of the officers, -that
scarcely any modest woman could pass without being subject to
personal insult.
Ames Anger, a kind of journeyman showman, was charged by
a guentlimt master of his, who has a booth in the fair, with steal-
ing his monkey. The animal and the thief were, it seems, old
acquaintances, and the latter availing himself of tintt intimacy,
had seduced ie former away. As the law does not protect these
animals so as to make them the object of a felony, the prisoner
could not be detained for the theft, and was accordingly dis-
charged, with an admonition from the worthy Alderet.lll to avoid
such monkey tridct in future.
The charges against the other prisoners being merely for acts
of disorder, or trifling assaults upon officers in the execution of
their duty, involving no marked degree of criminality, they were
severally discharged, upon expressing their coutrition, and set-
tling their quarrels with their prosecutors.
Camara-staxxx.--Deeid //ryas was charged with robbing a
poor old sailor, named Christopher Sinith, of eight sovereigns,
eighteen shillings in silver, end his hat. 'The prosecutor bring in
liquor, on last Tuesday night, was met by the'prisoner, who
profesaing friendship for him, decoyed him to a house where the;
obtained a lodging. They were both locked op in the room, but-
the prisoner in the course of the night contrived to rob the poor
Tar, and escaped with the property out of the window. He was
net met with wail Wednesday, when be was apprehended will
the hat in his possession, at a pubilc-itesee. On being searched
by the officer, 16s. were found tied op in the cravat 'Gilds seek.
The prisoner was remanded, that another person, aecqaed of
being concerfged with Wm in the robbery, May be apprehended.

1 VLogi:.• 3,1 M. • • - ,•• i.
•• dr2 ;440kgrON GOLD:
44. }1.141/eut_ 41): •
ARCOND
Wawa; Teisider, Septe 3, 11824'
This being the day appointed for the Ladies' Pro:
cession, and of course the meet attractive, there wits
a great influx of company, and the several Trades
and Societies assembled in mach larger' numbers, and
with more splendid decorations. The rained poured
heavily at an early hour, butaubsbquently cleared up,
and a most beautiful day cheered the hearts of de-
sponding Ladies, who otherwise would have been
prevented making a display, which, fbr attraction
and elegance, was never surpassed. At half-past nine
o'clock the Mnyoltras, accompanied by the MAYOR,
and some Officers of the Corporation, arrived at the
Town Hal), to receive the Ladies .who intended ho-
nouring h'er with their company. The carriages now
drove up in quick succession, and contineed to do so
till. eleven o clock. The equipages of the Earl of
DERBY and CHARLES TAMPER?, Esq: were particu-
larly splendid.

The Processions of the Societies being duly as- I
ranged, as on Monday, and headed by the Marshal,
Mr. JAMu Forusaom., the signal was given for
their moving, and the different Companies openedl
right and left, leaving a free passage to the Ladies,
who, at five minutes past eleven, left the Town Hall,
preceded by the MAYOR and Corporation, and led
by the Kilmartin', who was attired in a splendid dress
of white satin and gape, with a bead-dies of dia-
monds and feathers. The other Ladies, in number
162, were dressed in a similar manner, and proceeded
down Church-street, to the Parish Church, escorted
by several Noblemen and Gentlemen, and the Free.
masons in full black suits, with the sashes and orders
of their several Lodges. During their progress hats
were taken off, and the Procession was rendered in-
describably interesting, from the number of Ladies
at the windows, and on the roof and tower of the
Church ; every elevated situation whiCh enabled the
spectators to have a good view of the ceremonial
was thronged.

After hearing Divine Service, the procession re-
turned in the same order, the Companies forming
open lines, with their banners, cars, &c. dtc. ranged
on either side, through which the Ladies passed from
the Church gates, round the market place, up Cheap-
side, to the Town Hall. The appearance of the vast
assemblage of persons in the market-place, with the
tops of the houses and windows lined with females,
had a most magnificent effect. In one part stood the
steam-engine and machinery employed in the cotton
trade, and in another the crown, standard, and car
of flowers and fruit-belonging to the Gardeners. On
the other side were three men in armour, one •n a
horse covered from the head to the hoof in brass. In
another car the Printers were busily engaged in print-
ing and vending various mottoes, with the inscrip-
tions—" Prosperity to the Spindle"—" Success to the
Loom," and' Nicholas Grimshaw, Esq. twice Mayor."
The next object excited universal laughter t in a co-
vered waggon, drawn by two horses, and surrounded
with apples, stood Eve, proffering an apple to Adam,
who every time refused the gift, though his partner
was aided by the " subtle serpent." His refusal, how-
ever, might be justified on looking at the Lady who
personified Eve, she being at least GO years of age,
and furrowed with many a deep wrinkle. The Odd
Fellows were superbly, though oddly dressed. The
Freemasons claimed particular notice on account of
their respectability, and the chasteness of their, attire,
and to them was assigned the post of honour, that of
escorting the Ladies and Corporation.
Soon after two-o'clock the processions and popu-
lace dispersed.

The greatest order was observed throughout the
day, not a single soldier attended, and what is rather
singular we did not hear one cheer or shout of applause.
Some accidents of a trifling nature occurred oppo-
site the Town Hall, arising out of the eagerness of the
byestanders to see the Ladies alight from their car-
riages.—The Ball at the New Exchange Rooms, and
the Theatre, were well attended on Monday night,
but the company appear to be reserving themselves
for the superior entertainments that are forthcoming.

NARROW ESCAPlL—Yesterday evening as a Breaks-
man was exercising a young horse in the London-
road, St. George's-fields, the animal suddenly started
off, and all the efforts of the driver to stop his career
vete unavailing: he ran furiously on the foot-way,
and dashed in the window of Mr. Liddiman, a linen-
draper, whose young child nanewly escaped with
life, the wheel of the break knocking off his hat.—
The horse then ran against the scaffolding of a house
under repair at the end of the road, the po:es of which
were pulled down: this obstruction fortunately gave'
a different direction to his course, and be crossed to
the Clarence Arms, a new public-house on the opposite
corner, the window of-which he forced in, jo the great
dismay of the initiates of the tap-room, who overturned
each other in their endeavours to escape. Luckily fur-
ther mischief was prevented ; as, before he could ex-
tricate himself, he was seized by some of the Breaks►
man's. helpers, who were in attendance, and led back to
his stable without further accident. The attention of
those in authority should be drawn to the dangers to
which Pawner* are exposed by the breaking of young
horses in the public streets and thoroughfares, as well
as to the trials, as they are styled, of horses for sale.
Many accidents also continually arise from children
flying kites in the road, by which more hones aro
frightened than from any other cause. So many dis-
asters have occurred, particularly in the avenues to
town, from these causes, that some regulation should
be enforced to prevent their recurrence. In Blooms-
bury-square, Goswell-street, and some other prioci-
pal thoroughfares, notices are placed conspicuously,
forbidding, under the full penalty of the law, asT;
exercising or breaking of bones. Sorely, if there
authority to prevent this:shame in one queries, t
same remedy may be applied elsewhere. In Gray
Ina-lane, ashen 11410 since.* floe boy WAS billed ois
the spot ; and akbough Jun -
of M Wilful tiggligince: kid
carnage, Wbaccespeoiseisa
dr (Wisp of di* sgamised
insieft the widow and User—
siopeientios of ibeir bee grempsior?
mg accident wlsiels:iistalies
the hwe-of dra!king -
lodged nuisance.

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BETTING AT TATTERSALVS, SEPT. 5:
DCHICA•TIM RT. LEWIS:
15 to 8 agii tibtap' - to 1 art bro. so Antoiiid
7 to 1 art - :
(takeo)
t LOulia

Mag:laite (t
rto 1 agar Ajax ttaken) 20 to fagot _ _ 4
17,1p_ I miff Mweelibi
.ITt *lteration in the betting on Mr. T. 0 PoWanbiOs horsto4
Swap, for the Doncaster &. Leger, was occaidooed by a mine
foul transaction—or what in the sporting world is abed ‘‘ a
plant,"—on a Gentletnah Winne reputliion stands very blab.—
He received a letter by the post, purporting to tonic from Mr.
Pommy, informing kW the hnhe (Strip) had fallen Innte•t
and commissioning bin, to lay against him, lakkb is did to a
considerable amuunt,on Thursday, the lab s& at Tinniest:6i
after which lie set or rot' York, but on his arrival he &nod the
letter he had received to be a forgery, and of Isom ilisr infor-
mation falw ; in consequesee the babe remains se Usfore, a
great favourite, and the thatlanan spoken df sustaloa a loss or
aboit 1,500 guineas by this infamous trick.
A match to ride 110 miles and walk 110 within the 34 hours,
was made yesterday. The bet 4900 to Al.
PONTEFRACT SEPTEMBUJI MEETING, nat.
ovesnar, sarraimi 3.
The AU-Age Slakea, a Sorettstakes of 40gs. esti, with, ;e2CI
added, Three-yr-Mds carrying Ist. Ob. feet, Int. lye, est:
Mb. ail, and egad, lot. Two mike and awes fhrl
84r R. K. Dick's ea. g,. Euphrates, 6 yes aid - - ' 1
' Mr. ' Mr.irt
tigirt, L Duasinaneh 5 yrs old - 4 CO
s ch. es MO, 4Ts oki z - 3.
-La s ab. e. Sloskreekan, 4 tra abl - 4
of ptis.sweb, logs. ft, tarft.ynobk I ke, att. Mb.
Alies, Ow. Owe wale and co
throorpsartors.
Seasisoroulglea b. e. %raker to Oaranatbrat - 1
. Wrigbes b. e. illy Waken - - 4
ilk W. Miner's 01, e. As ...
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• Pout mere started, bin wetly Om pissed a and ise4ssa paid. _
May hoods, Ann by the Nobisinas sod beadsmen is the
atighboorhood of Primetract, for km% Ste; of all ages i
Sir-6W list. 4111. four. Ist. tab. Awn bat..ftb. six/ and aged;
iist. lleses, two allies sod a half each:
Lang Searboraogh's bra e. Dynan. 4 yet old a it 1 1
lir. Lainbunes br. L Carat*, 3 yrs aid . 2 2dr
Mr. ilybeea b. r..-by Cardinal Val' 5 yrs old $.5 dt
Ma were drawn.
WARWICK RACES—Wisoittanaf, Szkristati 4,
I fspospeiskes of iegs. oaely kr tbrowynolda, One nine.
Mir. Ihmstlawareles Mr Wiliam - s . 1
Mr- West's IN tby Manakin - . • . 2
Mr. Dodington's is. f:by Bakens - - 3
Mr. Roberts's b. c. by Fybilener - ' I
Sweepstakes of I.3gL sack for 3-yr-olds, Half a Win
Illn West's ch. c. by Raibens - - 1
Mr. Sadler's brother tri Paatardk - • 4
Ilk G. Pipes b. f. Active - • • 3
*Mr. Yates's Squib, Mr; Mytten's lir. er, by MU lla
Mr. Faulkner's b. f. by Doubtful or -Young Orienaldi, lord
Warwick's b. c. by Phmteni, Mr. Chkaltoo's b. L by Maher/
and Mr. Platen Betsy, also started. . .

Goid Cup. Four =OM •
yrstainford's Peter Lely, 4 yrs old •
Mr. Bstson's Lusa, .5 yrs old
Col. Yates's Sponuk 5 yrs old •
Lst Or.ford's Gas, 4 yrs old
Mr. *taxi's Banker. 6 yrs old
Maiden Plate of £5O. I% nolo& heath
Mr. Sadier's b. c. by Hedky, 4 yrs old • t i
Mr. Roberts's b. c. Gailivanter, 3 here aid 2 4 2
Mr. Findon's br. c. The Baron, 4 yrs did i dr
Mr. Arthur's Ehrbos Y add
• Th ren e others spread. a 46 &
Town Plate of 'k. Two-sidle beats.
Mr. Pryse's Doctor Rudy, S yrs aid .a b i 1
Mr. F. Cbarltoo's cis. 16 Plumper, 5 yts fild 2
Mr. Roberts's Brisztuk, 4 yrs old 4 4 a dr
MONTROSE RACES—Tin T, Akan: 2L
The Gold Cup.. Twice twine
Sr A. Rama 's b. f. Meets, s yrs old .
Ilk D. M 's %Hoek. 4 21's old
Mr D. H. Risdr's Milton, 5 yrs old
Mr. Masle's c 6. L Angelica, S frs bid

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