Star.
London, England, 1823-09-06 00:00:00

ENVIRONS OF SEU, AUGUST 24.

We are without any further details of the two af-
fairs which took place on the 22d. at St. Lucia del
Panades, and at Calaf.—Of this only we are assured,
that the Constitutional army, in its different opera-
tion,, until its return to Calaf, has experienced a loss
of MO men killed, wounded, and missing..
It is added, that on leaving Calaf this army di-
vided, one party taking the ditection of Tarragona,
and the other Let ida ; and that the latter had been
joined, befo:e teaching Balaguer, by the Royalist di-
vision which was in the environs of Pons. For these
four dayi past we have been expecting the arrival at
Seu of the Baron d'Eroles, to treat himself with the
Governor of the forts, which keep up in the' mean
time a constant cannonading.
PERPIGNAN, AUGUST 21

A party of the garrison of the fort of FigUeras,
amounting to between 200 and 300, made a sot tie
on the 21st, towards four P. M. on the side of the olive

grounds, in order to obtain some provisions. The
posts of the Spanish Royalists have, by a well sus•
tained fire, prevented the enemy from realizing hit
project. Some tiralleurs of the sth Line immediately
pushed forwaid on the Jonquera road. This unex-
pected movement caused the enemy to abandon their
design entirely. •

kITRACT of A ilkkiVATle LkTTER.
" PORT ST. MARIE, AUGUSt 22:
" Reinforcements are continually arriving. The pro
sence of the Commander-in-Chief has electrified all
hearts. This illustrious Prince was desirous of con-
sulting his Generals, and a Council of War was as-
sembled. They were unanimously of opinion as to
the probability of success, and the wisdom of the
measures which had been taken, to obtain it.
"It was upon the result of this Council that a parley
was resorted to, and a flag of truce sent off. It was
proposed, at first, to grant only the space of twenty-
four hours for the answer of the Cortes ; but the
Prince wished to allow them five days. • ' I desire
not,' said he, ' to be reproached with having de-
prived the Cones of the time necessary for their con-
sidering my proposals, and tocome too decision,which,
if favourable, may prevent the effusion of blood.'
" We await the answer of the Cortes with calmness.
The instant we obtain it, and it is known, we shall
either take possession of Cadiz or fight for it. Our
enemies know already what we are composed of. They
have tried us, but have not re-appeared. They talk,
you say, of the position of Cadiz. Bonaparte, as usual,
is again cited. They talk of his genius and the bravery
of his troops, for the purpose of shewing that we
must miscarry where he could not succeed.
" These fears arise from a ridiculous parallel drawn
between the present war and that under Bonaparte.
All the circumstances are totally different in both.
Bonaparte deprived the Spaniards of their King—the
object of the Bourbons is to restore him."
FRANKFORT, AUGUST 211.
It is said that the project of having a grand Euro-
pean Congress in this town, towards the end of the
year, does not meet the approbation of one of the
great Powers. Its Minister has insisted strongly on the
impropriety of admitting the smaller Powers, or the
Sovereigns of the second rank, to deliberate on the
general affairs of Europe. It would be of no use,
and would make the negociations tedious. The same
Power hal proposed Paris as the centre of future ne-
gociations, and for this purpose it will be sufficient
to give the Ambassadors of the great Powers at pre-
sent resident there some new instructions and more
extended powers.
In our diplomatic circles, much is said of import-
ant negociations opened between the English Cabinet
and the Courts of Stockholm and Copenhagen. An
intimate alliance between the three Scandinavian
kingdoms and Great Britain is talked of, in order to
be able to oppose the menacing preponderance of
another Northern Power. The negotiation is nearly
concluded with Denmark; but the Swedish Govern-
ment still hesitates, and dreads to give umbrage to a
neighbour whom it has the greatest reason to fear.
Fannon Flows, Sue. s.—Five per Cent. Consols opened at
92f. 50c. closed at 921. 75e.

Frankfort and other German Papers to the 31st ult.
reached us this morning, but they contain no political
intelligence of importance. Preparations are making
for a great review of about forty thousand men in
the neighbourhood of Berlin, Spandau, and Potsdam.l
Advices from Vera Cruz, of the 15th ofJuly, have
been received by way of New York. Mexico gene.
rally was in a quiet state; the Congress was in Ses-
sion and forming a new Constitution. It is stated
that some disturbances had occurred at Puebla on
the 12th of June, but that order had been restored.
The Emperor of RUSSIA was expected to leave. St.
Petersburgh from between the 15th to the 27th ult.
upon a grand tour of inspection in his immense States.
The absence of the Emperor will continue for at least
two months.

Sir RUMAT FARQUHAR and Lady left Portsmouth
yesterday for London. Sir lion:1u has resided 80
years in a tropical climate, which has much impaired
his health. •

It is said that there is now very little Gold in circu
lation in France. The coin having been exported
either to England or by remittances to Spain.—
Frankfort Paper.
His Royal Highness the Duke of CLARENCPE in-
spected the Royal Marines, and Royal Marine Ar-
tillery this day, on Chatham Lines. His Royal High-
ness is to.remain at Chatham four days: during which
splendid dinners will be given by the Admiral, Sir
B. HALLOWELL, Colonel Sir A. CHRISTIE, and the
Officers of the Royal Marines, and the Royal Ma-
rine Artillery.
It is stated in the Antwerp Journal of Commerce,
on the authority of letters from Rio de Janeiro of
the 2d of July, that the Emperor of BRAZIL had just
had a fall from his horse, and broke two ribs and dis-
located his shoulder; but that his Maaarrv's life was
not in danger.
DESTRUCTIVE FlRE.—This morning, about three
o'clock, a dreadful fire broke out at bk. Cartwright's,
a trunlc-maker, in Chancery-lane, near Chichester-
rents, which speedily consumed the same, and the
flames rapidly communicated to the-premises of Mr.
Flood's oyster warehouse, and continued raging for
some time. The houses being principally of wood,
and very old, every effort to stop the progress of the
flames proved ineffectual until the premises were en-
tirely consumed.
ENGLISH Oeatta-Heusa.—Last night the amusing
little Drama, entitled, The Youthful Days of Gil Blas,
was performed. There was but one novelty in the
cast, which was the first appearance of Miss POVEY
in the character of Donna Mercia. The only im-
ortance attached to the undertaking was the oppor-
t nity which it gave to one of our sweetest vocalists,
o xecuting a few pleasing airs, under all the advan-
tages to be derived from her taste and expression.—
A solo in the second act, and a duet, in which Miss
KELLY took a part, were greatly and deservedly ap-
plauded. Miss KELLY sustained the character of
Gil Bias as usual. There is a mixture of comic and
melo-dramatic talent necessary to the personification,
short as the sketch is, which are seldom to be found
inked in the same person, at least to the same ex-
tent as they are possessed by this Lady. The scene in
which Gil Blas effects his own escape and the de-
liverance of Donna Mercia from the aubbers' cave, is
one of the best conceived situations of the melo-dra-
natic kind that we remember to have seen.- Though
he lively Farce of My Aunt, which followed, is ano-
.her old acquaintance of ours, we cannot resist the in-
:lination to notice Mr. WALLACE'S Captain Dashall.
Perhaps he never performed with greater spirit.

MR. GRAHAM AND HIS BALLOON.

In consequence of the disappointment which the
Public sustained at White Conduit•hoUse, by the bal-
loon not ascending as expected, Mr. Graham and his'
friends have lost no time in making preparations for
a second ascent. During the last taw days the bal.'
loon has been in the .Pantheon, where various expe-
riments have been made ; and on Wednesday even•
ing it was filled with common air, for the purpose of
ascertaining if any would escape; it however iim•wer-
ing their expectations, Mr. Graham determined, by
the advice of friends, to make an ascent. Yester-
day morning was accordingly fixed on as the time,
but fearing that he should incur the Public displea-
sure a second time, should he fail, he determined
upon ascending privately, and in consequence gave
no notice. As early as six o'clock yesterJay morning
the workmen were employed in laying on the gas
into the spacious timber-yarn of Mr. Snewin, in Ber-
wick-street, Soho, who consented that Mr. Graham
should make his ascent from thence. A temporary
stage was erected in the middle of the yard ; a large
high pole was then fixed at one end of the yard, and
a rope was thrown across from that to a large stack
of chimnies. The netting having been placed over
the balloon, it was suspended from the loefore-men-
tioned rope. This occupied until ten o'clock, when
the workmen having brought the gas-pipes into the
middle of the yard, the process of inflation com-
menced. The gas at first came very sparingly, but
afterwards with velocity. By half-past eleven the
balloon was about one-third inflated, when its im-
mense size was quite observable. Mr. Graham ap-
peared in excellent spirits, and was most active in the
operation. From that period up to two o'clock the
gas was most plentifully supplied to the balloon. It
was acknowledged that on the first occasion the fault
lay with the Gas Company, and they were therefore
determined no exertion should be now wanting on
their part. At half-past two the car was brought
forward ; it was made of wicker, tastefully painted.
The inside was lined with pink velvet and blue cur-
tains. Things appearing in This state of forwardness,
the pilot balloon was brought out, and instantly rose
into the air, it cut its way north-east; and was visi-
ble for a length of time; the persons engaged on the
occasion, then commenced attaching the car to the
balloon, which occupied till a quarter past three; the
gas at this timehad made the balloon perfectly buoy-
ant, and it seemed as if anxious to recede to the upper
regions, it was therefore disengaged from the gas ap-
paratus, and properly secured. Mr. Graham tken
got into the car, and it was generally understood Mrs.
Graham would accompany him in his aerial excur-
sion, by her seemingly great desire to get into the
car; however, Mr. Graham, for some motive, de-
clined her doing so; but she did not rest satisfied.
Mr. Graham, while in the car, •ascertained that the
Strings which were attached to it were too long; they
were again untied and made shorter; this occupied
until nearly four o'clock ; the grappling irons were
then placed in the car, and the other necessary im-
plements for the ascent. Curiosity was now at the
highest, to see Mrs. Graham ascend, but that was
shortly put an end to by a young Gentleman, named
Harris, getting into the car, and it was intimated that
he was to accompany Mr. Graham. Both now ap-
peared in excellent spirits, and, upon the appointed
signal, the balloon was loosened from her mooring,
and ascended with great magnificence.
The yard was surrounded with buildings, and it
was much feared the balloon would strike the top or
chimney of one of the houses. However, that was
not the case; and although it ascended with great
rapidity, that accident was avoided. The balloon
shot along in an easterly direction with great splen-
dour, both the aeronauts at the time waving their
flags. They were observable at a great distance; and
not until they were actually out of sight were the
eyes of the multitude withdrawn.