Star.
London, England, 1831-05-13 00:00:00

SCOTLAND.

EDIN3I7IOII COUNTT-8111' John Dalrymple pledges himself to
stand for the county when the nest dissolution occurs ; and Sir
Clerk declares that though the Reform Bill should be earried,CiiteWE
not prevent him from being a candidate again. We hope Sir George
will keep his word ; for we long to see what sort of figure he will make
in the hands of the ten pound voters.
LANARK DISTRICT.—MA Monteith may now wipe away his salt
tears with one of his own bandannas. He will never again disgrace
the name of Scotsmen by a venal vote in St. Stephen's, Mr. Gilloo has
now scented Lanark, Linlithgow, and Peebles, and of course is safe.
LANAMISHIIM—The canvass of the popular candidate proceeds
succes,fully, and his friends and the friends of reform are in high hopes
that he will be the representative of the county. The best symptom
perhaps of his success is the fact of the friends of Col. Douglas be-
ginning to complain of the backwardness of some of their former sup-
porters.
LANAIL—Mr. Monteath Is ousted at last. Yesterday the Town
Council of Lanark had a meeting, and declared foe Mr. Dillon, the
popular candidate, who having also the support of Linlithgow and
Peebles, is sure of his election. Every day is adding to the strength
of the popular party in Scotland, bad as the elective machinery is.
EAST or Firs Bonosta—We understand that Craill and Men.
weem have declared for Mr. Johnstone of &molehill, a reformer ;
and as the latter is the returning burgh, Mr. Johnstone's election is
certain.

PZUTZI awls Carrau—A warrant fee a ailed= bee gene
down to Dundee, the revival of whose ensures the Lord Ad-
vocate's return.

Snauttentiaz—Both potties confident—the Reforming Admiral
the favourite,

Arnanzaz—Mr. Oswald still far a bead of his opponent, but
much yet remaining to be done.
Ritstraawsninr..—Sir M. S. Stewart will walk the course on Mon-
day. lt is thus that our neighbouring county gives the tone to the,
whole other counties of Scotland.
DUNIARTONISHIRE.—The parties here are neck and neck. We
see watching their movements--and our readers shall by and bye hear
not merely the votes of the freeholders, but, so far as we dare legiti-
mately announce them, their probable motives. This is no time for an
honest journatist to falter—the servike must be exposed every where.—
Glasgow &Ws 'names.
HADDINGTOS, &c.—The success of the liberal candidate for these
burghs is now certain. We mentioned before, that Mr. Stewart, of
Adderston, had obtained the support of Haddington and Jedburgh ;
and we may now consider him sure of Dunbar, for on Friday the Town
Council of that Burgh declared their resolution by a majority, not to
support any anti-reform candidate. Sir A. Dalrymple, the late mem-
ber, who voted for General Gascoyne's motion, will therefore be un-
seated. Haddington is quite enthusiastic in Mr. Stewart's favour.—
Cockades and breast knots of his colour (yellow), are familiarly worn by
persons of all ranks. (Since the above was written, we have seen a gen.
tieman well-acquainted with the politics of Dunbar, who throws doubts
on the above statement as to that burgh.)
ABE/MEM! DISTRICI.—What we dared to hint before, is now
certain. Captain Ross, • reformer, supplants a supple anti-reformer,
Sir James Carnegie.
Anzanzzatsuinz.—Sir Michael Bruce of Stenhouse and Scots.
town, hart. has come forward in this county to oppose the honourable
Captain Gordon, the late member.
We understand that Mr. Ross of Rossie's election for the An..
shire boroughs may now be considered as certain.—Montrose, Brechin,
and Arbroath having resolved to support him.
The election for the county of Cromarty takes place on the 29th
instant, and that for Ross-shire on the 25th.
Macleod of Macleod has addrested the freeholders of Inverne.s, de-
clining to solicit their suffrages at present, because Colonel Baillie has
taken the field. Macleod has also relinquished the contest for Sudbury
in Suffolk, where he had been nominated as a candidate.
Mr. Davidson of Tulloch, is in the field for Croakily, pledged to
a, offer every opposition in his power to the late Ministerial measure, if
again brought forward in Parliament, in the same objectionable shape."
Major Leith Hay, younger of Rennes, has canvassed the inhabitants
of Elgin and Banff, who will have votes for a member of Parliament
when the reform bill has passed into a law, end from the numerous
pledges of support which he has received, his election Is secured. Major
Hay has long been known as the able and consistent advocate of the
people's rights, and from his acknowledged abilities, it is certain that be
will be an able and useful member. The inhabited.* of Elgin end
Banff deserve the highest praise for supporting • candidate on public
grounds, and who has been so steady • Mend to reform.
We are happy at being able to state, that it is almost cer-
tain that George Sinclair, Esq. of Ulster, a friend of reform,
will be unaimously returned for Caithness at the ensuing elec-
tion. The town council of Wick, have unanimously resolved
to support Mr. Loch for the Northern burghs.—lnverness
Courier.

CITY OF Dustin ELECTION.—We are delighted in be-
ing able to announce that Mr. Perrin and the Lord Mayor
have a majority on the grime poll of 135, and on yesterday's
poll 46. Every artifice was resorted to, to lessen it, but in
vain. We trust we shall be soon able to announce the vie-1
tory of independence.—Dublin Times.
Mr. Wellesley will have a grand chairing some day next
week, probably Monday.
One of the sticklers for things as they are, on hearing
the bells proclaim thanks to Royalty for dissolving Parlia-
ment, exclaimed, with evident displeasure, " This sounds
revolutionary." Upon which a person present coolly re-
joined, " Yes, Sir; they are ringing changes."

LITERATURE.
Piazza's lisfaikat--Msg.
The articles in this Number are mostly distinguished by original
merit, and are on interesting subjects. The first article gives a lively sketch
of ootemperary parliamentary eloquence and the writer places before
us eepuslng outline delineations of Sir James Macintosh, blessrs.
Shiel, O'Connell, Trani, Droller, Sir Charles Wetherell, Alexander
Baring, Powlett Thompson, Sadler, Sir James Graham, Lord Al.
thee", Mr. Goulbum, Mr. Henke, Sir James Scarlett, and Sir Robert
Wilson, with many others of our late senators. He considers senatorial
eloquenes, at present, more distinguished by prolixity than splendour
Already " the golden bowl of life is broken," of him that is here called the
joker General of the House—the salt-water Molitor" baptised a
Joseph, and by birth a Yorke, '_.so transitory are the actors in life's
drams. The third article is • most interesting narrative, entitled—
" Passages in my own Life, by a modern Pythagorean." We next
have, what we could hardly have expected, an account of the
" Controversy between the Rev. Edward Irving and his Adversaries,"
in which we are happy to find the merits of Mr. Irving liberally ap-
preciated. " Scottish Melodies" is a humorous, ironical review of a
poor Scottish Dominie's Lyrics orbs thinks himself a Horace or Ana-
creon. " The Year in Spain," is a review of an able work by a young
American; the extracts from which pourtray a state of society in Spain
Wily horrific. " Felix llixocular" is a lively legal sketch to the life
in many parts, but aimed, we believe, at no one. Of the wit of the
Reformed Deformed we think but meanly; but recommend the con-
cluding articles on "The Dissolution," on " The Quarterly Review
on Reform," as well meriting careful perusal at the present crisis.

Library of the Fite Arai.— Mar
We are glad to observe the fourth number of this new and useful
miscellany exhibit all the vigour of a plant that has taken root, and is
sure to flourish. The Mt article, "on Sculptures of the Parthenon,"
displays learning, tasteaand judicious critical acumen, which is cre-
ditable to the country, and must prove most interesting to all who are
anxious to form an accurate appreciation of Grecian art, or even to-ob-
tain recondite information illustrative of Grecian literature.—The
second article contains some acute remarks on the inefficient encou-
ragement given to the arts, particularly sculpture, by the Government
of this country.—We next have given in this number a most ingenious
and erudite Treatise on " Collonades and Porticoes," continued from
the last number.—There is a very sensible Essay on the " Dogmas of
Art ;" and an article, which will be generally read, on the " History
of Scene Painting in England." We learn from this sketch, that the
first lanes used for the drama was in the age of James VI. of Scotland,
at Holyrood House—The number concludes with a farther portion of
Reynolds's Lectures. We regret that this piece-meal republication
of known works is not abandoned, as it is adding a make-weight where
one is unnecessary.

LIST OF SHIPS NOW BUILDING AND ORDERED TO
BR BUILT IN THE DIFFERENT DOCK-YARDS
THROUGHOUT THE KINGDOM.

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Amp Mon '6 Hazard
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Scorplon George l2O
Argos . 18 Imogene
Boscawen .. SO. Inconstant
laniard
Calcutta
Calliope
Castor
Chichester ....... 52 Monarch . 84 Tinuiderer .... .. 84
Cockatrice (schooner)i ! Neptune ...........z Tigris
Conway
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Forester ...... ... 10 Redwing . lB Waterloo 120
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A TRIPLE 808 MAJOR.
"mougnme WORM.
Ne quid nevi jkit.

Imprimis—Scrupulously to respect all vested rights, save only those
which have fallen into desuetude, such as the rights conferred of old
by Magma Chute, which being common ts seventeen millions of people,
the • thereof can in no sort be regarded as a spoliation or inva-
sion of private property. This is to be the principle" of our MIL
Secondly—To exalt half a dosen of the large manufacturing towns
(Birmingham and such like) to an equality with Gahm, by giving
them a right to send representatives to Parliament. Said towns to be
previously indulged with a Charter and a Corporation, in the mambas
et which the privilege of electing burgesses shall reside.
Thirdly—Old Sarum, and all other old boroughs, to be enlarged with
the growing intelligence el the age, so that in hams no hem Gentleman
shall have to boast of fewer than four-and-twenty constituents. The ad.
dittonal voters to be appointed in such wise as not to infringe on any
existing oe inchoate right real or supposed.
Fourthly—Any borough to be hereafter found guilty of gross bri-
bery and corruption shall take in a hundred additional voters from the
neighbourhood, with whom the plunder of all succeeding elections must
be divided, share and share alike.
Fifthly—No King to dissolve any future Parliament without its
own con'ent until it shall have attained the full age of five years.
Sixthly—To save the time of the house, and avoid pnproitable and
Irritating discussion. any question once fairly got rid of must not be
brought forward again, in any shape, during the continuaneo of the
then existing Parliament.
Seventhly—This arrangement to be final ; and any gentleman, after
the passing of the same, who shall presume to insinuate that the con-
stitution of the house is corrupt or imperfect, shall be deemed guilty
of a gross breach of order, and suffer a reprimand at the foot of the
chair.

Eighthly—Nothing in the above provision to prevent any Honourable
Gentlemen from proposing additional Members for thu Univenities of
Oxford, Cambridge, and Dublin, the constituency being conserved
inviolate.

Ninthly—lreland and Scotland—as ow wcre; and thank Gob it
la no wore. _ _

Given in the first par of Conservation aforesaid, at the sign oil
the Triple Bob Major.
(Signed) ROBERT Pzu..
ROBERT VYVTAX.
ROBERT Imolai.
(Countersigned) RoncllT WILSON.

The well informed are still of opinion that Prince Leopold
will accept the crown of Belgium.
The line of battle ships now fitting in the different ports
of England are ordered to assemble at Spithead, and will
consist of the Prince Regent, Caledonia, and St. Vincent,
of 120 guns each : Donegal, 78 ; Talavera, 74 ; Revenge,
76 ; Wellesley, 74 ; and Asia, 84. Vice-Admiral Sir Ed-
ward Codrington, G.C.B. will command them, and will hoist
his flag in the Caledonia. His Flag-Captain, Captain Cur-
zon, C.B. is gone to Plymouth, to bring that ship to Spit-
head. Rear-Admiral W. Parker, C.B. will hoist his flag
in the Prince Regent. The intent of the cruise is not known.
CHELMSFORD, MAY 12...--:This evening Mr. Green, and
two of the children of a gentleman resident in Chelmsford,
named Kennet, went up in an air balloon from this town,
and fell, after a short ride in the air, into a park at Baddow,
about a mile from the place of their ascent.
A peerage. with the rank of an Earl, is to be conferred
ou Colonel Fitzclarence. The relationship of this gentle-
man to the fountain of honour, united to his high attain-
ments, moral worth, and professional reputation, entitle him
to such a mark of paternal regard ; and the public cannot
but rejoice that it will be conferred.— Times.
Coals have risen in London from 10s. to 12s. per chal-
dron, in consequence of the refusal of the coal owners to
concede the terms demanded by the pitmen atNewcastle.
Mr. Telford has undertaken, with the sanction of the
Government, to make a survey, and " to report his opinion
on the best mode of supplying the metropolis with pure
water." But though the Lords of the Treasury have thus
officially directed Mr. Telford to make this long-required
and very requisite survey, it will occasion no cost to the
country, for, to quote the Treasury minute employing Mr.
Telford, " Sir Francis Burdett secures the Government
from any expense in the matter, he having voluntarily un-
dertaken the responsibility, proposing himself to confer this
advantage on the public."