Star.
London, England, 1825-01-24 00:00:00

EA THINNER AND OTHERS.
Sir C. ROBINSON prayed-that head-money might be
granted for the capture of La Therese, and several other
vessels. He read the affidavit of Captain Martin, wl,o,
in the year 1800, commanded his Majesty's ship Ha-
zard, under the orders of Sir Borlase Warren, on the
coast of France. Information having been received that
a fleet of the eoemy's ships was in the neighbourhood,
laden with corn, &c. for the service of the enemy, Sir
B. Warren dispatched the Hatard (Captain Martin), the
Renown (Captain Hines), the Defence an'd Nelion cut—
ters, in pursuit of them. They found the fleet under the
protection of a strong convoy, and six heavy batteries ;
and dispatched the boats in divisions, to attack them.
A very sharp action commenced, in which the enemy
was defeated, and the British took possession of La
Therese sloop of war, of 24. guns, a lugger, of 12
4Uns, two schooners of six guns each, a cutter, and
hfteeir sail of merchant-vessels, all laden with provisions.
Owing to the exti erne difficulties the British es perienced,
they were unable to bring the five vessels of war and
the 15 merchant vessels away, and were therefore com-
pelled to destroy them. Such of the crews a; were not
killed or. wounded during the engagement, escaped on
shore under cover of the batteries ; but from vk hat in-
formation was collected, it was supposed that the sloop
of war had 133 men, the lugger 35 men, two schooners
25 men each, and the cutter 23 men—total 243 men'
the number for which the Learned Counsel prayed'
head money Srowacc granted the motion.
FRENCH PRIVATEER, NAME UNKNOWN.
Sir C. Itrasizason moved, upon the affidavit of Cap..
tain Foley, for the head-money von forty men. In the
year 1803, the Captain (then Lieutenant) commanded
the Gipsey schooner, under the orders of Admiral
Duckworth, on the Jamaica station. In October, of that
year, he was ordered to convoy the homeward-bound
Government packet beyond the enemy's crnizing
Ilground, and on the 19th of that month he fell in with
an enemy's privateer, of the largest class, at the eastern
leattemity of Cuba. The privateer made sail after the
'packet, but was interrupted and engaged by the Gipsey,
I for nearly three hours, In a running fight ; at length she
drove the enemy's privateer on the rocks of Cuba,
where she was destroyed, and those of the crew who
were not killed or wounded escaped on shore. She was
armed with two long 18-pounders, and 14 guns of
smaller calibre, and was manned by at least 4.0 men,
the number for which head-money was prayed.—Mo-
tion granted. THE UNION.
Sir C.- ROBINSON said, this was a Spanish letter of
marque, and captured on her voyage from Corunna to
Monte Video, with a cargo, on the 14th of August,
1800. In 1801, proceedings were instituted against the
vessel, and the question as to head-money had remained
undecided, in consequence of *his being a private ves-
sel of war, carrying a cargo. The necessary documents
having been procured, Sir CHRISTOPHER prayed for
head-money for 130 men.—Motion granted.
BRIG OF WAR, NAME UNKNOWN.
Sir C. Rosins()); read the affidavit of Samuel Warren,
who, in 1798, while commanding the Scourge, under
the orders of Admiral Hat vey, on the Leeward Island
station, engaged and drove on shore a brig of war, of
250 tons, 1+ guns, and 120 men. The crew escaped in
their boats on the approach of the British, who found
the vessel then deserted, and destroyed her.—Head-
money was granted tor 120 men.'

LA DADOETIAAD.
Sir C. ROBINSON moved, on the affi.lavit of Sir Wm.
Hoste, who in 1800 commanded the Mutine, off Genoa,
in assisting the Austrians in coveting the landing of
their provisions. While in that duty three of the enemy's
vessels hove in sight, one of which he captured. The
vessel was sent to Leghorn, and sr ld by Mr. Poll trd, a
merchant and agent for the Mutine.—The Le irned
Counsel prayed for head•money for twenty. five men.—
Motion granted►

DUtt..—A meeting took place on Saturday morning,
betwetz Captain S.-. and Mr. N—, of Acton. The former was
wounded, but it is hoped not dangerously,
Saturday, the dispatches for lieng ti and China, by
the ship Bridgewater, were closed at the East Ind; House, and de-
livered to the Purser of that ship.
THE LAUGHING PHILOSOPHER Returns thanks to
the Booksellers in town and country, for attentions which have
enabled him t. add to the happiness of so many thousand Fire-sides,
since he first addressed himself to public attention, in December.
'Though he has, in consequence, been obliged to travel at least Ow.
HUNDRID THOUSAND Mitts, yet, as his powers of wit and humour
are as invariable as they are unrivalled and inexhaustible, so he has
never disappointed expectation, nor discredited those who have re-
commended him. He 'continues to attend, on the shortest notice to
any Bookseller, for a retaining fee of HALT-a-Guntea.
CORN EXCHANGE, MARK LANE, JAN. 24.

The wind being very favourable, there were tolerably good ar-
rivals of most 'tins of Grain last week, with a considerable quantity
of Irish Oats. This morning, the fresh supplies of Wheat, Batley,
and Beans from Essex, Kent, and Suffolk, are good, and there are
a great many more Vessels fresh up from the North, with Oats and
Flour. Wheat had rather improved in prices on Friday last; but
this morning the trade has become dull again, and the prices remain
much the same as last Monday. Barley is very dull in sale, in con-
sequence of the expectation of the ports opening for this article....
Beans are more plentiful than.of late, and go off slowly at the terms
last quoted. Boiling Peas are full as dear as this day se'rnight.
Grey Peas maintain last quotations. Oats are plentiful, and have
become dull in sale, so that the terms of this day se nnight are hardly
sepported. The Fleur trade remains in a very unsettled state.
General Weekly Average of the Price of British Corn, which
governs Importation, made up to the lath of January :
Wheat 67a. 3d. I Oats 235. 2J. Beans 40s. 7d.
Barley, 415. Od. Rye 375. 10d. Peas 445. 10d.
The Average Price of Sugar, computed from the Returns made
in the Week ending the 19th of January, is 321. 71d. per cwt. ex-
clusive of the Duties. •

PRIORS ON NOA RD $10?.
Wheat, Red (1024), 525. 658 Rye, old, 00s. ON.
pld, 545. 70+. Brans, Small, new; Us. 451.
White 18'24 54i. 735.
^- old, 48s. 545.

- old, 60s. 78s.
Barley, 1824, 335. 465.
--• Old, 003. 00s.
Peas, Grey, 1824; 375. 38s.
- Old, 00s. GOs.
Maple, 1824, 395. 40$
old, 00s. 00$.
White, new, 425. 455.
- old, Os. qs.
Boilers, 1824,483. 51s.
old, 00$. 00$.

lick, new, 335. 38$.
old, 455. 471.
Oats, Feed, new, 20s. Us.
old, Os. Os.
Poland, new, 21s. 275.
old, Os. Os.
Potatoe, new, 2.35. 275.
old, Os. Os.
Scotch, allo6 5214
Foreign Oats, 2ffi. 275.
Flour, per Sack, 554. 70%

Ii ye, new, 355. 40s. I
AZIMALS LAST WEEK.
Wheat, English, qrs. 6,744 Peas - 1,01
Barley - 6,963 Irish Wheat - 1,046
Malt • 5.013 Irish Oats - 14,403
Oats - - 6,493 Foreign Oats - 810
Beans • - 1,689 English Flour, sacks 12,871
SMITHFIELD MARKET, JANUARY 514.
The Beef Market is better than on Friday, the best Ounkbeing
worth Ss. td. per stone—Tbe Mutton trade Is also looking up,-and
the best Downs, Marden Ewes, &e. are as dear as Ss. Bd. per stone
—Veal continues to advance, and some of the primest calves reach
7s. per stone—Pork is rather lit to-day, but the alteration in prise
is very trifling.—Beasts 5021 ; Sheep 16,040; Piga 110; Calves 124.
Beef, 4s. 2d. to 51. M. Mutton, 4s. Bd. to Ss. Bd. Veal)... Od. to
7s. 04. Perk, Ss. Od. to 6s. 041.—Hay per load, in a. to An 01.
'Straw, XS to 468 6s. Clore, £4 Os. to 46. is. .