Star.
London, England, 1827-05-25 00:00:00

HAMBURGH, MAT S.

Last Thursday the General Assemblra the Citizens
agreed to the proposal of the Senate, to erect one great
building, instead of the several prison-houses of correc-
tion and workhouses now existing in the city; and it
was desired that a plan and estimate should be laid be■
fore the Assembly as soon as possible.
The senate then proposed to relieve the Theatre from
the duty of 12 per cent. on the gross receipt which it
had hitherto paid to the Exchequer, which was also
agreed to, and thus saves the Managers about twenty
thousand marks per annum, and which may be
employed in improving the wardrobe, &c. It happened
that this resolution coincided with the opening of the
new theatre, which is highly admired Tor its conve-
nience and elegance. The citizens also consented to an
additional grant of 66,000 marks banco (about 5,00014
to complete the steeple of St. James's Church, and Co a
pension of 3000 dollars to Major To der Horst, for his
twenty-seven years services.

Dispatches, dated the 23d of March, were received
yesterday at the India House from Colonel MACDO.
NALD, at Tabriez. They announce that it Ra'ssizn
force, consisting of between five and six thousand re
gular Infantry, some battalions of Armenians, and
about five thousand Cavalry, was assembling at Charak
and Cara-Calak, on the banks of the Araxes, and that
the Persian troops, under the command of AimsAs
MIRZA, were stationed at Tabriez.

The Bouctrok-Gatrutest has obtained leave to bring
in a Bill to prevent arrests on mesne pre,cess, where the
debt or cause of action is under twenty pounds.

VASHIONARLE
ARI—MTLS.
he DAe of i.r3ds, in Bruton-atreet ; Lord Dynevor, la De,
er-street, from his seat in Olfotdsbire ; Mr. and Mrs. bylis, ,n
Gromenor.street, from Brighton; Captain Hughes, is Buttes.
street ; Sir Charles Hulse, in Nee Burlington street ; the Hest,
IL Eden, at Berners Hotel, Berners-street ; the Rev. Mr.
Mrs. Lewis. Miss Lewis, Miss H. and R. Lewis, at ditto Nit
Gillingham, Suffolk ; R. hlnnro, Esq. at ditto, tron, ku
Beabbridge Park, Surrey; Mn.s and Miss Bateman, at ludas.,
Hotel, St. James's-street, from Darby Abbey ; the lin. R cb,
lin and Family, and the Rev. H. Homan% and Lady, at Warott
Hotel, Conduit.stteet.
CHANGES.
Mrs. Fitsbettert for Brighton ; Colonel and Mrs. Lewis ail
Mrs. and Miss Wyndham, from Gould's Hotel, Jere"
for Hampton Court • 0. H. Wish, F.sq. from Berners Heel, art,
ners-street ; J. Nisbet, 14. from ditto, for Bath.
THE ARMY.

The Salisbury Temp of Younianry Cavalry completed t►eir lee
day" services on Monday last.
The Leeds squadron of Yorkshire Hussars kft Leeds en Wed.
*eider morning, for York, to attend their annual training.
Saturday, a troop of Scots Greys arrived in aonmel, detached
by orders nom Government, fee the protection of trade between
C3onniel and Carrick-on-Suir.
Tuesday the 34th Regiment left Dublin, for Templernore; op
its strive' there, the 53.1 will proceed for Cork, and occupy the
quarters of the 37th, ordered to replace the 24th in Limerick.
Friday eftemoon the Plymouth Division of Royal maim,
was inspected on the Hoe, by Major-General Joins Courant,
Deputy Adjutant-General of the Corps, who expressed himself in
the most unqualified terms of approbation at the excellent state of
their discipline.
EIS"' EDDVOD LLUNDAIN.

The Eisteddfod and Cambrisn Concert was held
yesterday at the Freemasons Hal, adder the auspices of the Kopf
Cainbrisas Institution, of which hie Moat Grackles %Wow line
Patron. The Presidents were Sir W. W. WINN Bart. M.P. sod
the Hans 0. Rica Taceoft, ALP.

The selection of music perforated on this occasion was jcliciost,
comprising some of the most popular pieces of the present time.
At she concludes' of each part of the perfaemancts Prforilipx
tinging by three natives of the Principality took place, accompanied
on the harp by a Welsh bard.
Wed on the harp by a Welsh bard.
Between the first and second parts of the performance, the Elam
G. Turves stated to the company that only one of the prize essays
for the present year had been deemed Worthy of We promised
reward. It was a treatise "On the Mythdlogy of the Ancicat
Drams," by Mr. David Lewis, who came forward amid loud ap-
plause, and was invested with the Society's medaL
Mr. Tames then announced the prise subjects for the year 1844,
and the entertainment concluded with " God save the &Why all
the performers, and the company departed apparently mach gratified.

KING'S THEATRE.
The Opera of Medea was performed last night, for
Madame CAaaoonl's benefit ; and all admirers nt teal
professional merit, combined with unexceptionable and
truly amiable private character, will be gratified to
hear that the house was crowded in every part. CA.
RADOM was in excellent voice, and was encored in the
duet with Custom, in the second act, Non pdpitar aid
vita, which was exquisi ely sung. Madame PASTAiIs
Medea, performed with all her wonted energy sad
spirit. At the close of the Opera a general call was
raised for CARADORI, who accordingly came forward,
accompanied by Madame Parma, Cuatost, and Toast.
Loud and long continued plaudits then testified the
estimation in which she is so jus•ly held by tl,e public,
while she sheered her sense of the tribute by repeated
curtsies ; and afterwards in the most modest and unit.
tested manner took Madame PASTA by the band,
meaning thereby to imply her acknowledgments to that
incomparable actress and singer. This was ►nstantly
understood and appreciated by the audience, and the
applause was redoubled as they retired from the cage.
DRURY-LANG, .
Last night Mr. KEAN appeared in his favourite cha.
ratter of Sir Giks Overreach, and was received throat ;tt-.
out with loud and general applaune. The Hone,
though far from being crowded, was respectable; asd
the audience appeared to be in admix able temper. Kus
a•as as effective as ever in his personification of the
crafty Knight, though recent circumstances have same-
what impaired the melody and compass of his vein
The other characters of the play were well sustained.

Lord FARNBOROUGH had an audience yesterday d
the KING.
TUESDAY was the birthday of the Princess of
Hasa Hortsoan,when herßoyal Highness completed her 57th yea.
Yesterday was the Anniversary of the birth-day ri
the Princess Vievoau, when her Royal Highness completed by
eighth year. Her Royal Mother, the Duchess of Kerr, gave adr
jaunt to the Royal Family, in honour of the day, at her apartraron
in the King's Palace, Kensington, at two o'clock. Tbs falate
Members of the Royal Family were present : the Dries. of
CLAnovez, the Duke of Scum the Duke and Ducker of Goo.
cams, the Princess Soma, and the Princess SOPHIA MAMMA.
Her Serene Highness the Princess GUAM, was also of
tin
party. The Princess Vactoau received Presents freer the ZIPS
and all the Members of the Royal Family. The Tallies own.
were introduced, to perform before the Royal party.
Yesterday morning, the Duke of CLARSNCI wetittO
Deptford, to inspect the Horan &name, yacht, previous to ie
sailing to convey the Queen of Wt sausaus to this country. In
yards were manned, and the Lord High Admiral was ratings'
his arrival with three cheers. His Royal Highness went ea hosi
the vessel to Inspect the arrangements. About one o'clock ns
Print:sea Agoura arrived, attended by the Right Hoe. W. FS*
aurae, the Treasurer of the King's Hooseheld, who is apps"Nd
Chamberlain to the Queen of Woaananae. The Prirceo• •
going on board, was also greeted with three cheers. A sanns•
breakfast was prepared for her Royal 'fishers. on board dal 01, ;
after remaining about two hours, her Royal Highness regrow Is
London.
The Duke of BEDFORD entertained a large party t°
dinner yesterday, at his house in St. James'oursare.
The Duke of GaArroN entertained a distinguishes
party to dinner yesterday, at his keine in Claries.street.
The Marquis of LAWSDOWN gave an elegant enter-
tainment on Wednesday, at Lansdown Hone, Berkcierwsiostts
to the Duke and Duchess of GLoocterea. Among Mier distils,
guished Personages invited to mitt their Royal BONN" weft
the Duke and Duchess of Leh:titer, the Marquis and Marchleste
of Downsblre, the Karl and Countess of Rombety, Ltd sal ball
• The Earl and Countess of Lisrower, gave a
Cawdor, the Earl of Debater, Mr. Scarlett, fa.
grand
entertainment at Kingston Howie, on Wednesday LW, to the 151
lowing distinguished Personages : Le Dec de POUONAC, the Prlan
and Princess de Pouseac the Marquis and Marchioness of Was
cuartars, Sir JAME' 112 lita'rus, Lady LYNDHURST, Lord rod DO
The Countess of KINNOUL gave a splendid rout yel•
terday evening, at her house in Grosvenor-area, which was ref

numerously and fashionably attended.
PROFACIATI..Di OF THE Grepu. —A public Mee*
of the-Society for Propagating Christian Knowledge in F•trir.,
Parts, took place this day in Freemasoos Hall, the ArehbishsP"
Ca NTIRSOUT in the Chair. His Grace was supported by die allieb.
bishop of You, the Bishops of Losoost, Bus sod WILL',
I.sensrr, Damns and COTINTIT, GLOOSESTZR, Sr. PAW,
CALCUTTA, &c. The Chair was taken about .a
quarter before tirs
o'clock, when the Secretary began the business of the
.day
tk
reading a long report of the Society's proceedings during
hiss year. In both the Western and Eastern hemispheres
labours of the Society' bad been crowned with signal Wen
though the premature. death of the late Bishop of Caron'
thrown a gloom over the progress of Christanity in the east. b
diocese of Nova Ncotia, Or. Inoue had proved the superkstil,
the Episcopal form of Church Goverment, when faithfully IF
zealously administered. The Rev. Gentleman then pr oceodo4_
letail a variety of particulars relative to the spread of the user:.
gut these details, together with the speeches which followed."
L oust defer till a future opportunity.

DINNER TO THE LORD HIGH ADMIRAL.
GOLDSNIfTFIS' COMPANY.
s t,Gourrom OF HIS 'ROYAL HIGHNESS THI DOLE OF
GLARENER TO THR 'FREEDOM AND CLOTHING. •
This ceremony took place on Wednesday, in the an-!
dent Court-pawn of Goldsmiths Hall. Amongst the
gneiss assembled in honour of the occasion we noticed
oral distinguished individuals connected with that
(nv ice of which his Royal Highness is Lord High
"A-ciolinsl, His Royal Highness arrived in tne
ceancil-roo'm about half-past six o'clock, and was
Fiesta —, individually, by the Prime Warden (John
Gansu( Esq. and Alderman) to the different members
of the Company. The Company then assembled round
the table,
upon which was placed the splendid para-
phernalia connected with the ceremony, consisting of a
tor massive gold inkstand, pens, paper, &c. The box
which contained the freedom is of gold, with the city
arms exquisitely chased on it, and the following inset ip-
non engraver on the inside of the lid :—" Presented co
his acoal Highness the Duke of Clarence, Lord High
Admiral of Great Britain, &c. &c. &c. by the Worship.
ful Company of Goldsmiths, on his Royal Highness
being admitted to the freedom and clothing of that an-
cient and loyal Corporation, which was unanimously
voted, in testimony of the deep and grateful sense en-
:attained by them of his Royal Highness s public vir-
tues and private worth."
The Clerk of the Company (JOHN LANK, Esq.) read
the resolution electing his Royal Highness a Member
'of the Coinieop The customary oath was adminis-
tered, and the ceremony of clothing took place.
The PRllet Wneoau then presented the gold box
and freedom to his Royal Highness, whom he addressed
as follows:
May it please your Royal Highness,—The distinguished
Mow of presenting the freedom and livery of the Company of
Goldsmiths of London for your Royal Highness's acceptance,
plying devolved on me, permit me, in their statue, to entreat you
graciously to receive them. In the performance of this duty, 1 as. 1
pee your Royal Highness, that I am highly gratifying my own
peonal feelings, nut only on the occasion for which we are assem-
bled, but by indulging my unfeigned esteem for your Royal High.
mo's person, the son of our revered late Monarch, who Mimed
ore his subjects, happily for them, more than half a century,—a
huger period than any of his Royal predecessors. The records of
MI very ancient and loyal Cotporation will band down to posterity
your Royal Highness's gracious condescension, by having accepted,
sod the Company in their having, by unanimous vote, selected a
Noce of the illustrious House of Brunswick, and next is mimes.
limo to the Crown, united in the person of your Royal Highness, for
the best gip in their power to Wier."
His Royal Highness the Duke of CLARRNCE took
the boa in his hand, and addressed the company in a
short but feeling speech. He assured the company
belch particularly gratified in receiving the distin-
guished honour which had just beets conferred upon
him. It was impossible for him not to feel peculiar
gratification on hearing the sentiments which had fallen
from their Prime Was den ; who, in the course of the
observations he had been pleased to make, touched
upon circurnstaiices which had for many years pleased
upon his Royal Hi,tess's mind. He was deeply
sensible of the benefiis which his country had desived
from the meritorious reign of his late revered parent.
He was convinced, when the history of his Lae Ma-
jesty's reign should be scanned over, its pages would
lie with any that was past or was to come. No man
was ever more sincerely attached to the welfare of this
yea .commercial cit 7 than his late tat: eh ; and he
could-assnre them, that on being admitted to the free.
don of the Goldsmiths' Company, if any thing could
add to the gratification which he experienced in
receiving so distinguished a mark of favour, it was the
allusiini which had been made to his late Majesty.
fh `ceremony being concluded, the assembly were
ushered into the grand hall, where a banquet - was
prepared for the occasion. About 200 persons sat
Joan to dinner.
The Lord High Admiral was attended by Admiral
Sir C. Pole, Sir James Saumarez, Sir Thomas Byam
Martin, Sir W. Hoste, and other distinguished naval
characters. We observed also amongst the company,
Lid Bexley, the Hon. Berkeley Paget, C. N. Pall-
mer, Esq. M.P. for Surrey, Thomas Halifax, and seve-
ral of the leading Members of the Cons t. The freedom
of the City was presented to his Royal Highness imme-
diately before dinner in a gold box, which cost 100
guineas, and after the ceremony of clothing was termi-
nated, the Company entered the Hall. They sat down
to dinner at seven o'clock. His Royal Highness begged
to drink wine with his brother liverymen before the
cloth was removed, a proposition which was received
with the warmest applause.
The Palms WAEDILN rose, and proposed, in an intro.
dmtory speech, " Church and King,' in doing which
he referred, in terms of great praise, to the attachment
professed and felt by his late Majesty and the Duke of
York fur the Church. He also reminded the Company
of the high honour conferred upon them by the pre-
sence of a member of the House of Brunswick, who
professed the same sentiments and principles—{Cheers),
The t' iii WARDEN then proposed the health of
their illustrious visitor, whose presence shed so much
lustre upon the Company.
The ROYAL Dues rose amidst the loudest eheets.—
He felt, he said, exceedingly grateful for the warmth
with which his brother Liverymen had drank his health.
He was the more obliged for the mark of attention and
respect with which he had been treated by the Gold-
smiths' Company, in the presentation of the freedom of
the City, as it was, the only mark he had, for the 45
years that he had been a public man, ever received from
any one of the corporate bodies—(Cheers). He felt
peculiar pride in receiving this testimony from a Com-
pany of such respectability, and which stood so pre-
eminent for loyalty, for firm attachment to the King
and Constitution in Church and State—(Cheers).—
Although his ancestors were foreigners, he trusted that
his family were now sufficiently known to the people
England to be called English. It was truly Eng-
lish; stud The Livery might rest assured, that his senti-
ments, with respect to the toast which had been a
short time ago given, were perfectly in unison with
those entertained by his late father—(Cheers). His
Royal Highness then alluded to his recent appoint-
ment to the situation of Lord High Aamiral,—a
s tuation unsought and unasked by him. He trusted
it would be found, that he would zealously and ade-
quately perform its duties. He had been born and bred
in the service; and, knowing well the valour and en-
thi.siasm of British seamen by a long experience, he
hoped that he should be found capable of appreciating
the merits and rewarding the ardour and vigorous ex-1
enions of so dear ving a body of his Majesty's subjects,l
(Cheers.) His knowledge2f the profession had enabled
tam to ascettain, that without commerce a British navy
maid be as n..thing, either in time of war or in time of
Pratt. In war, commerce supplied resources to meet
the impetuous exigencies of the occasion. In peace,
commerce afforded a nursery from which it was at all
times easy to furnish a supply of men; so that, how-

ever expensive the reductions m➢ght be in that service
upon any great and• sudden emergency able substitutes
were ready to come forward—(Cheers). Upon all such
occasions it never had been found matter of 'difficulty to
complete a fleet for the preservation of the safety and
honour of the country. He felt the honour which had
been that day conferral upon him in the very highest
degree, as the commerce of the country was so inti-
mately connected with the service of which he had the
honour to be at the head—(Lonrcontinued cheers.)
Lard liasLay's health was next drank.

His Lordship returned thanks, in doing which, he said
that the Company all felt deeply the honour conferred
upon them by the presence of an illustrious member of,
the House of Brunswick, the immediate heir to the'
Crown, particularly as his Majesty was the Mister of
the Company. He then proposed the health of the
I, Prime Warden and Wardens."

The Pants WARDEN returned thanks, and proposed
the health of the " Duchess of Clarence." This toast
was received in the most gallant style.
The ROYAL DUKE.-4 do not know, my brother Li-
verymen, whether it is regular or irregular in a man to
return thanks for his wife (a laugh); but I know this,
that if my wife knew that she was toasted, and that I
failed to communicate her tha .ks upon the occa,ion, I
should be in error if I expected to meet her usual
smile—(Laughter and cheers).
The Parris WARDSN then proposed the health of the
Admirals and Vace-Admirals present.
His ROYAL HIGHNKSE said that he had one toast to
gile before he should take his departure. He had made
an allUplOn to the support which the navy had unifos tidy
received from commerce. He could not, therefore, give
a more appropriate toast than "The trade, and com-
merce td the City of London." He as,ured the Cons.
pany that he hoped frectiently to appear among them,
althougn this was his first appearance.

Hisitoyal Highness lett tlieroom, amidst loud Cheri s,
at half•past eleven o'clock.
It was, we understand, a preliminary arrangement,
that no political allusions should be wale, nor political
toasts given.