Star.
London, England, 1827-07-25 00:00:00

KENTUCKY MANNERS.

YROlle A THILAIMPHIA PAPIII Or =NZ 14.
Doctor S. a Surgeon in the U. S. Army travelling in
Kentucky, stopped at a country tavern, and called for
a glass of gin-toddy. There was sitting in the barroom
a tall, fierce and savage-looking fellow, with a huge
pair of whiskers. The toddy was made, end as the
landlord was in the act of handing it to Dr. S. the
whiskered Gentleman arose from his seat, took the glass
from him, and nodding his head to the traveller, said,
" My service to you," and drank off the toddy without
once taking the glass from his lips. The Doctor sur-
veyed the man of whiskers, and judging, from his di-
mensions, that it would not be good policy to quarrel
with him, pocketed the affront, and ordered a second
glass. The toddy was prepared, and again the Ken-
tuckyan took the glass from the hand of the landlord,
and raised it to his lips. When he was in the act of
swallowing its contents, the Doctor drew his dirk and
passed it through the cheeks and between the jaws of
the drinker, to his great consternation and alarm. He
dropped the glass, and instantly fled, exclaiming, " I'm
killed, I'm murdered." He had no sooner left the house
than the landlord, with a smiling countenance, exhibit-
ing symptoms of great delight, advanced towards his
remaining guest, and shaking him cordially by the hand,
exclaimed, " A real old Kentuck by the powers! You
are the best friend I have met with for many a long
year. The fellow you have just pinked was the bully
a the county, and a terror to all travellers. He has
nearly ruined me by taking his seat in my barroom
regularly every day, and insulting, as be did you, every
stranger who enters my doors. Did you not observe
his long nails ? He has gouged more than fifty men in
his time, and I expected every moment to see him take
out one of year eyes. (The Doctor had but one.) I
think you have given him such a dose that he will not
trouble my house again. Now, my good friend, if you
will stay a year with me, you shall be as welcome as
milk-punch in harvest time, and both you and your
horse shall be fed urn the best, and no charge, d'ye
see.* The traveller thanked him politely for his civility,
but being under orders, and nut knowing what measures
the whiskered man might adopt to revenge the injury
he had received, when he should discover that he was
. not actually" killed," took a glass of toddy tendered by
the landlord, and took his leave, not without the most
' pressing invitation froth his grateful host to make his
house his house whenever he should be in that part of
be country.

Rear:Admiral Jacob, Maritime Prefect at Tonloth
has inforebed the merchants at Marseilles, that there
will be henceforth a convoy for the Straits once a fort-
night; and for the Levant once a month; that for the
Straits will arrive in the Marseilles Roads on the 10th
and ilSdt of each month, to sail with the merchantmen ;
that for the Levant will sail from Toulon on the SOth
of each month.
TOULON. JOLT IL
The Martionin and the Fiume, brigs, have just ar-
rived. the first front Alexandria, and the second from
Algiers. The blockade 'of that port continues to be
strictly observed. The two frigates from IStest. and the
Bellona, had taken their station either off Algiers or
off Bona.

PROM TIM 30110 MAL DU DE3ATS.
PARIS, Simr
Letters from Marseilles, of the 14th instant, state,
that a vessel had arrived at Tooloss from Algiers, bring-
ing dispatches for Government. All that we have
learned is, that ohr squadron there has been reinforced
by some frigates and corvettes, but that no ship of the
line had hitherto joined it.
A Sardinian merchant vessel had been captured by
the squadron, and sent into Toulon. This vessel being
under quarantine, we have not learned exactly what was
the cause of its seizure. It is presumed, however, to
have been an attempt to break through the blockade,
on the pretence that it was not notified at its depar.
tire from Genoa. The fitting out of vessels continues
at Toulon, and the recruiting for sailors is prosecuted
throughout the fifth Arrondissement. Five French
vessels left the port a few days ago, to pass the Straits,
under the convoy of the corvette Adonis, as far as
Cape Spartel. According to common report, the
French force in the Archipelago, under the com-
mand of M. de Rigny, who is to be promoted to the
rank of Rear-Admiral, and to have two Rear-Admirals
under his orders, will consist of seven line-of-battle
ships, four frigates of 60 guns. sie of 44, gaol, with a
number of corvettes, brigs, and utilize boats. The
fleet before Algiers will be composed of three ships of
the line, four frigates, and several corvettes and brigs,
under the orders of M. Collet, who is to be promoted to
the rank of Rear-Admiral. According to common
report, we may expect also the arrival of a Russian
squadron, which, it is asserted, has been seen in the
straits of Calais, directing its course towards the Medi-
terranean. A letter from St. Petersbargh, which w►s
read at a meeting here, mentioned the enthusiasts
which the equipping of the squadron hadexcited in that
capital. It was the subject of every conversation, and
even in their sermons the Papas implored the Divins
assistance in its favour, considering it especially des-
tined to protect their fellow believers.
The news from Aleaundria continues to present an
unfavourable picture of the financial resources of the
Pacha. There is but one vessel in our docks on his
account ; it is a vessel of sixty guns, the progress of
which, at the present, remains suspended.
The polacca La Fortune, Captain Jacques. has
brought back to this port 134 persons, who formed the
complement of the frigate La Gaerriere, which was
built for the Pacha. There remained but one corvette
to fit out, and it bas sailed. We know not if any more
will be constructed in this port for that Sovereign. He
finds, it is said, the building of them at Marseilles to be
too dear, and that the quality of the materials is far
from satisfactory. M. Drovetti, Consul-General of
France at Alexandria, is still under quarantine at Tou-
lon. He will be liberated in a few days, in order that
be may as speedily as possible go to Paris. We think
we may assert that be will return no more to
chia. Whoever be his successor, M. Drovetti
regretted by the French in Egypt and by the r.
of Alexandria.

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V/CreALL/A77.(iFF/a, jay 25, 1827.
THE COMMISSIONERS farFICTOALLING
its MAJESTY'S NAVY.4o:sioksmisy give notice,

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That on Tmeastu,v, the 27th of September neat, they will be
ready to receive Tenders In writing (sealed up). and treat for the
supply to this Department of a Quantity of IRISH SALT M FALIF,
equal to 11,000 Navy Tierces or Beef; $;.4130.000 Navy Ticrees
of PORK, all to be cured in theensuion, and o, be deli-
vered, Four-fifth Parts thereof in Tierces, via the eentehilet Pirth
Part in Barrels, into his. Majesty's Stores at Deptford, Portsmouth,
Plymouth, and Cork, in such proportions u shall hereafter be re-
quired. one half thereof on or before the 29th day of February, and
the other half on or before the 31st day of May, 1922: to be paid
for, as usual, by Bills, without Interest, payable at 62 days after date.
The Condition? of the Contract may be seen at this Mee, or by
applying to Mr. J. W. Duensavu.ns, Agent for the Victualling at
Cork; to the Collectors of his Majesty's Customs at Limerick,
Belfast, Newry, and Waterford; and to the Secretary to the Post.
master General at Dublin, respectively.
No Tender for a less quantity than shall be equal to 300 Tierces
of Beef, or 500 Tierces of Perk will be admitted, and each
Tender must specify the price in words at length, and be delivered
before One o'Clock on the Day appointed ; and most be accom-
panied by a Letter signed by two responsible reruns engaging to
become bound with the Party tendering in the penal sure of One
Third of the amount of the Contract, for the doe performance of
the same.
The Person who melee the Tender, or some Person on his behalf,
Must attend to answer when called for.

M. WALLER CLIFTON.