Star.
London, England, 1817-05-12 00:00:00

FRENCH PAPERS.

The Paris Papers to the 10th instant, have arrived
since our last. The health of the KING IS so much
improved, that he continues to make daily excursions
intu the environs of P Iris.

M. 111.ACAS is already on his way back to Rome,
yr here it is probable his presence may be soon very
necessary. From letters which have been received
Iron► Italy since his departure, the tumour which
was afloat, but rather pertinaciously contradicted by
some journals, of the dangerous state of the Pcpe's
health, is fully confirmed. The succession •iii be
one more enviable for dignity than emolument.—
The revenues of the Hi;ly See are in a most ember-
tasted state. before the Revolution, they amouated
to eight or nine millienss of crowns—but at present
they amount only to unr-third of that sum, and a
debt a l'2o millions of crowns remains still to be
discharged. Meanwhile the most rigid economy is
said to be observed, at the Papal Court, and among
other sources to which it locks forward for a renova-
tion of its prosperity, we observe+, not without some
surpriz!, in au article fro►n Rome, the following
very probes le anticipation :
We are ;assured that the PRINCE RIIGENT (01
ENGLAND) and the EMPEROR of RUSSIA have made
known to his Holiness their desire of concurring with
him in extending ilse emlaire of cur holy religion. It is
believed that his Holiness, in virtue of an Article in
the l'reaty of Holy Alliance, will be restored to the
possession of various dotations which belonged to the
Holy See in different countries. It is certain,. that
under Christian Princes, the work of religion cannot
be abandoned to chance" I

The Diet of Frankfort has resumed its sittings.--
On: of the Russian Legation, M. Tonmassov, has
just been obliged, by an unfortunate adventure, to
deprive it of his presence. Being at the Theatre, he
was speaking aloud to M. de STRAIILSNIINIM, the
Minister fur Hanover, when the Officer of the Guards
on duty desired him to be silent. M. TOUNASSOU
took offence, challenged the Officer, and shot him
through the heart. He immediately set out fur
Darmstsdt.

The political differences in Wirtemberg have not,
we regret to find, subsided into that harmony which
might have been expected from the submission of the
majority of the States to the will tof the King. Oa
the meeting of the States. on the SOth ultimo, a tu-
multuous assemblage surrounded the Hall of As-
sembly, and even forced their way into the place of
sitting. Several Members were most grossly abused,
and the greatest confusion ensued. Neither the mo-
tives of this outrage nor the parties in it are men•
tioned ; but, in all probability, it has been excited by
the factious minority to whom the ling has been
lately recommending the decency of retirement.
His Majesty has addressed a Rescript to the States
on the subject, enforcing upon them the necessity of,
guarding against any such occurrences in future,
compromising as they must, every thing Rice liberty
in the National representation.
A report is in circulation on the Continent. that
the United States of America Are endeavouring to
obtain an establishment in the Biltic. A new Treaty
of Commerce between them and Sweden has just
been made public, which it is said has existed for
some time.

French 5 per Cent's, Bth May, 67 fr. 15 c.

The Duke of WELLINGTON had a long audience
of the PRINCE REGENT on Saturday morning, at
Carlton House. His Grace took tint and spent the
evening on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. PATTIRMI,
Colonel HAIIVEY and his Bride, and a select party,
at Thomas's Hotel, Berkeley-square. Soon after
twelve o'clock, his Grace, accompanied by Colonel
and Mrs. Haulm, set off for Dover. His Grace,
and suite, embarked yesterday on board the Lord
Duncan packet, Captain HAMILTON, for Catiis, on
their route for Cambray.
Saturday morning the Princess ELIZABETH went to
vomit the Duchess ut GLOUCEBTEN ; after which the
Princess went is mg. in Lady Cm:ilium:a carriage
to the Bazaar in Soho-square, where her Royal
Highness way a liberal purchaser.
Earl Tazaor is certainly destined to succeed Lord
WHI'IWOBTki in the Government of Ireland. His
Lordship has.hegun to make arrangements prepara-
tory to his departure, which is expected to take place
early in October. He will be accompanied by his
amiable Countesrand children.

Saturday, Mr. Girronn appeared in the Court of
Chancery, and was desired by the Lotus CHANCELLOR
10 take his sot within the Bar, upon his appointment
to the otlice ot King's Counsel and Solicitor General.
The Learned Gentleman seined himself between the
two senior Counsel, and received the compliments of,
the B.* He went through a 4milar ceremony in the
other Coutts at Westminster Hail.