Star.
London, England, 1824-08-31 00:00:00

FAUX PAS.
The following appeared in Gangue: es Messerfier of
August 25, in reference to an affair which has recently
excited much interest in London and Paris In con-
sequence of several mistatements having appeared in
the different Journals relative to this affair,
we give
the following as a correct statement of the formation o:
that connection which subsequently caused the separa-
tion so much talked of:—Captain and Mrs. B. were
married about nine years since, without the consent of
the Captain's friends, and lived together in harmony, till
it was fatally disturbed by Mr. L. W. In the year
1821, Captain B.'s health, having been previously in a
precarious state, became so alarming as to induce his
physicians to order him to the south of Europe. Ile
therefore got leave of absence from his regiu.ent, at
proceeded with Mrs. B. to spend the w inter of that year
at Nice. There Mrs. B. became a convet tto the Catho-
lic religion. From Nice, Captain B. being still very ill,
they proceeded to Genoa, and finally to Naples, Male
Mr. L. W. had been living some time with his la.
mily. Mrs. B. very soon became intimate with him,
threw off all restraint, braved her husband in every way,
continuing to encourage Mr. L. W.'s daily visits ar,d
constant attentions, meeting him (as has been since
proved) clandestinely in private gardens, houses, gnu.
dolas, &c. When her husband thought it right to forbid
her to receive Mr. L. W.'s visits for the future, or to have
anything more to say to him, she replied, ' If I an
not allowed to see Mr. L. W. I w ill not remain another
day in your house.' And accordingly, finding her !
band determined, she eloped the next day, July 31, 1823,
and threw herself upon the protection of her paramour,
who hired a lodging for her, where she (Mrs. B.) ie-
mained upwards of two months, during which time :he
continued to receive Mr. L. W.'s visits at all hours ;
fact, her conduct was so notorious, that uyon her apply-
ing to the British Minister at Naples to present her at
Conti, his Exceilency declined to do so. The line of con-
duct adopted at first by Mrs. L. W. in receiving ant
countenancing Mrs. B. cannot fail to seem very ex-
traordinary ; for she could trot have been without s:rong
suspicions, at least, of what was going on ; but whoever
is acquainted with that amiable Lady, must be satisfied
that she was only influenced by the purest motives, how-
ever detrimental it might appear to the interests of the in-
jured husband. But Capt. B. had the satisfaction of know-
ing that his conduct throughout this business 'net with the
approbation not only of his Majesty's Minister and Corhul,
and of every respectable individual at Naples, but also
of Mrs. B:s relatives. After having fully established
the guilt of the parties by evidence, Captain B. though:
proper to send a challenge to. Mr. L. W. couched in
strong terms, but without effect ; this Gentleman de-
clining to accept it, upon the plea that he had done
nothing to warrant a meeting. The Captain, however,
thinking otherwise, repeated his demand for satisfac-
tion, which was again refused ; and upon his making a
third attempt, with suitable expressions, our hero
thought proper to quit Naples the next morning with
his family, and go to Florence, Mrs. B. travelling in his
suite. At Florence, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. together with
Mts. B. took up their quarters at Sneidrir s hotel for
several months. Mr. L. %V. had most effectually
palmed his mistress upon his wife, till at last Mrs.
L. W: s. eyes being opened to the disgraceful situation
in which she was placed, a rupture, it appears, took
place, the result of which was, the regular separation
of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. the latter having returned to
her friends and relatives in England, there to live
peaceably, and where she cannot fail to add to the hap-
piness of all around her by her amiable disposition and
fascinating manners. What is become of the hero and
bet oine of the piece remains to be seen."

During a violent storm on Wednesday se'nnight, an
infoaled mare and foal, the property of Francis Star-
buck, of Kirk Langley, in the county of Derby, were
killed by lightning. They were found deal under a
tree to which they had resorted for shelter during the
storm, and were very much scorched and swollen.
MIAULIS, the Greek Admiral, seeing that his Go-
vernment wanted money, collected all the remains of
his own fortune, and distributed it amongst the CaF-
tains and sailors : " If I die (said lie), it will be useless
to me, and if we are victorious, my country's safety
wall be to me an ample reward."
THE NEW CONIZT.—This interesting visitor first be-
came visible to us on the 27th July, at 13h. 56m. and
appeared in the constellation Hercules, near the Z.
(This star is not laid down upon the Globes, but it his
about 4 deg. to the northward of Ras Alhague a Ser.
pentarius Ophiucus, and 31/2 deg. to the westward of E,
or 93 of Hercules. (Reference to Jamieson's Atlas will
immediately point out the position.) The ight ascension
of the comet was at that time 17 hours 36 min. in
time, or 261, deg. the declination 17 deg. 42 min. N. Si.
very small was its appearance, that we long doubted
whether it was not an optical illusion ; but subsequent
observations have determine) it otherwise. It is
invisible to the naked eye, and barely perceptibe
through a telescope; nor can its fours even then be
clearly defined, as it more resembles a nebulous star
than a comet. The motion is contrary to the order of
signs, and not so rapid as the comet of January: On
Thursday night (26th August), at ten hours, it crosse,l
the track of the former; and at fourteen hours, the
right ascension was 242 deg. the declination 40 deg.
39 min. N. It has moved over the appatent distance
of SO deg. since the 27th of last month, and now does
not set to our latitude. On Saturday night, at ten
hours, it uas near the dime small stars in mangle
1. '2. 4. and phi on the right leg of Ileicu'es bearing
W. by N. and between 46 and 47 deg from the holm&
DISPUTED WA6EII.—A dispute which originated is
the " Curious Wager" inserted in our Paper of Fliday last, ha.
taken place between a Captain in the Army and a Student in the
Temple, insomuch that the latter bad sent the Captain a challis:v.
who, through the interposition of the friends of the barrliter to
embryo, as well as by the advice of his own, did not accept ir,aud
the dispute in quecion is to be referred to the Jockey Club, 11)
whose decision both have consented to abide. The subject 01 O,
wager was as follows:—The Student had betted the Capiant
twenty sovereigns, and a dinner and wine for a party
of six, that
.tr. Taylor passed more than four watch-boxes between the end to..
Southampton-street, in the Strand, and King street, Cheapsult.
The Ny hole dispute hinges upon thh: right application of the non
passed. The Captain evidently assuming, that the lawyer intended
by the expression " raised " that he would omit to pond out or
mane diem in his perambulation ; theother intended nas a play upon the word, not that he would omit to notice thina
but that be would peos liphein. This, even taking the Student's
view of the case, the Captain denies to be a fair wager, being whit
is termed afoul het, he, the Student, being sure of winning, be-
cause :11r. Taylor must have passed 171 at least four watch-boxes be-
fore he could have reached King-street, Cheapside, by that or al.y
other mute. Then the S udent again says, " No, not so; Isscauseld
on arriving at the second watch-box from Southampton-street, he
bad omitted to putni it out, and on arriving at the third the two
umpires had told hint of the omission, and Mr. Taylor had then
returned to his friends at the tavern, without deciding as he did
the other wagers, I should then most certittnly have lost Isty
money and my dinner; because he had sot passed byfoesrwatf.ll
therefore it cannot be called aloe Moly I was wag 'Awe of wintop

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