Star.
London, England, 1826-11-08 00:00:00

ITALIAN OPERA.

The Italian Opera is to he conducted, in the approaching Season,
upon a system entirely different from that which has always been
acted upon in this country. Instead of relying upon individual excel-
lence, a Company has been formed of such numerical ill
as first rate talent. as shall enable the Managers to produce at will the
greatest works either in the serious or comic departments. It is well
known that many of the finest Operas in existence have been long un-
known in this country, owing to the absence of lidlicient means for
giving them general effect; and that, too, at the very times when
we have possessed afew of the best Artists in the world. We under-
stand that in addition to the names we have already mentioned,
those of Gaul, Zucusw, and other singers of high reputation on
the Continent, will be included. The company is said to boast no
less than five Lune*, whose talents entitle them to the rank of
prima donna. These arrangements have been effected by the judg-
ment and activity of Signor Punt, who is to direct the operations
, of the season.

Mr. EDWIN LANDRUM and Mr. JOHN PETER GANDY
have been elected Associates of the Royal Academy of Arts.
The nymphs who were soothing themselves with the
pleasing pro.pect of a secret trip to the temple of Hymen
at Gretna Green, will be sorry to learn, that the harpies
of the law have rudely torn the officiating priest, the
well•known Mr. Foster, from the altar, and lodged him
in durance vile, he having been lately committed to
Greenlaw jail to take his trial for so often lending his
helping hand to tie the silken bands of matt imony.
• CATHOLIC RENT.—At the last Meeting of the Catho-
lic Association, the Catholic Rent for the week was de-
clared to amount to 2101. 17s. 3d.

The journeymen cabinet. makers in Glasgow, Green-
ock, Port Glasgow, and the neighboarhocd, have agreed
to a reduction of their prices, proposed to them by their
masters a week ago, to an extent fully greater than that
proposed by the masters in Glasgow.
Saturday, an Inquest was held before George Stringer,
E.g. Mayor of asver, on the body of John M'Carthy, a
seaman of the coast blockade service, stationed at Kings.
gate, in the Isle of Thanet, who, whilst cleaning his
pistol with the muzzle towards him, unfortunately
totiolied the trigger, when the contents, a full charge of
blank cartridge, entered his breast and killed him on
the spot. Vet dict—Accidentally killed by the discharge
of his own pistol.
OLDHAM, NOV. 4.—About twelve o'clock on the
night of Thursday last, as Mr. ROBERT LENS, of the
firm of Joint Leas and Sons, was teturning home from
his brother's house, he was attacked by a person, who
struck him about the head with a bludgeon,and knocked
him down. After some time he came to his senses ; but
the man had left, and had taken Mr. Levi's hat along
with him. Having reached home, a constable was sent
for; and as Mr. Leas had some suspicion of the person
who attacked him, the officer was directed to a certain
dwelling, where he found the person he expected, and
with him Mr. LEES'S hat. He was, of course, secured,
and has since been examined before the Rev.J. Hoasz,
and committed to take his trial at the next Sessions. He
turns out to be a man who is in full work as a spinner,in
the employ of Messrs. Comma, BRADLEY, and WILDE.
Monday se'nnight some persons maliciously and wan-
tonly cut the ropes of the Minerva pleasure boat, of
Hastings, and damaged the materials of other boats.
PRIVATE STATE COACH OP THE LORD MAYOR.—
The state coach and six horse harness to be used for this
occasion is now exhibiting at Stubbs and Hancock's
coach and harness manufactory, Mile•end•road. The
'body is of a full size, and of correct proportions, painted
a fine royal blue, with triangular brass moulding, and
the whole of the framing richly gilt.. The door pannels
are ornamented with rich and elegant crimson and
white drapery, displaying the dragons as the City sup-
porters on pedestals, and the arms, with the sword,
mace, and other ornaments emblematical of the City of
London. On the side pannels are emblazoned his Lord-
ship's arms, inclosed in a neat scroll, from which the
motto 41 Nil sine causo" is suspended, surmounted by
the helmet and his Lordship's crest, a hawk with the
wings extended. On the small patina under the window
is the City Collar of Esses, and the badge as worn by
his Lordship, pendant from a scroll, surrounded on each
side by oak and laurel branches, surmounted by the
cap as worn by the Mace Bearer. The front and hind
pannels correspond with the doors. The body is sus-
pended upon a very handsome elegant carved carriage,
with carved standard box and hind standards, which is
painted to correspond with the body, relieved with fine
lines of red, and partially gilt. The body is lined with
fine scarlet tabboret, and silk scarlet lace, with scarlet
blinds and tassels, scarlet hammer cloth, with two rows
of deep fringe and hangers, ornamented at each end
with the City supporters, arms and crests, richly chased
in gold. The lamps are very superb, and the head
plates exhibit his Lordship's arms, crests and mottos
chased. The ornamental work, we understand, is
executed by a first-rate and well-known artist in emery
superior manner to what carriages of this description
are usually painted ; and by the tasteful introduction of
a small portion of gold, make the whole to form a re-
markably neat, and, at the same time, a most elegant
carriage. The harness for six horses is very elegantly
mounted with his Lordship's arms, clued in brass, witi
chased tenets, books and tug ornaments, with scarle
fronts, ear•bows and rosettes.

LETTER OF LORD COCHRANE.

►aoY A MORNING PA7ri.

Sta—.. Having observed paragraphs in various Nests.
papers, throwing blame on Sir Francis Burdett, M.
Hobhouse, Mr. Ellice, and Mr. Ric4rdo, some of which
impute those aspersions to me, you will confer on me a
favour, and do an act of justice. W you will assure the
Public (as I have done those Gentlemen), that to blame
them, as regards Greek affairs, never entered into my
mind. If the engineer has failed to execute his task, he,
alone,, in my opinion, is answerable. As to myself. it
appeared to me, at the time, that I could not person-
ally watch over the progress of the works in hand,
owing to the unfortunate Proclamation. I have to re-
gret that I did net then see that Proclamation in the
light which I now do.
I am, Sir, your obedient servant,
Marseille% Om 30. (Signed) COCHRANE.

The Metropolis begins so fill as the meeting of Par-
liament approaches. Already a great number of the
Nobility and Gentry have arrived in town, which will
be beneficial to trAde.

Letters have been received from OJessa, dated on
the 16th of October, which repeat the rumours previ-
ously in circulation of the Turkish Commissioners at
Akermann having accepted of the terms of peace dic.
tated by the EMPEROR of RUSSIA, and add, that this
compulsive treaty of amity had been forwarded to
' Constantinople for the ratification of the GRAND
SSIONIoR. The prevalence of northerly winds had
deprived the Odessiots of late intelligence from the
Turkish capital. Trade was, as usual, dull, and money
extremely scarce.
MR. DENMAN AND THE CHANCELLOR.—On Thurs.
day the Lord Mayor elect was introduced to the LORD
CHANCELLOR, by Mr. DENMAN, the Common Sergeant,
the Recorder being confined with the gout. It was the
first time, since the late QUEEN's trial, that Mr. DENMAN
appeared in the performance of a public duty before
the Loan CHANCELLOR, and, as he was suddenly called
upon, he evidently felt some degree of embarrassment
at the approaching interview. There was no symptom
of embarrassment, however, about the LORD CHAN-
CELLOR, who warmly shook hands with Mr. DENMAN,
and expressed much pleasure at seeing him.
On board the Sumer packet, which has at rived front
Lisbon, is the Marquis of ASRANTEB, as passenger.-_
This Leader of the late revolt in Portugal, it is stated,
has been sent to this country by the advice of the Bri-
tish Ambassador, Sir W. A'Counr. The packet sailed.
from Lisbon on the 22d of October, al which time that
capital enjoyed perfect tranquillity, and the insurrec.
tion was nearly suppressed, the rebels only possessing
Taviro and Castro Marim. The Marquis CHAVES had
taken refuge in Spain, and the fanatics, on the whole*
had found but little support from the people-.
At the Liverpool Theatre, on Saturday night, whilst
Mr. Bass was playing the part of Corinthian Tent, in
the afterpiece of Tom and Jerry, he fell on the stage,
and broke his leg. The-accident occurred in the “ row."

MUTING ofe-Stur WRAVERII.—Monday evening a
meeting of journeymen weavers was held at the Bruns-
wick Chapel, Mile-end•road, to take into considera-
tion the necessity of an immedi de application to Par.
'Lament, " for a Legislative Enactment to protect the
Price of Labour in the Silk Trade throughout the
United Kingdom." The Resolution was at length car-
ried, and a Committee appointed to carry it into effect.
Yesterday an Inquisition was taken before Thomas
HIGGS. Esq. at the Triumphant Chariot, Pembroke-
mews, Upper Grosvenor place, on the body of Michael
Maces tiiy. a workman employed in laying water•piper
in Capel•street, Chelsea. The deceased, it appeared,.
was edging off a pipe. when the adze slipped, an&
dreadfully cut his leg. below the knee cap. Mr. John.
Bowling, the house surgeon of St. George's Horpital.
stated, that when the deceased was brought there, he
had lost a great quantity of blood ; the wound had di-
vided a large artery, and with great difficulty it was
picked up and made secure. The serious injury re-
ceived, and an inflammation of the bowels subsequently
ensuing, caused his death. Verdict—Accidental Death.
SHOCKING ACClDENT.—Yesterday morning, about
ten o'clock, while several persons were employed in
some new buildings at the lower end of Ptince's-place.
Portland New Town, the front of two houses gate way.
falling outwards and inwards, and scattering destruc-
tion in its progress. Two men on the outside, and four
in the interior, were buried in the ruins, and before any
one could get to their assistance. a portion of the roof;
left unsupported by the fall of the front, also came
down with a trerneruktus crash. The dangerous appear-
ance of the remainder of the roof for a time deterred.
any indiviclu.l from venturing too near ; hut, the groans
of the unfortunate sufferers indicating their anguish,
humanity prevailed, and in a few minutes twenty per-
sons were busily and eagerly employed in removing the
rubbish. Their exertions were ultimately crowned with
success. Two men on the outside were extricated with
little difficulty, and quite unhurt ; but the other four
Were not rescued from their perilous situation until after
twelve o'clock, and at that time it was scarcely known
whether they were dead or alive. Medical assistance
was immediately procured. and it was soon ascertained
that life was nut completely extinct in either of the four;
but horn their bruised and mutilated state, it was.
deemed expedient to send them to the hospital. One
poor labourer. named Ryan. had both legs fractured,
and another man had his left arm broken.

On4he evening of Tuesday last, a commercial tra-
veller in a gig attempted to cross the Mite at R4ven-
glass at nearly full sea, and at 'east two hours before
the regular time; the consequence was, he was carried
down the bed of the river by the force of the ebb tide,
until he came in contact with the wooden bridge et ected
for the accommodation of pedestrians at low water, and
here his course was happily arrested. He still retained
this seat in the gig. and luckily, before he had been long
in this dangerous situation, be was discovered by a Gen-
tleman belonging to Ravenglass, who instantly dis-
patched a boat to his assistance, which succeeded in
bringing him safe to land. The horse. it is almo•c
needless to observe. was drowned ; in fact. he had eu.
tered the water with the martingale upon him—he V'. .44
consequently unable to raise his head. The Gentleman
valued his horse, we understand, at one hundred
guineas.— it hitehavot Paper. '
SOUTHWARK SESSIONL—These Sessions commenced
yesterday, when C. Callaghan, a lighterman, was sen-
tenced to six months imprisonment, for assaulting and
throwing into the river S. Lloyd, another lighterman.
fn consequence of a dispute respecting pushing off s
barge, the defendant acted with the violence above de-
.cribed. J. Clark was sentenced to one month's enjoy-
Dent of the &lawn air, for embezzling a sovereign,
vhicts he was cotrusted to get changed by Miss Ann
, .).trt.ell.