Star.
London, England, 1831-04-29 00:00:00

GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY.
THE LATE GLORIOUS VICTORY.
(rtrwruita PARTICULARS.)
The folio viug is a return of the flotilla defeated and de-
stroyed in the memorable engagement with the Borough-
montrers in St. Stephen's Bay, on Friday last, April 22:
THE HERO OF WATERLOO.—An excellent troop ship,
was formerly employed in the war against Bonaparte.—
Just before the action she sustained great injury by running
her bead against the rock of Reform, and remaining im-
moveable.
THE COT'FON SPIN N ER.Lsunc.bed from the Univer-
sity Dock, and towed into Tamworth. Veen about like a
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dog-cane in a shift of wind, and cannot keep a straight
course. Timbers rotten. It is expected the rats will leave
her, as those vermin know by inbtiuct when a ship is not
trustworthy.
THE HON EST CHA a total wreck. In her
attempt to escape from Reform Roads she fired ninny ran-
dom shots, but was left a log upon the water. Being crank
she reels much upon her keel, and sometimes pitches in a
remarkable manner. She will never again get into Borough-
bridge or Rotten Harbour.
THE SOUTHWARK FLY BOAT.—This vessel hes seen
much service, and was famous for hoisting signals to deceive
the frieads of Bnonaparte. She carried off Lavalette ; an-
noyed the government during the funeral of Queen Caroline ;
carried off the people's subscription money ; and finally car
ried herself off with a flowing sheet from St. Stephen's Bay
at the moment when the reformers required her assistance.
THE PRESTON WHEELING COCK.—It is difficult to de-
seribe the mould and trim of this craft. She is painted with
false ports, to deceive both friends and enemies. She has not
been closely examined, and it is uncertain at present whe-
ther she belongs to the boroughmongers or the reformers.
She steers without compass, and has no ballast to keep her
steady. She hoists a matchless black flag.
THE BANKS OF DORSET.—This is a heavy sailing lug-
boat. Its owners belong to Corfe Castle. During many
years she has made part of the Rotten-borough Flotilla. In
the late action she succeeded in cutting off the supplies re-
quired by the Royal William.
THE WIIARNCLIFFE.—A vessel of the first class, built
in the reign of George the Fourth. She is only remarkable
for her late attack upon the friends and supporters of the
constitution. She is formed after the model of the Charles
Stewart.

THE DERRY-DOWN.—This fire-ship appeared in the fight
of the 22d like a volcano, vomiting terrible combustibles.
Even the vessels of the boroughmongers were compelled to
sheer off from the flames. She would have grappled the
Richmond, had not the Tabella rock, which rises in the
middle of St. Stephen's Bay, separated them. The Derry-
down is a crazy, ungovernable vessel, and it will be long be-
fore she is in a condition to resume offensive operations.
She is in the Newcastle trade, and brings coals to London.
She may meet a Tempest in the North ; but must avoid
battles with Reformers on the banks of the Thames.

THE MATHIPIELD.—Tbis packet carried advice to the
Royal William, and struck upon the shoal of Presumption.
She tried to back off with a revolutionary wind ; but could
not stir. She sunk in the mud and there must remain.
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In addition to the above the following gun-boats were
sunk and destroyed :—The Shelley of Gatton, the George
Bankes, of Corfe Castle, the Baring of Callington, the Cal-
craft of Wareham, the Croker of Aldeburg, the Hope of
Gatton, the Peel of Yarmouth, the Sir J. York of Reigate,
the Gordon of Seaford, with many others now considered
lion de combat.

This brilliant victory over the Boroughmongers is of the
highest advantage to Old England. Like the piratical Cor-
sairs of Algiers, they not only robbed the people of their
property, but their liberty and constitutional rights. The
good ship Britannia has long been kept upon the wrong
tack ; but with Reform for a pilot she will put about, steer
for free and fair Representation, and sail with a fair breeze
into the harbour of Public Prosperity. Our present helms-
men, doubtless, know how to keep her steady by avoiding
the rocks and quicksands of Corruption, which obstruct the
channel through which the Reformers must navigate.
Riding at last in smooth water, and clear of the dangers
spread by her enemies, she may again protect commerce, and
excite the admiration of the world.