Star.
London, England, 1829-01-30 00:00:00

THE EVENING STAR.

LUN DON.

FRIDAY, JANUARY SO, 1W.:9
KANG CM*lLgs's MARTYIIOOII.—.-Clclll HOLUM,:

Our Irish Correspondent informs us drat at last the
Roman Cstholies perceive the utter impossibility of
carrying their measures by force, and the threats of
their magnified millions. A meeting of persons who
'called themselves the friends of Civil and Religious
Liberty, took place at the Rotunda, in Dublin, and after-
many si eeches and much parade, it was privately
agreed on, that 20 Protestant Gentlemen and 20 Roman
Catholic, should meet and concert measures for the fins!
adjustment of the Catholic question. They are to consider
what are the most advisable means to adept to secure
to the self-styled slaves of Ireland, the long wished for
emancipation from the miseries that attend them. Bi.t
we would here, at the threshold, ask what benefits do
they hope to see arising from this conclave ? Ira the
first place, the Clergy are the rulers of Ireland's desti-
nies; the late efettions at Waterford and Clare suffi
ciently prove that on their voice tangs the fate of every
measure proposed for adoption. Vet there has hitherto
been no mention made of any Persons to be selected
from this important body to treat on the subj ct of
discussion. And if this seclusion of the Priesthood, or
of some delegates from them, be persevered ir.,
we have no be,itation in prophecying the failure
of the entire business. Again, can it he supposed
that the same securities will please all patties ?
that those pledges which the aspiring. Roman Catholic
will consent to give, can satisfy the justly distru4-
ing Protestant? We recollect that Mr. O'Conuata.,.
and his Association comparrions, have frequently and
expressly asserted, that the abolitioh of the Forty
Shilling Freeholders would be a measure calculated
rather to produce discontent, than to remove that which
already exists. Nay, further, we recollect that they
have as expressly stated their determination of receiving
nought but unqualified Emancipation. They will, to
be sure, be kind' nough to accept whatever is offered
to them—but why? In order to gain the rest. To
adopt Mr. OrotssiaLesillustration, he will take fifteen
shillings in the pound, And make use of the gift in
seeking for the remaining five. Now, be it remem-
bered, the Roman Catholic Association is the organ
of the people. The moderate favourers of the Ca-
tholic Claims endeavour to persuade themselves that
it is but a body. of declaimers disunited from the
mass of the Irish population, and disowned by the
rank and property of the country. But I'm will net
alluvr this impression to be received. No more than a
few days ago, at one of the most 'respectable Meetings
which have been held by that party in Ireland, it was
resolved, that the Association well deserved their
warmest thanks for its past exertions, and their blindest
confidence in its future measures ; a resolution which is
but the repetition of a similar expression of feeli
throughout the country. If, then, such be the case,
what advantage can be hoped for from the Committee
of which we have spoken? Will it prevent, even sup-
posing its Resolutions approved by the Government— I
will it prevent the further agitation' Of the question ?
Will it put to silence the vulgar ranting of O'Contiatat.
and the haughty periods of Surat.? Will it deprive
the Association of its usurped power? Will it preserve
to the wretched peasantry who are its tools, their hard
and scanty earnings? . Will it tear away all animosity
from the bosom of the overbearing Papist, or .take
from the Protestant the sense of the wrongs and insults
'he has suffered and will continue to suffer? If the
Committee of Conciliation cannot produce these effects,
(and who will say it can?) then are its sittings useless,
and its consequences highly injurious.

German Papers to the 24th inst. have been received.
The following are extracts:

FRONTIERS OF SERVIA, JANUARY 6.

Considerable reinforcements of troops have arrived in the
Turkish fortresses on the Danube. From a list of the rations
which the Commissioners have to furnish in each of these fortresses,
an estimate of these reinforcements may be made. From this list,
which we have lying before Vi, it appears that the garrison of
Widdin consisted before of 15,060 foot, 4,000 horse, and 1,40 n
artillery; but, since the Ist of December, rations have been dis-
tributed to 20,000 infantry, 6.000 cavalry, and 1,200 artillery.
Nicopoli, properly an open town, with a citadel, had, vp to the
20th of November, 6,000 foot, 4,000 horse, and 400 artillery.
Orders were given to provide, by the Ist of December, provisions
and forage for 6,000 infantry, 10,000 cavalry, and 4,000 artillery.
These troops were to come from Schundai because the difficulty
of providing for them at head quarters daily increased, and there-
fore itisecame necessary to distribute them in more extended eau-
torunents. Semandria had, on the lith of November, 4,000 in:
faatry and 6,000 cavalry : the infantry amounted, On the lit of
December, to 6,000 men. At Rowlock, up to the 6th of No-
vember, radon* were provided for 16,000 infaritry, 4,000 cavalry,
and 2,000 artillery. Since the Mb of December there have been
22,000 infantry. 6,000 cavalry, and 2,500 artillery. These tut rein-`
forcements are said likewise to have come the -army about the
Satan. The amount of theitarrison of Mufti is not Mentioned'
in the list, because the supplies for that fortress Qome from the in.
eerier, wacieas' ththe . for the. other. pieces are coniayed bi the

Danube. The troops are @aids° be in petty cundl[ee,as tat
ss that can be aarmed el Task's,' truer, and so be impatient ter
orders to commence °Vendee °potations aod pass the Danube ,
gratify their love of plunder. Sock measures, however, have be"
taken by the Russians in the principalities as to remove all arm.
'tension of any considetable incursions into dime provinces.
FRONTIV.ItS OF TUMMY, Itsumut .
• ' nom rut uosaniess:cnoiiita: • "

At Gaßaez pontes as are prtparieg foe beidge, which h has
ready tor the passage of a Russia's army overtire kanube
sowa, at the beginning of April. The Picha of Siberia is gees.
we hear,to Rustshecit to inspect the fornication*, and what, the%
put in the most complete state of detence. Some Polish Oilcan,
rank have arrived at Bucharest, the object of whose c ego( hum
known, though it is still reported that Prince Constanthie willsawa
to Wallachia with a Polish army. Noticei have been Weed, 041
a time for the delivery of tenders fur the maintenance of ups
sick, which will be left to the lowest bidder. Baron &Leila% bat,
according to contract, delivered in a short time 34,000 chetwertiog
wheat fur the Russian army—a proof that Wallachia is net
harmed, as has been afirnsed. The epidemic disorders secgi l.
have abated, in consequence of the cold weather ; at kast themes**
of deaths latterly reported is smaller.-4/gensaise ;.!tertg. Jut g.

Bombay PApert to the 17th of August have heft
received at the North aad South American Coffee Mute. From
the Papers of. the 16th of August, we understand thu a report gm
been received fecin the Southern Cnnoar of the fall of a part of ,
mountain in the district of Ryegbur, on the faith of July, old*
completely dostroyed a village, emulating of 10 houses, 65 pose%
86 bead of tank, and 20 gnats.,

We karts from Aurupgabad that the native who =ordered 1464
Bennett, of the Madras Army, has been taken, and is now hi cva.
finement. The cholera bas visited Aurungabad, and a gontheor
natives have fallen a sacrifice.

Up to the time of our going to Preis, the Poi. Nile
of WednesJay had not been received.
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CITY, -Tsv O'CLOCK.
Thtl being *holiday, the Royal Fachange, Bank, Stock is.
change, and Foreign markets are closed : but the Royal Ea.
change opens at Twelve o'Clock, when the business will aosnusence
in the funds.

CITY. lIALP-PAST OWE O'CLOCK.

The Royal Rschatige was opened at twelve o'clock; but de
attendance of the Brokers and Jobbers were cot nua►rrous. TM
first bargain in Conga& were at 87 ; but own alter-z purchak was
made ot two th►ouand Consols, which tutard the mullet,
.aal
they b. cline buyers at 87k, at which price they are at "mat,
with scarcely any business doing.