Star.
London, England, 1810-03-09 00:00:00

Lc..,; may have asked and been refused a family al-
liance with the Russian Imperial family ?—We do
not think this very likely ; it is only barely possible—
but if this has been the case, it will heighten the dan-
ger which threatens the Russian possessions.

Amrng (Aber extracts from the French papers,
which will be in our front column, there are
some further particulars respecting the marriage of the
Fre,,ch Emperor, which places that event beyond all
doubt.

E;:rl CHATHAM, as our Readers will see by the
roceedings in the House of Commons, has resigned,
nd has thus prevented a motion of Address to his
MAJESTY to remove him from his councils and confi-
dence. _ _

To this fact rumour has added, that Lord CASTLE.
REAGH is to be First Lord of the Admiralty, and that
Lord MULGRAVE iS to succeed Earl CHATHAM as
Master-General of the Ordnance—others name Lord
HARRINGTO.N' as the successor of Lord CHATHAM'.
We shall offer no speculation ors the subject of these
rumours. We have long ceased to be surprized at
any event of the kind alluded to.

yesterday, about a quarter before one o'clock, her
MAJESTY, Princesses AUGUSTA, ELIZABETH, and So-
nnA, proceeded from the Queen's Palace to the Duke-
of Cumberland's Apartments in St. James's Palace,
where they partook of a sumptuous cold collation,
and afterwards dressed in their Court dresses. They
were then joined by the Duke of KENT, who conduc.
ted the QuE.E..v and his Royal Sisters from the Duke
of Cumberland's Apartments to the Gallery leading
to the Ball-room, where they were met by the Lord
Chamberlain and the Officers of State and House-
hold, a little before two o'clock They proceeded
through the State-rooms to the Council Chamber, and
from thence to the Drawing-room.
The following were among the Presentations to
her MAJESTY : _ _ _

Lady GEolicz BERESTORD, by the Countess of Arran.
PosTra, the Lady of the Bishop of Clogher, by the
Countess Camden.
Miss HARRIZT THORNTON, by her mother, Mrs. S. Thorn-
ton.
Miss FORD, by the Honourable Miss Anson.
Lord W ntrwoent, upon his being appointed Lieutenant Co-
locel Commandant of the Sevenoaks and Brotnley Regiment of
local Milioa.

Mr. WiLLLSLLY POLE, upon his return from Ireland.
Lady CHARLOTTL GRAHAM, by her mother, the Duchess of
Montrose.

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Mr. Roost BROUGHTON, upon his coming of age? by his father,
Sr Charles Rouse Broughton.
Lady MARY Slicavraar, by her mother, the Duchess of
Doric.

The Countess of Carysfort presented her daughter.
Miss LANE Baecz, by her mother, Mrs. Crawford Bruce,
Miss CAMERON, by her mother, lady Cameron.
Captain CHARLES THOR Low SMITH, on his promotion and re-
turn from South America, by his uncle Sir Sidney Smith.
Mr. Serjeant MANLEY, upon his being appointed a Commis-
sioner of Excise.
The Misses WELLESLEY POLE, by their mother, Mrs. Wel-
kilt. Pole.
hir. Vistas's, upon his return from Portugal.
WILY o i Ist, upon his being appointed a Teller of the Exchequer.
Major-General Sir STAPLETON COTTON, on his return from
Pomp], and on coming to his title.
Mr. &atm, by the Portuguese Ambassador.
I.e Commendeur Bits ame A tit P d'Almeida.
Major-General FREDERICK MAITLAND, on his promotion as
Colonel of the Ist Ceylon Regiment.
Mr. EDWARD Ha RIOARD, on his marriage, by Lord Vernon.
Lady BOYLE, by her mother, the Countess of Glasgow.
Brigadier-General ANSON, on bis promotion, and on his re-
turn from Portugal.
Captain WALPOLE, R. N. by the Earl of Orford.
Master MURRAY, upon his being appointed a Page of Honour
to his Majesty.
Lady CHARLOTTE APSLEY, by her mother, the Countess Ba-
thurst.
Mr. WILSEARAM BOOTLE ON being a Lieutenant-
Colonel of the Leyland and 04nakirk Enda.
Miss STEWART, by her mother, Lady Pulteeey,
Major-General Tuewses, on his promotion.
Colonel GRANT, on being appointed his Majesty!' Lientamat
tithe County of Inverness, by the Marquis of Huntley.
Led SA LTODN, by the Earl of Liverpool.
DRESSES.
Madame BRAASICANT, daughter of le Coemtendeur Broom-
lalq 'Almeida ; presented by the Countess of Liverpool: her
ant appearance at the Court of England.—Pettieoat, white crape
showered with silver; drapery to correspond, with bunches of
rduzears and oak; train of white satin, trimmed with silver
tad Brussels point ; head-dress, white satin ; cap richly embroi-
Veted la silver, plume of ostrich feathers, and profusion of dia-
monds; necklace of diamonds, and another of pearls.
Countess of 'Avast POOL (her first appearance at Court since her
is:cession to her title)—Petticoat of Persian gr-y crape, with
'het draperies, richly embroidered in silver; a real silver net
*ipery thrown over the right side, and elegantly looped with
"ino.onds; train of Persian grey velvet, trimmed with Brussels
mot, head-dress, a profusion of diamonds mid feathers, with a
beantifel diamond necklace.
Madame Da Carrot), daughter of Le Cornmendeur litivasn-
?top trAlmeida, presented by the Countess of Liverpool : her
Int appearance at the Court of England ; her dress, a white satin
?ttitoat, covered with crape, and trimmed with very deep Brus-
oh point, forming draperies, looped up with beads and tassels
,dtit_e satin train, trimmed with deep Brussels point and be. ds ;
aft‘dress ostrich feathers and a profusion of diamonds; diamond
lottlset
M stow—Petticoat of white crape, embroidered in sil-
In;
uthere.
asu lion' of purple satin, trimmed with silver ; head-dress of
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~RD 1 1/4.
The CHANCELLOR , LORD was prevented by urgent
business of a political nature from attending his duty
the Court of Chancery yesterday forenoon. The '
onnaunication to this effect was made in full Court,
.4.te.re the Lawyers were assembled at the usual hour,
he expectation of his Lordship's presence- in his
he'
eapaci.rf• The occurrence at this time did
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itsfbY ailitioo excite an extraordinary sensation ; though
i means uncommon.
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sate`ne nand. Commodore Ow.EN, it is said,
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i ,e ,L7f,ue engaged in the same important service.
e Dr.,.mation of this armament is supposed to be 1
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asiness midi Lor
..m.,,,,, ii.AvIDvNEEY SMITH transacted
4414)% yesterday at the Ad-
-1 et is sa iA that given
..:_. Covemmea( has gi notice, that
• ill ax, hitherto paid by Officers in the Excise,
.hick
ePzaid by them no longer than the present year,
. at ox.
pires the sth of April next, 'after which time
e /41111,171:s to be raised and paid out of those estates
, c)1 L 'ax of which is no redeemed whereby
and Tax w
of course,t be much higher than
tofcre.