Star.
London, England, 1822-08-22 00:00:00

REPUBLIC OF COLOMBIA.

By the schooner Dart, arrived here in 15 days
from Laguira, we have received a letter and Carac-
cas Papers.
LAGUIRA, JULY 3.
I have the pleasure of sending yon several Num-
bers of the Ahgdo Colombian. All is quiet here at
Caraccas. Puerto Cabello itill holds out, although
the place is almost is ruins. Upwards of 140 fami-
lies have lately been sent out of the town, and the
shot and shells from the Republican Army reached
the centre of the City. The Republican squadron
has sailed from here for the blockade of Puerto Ca-
bello; arnd as the Spanish frigate is gone to the Ha
vannah, it is expected they will be able to prevent
any vessel getting into the harbour.

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BUFFALO, JULY AC
We have published the offtcial decision of the Ame-
rican and Btitish Commissioners, made under the
sixth article of the Treaty of Ghent, by which it will
.be seen, that all the islands in the Niagara river (ex-
cept Mary Island), have fallen to the United Sates.
Drummond's Island, in lake liatron, containing a Bri-
tish post, has also fallen to us. This will serve as
an exchange for the military works at ItJsc's Point,
on Lake Champlain.

T's KING'S VISIT TO SCOTLAND,

PRI VATIC LETTEItS—Fteen the Morning Papa.
ADINBURGH, Ammo: 1111--.Frve °tux&

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It seems that the conduct at the Levee hits rather
disappointed some of the more remote official plea
in the Provinees. They never dbubted that dilet
Addresses which they had prepared by the combined
labour of many weeks and heads, and which are ei
strain, substance, and value, similar to those with
which they have so often propped the Throne, woule
be gravely and Jowly read in the presence of Ma-
jesty, and that deb per mica earl/ have the
honour of delivering its Well conned speeds, end
listening to a nirost gricidtik reply: The beeeity of
a Levee, in which each passed btUrb the KiNo with
the dimness and dispatch of the Obits in &wpm':
glass, left them, however, no tithe ib pot by the
display of their eloquence. A fest fiand'ed their Ad.
dresses themselves and hurried away, and di* Veit
put them into the hands of their favourite Peers.
Monday, according to announcement, ti Court we.!
held at Hteyrood, at which a limited number of Ad,
dresses were presented on the Throne and in the
Closet. The curiosity of the People seems to have ie
a great measure subsided, Twiny of the provincials
having left the town, and the citizens having found
that they could not live upon the mete appearance
of the KING. Of those who gill frequented the
avenues leading to the Palace, the greater part wire
such country folks as had not been able to come r
the beginning. 'llieNlitect arrived about two in
plain carriage. He was dressed in a Field Marshal's
uniform, and attended by the Duke of Dosser and
Lord GRAYES., He immediately proceeded to his
-apartments, and soon after his arrival it was an-
nounced that the Addresses would be received. The
first Ad iress was from the Moderator and Ministers
of the Kirk of Scotland; it was presented by the Rev,
Doctor LAstmoer, accompanied by nearly 130 Cler-
gyrnen and Elders. The Universities of St. Andrew':,
Glasgow, the King's, :and Mareschal College; Aber.
dean, followed, presented by their several Rectors and
Principals; and the different Courts of Justice. Seve-
ral other Addresses were, we believe, also presented
on the Throne. And the Address of the Episcopal
Clergy of Scotland, that of the Highland Society,
and several others, in the Royal Closet. Several
Noblemen also presented Addresses fi orn Countie,
end Burghs; and Sir Jon,' SINCLAIR, of lllbster,
Lid before the KING a copy of his statistic labours.
All the Addresses were graciously receive 4 and
suitably replied to.
It is impossible to count the tales which rumour has
set afloat upon the occasion, and they are, of course,
unworthy of credit. One of them here is, that there is
a serious misunderstanding between the Scottish and
the English Household ; the former of whom claim
their offices without having as yet been allowed the
honour; Scotland is indignant at this—that is to
say, some of the official persons are indignant, and
have resolved to pray the Kano in Council to be re-
instated. There is this marked difference between
Scotland and Ireland, that Scotland has a regular
KING'S Household belonging to herself; and as the
different members of it have the name and enwhi-
ments (where there are any), it is but natural that
they should wish to do the duty.
Sunday, the KING continued at Dalkeith, without
attending Divine Service. This, we hear, has given
mortal offence, not only to those Reverend and elo-
quent persons who were prepared to preach before
him, but to the whole Kirk generally. It is hoped
he will grace the High Kirk en Sunday next.
It is not true that Mr. PEEL and Lord MELVILLE
set off for London. They only set off for Melville
Castle; but they dispatched a Messenger..
Lord CONYNGHAI/ set off for Ireland this morning
at three. The reason of his departure is not known;
The Drawing Room is to be on Tuesday, at one—=.
all the beauty of Scotland is expected:

ANOTHER LEAVER, SAME DATE.
His MAJESTY is quite delighted with his residence
at Dalkeith and the scenery around it, which is beau-
tifully picturesque. It embraces a considerable ex-
tent of soft woodland landscape, and in the di,tance
are seen bare and rugged precipices, towering to a
stupendous height, and deriving a sublime and dis-
tinctive effect from the contrast. Dalkeith Palace is
a structure en a large scale, and the different apar.•
menus are both commodious and elegant. Thoe ap•
propriated to the Krur's use are superbly fitted up.
At the extremity of the avenue which leads from the
private road, a small encampment has been formed
for the accommodation of the military stationed
there on guard ; and here I must observe that
conduct of many of the soldiers has not, only heel
rude and insulting, but absolutely ferocious, ever
since his MAJESTY s arrival.

It is said his MAJESTY has never appeared in ary
dress he likes so well as the tartan. Standing befo:e
the Marquis of CONYNUHANI and one or two more el
his suite, he observed, when dressed in it for the Le-
vee—" Well, Conyngham, what do you think of my
dress? for my own part, J like it better than any
ever wore; but this is not my best suit of tartan,
for 1 don't mean to wear that till the day of the
Drawing-room, in compliment to the Ladies.w--z
His MAJESTY has two dresses of this material, me'
of which is superb to a degree. The plaid which
hangs over the shoulder is confined in front by some
thing like the Roman fibula, or button, very larr-
and composed entirely of precious. stones found Un
Scotland. An ingenious lapidary here, whose worL.-
manship it is, has also devised two other ornament.
which are equally rich and beautiftil. These are ilia,-
wise of Scottish precious stones, and they are Lii.po-c4
in such a manner as to resemble exactly the knot ea
a Highlander's garter. They are to he wo,u a
below the knee.

It is understood, not without foundation, that 3.
certain beautiful widow of rank, whose charms have
precisely attained that degree of mew ity which sum
the taste of an Illustrious Personage, has gained a
complete triumph over his heart. Lady E--, tho
widow in question, has been heard to expiess I:cr
great admiration of the litxo's pt•thbeg, apt! hss,
Ladyship says she never saw any one look halt
well in the kilt as his MAJESTY.
On the day the Royal yacht entered the harbour,
a party of the Paisley weavers went out in a bruit to
greet his Maattsrv, and having, by their loud cheer,.
succeeded in bringing him cm deck, one of the nom-
ber btoo.l forwatd in Ole boat, :ual drank his MA.ir S-
-inulth in then 11.1LIVe whiskey. Upon this 4 bll4ll-

per of wine was, by his MAJESTY'S command, handed
to him, and he pledged his loyal Radicals in returns

ANOTHER LETTER, SAME DATE.
This day the Km held a Court and Closet Levee,
te receive upon the Throne some Ecclesiastical Ad-
dresses. His MAJESTY also gave audience to several
Peers and Nay Counsellors, who presented Ad-
dresses. At ten minutes after two o'clock, the Kinn
arrived at Holyrood House, from Dalkeith. His
MAJESTY was accompanied by the Duke of DoRRET
and Lord GRAVES. His MAJESTY wore a Field Mar-
ihal's uniform. His demeanour was firm and disni-
fi•!d; but he has not displayed that flow of spirits
which characterised him during his visit to Dublin.
The death ill the Marquis of LONDONDERRY seems to
hive made deep impression upon the Royal mind.
His NIA:TESTY has uniformly spoken of his late Mi-
nister, since the fatal act, with respect and kindness,
and, it is said, alluded with despondency to the,
broken state of the Administration under existing
circ imstances. The rumours respecting the private
hours of Royalty are prove' bially uncertain ; but it
is said that the KING contemplates with emotion the
probable successor to the late Marquis- of LONDON-
DERRY in the Cabinet. Mr. CANNING'S is not a very
gracious name to mention in the Royal presence, and'
the hanker of Lord GRENVILLE is not well calcti-
lated to court favour at the present crisis. Mr. PEEL
and Lord MELVILLE are in daily communication
with Ministers in London, and it is said that the Earl
of LIVERPOOL will not repair to Edinburgh; that the
KING hits (according to rumour) submitted the situa-
tion of the Government entirely to his Lordship, and
intimated that lie will leave Scotland on Wednesday
week, so that it is probable all the arrangements for
the late Foreign Secretary's successor will be ready
for his MAJESTY'S approbation a: the period of his
4return to England.
The arrangements at Holyrood House this day
Were on the usuaLscale for Court ceremonies. The i
Marquis of WINCHESTER had arrived early with seve-
nil of the Royal Equerries, to make the preliminary
arrangements fer the Ktsc's reception : he was soon
after followed by the Dukes of MoKrnosE, ARGYLL,
and Nrixot., the Marquis of QUEENSBERRY, and the
Earls of 'MORAY, WEMYSS, REISEBERRY, ROSSLYN,
and Lords iftcam and AU/ENE, who had Addresses
to present.
His MAJESTY—t&CIfed on the Throne the Address
of the Committee of 'the General Assembly of the
Church of Scotland, and 'thoie of the Universities. The
KiN9 received the Address of the Scotch Episcopal
Church and the others in the'elinset.
Mr.FitANCIIJEFFERY first arrilved with an Address.
He came as Lord Rector of the UdiverSity of Glas-
gow, and attended by several of die Professors.—
Bishop CLEIG, accompanied by the ComMittee ti the
Bishops and Clergy of the Episcopal Chintb, nest!
arrived. Then came the Moderator, Clerg}iiltad
Elders of the Church of Scotland. The Earl of
.FIFE
with Addresses from the Town and County of MAI
and the Borough of Inverary; and the Hon. General
DUFF with the Address from the Town of Elgin.
The following Members of the Marischal College
and Uiliversity of Aberdeen presented their Adds ess:
Charlt. l'uri)es, Esq. M. P. Lord Rector; Hugh Lusnadon,
Fag. A:locate Dean of Faculty; William Lawrence Brown,
D. D. Dean of his Majesty's Chapel Royal, and of the Order of
the Thistl:, Principal; the Lord Provosts( Aberdeen, Assessor
to the Lo-d Rector; the Rev. Dr. Georges Forbes, Minister of
Strathdon, Assessor to the Lord RectoV; Robert Hamilton,
IL. D. Professor of Mathematics; James Kidd, D. D. Pro-
fessor of Ot lentil! languages; George Glennie, D. D. Professor
of Mora! Philosophy and Logic ; James Davidson. M.D. Pro-
fessor of Natural and Civil History; John Cruickshank, A. M.
Junior Professor of Mathematics.

The Presidents of the several Courts of Session also
atten led. The Earl of ROSSLYN presented a depu-
tation from the Highland Society. Lord MELVIL4g
presented the Addiess from the University of St.
Andiew. They were all most graciously received,
had the honour of kissing hands, and v..ere •:-ettrrned
suitable and flattering answers by his MAJesrl, upon
the presentation of their several Addresses. Sir JOHN
SINCLAIR presented a copy of his statistical works in
splendid binding. To-morrow the Royal Drawing-
`room 'will take place; on Wednesday the Procession
to the Castle; Thursday the Civic Banquet ; Friday
the Peers Ball. On Sunday the KING will attend
Divine Service at the Church of St. Giles, then a re-
view ; and the Ball of the Caledonian Hunt *ill close,
it is said, the Royal ceremonies. The bustle here is
mow entirely confined to people of rank, the public at
la-ge appear to take little interest in Court festivities.