Star.
London, England, 1810-08-22 00:00:00

GOTTEN BURGH, AUGUST 6.

STOCKHOLM, AUGUST S.

JERSEY, AUGUST 15.

We have received the intelligence here, that ap-
pears to be generally credited in England, of the pre-
parations said to be making at Boulogne and Cher-
bourg, for the invasion of these islands, an undertak-
ing that we know will, if attempttd, primp a fresh
cause of triumph to Great Britain. The chief appre-
hension occasioned by the rumour is, that the promised
visit will be deferred. Our garrison is in the highest
state of health, spirit, and discipline ; our fortifica-
tions in the best state of defence, and, above all, our
squadron of men of war so disposed, as to give the,
most satisfactory account of the threatened flotilla,
should it ever be formed, or dare to come out of har-
bour. At Guernsey also the news was received, as
the chance of actual service ever is, by British officers
and soldiers, as an omen of new glory and honours.
Every precaution had already been taken by the Coin-
mander in Chief in these islands, that experience and
wisdom could dictate for their safety • still, 44 to make
assurance double sure," as soon as the report arrived,
consultations were-held, and inspections of the several
probable points of attack, and means of defence, were
made. The regular force is highly respectable, and
in case of attack, a numerous and well disciplined
militia, enthusiastically attached to the British Go-
vernment, would emulate the heroic deeds of their
ancestors, whose loyalty and valour is emb!azoned cn
the tablets of history ; we are justified in saying, that
noun individual.saill be found, capable of bearing arms,
who in the day of peril will not be anxious to fill the
first rank of defenders of their country, and whose ex-
ertions will not be instinctively directed against the
myrmidons of BONAPARTE, and only cease with their
annihilation, should they attempt to get a footing is
these boasted sanctuaries of freedom. The Vice.
Admirartflag is flying on board the ALBICORE, Cap-
tain D'AUVERGNE, in St. Aubin's Bay ; the cruizers
attached to the squadron are not suffered to remain a
moment longer in port than absolutely necessary to
complete water or provisions.

DUEL.—A meeting took place on Saturday morn-
ing, near town, between two Gentlemen, one of the*
name of L. an Officer in the army, the other a Mr. J.
relative to a dispute which arose at Astley's Theatre,
in consequence of a supposed insult offered to a fe-
male under the protection of Mr. L. The parties
exchanged two shots each, in the latter of which Mr.
L. received his antagonist's ball, first striking his
watch in his waistcoat-pocket, and thence lodging
in his left side. The wound is not considered dan-
gerous. Both parties and their seconds are Irish.
A singular occurrence happened on the Bremen
territory the beginning of last month. A quantity of
prohibited merchandize, which had been taken from
the merchants of that territory, and others, was sold
by auction by the functionaries of the French Cus-
tom-house there for 25,000 rix dollars. A part ofi
the goods were, however, reserved for transmission tol
France ; and for this purpose were stowed in 19 wag-
gons, together with the rix dollars in gold, and sent
off under the escort of 40 armed douaniers. But the
convey had scarcely proceeded two leagues, when it
was attacked by a body of armed men, who killed six
of the escort, and obliged the others to seek safety in
Right. The fugitives having alarmed the garrison ofl
Bremen, a company of voltigeurs marched out in par-
suit; bqt after the most diligent search, not the least
trace of mon*, gpodi, or even waggons, could be
discovered,

WINDSOR, AUCU4T SO,

Tacky is remarkably fine weather. The
Qualm, with their usual attendants, have been
Great Park to take an airing. His MAJESTY V
horseback. Generals WUIYARD and GARTH ro
each side close by the Ktwo. Her MAJESTY IA
an open landau, accompanied by the Princesses
&term and SOPHIA. The Princess AMELIA
in a state of progressive amendment. The '
are all dismissed, except Dr. POPE. who
now and then on his Royal patient. This
fine harvest day, and the view from the terrace
numerous reapers gathering the fruits of
produces a most pleasing and grateful sensation.

It is stated from Copenhagen, under date
4, that the condemned ship Amelia, which 1.
brought in under American colours, was sold
dollars 80,100; and that on the Allowing
another prize ship, the Minerva, laden with
of refined sugar taken from the English, woui
posed to sale. It is added, that at CaHun&
large Americans had been brought in wit
consisting of salt and ammunition. Ten ca
mentioned of this description.
From Dantzick, information of a contrary
has been received. Orders had arrived there,
Americans should be treated as friends, and r'

ships and cargoes should be respected.
About midnight of Wednesday and Thursda
in consequence of the gates of the Eastern
Cumberland bason, Bristol, having been left
great was the pressure of water against the
of the western lock, that it gave way; but fortunately
the outward gate resisted the momentum --
through the lock, else the whole of the fioz
bour must have discharged itself into the A
perhaps few of the vessels in it (including .
West-Indiamen) could have escaped total destruction.
The action and reaction of the water occasioned great
confusion among the vessels lying in the bason.—.
Among the number was the schooner Ann, of Lon.
don, the mate of which, being suddenly awoke from
sleep, attempting to jump upon the wharf, fell into
the bason and was drowned.
Yesterday Peele's Coffee-house exhibited a scene of
coxfsuiox. The lawyers and politicians assembled in
the coffee-room were alarmed by the intrusion of an
' unusual, and in the highest degree Insevelcome guest,
which appeared in the shape of a eat of the largest
size, in a state of the wildest madam, which had ens
tered the room no one knew from whence. After
limning over several file: of new:pater:, throwing tab
efee•catts, jelly-glatses, &c. into confusion, admir.
ing herself in the looking.glasses, and taking two or
threeflying leap round the room, to the great terror
of the company, she made her exit, sou eereffenie,
without paying her reekoning..or leaving atty thing for
the waiter, through a pane of glass in the window to
Fleet-street ; and, crossing the street into Ser.
jeant's Inn, she disappeared.
STEALIWO IN A Corres.aouss...Yesterday an el-
derly well-dressed man went into Peele's Coffee-house,
'Fleet-street, and called for a bowl of soup, which he
paid for. The waiter having lately lost several silver
table-spoons, and recollecting that on the last day this
person had been in the Coffee-room he was miser
one, he watched him, followed 11;n1 into the street,
and communicated to him his suspicions. He seemed
much offended at the charge, and denied that he had
taken the spoon. On being searched, it was found
in his pocket. He then acknowledged the theft, and
pleaded poverty : he said that he had been an officer
m the army, was much reduced in his circumstances,
and been but a few weeks out of a parish workhouse,
and that he was personally known to Earl Spencer,
who allowed him five shillings a-week. It was the
first offence he had ever committed, and any person
applying to the office of Cox and Greenwood, would
receive a most satisfactory character of him.
On a Gentleman in the Coffee-room, who was
a military man, expressing a doubt as to the truth of
the description he had given of himself, he took fir*
and seemed much offended that his word should be
doubted. Several pawnbrokers' duplicates were
found on him, in which he was described by the name
of Carter. It appeared that he had hardly tasted the
soup. A constable took him into custody and lodged
him in the Compter.

The accounts from all parts of the kingdom on
the subject of the Harvest are extremely favourable.
The Wheat and Barley Harvests in the Sussex dis-
trict have commenced under the auspices of fine set-
tled weather, and the farmers expect a most abundant
produce. rn the Kent district the Wheat Harvest
has become general, and with some partial exceptions
arising from local situations, the crop has rather been
benefited than injured by the late rains. We are sorry
to add, however, that the hop plantations have lately
suffered considerably, wherever they were unsheltered
from the winds.
The barley harvest in every part of Scotland pro•
mises to be uncommonly abundant. The cutting
down, however, has not yet become general. In
Ross-shire, in particular, the quantity and quality of
the grain has exceeded all expectation.
Coax IVIARILZT, MAILK.LANI, AUGUST I!....1111 Wiese
are considerable remaining supplies of Wheat, and this trade is
very heavy sale. and cheaper, excepting fine—in Itye, Barley,tal
Malt little fluctuation—Grey Peas, and Beans' of the two kinds.
likewise—New White Peas in full plenty, and again at a furies'
reduction—Outs are in tolerable quantities, and rather low..
Rape Seed somewhat dearer. and flour without alteradess.

011111111.111. CVARINCT As UNDER.
Wheat, s2'. Ns. 120 s. Beaus, 565.615.
Fine ditto, 1245. i 511 s. Tick ditto, 465. 525.
Rye, 40s. 465. Oats, 111 s. 245. 35..
Bully, 625. 445. Poland ditto, 345. 30s.
Malt, 725. 60s. Potato, ditto, 40s.
White Peas (boilers) Ms. 625. Ripe Seed. LSO. MS.
Mae Flour, 955. to 1001.—Secoods, 90s. So 955.
CANTERBURY, AUGUST 15.
B. Wheat sot od to 116. od Tares (huh.) tot od to 115 04
New ditto 005 Od to 09s Od Brown Mat 96s Od to 05 01
White ditto 90s Od to 116$ Od Amber Mak 67s Od to 0501
Flue ditto opt od to 1 sot od Pale ditto 1111 Od to Is Od
New ditto 00s 01 to 00s od Fine Flour 1061 04 to It a
Rye 540 04 to MI Od Second ditto els Od to 9101
Barley 40s Od to Ms Od Third ditto 1104 Od to seG a
Gass 26s Od to 365 cod Rough Meal 110 s Od to co 04
New 001,0 d to 00s ed Heys (bags) a 105 to 4110
Seed ditto 00. 04 to 005 Od N. (biji) 01 Os to '4 6.
Beans 42. Od to SOS ed Fisie4l4s. 01 O• to 01 is
New 005 04 to 00s CB N. Pockets 41 Os to A A
Tick Slis 04 to 56s Oil Hay (coos) 41 3$ to Si a
New 00s od to 00. rd &tinfoils 41 155 to Si 0
Hog Pas 441 6d to 526 04 Clover el 3s to 41141
1 Pvilifs ditt. 69s WI to oss 94 saw as •g• 0 0

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NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

FALMOTTTH, AUGUST lb.

Sailed the Princess Charlotte packet, Capt. KWH:,
%Mt a mail for Lisbon; and the Sandwich packet,
with a mail for Halifax and New-York.

PLYMOUTH, AUGUST N.

Arrived the SPARTAN frigate, Captain BRENTOR)
from the Mediterranean, last from Portsmouth ; and
the WEAne hired schooner, from Falmouth. Came
up harbour to refit, the PLOVER sloop of war. Sailed
the SHANNON frigate, and FAVOURITE sloop of war
on a cruize. The SAPPHIRE sloop of war sails this
evening►, with dispatches for the Cape of Good Hope.
Several large cargoes of foreign wheat, recently
arrived here, have been re-shipped, said to be destined
for Portugal.