Star.
London, England, 1823-10-10 00:00:00

EAST INDIA INTELLIGENCE.

The Resource, Captain FEN N, from Bengal, arrived off Dover,
sailed from the Sand Ikads, the 23.1 April, and from the Cape the
29th July, with a Mail and the Honourable Company's dispatches.
Passenger:--Captain Badenach, Captain Carlton, Lieut. Hetzler,
Lieutenant Williamson, Ensign Steward, Bengal Infantry; Lieut.
Cochrane, 4th Light Dragoons; Cornet Bishop, 11th ditto; Lieut.
Coventry, 59th Foot; Assistant Surgeon Sivewright, ditto; Mr.
M'Callum. _ _

The Hannah, Capt. Lana, from Bombay, arrived in the Downs,
sailed from thence the 3cl June, and from St. Helena, 17th August.
Passengers—Captain G. Seaton, late Commander, Lowgee Fa-
mily; Mr. Arch. Inglis, Mrs. Ann Inglis, Miss M. A. Inglis, Master
Arch. Inglis; Capt. W. Baker, 20th rep. N. I. Mrs. Captain Tay-
lor, widow of the late Captain Taylor, 20th regt. N. I. two Masters
Taylor; Mr. T. C. Bridger, Midshipman, Honourable Company's
Bombay Marine ; Mr. C. G. Ward, Conductor Commandant Depot,
died 27th June, at sea; four invalided seamen, Honourable Com-
pany's Marine.
Arrivals at Bombay :—The Honourable Company's ships Inglis,
StRLX ; Farquharson, Cm:11;511.04K I Ilerefordshire, Hors : the free
traders, Pigott, Tomun; and Melpomene, Mowsara, from London.
Arrivals at Madras :—The Honourable Company's ships KeWe
Castle, ADAMS • and the free trader Eliza, WARD, from London.
Arrival at the Mauritius :—The Honourable Company's ship
Charles Grant, HAT, with the Governor-General Sir Lowar Cots,
from England. •
Arrivals at St. Helena : The Arab, Baowst, from Batavia;
Thames, Limn, front Bengal and Penang; Caledonia, CAIIINS,
from Madras; Venerable, DIXON from New South ales ; and
Alexander, ..IACUSSIN, front Batavia.
The Mariner, Ilsaasax, from New South Wales, was at the Bay
of Islands, and sailed on the 4th of May for Kip Janeiro.
The Mary Anu, GARDNZR, for London, was at the Bay of Is-
lands the Bth May.
The Tuscan, from New South Wales and New Zealand, was
spoke on the south end of Madagascar, with 200 tons of sperm oil.
The American brig Cossack, Captain Drs, was wrecked the 27th
April, on the west coast of Sumatra. Captain Dtx came passenger
in the Sarah, Bucetx, arrived in the Downs from the Sandwich
Islands.
The Hercules VAUGHAN, arrived at Madeira the 2d September,
and sailed the 6th for Ceylon.
The }Uremia, Wistatx, for Bengal, and the Albion, BEST, for
New South Walesovers spoke with 93d July, lat 31. S. long. 30.
Cape of Good flope.—The Lady Campbell, DkINAM, was to
II sail for Madras and Bengal the 30th July.
Sailing. from the Cape...l'be Ann WitANOLIS, for London;
'
Mary Jane, Coaszacs for the Mauritius; Margaret, Hattosason,
for ditto; and Venus, Kuxious, for ditto.
The Pigott, TOMLIN, was to sail from Bombay for England the
24th June.
The Arab, Baown, from Batavia, sailed from S:. Ifelena for the
Downs and Holland the 14th August.
Penang.-The Thames, Navistar, sailed from Penang for China
the 20th April.
Bombay.---5,000 bales of cotton were destroyed at a fire In May
last at Bombay.
The Cumbrian, !Biasses, from the Cape of Good Hope, has
arrived at Bristol : her letters were delivered on Wednesday, dated
the 19th of July.
Bengal.—The Exmouth, country ship, was to sail from Bengal
to London direct, the 30th April. The Clydesdale, 111aexata.aa,
fur Madras and Liverpool, the 7th May ; and the Marquis of Has-
tings, Baactsv, to London, the 12th May.

The Er-Emperor Illumine, from Mexico, is said to
be now at Pisa; and it is believed that he intends to
fix himself at Rome. He has brought with him immense
sums of money, and is attended by a numerous suite.
Letters were received yesterday from Vienna, dated
the 25th ult. stating, that it had been finally agreed on
by the Turkish Government to refer all the remaining
points in dispute with Russia, to the arbitration of Eng-
land and Austria.
A galleon from Manilla, having a rich cargo, and
9,500,000 francs on board, entered Corunna, believing
it to be still in the possession of the Constitutionalists.
The Royal Authorities seized hea.—Paris Paper.
NEPOTISM OF Tlig Popes.—Many former Popes
evinced so much partiality to their nephews and other
relations, that this habit became a subject of censure
under the designation of Nepotism. The late Pope
Pius VII. however, carried his scrupulous abstinence
from Nepotism so far, that he would not permit one of
his relations to set foot in Rome. His nephew, Prince
SCIPIOSE CHIARAMONTE, was very desirous of visiting
the Eternal City," and bad once nearly reached the
gates of Rome,when a positive order from the Sovereign
Pontiff compelled him to retrace his steps. The Prince,
it is believed, will now fix his residence at Rome.
The Neapolitan Government has inflicted an exem-
plary punishment on some of the most violent of the
Carbonari. Five of theie men, who are said to have
particularly distinguished themselves in exciting the
people to revo& were tiled, found guilty, and con-
demned to death. Their names were GIANNONE, of
Naples, VITA and PROTA, of Salerno, CARMNO, of
Montepertoso, and TArunt, of Benincasa : the four
first were executed on the 10th September—the punish-
ment of the Litter was commuted for imprisonment.
It is asserted thit Meiresten, the Seraskier, to whom
the Porte his entrusted the task of reducing the Pelo.
ponnesus, finds himself' toe weak to undertake active
hostilities this season. The Capitin Paella has suc-
ceeded no better by sea that' the Seraskier by laud ; he,
has merely thrown supplies into Negropont; Coron,
Patias, and taudia; and will return intim Dar-
danelles without halting obtained any naval success. It,
is conlidehtly lidieeed thAt the Porte will be disposed,
to enfretichise great pith cif Greece under certaiii toncli-,
lions+' g theaent iiistaiici df the Chi

NAP' GAI7ON OF THE GULF Or FINLAND.

CaOYSTADTI AUGUST 31, 1823.
Silt—The late losses in the Gulf of Vinland have di-
rected my attention to a fact, pretty Well known, but
believe not saciently laid down in the blnts, namely,
the force of the currents which pervade this gulf, and
generally follow the wind. They draw with evat vio-
lence into the Scaars, commencing with the cpening
into the Gulf of Bathnia, and extending to the eastern-
most point of Wyburg Bay, by which means the ships
are often carried a good deal to the northward of
their course, especially when the wind blows from the
southward and westward. I mast further beg leave to
state the existence of magnetic rocks in the Gulf of Fin-
land, and, I am told, in that of BOthnia, which have a
great effect upon the compass, and which appear but
little known to our Captains ; and while I dismiss gene-
ralities, permit me to refer particularly to those of Eka-
ness, to which I have been led to attend, in consequence
of the loss of the James, Captain Ferrier.
In the Russian charts it is expressly stated, near the
Island Jussari, that " here the compass acts ill." which
is a warning no human being could avoid attending to.
On the Swedish charts, the self-same remark is made in
the following words—" Mr Forvillas Compassen ;" but
on retelling to my English chart, by Blachtord and Co.
Tower- Hill, London, 1819, which is a compilation from
the Swedish charts and those of General Spafarieff, Di-
rector of the Lighthouses, I find the Swedish words are
copied verbatim, instead of being translated, which is a
very serious omission ; -especially as an old pilot assures
me, that all the rocks in that neighbourhood are more
or less magnetic, and of course very apt to change, by
acting on the compass, a vessel's course. I cannot learn
at what distance they begin to act, but I shall try to as-
certain this point.
While every book that is published is exposed to cri-
ticism, it is a pity that charts, on which the lives and
fortunes of thousands depend, are not subject to the in-
spection of judges conversant in the original languages
from which they are copied, in order to prevent what is
meant as a warning being turned into the name of a place.
I have further to inform you, that a beacon is erected
on the very northernmost point of Ilogland, furnished
with a bell, which will commence ringing on the 25th
of September, in dark and hazy weather, till it clears up.
To distinguish the sound of this bell from all others,
it will be struck every fifteen stcoads, say four times in
a minute ; a pause will then take place, during the space
of five minutes, after which period, the ringing will re-
commence, till the weather clears up or the lights be-
come visible.

The following subjects, I take the liberty of writing
to you about, are the points of a correspondence with
General Spafarieft and which he wishes to be known:
Nargin light-house is now 45 feet high, but it is the intention of
Government to raise it next year to 70 fret, as a better guard
against the danger of the Revel stone.
It is also determined to establish, next year, on the island of
Fielsand, near the south end of Oesel, in the room of the present
revolving light, two common light-houses, bearing north and south
of one another, that ships coming from the westward may see both
lights distinct from one another. The new light-house wIU be erected
due north of the present one, and will be 5 5 feet lower, which will
IN, a distinguishing mark, as one will be opened a short time before
tEe other, and will prevent its being taken fur the light of Daggeroit.
It sometimes happens that ships make this mistake, and by hauling
too soon to the eastward, get between lioggeroit and Oesel. The
error may be instantly discovered by having a light on the larboard
side, which cannot be the case if the ship is in the right channel, be-
sides which the use of the lead would instantly discover the mistake,
as the draught of water is so dift'erent on the respective sides of
Daggeroit. It is also to be remarked, that when a ship runs close
under Daggeroit from the westward, the light is observed by the
tree; which position can immediately be ascertained by a cast of
the lead. The current also often sets direct on the island of Oesel.
The General likewise Matters me with the hope that next year a
light-house will be erected on Stiesudden Point, a favour for which
I have been applying ever since the ships were wrecked a few years
ago in that neighbourhood. Seskar light is lost sight of for some
time before that of 'l'albucbin can be discerned ; and in that space
the current, which often sets two and three knots an hour into \Vy-
borg Bay, carries the ships to the northward of their course, and
leads to their destruction.—l ant, dtc.
(Signed) JOHN BOOKER, Agent to Lloyd's.
Bennett, Secretary to Lloyd's.

KING's BENCH PalsoN.—Wednesday, the Marshal
(W. JONES, Esq.) held a Court of Inquiry in this prison,
for investigating the circumstances attending the late
disgraceful outrage, assault, and discipline of the pump
on Mr. Roubel. That Gentleman recapitulated the
whole of his evidence, as deposed before L. B. ALLEN,
Esq. the Magistrate of Union Hall. He produced the I
letter he had received from Jacobs, stating that he was
recommended to apply to him professionally by Mrs.
Piggott, which induced him to visit the Bench ; and
confirmed the subsequent violence and loss he had sus-
tained. Many witnesses were examined, who fully cor-
roborated his statement as to the assault ; when, after
a long and patient hearing, the following prisoners,
against whom warrants had been lodged at the last ex-
amination before Mr. A LI.EN, were committed to close
confinement in the County Prison, in Horsemonger-
lane's—Major Campbell, Captain Schnitzer, Jacobs,
and Heyton. The other prisoners, Elvaston and Wright,
who have " levanted," and exposed the " secrets of the
prison house" in favour of Mr. itoubel, were, for the
present, committed to safe custody in the strong
over the lobby in the Bench. T. Pitman, the celeCtel
racket-player, who was implicated in the charge, and,
not being a prisoner, had been committed to Horse-
monger-lane Prison, by Mr. ALLEN, has since been ad-
mitted to bail.

Palmeri liomeAsv.—On Sunday last the Royal Aca-
demy of Fine Atts at Paris, distributed its prizes. The
Academy was filled with a fashionable body of specta-
tors, notwithstanding the heavy showers of rain that
fell in the morning. This would be all that an English
reporter, on a similar occasion, would say. I: They ma-
nage these things better in France." The Journal des
Debate states the facts in the following exquisite style
'of absurd exaggeration t--" Never, pet haps, were the
academies and academicians so much slandered. Never,
however, were the academical assemblies more crowded
with spectators. In vain did heaven pour down torrents
of rain; the zeal of the multitudes that besieged the
doors of the Institute could not be chilled. They con-
soled themselves against the inclemency of the weather,
by the smartness of their epigrams. The pleasure of this-,
amusement amply compensated the weariness of waiting
for the opening of the doors. Such was the spectacle
yesterday presented at the entrances to the academy." '
A French boy, who was regaling the ears of the Pub-
lic, I few weeks since, with certain -"chansons Fiancais,"
fell into the hands of the police. and was sent to Knuts-
ford tread-mill, under the new Act, for a month. A
Gentleman, who visited the jail, was accosted by the
young melodist from the summit of the wheel with the
following Eh, Monsieur, . how many tred-
aids is between dis and ondres ?" About ten, my
bOy—but why do you ask ?" . " Because I must sing
all de ray to [Andres, Ord, malheureux dat I am, I shall
bt iert month before I Set dere."

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

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BETTINGAOO3I, TATTERSALL'S, OCT. 9.

We do not recollect for some time, absence at a public meeting
excepted, so shy an attendance at Tattersall's as on this day. Our
only mode of accounting for It is, some thoroUgh-bred sporting cha-
racters stopped. at Newmarket, after
,last week's First October
Meeting, to enjoy the salubrious air of the heath, and at the same
time casting a bird's-eye view on the movements of the ynunkers it;
their walking exercise, gallops, or sweats, who will speedily be-
calm: subjects of their peculiar notice, but as well as their wish to
enjoy :he society of their private informants and other friends,
Some did not attend the Room well knowing no business worth no-
tice could he done with safety until the event of next week's Second
October bfeetlng comes to an issue, as many of the Derby and
Oaks horses Will then have a public trial, which is well known to
be the only true criterion for hereafter speculations on the odds •
and others visited the !'loom, amongst whom we noticed several
high and respectable characters en the Turf, to see if either of the
Doncaster Levanlos' or their friends, if any, matte their appear,
anee; hut, alas! all hopes, at the close of it, were vanished. Wit
little betting took place on the undermentioned Stakes, and none
whatever on the Oaks.

POST STATE%
7 to 2 apt Pastille (taken) 8 to 1 apt Zealot
4 to 1 asst Ajax (taken) 8 to 1 apt The Stag
4 to 1 apt Gabrielle (taken)
ti to 4 the field apt I.tstille and Gabrielle.

DICILSY.

6 to 1 agst Swiss
8 to 1 agst Reformer
16 to 1 agst Cressida
16 to 1 agst Cydnus
18 to agst

20 to I agst Corinne
t's to I agst .Agnes c.
to I art Comus 0.
40 to 1 agst Sir Grey
50 to I agst Captain Candid a.
DerlettiTY.lt sT. LiA;LR.

11 to 1 apt Altisidora. I 1.4 to 1 apt Swiss
12 to 1 agst Miller of Mansfidd
N'ery high odds were taken—Swiss fur the Derby, Altisidora for
the Leser, and Prudence for the Oaks.
The Northern Meeting was very respectably attended last week.
J. 11. Mackenzie, Esq. uf Crornarty,presilled at the dinner on Wed-
nesday ; Colonel 31actlonell, of the Coldstream Guards, on Thurs.,
day ; and Lord Saltoun, on Friday. •
The Marquis of Ezeter's horse Fanatic, :5 years old, is matched
against Mr. Greville's Aaron, 4 years old colt (ust. 61h. each) Atha
Third October Meeting, on Monday the 27th instant, for 100 soves
reigns, h. ft.
At the same meeting, and on the same day, the Duke of Grafton's
Hampden (Bst. 71b.) is marched against Lord Darlington's Allurcliski
(Sit. 21b.), both 4 years old, for too sovereigns, h. ft.
General Grosvenor's Flacus, 2 years old (6st. 81b s) against Mr.
Rogers's &crotch, 3 years old (Wt.) for 100 sovereigns, h. ft.
Mr. Greville's Jane Shore, 3 years old (9st.) against General Gros-
venor's Virsidus, 2 years old (7st.) for 100 sovereigns, h. ft.
Lord I)unwich's Soap, 4 years old, against Mr. Tyrwhitt Jones s
Prosody, 5 years old (85t. 41b. each) for 100 sovereigns, h. ft.
The fourth day of the same Meeting (Thursday the 30th inst.)
General Grosvenor's Flatus (Bst. Nib.) is matched against Mr.
Nat's sister to Louisa (Bst.). both two years old, for 100 sovereigns,
The Duke of Grafton's Fluid, two years b?d, (7st. 21b.) against
Mr. Grevide's Jute .S'Attre, three year: old (Bst. 91b.), for 100 so. h. ft.