Star.
London, England, 1819-07-24 00:00:00

LOYAL ASSOCIATIONS.

BLACKBURN, JULY 21.
On Monday last, the 19th inst. a public Meeting
of the loyal anik well-disposed inhabitants of Black-
burn, was held at the lintel, in this town "fOr'the
purpose of expressing their abhortence.of th attempts
which are now snaking to inflame 'and nuslead fSe
minds of the unwary, by sedition! speeches and riff'
,ings, and the dispersion of blasphemonskiiblicatiOniF
and to determine upon the measures syluch.it nvitlO
espedient to adopt for opposing the fintisfrc .444,00,0
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The meeting was numerously !Art iv' ie b'!# lir:
tended, and the Resolutions' were passed wi `
sane
and unanimity,
The Rev. T. D. WhITAKER, LL.D. y 4...
plained the object of the meeting, and made.t few
remarks upon the insubordination of some alicongst.
the lower orders of society, the temptations to &sxf--
fection which the Delegates of deform were conti-
nually offering, by their seditious speeches and mis-
representations, and the symptoms of revolutionary
intentions which bad been manifested during a short.]
time past. He then bore testimony to the good and
peaceable deportsment of the poor people in Black-
burn ; and concluded by saying, that he was anxious
that the country should be convinced of a fact well
knomn here, that a large and enormous majority of
the inhabitants in this neighbourhood were loyal and
well disposed.
The meeting was conducted in an orderly and
proper manner, and every one present appeared hear-
tily to participate in its objects ; no opposition what-
ever was made to any of the propositions su'amitted ,
to consideration ; but, on the contrary, a great num-
ber of persons, of various situations in life, volunta-
rily offered themselves to become special constables,
and were sworn into that office.

The Resolutions and Declaration were the same
as those which were adopted at Manchester. It was
immediately signed by nearly 400 persons.

CAMBRIDGE, JULY 22.

We have much pleasure in recording the visit to
this University of Mrs. SIDDONS. Her journey to this
place was undertaken in consequence of an invitation
from the Master of Downing College
_ and Mrs. FRERE.
On Monday morning, viewing Trinity College, she
was invited to the Lodge by the Bishop of Barsvoi.,l
where a small party of friends had the gratification
of hearing her read the opening of the 4th Book of
Milton's Paradise Lost, and a part of the Ti agedy of
Macbeth. On the following morning Mrs. SIDDONS
visited the Public Library, and was conducted by
the Librarian to the chief objects of curiosity in tha:
collection. She afterwards sat down to a small col-
lation of ices, fruits, &c. when the Librarian, Doctor
CLAutics, presented to her a large-paper copy of the
Cambridge stereotype Bible, addressing her nearly
in the following words :
" Mac. Sunsoxs—l am very happy that I have had the ho-
nour of receiving you in the Public Library ; because, circum-
stanced as we are in this season of the year, your reception
among us might otherwise seem more private than is consistent
with the honour you have done us. Allow me, Madam, to beg
your acceptance of this Bible, as a token of that respect which
associates withreligion an admiration of exemplary character and
exalted talents ; and, moreover, as a memorial of the deep sense
of esteem entertained by me, in common with every other Mem-
ber of the University, for the accomplishments of your mind,
and the excellencies of your heart."
Mrs. SIDDONS expressed herself extremely sensible
of the Librarian's kind attention towards her, and at
the request of some friends who were present, obli-
gingly read the celebrated scene in the Merchant of
Venice, where Shylock demands « the due and forfeit
of his bond." From respect to the University, she
would not seat herself at the Library-table, but stood
during the whole recitation. In the evening, at
Downing-lodge, a numerous party witnessed a bright
display of her transcendent abilities in selections
from Henry VIII. and Macbeth. The trial scene in
the former was given with prodigious effect. The
dying scene called forth deep commisseration and
interest. The selections from Macbeth, however,
were considered the most exquisite treat of all. The
intervals between the Readings at Downing-lodge,
were enlivened by the vocal strains of the hostess,
On Wednesday Mrs. SIDDONS was conducted by the
Rev. Mr. HUGHES, to Emmanuel-lodge, to view the
fine Gallery, which, amongst numerous portraits of
eminent Characters, contains that of the late Doctor
Farmer, the judicious commentator upon Shakspeare,
which was therefore particularly interesting to the
British Melpomene.

The Special Committee appointed by a Meeting of'
the Proprietors of Drury-Lane Theatre, have accom-
plished, through the liberality of the Creditors, the
loan, by which not only the pressing incumbrancesson
the establishment will be removed, but the whole ,
placed on a footing of stability: they have also exami-
ned the different tenders made for taking the Theatre
on lease, and finding Mr. ELLISTONIS offer the highest,
have resolved to recommend him to the General Com-
mittee, as their tenant, on terms bighly advantageous
to the concern, and which we trust will secure to the
i Publicithe rational entertainment of the British Drama
1 on a well-conducted system.
THE Nsw MozrHLY 141 AGATINC—We enderstand
that the next Number of this interesting Miscellany.
to be published the Ist August, will contain, among•
other articles, a very important Raper on the present
State of the British Monarchy, and on the critics)
circumstances of the Royal Family in regard to the.
I Succession. Report ascribes it to the pen of a high
1 political ehara‘ter.

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THR ARMY
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=Ilk" 66 df Norwich Yeomanry Cavalry;
cdnnnanded bMajor HAR%'EY, and the Yarmouth'
Troop, Captain LAWN; Who have been on duty at
Yarmouth during this week, will separate on Monday:

THE ARMY IN IRELAND.
2il Ditikooos GUARDS.—.TWO troops belonging to
this Regiment, which were quartered in Oort, have,
marched to Longford, where they are to dci duty.
77th REGIMENT or Foor.—The detachment tie-
longing to this Regiment, doing duty at Portunina,
have received a route to march from thence, and pro-
ceed to Galway, in order to join the head-quarters of
the Regiment.

DINNER TO GLAER.IL D'ErEREUX.

DUBLIN, JULY 20.

Lord CLONCURRY took the Chair, about half after
a:, at the centre table. _ _

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r:De King," " the Regent," and other loyal toasts.
.w-r. d;ank with great applause. 1
4.ord CLONCURRY then proposed the health of the
Lot 4 Lieatesiapt .qf Ireland. the Earl Talbot:. His,
Al,ololl6ey Ts* paid t.!rd c 1 Corry, he firmly be.
Peved, a friend of j.relsind;:—Dram4 among pealiof
fticArati9n by the 'company, with three times three.
401 The Right Hon. Charles Grot", was then pro-,
Isy ;his
.Lordship, as the friend of Ireland. Ths j
dry ,Vith the greatest, aes4;apd apimation. .1
;1 s.ov4_CLoitcnitair proposed; the health of his friend
f4,414:4 trgeereux. it r
General
slilYgvensux addresied the. Company in a
strain of affecting emotion, and toefEni comprehen-
sive view of the state of liberty in gpantsh American
ct General Bolivar," with the most. taiiiiirons end)isr.
iiesi
siasm.
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• General D'EvEasux stood up to thank the corn;
puny in the name of his friend, the gallant and mag-
nanimous President of the Republic of Venezuela.—:
The General was extremely happy in giving an outline
of dm public and private life of this celebrated Chief:
He was descended, he said, of an ancient and noble
family, and found himself, at the beginning of the Re-
volution, a proprietor of 1,400 slaves, and with a re-
venue of 200,000 crowns. On joining Miranda, his
first act was the emancipation of his slaves, and soon
after he embarked his whole property in the cause.
The other toasts were—Sir Frederick Flood, Mr.
O'Connell, Mr. Finlay, and Mr. Phillips, each of
whom returned thanks.