Star.
London, England, 1824-11-05 00:00:00

THE CQLU IVIBUS.

This ship, respecting which so general a feeling of
public curiosity has been excited since her arrival off
the British shores, from the prevalence of strong winds
is direct opposition to her course, has been prevented
yet entering the Thames, although a general expectation
Was entertained on Wednesday, that with the assistance
of the two steam vessels which had her in tow she would
have reached Gravesend yesterday. Under this im-
pression the proprietors of the Swiftsure steam-packet
gave rather a short notice, that for the gratification of
the public, their vessel would proceed so far down the
River as to inspect this extraordinary ship, and re-
turn to the Tower the same evening. Notwithstanding
that this intimation, from the shortness of the no-
tice. was but imperfectly known, numbers yesterday
morning repaired on board the steam-vessel, which,
against a strong head tide, proceeded nearly as far
as the Nore, with the full expectation on the part
of the passengers of having their curiosity gratified.—.
Nor was it at all doubted but such would be the case,
until the arrival of the Albion steam-vessel from Mar-
gate, which communicated the somewhat unexpected
intelligence that she still remained in the Roads off that
place. The proprietor of the Swiftsure (Mr. S. Knight),
upon receiving this information, evinced a very laid-
able feeling to gratify to the fullest extent in his power
the wishes of the company ; but as there appeared no
probability of the Columbus removing during the pre-
valence of the strong adverse wind, it was determined
to relinquish the object of their trip until she should
approach nearer the River.
By the kindness of one of the principal owners of
this vessel we have been favoured with the following
particulars :—He left the Columbus yesterday, in Mar-
gate Roads, where it was intended she ilkauld remain
until the wind moderated, or until Saturday, when
they would have_the advantage of a spring tide to bring
her over the Flats, with the assistance of the two steam
vessels in attendance, the James Watt and Soho.
—She was perfectly free from water in her hold, and a
number of extra bands were on board, should their
services be required, although the Officers speak in the
highest terms of the facility with which she was ma-
naged by the ordinary mode of navigating ships of the
usual construction. We learn from the same authority,
that from the time of her making the Scilly Lights,.
until her anchoring in the Downs, she sailed before the
wind at the rate of eight knots and a half per hour.—
Captains Dalrymple and Manning, together with many
Naval Officers of distinction, have visited her, and
some remained on board while proceeding round
Foreland. So general is the curiosity respecting this
vessel, that not a ship or small craft passes without
nearing as close as possible, in order to obtain an im-
perfect view of her construction, and they then te•tity
their approbation by repeated cheers. About fifty ves-
sels remain in Margate Roads windbound.

Tut GENTLEMEN OF THE BAR.—The other cf.; V,
while the case of one of the persons who were tried for perjury
in the Old Bailey was going forward, Mr. PRENDERGA•T, a
Counsel, said in a conversational tone to some other Counsel at
the table," Well, this is a most scandalous prosecution." Mr.
Azotenus, who was engaged in the case, immediately turned
round to his Learned Brother and said these words, or words
to this effect—" No Gentleman would make such an observa-
tion, but you may make it. You have no claim to the character.'
Mr. PIitNDIROAST, addressing himself to Mr. Anotrues, then said
distinctly, and in a tone which comprehended a large circk of Coun-
sel, attornies, visitors, and Aldermen—" You are a black-
guard! You are a blackguard!! You are a blackguard!!!—qtr.
A DOLPHUS sat down without making any observation upon this very
unexpected reply to his conspheientary censure. The Common
Serjeant was busily engaged at the time in arranging his notes, and
it is matter of uncertainty, whether he heard the very elegant dia-
logue between his Learned Brethren at all events, he took no
notice of it; but whether from dignity or deafness, as we before
illstitriated, we know not.—Times.
' Mn RT!N and Co.'s usual good fortune attended, them
on Wednesday, having sold the Ticket No. 9, a Prize of ,C 2,000,
in twelve Shares, and No. 15 079, a Prized .E9lO. in addition- ate
No. 5,556, a Prize of £20,050, on the sth of October, at their truly
fortunate Oines, s, Corobill ; and 120, Oilerd•street.

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