Star.
London, England, 1821-08-22 00:00:00

CHARLESTON, JULY 19.

FROM SAINT A UGUSTINE.--By the sloop Wasp, ar- I
rived last evening, we have the pleasing information
From Saint Augustine, of that port being in pos-
session of the American troops. On the 10th instant,
at three o'clock. P.M. the American flag was hoisted
with the Spanish, and the troops landed at the
South Battery, and marched to the fort. The people
of Saint Augustine appeared to be pleased with the
:hang of Government. General Jackson, with a de-
tachment of troops, was encamped about fifteen miles
From Pensacola. The command of Saint Augustine
vas assumed by Captain Bell, on account of the ab-
sence of Colonel Butler.

ABSTRACT OF A PROCLAMATION BY COLONEL COP-
PENGRR, GOVERNOR OF EAST FLORIDA.

•' On the lath instant possession of this Province will be given
to Colonel Butler. The Spanish Officers and troops will eva-
cuate the said territory on the day abovementioncd. It is my
duty to inform you of this in'; octant change, and the stipulation
to secure you the free exercise or the Catholic Religion, and the
possession of your property. Those desirous of removing to
the Ilavannah, will always find me ready to render them all the
assistance which lies in my power.

4, Floridians, you are now going to give a signal proof of your
virtues by obeying his Majesty's commands. With this change
may all. the vicissitudes that circumstances have made you suf-
fer with such heroic resignation cease; as a witness of my de.

sire and a proof of the sacrifice ton hive made to your country,
I shall, as I have always done, bear testimony of all those I Im
apprised of who may require it. •
" JOSEPH COPPENGER, Colonel.
14 St. Augustine, 7th July."

HIS MAJESTY'S VISIT TO IRELAND.

FROM OUR PRIVATE CORRESPONDENT.
DUBLIN, SUNDAY, AUGUST tt.
This morning his MAJESTY went to Christchurch I
Cathedral: of course the greatest curiosity was ex-
cited, and proportionate exertions made to gratify it•
At a very early hour the entrances and approaches
of the Cathedral were beset and thronged with people
who would have prayed to-day where they never
prayed before; but, as was proper, measures were
adopted for making the congregation select and re-1
spectable ; and, as no admission could be liad with-
out a ticket, issued for the occasion, few persons that
were not of high rank and distinction could get in
with these the Cathedral was crowded in all parts,
and the aisle was• as full as ever it could hold, and,
indeed, those who occupied it saw his MAJESTY to
most advantage. It was a scene of extraordinary
brilliancy. The part occupied by the KING was newly
furnished for the occasion, with the seats, cushions,
draperies, &c. of rich Irish crimson velvet, fringed
with gold ; and there was a new quarto Prayer•book,
most richly bound and impressed with the Royal
arms. The Service was read by the Rev. Mr. Os•
BORNE: his Grace the ARCHBISHOP of Maids
preached the Sermon : his text—
,. Ilightrousness exalteth a Nation."
And the Anthem, taken from the 21st Psalm—
,. The King shall rejoice in thy strength, 0 Loan: exceeding
glad shall he be of thy salvation."—" Thou hast given him his
heart's desire: and hart not denied him the request of his lips."
" For thoc shalt prevent hint with the blessings of goodness:
and shalt set a crown of pure gold upon his head."—" I lis honour
is great in thy salvation glory and great worship shalt thou lay
upon him."—" For thou shalt give him everlasting felicity : and
make him glad with the joy of thy countenance."
This Anthem was finely performed by Messrs.
JAGER, BUGGINS, S ltTtr, Sir J. STEVENSON, WEY-
MAN, Scc. But all the congregation acquainted with
its powers, missed, and with regret, the fine and pe-
culiarly Cathedral voice of Mr. SPRAY, whc is at
your side of the channel, in a bad state of health.
Ells MAJESTY'S demeanour, and earnest and pious
attention to the service was, like that of his blessed
father, truly edifying. It was, indeed, as if he had
taken off his earthly crown in that place, and laid it
at the foot of the altar of his GOD ; clothing himself
in humility and devotion. I never, in my life, heard
the prayers for the KING so impressively and enthu-
siastically sympathized in and repeated by the con-
gregation. his MAJESTY felt, evidently and strongly,
this devotion of his people. He was balked in a
dark blue coat, white small-clothes, and white silk
stockings ; he wore no order but that of the Garter.
The steps at the front entrance were covered with
grey cloth, and all through the great aisle, to his
MAJESTY'S scat, with the same: the gre.►t aisle was
lined with solders. Nothing could equal the cheer
ing of the multitude outside, as the KING approached
the Cathedral and alighted from his coach. His
MAJESTY was met at the door by the ARCHBISHOP
of DUBLIN, who made his obeisance, which was most
graciously returned by the KING, who then pro-
ceeded to his seat in this order—the Vergers, the
Choir, I'recentor, Dean, the Archbishop, his MA-
JESTY, the LORD LIEUTENANT,•&C. &C. The great
aisle was filled by those who could not get into the
body of the Cathedral ; and half the number of pet-
sons who got tickets could not derive any benefit
from the privilege. After the service was over his
MAJESTY drove as privately as the watchful curiosity
of his people would admit of, to the Park.
Every moment discloses new instances of the en-
thusiastic loyalty of our people towards their beloved
KING. A young Gentleman assured me, that the
open carriage in which he was at the review yester-
day, being close by the KING as the troops were pass-
ing his MAJESTY, he, the Gentleman, could not resist
the desire of obtaining some relic or memorial of his
proximity to the Royal Person; he was so near, that
he laid his hands several times on the skirt of his MA-
JEwry's uniform and the horse he rode; he was nearly
tempted to cut a button from the KING'S coat, or a
bit from his saddle-cloth or housing; at last he be-
thought himself of a loyal rape upon the charger's
tail, and actually cut off with his penknife about half
a dozen or a dozen hairs, which probably will be
made an heir-loom in his family. I did not intend a
pun. This incident the geniis of Sir WALTER SCOTT
might render into immortal verse, a rival to POPE'S
Rape of the Lock. I wish he may see your Paper,
and take the hint.
In my letter of Friday, I mentioned that I had been
stationed in a house in Eccles-street, and that my at-
tention was attracted by two banners, the inscriptions
on which I quoted. On reading the Patriot News-
paper of yesterday, I saw that Print took notice,
among other instances, of this, and also published a
song, sung the same night at the Theatre by Miss
STEPHENS, written for the occasion by the same Gen-
tleman (a Mr. CODE) who displayed the banners, and
who, it appears, is the author of The sprig of shilalag,h
and shamrock so green, or Donnybrook Fair, so very
descriptive of Irish manners, and which has been
more popular in England than any song ever written,
not excepting some of DIBDIN'S best. I have been
assured, on good authority, that it was the first air
which his MAJZSIY desired to be performed for him

on Irish grobnd. Lest you may not take in the Pa-
triot Paper, I copy the song sung by Miss STEPHENS.
It is to the air of The sprig efshilalagh :
THE PRINCE OF OUR LOVE—GEORGE, OUR

FATHER AND KING.
Ever blest be the day, until Time be no more,
That led, in affection, to Ireland's glad shore

The Prince of our love—Gums:, our Father and King !
Let it's glories and memory never depart
From the warm grateful throb of an Irishman's heart ;
But our children's children still cherish the boast,
While crowning their bowls with the hallowing toast
Of the Prince of our love—Groacs, our Father and King!
Of the Monarchs of Britain, the first that e'er stood
On our soil, the dispenser of joy and of good,
Is the Prince of our love—Gsoacz, our Father and King !
Drest in warrior pride, and the pow'r of the sword,
Their rule might be suffer'd, but never asked ;
While to Gsoftos has been given, in blessings, to prove
He's the greatest of victors who conquers our love,
And reigns in the hearts of his people their King !
Like the new-born day, in salubrious light,
Dispersing the gloom and the vapours of night,
Comes the Prince of our love--G Loftus, our Father and King !
All radiant his course, and all healthful his sway,
Moral ills at his presence all vanish away,
Sweet concord and loyalty spread o'er the land,
And Irishmen, cordially link'd hand in hand,
Exultingly welcome their Father and King !
May I-haves—the strength of his Throne, and it's guard—
Pro!ong the dear life, and the virtues reward,
Of the Prince of our love—Gsoaur, our Father and King!
And, hap ly, when Thought shall revert to our Isle,
Which his Visit had drest in Felicity's smile,
•0! may he adopt that warm land as his own,
Whose hearts and affections for ever are won

To the Prince of their love—Groacc, our Father and King!

This song was three times rapturously encored by
the audience. To a print wishing to record the full
state of public feeling, en an occasion so unique and
interesting as the pr esent, all these little traits and
features arc important ; and I should not wonder if
I this song, connected with the Royal visit to Ireland,
should be as popular as the " Sprig ofshilalagh" itself,
if not more so. The KING has been heard to say,
that though always partial to the Irish people, they,
and the reception they gave him, have far exceeded
his most sanguine expectation or estimate of both.

I hear that his next visit will be to Scotland. You
know that we are second to England in the detail of
the King's regal dominion, and, therefore, have a
right to his first visit. You may rely upon it, that
he will earn and possess the emulous affections of all
his people, throughout every member of his great
and powerful Empire,

We have given, in another part, an estimate of the
military strength of Russia ; but it is such an exag-
gerated one, that it is scarcely necessary to expose its
extravagance. According to this estimate, the Rus-
sian army amounts to more than 900,000 men, be-
sides a large body of reserve. The pay, subsistence,
and materiel of such an army, for one year with ano-
ther, would cost, even upon the most economical plan,
from 10 to 12 millions sterling ; and the Revenue of
the Empire does not produce 16 millions annually.—
Only five millions would be thus left for the Civil
Government of so vast an Empire, for the payment
of the interest of its debt, for public works, besides
incidental expenses. When that country was invaded
by BONAPA RTE, the effective force which she op-
posed to him at that terrible crisis did not exceed
:100,000 men. She had at the sjme time about
40,000 men employed against the Turks, and nearly

the same number on the frontiers of Persia, whicli,
with about 100,000 men in the different Governments,
but not available, composed an army of lialla million
—a tremendous force, it is true, and, probably, it is
as formidable at this moment. About three-fifths, or
300,000 men, are disposable ; but Russia, out of her
own pecuniary means, could not long support them
in the field.

'Tie very curious " Memoirs of a Man of Fashion,"
just published, are anonymously dedicated to a cer-
tain Lord; but what Noble Lord is entitled to this
honour, has not yet been satisfactorily ascertained.
Report has variously ascribed it ; first to the Duke
of A—E, then to Lord F—E, and lastly to Lord
P—T.

The election for the. Mastership of the Ceremonies
at Leamington Spa, took place on Tuesday last ; the
rival Candidates were Captain HENRY BEAVEN and
THOMAS Minix; Esq. when the former Gentleman
was elected by a majority of 42.
At Rye Church, on Sunday, the pulpit was hung
with black, and the whole of the congregation, the
strength of the place, with very few exceptions, were
in deep mourning.
We understand that it is in contemplation to form
a Funeral Procession for RICHARD HoNEY and GEO.
FRANCIS, the two men shot at Cumberland-gate, who
are to be buried at Hammersmith, on Sunday next.l
The differint Societies are to assemble in Smithfield
at half-past twelve o'clock, and proceed to Holborn,
where they will receive the body of FRANCIS, and
afterwards that of HoNEY, in Rose-street, Soho-square.
The bodies will both be placed in the same hearse,
and the Procession will then advance through Ox-
ford-street to Hammersmith.

The contract made for 600 quarters of wheat on
Thursday last, for Government, was at £l5. 10s. per
load—a month since, the same was obtained at twelve
pounds ten shillings.
The Roman bridge, which was discovered about
three years ago in Hull, has been cleared, and found
to measure three miles in length, and twelve feet in
breadth. It appears, from an inscription found upon
it, to have been laid by the fifteenth cohort of GER-
MANICUS.
The preparations making at Wynnstay by Sir
W ATKIN WILLIAMS WYNN, for the reception of his'
MAJESTY, are of the most splendid order. Cooks,
confectioners, and mechanics, in great numbers, have
'left town to assist in the preparation.
The Marquis of HERTFORD has given notice to his
tenants at Holbeck, near Leeds, who work steam-
engines, that if they do not speedily take measures to
consume their own smoke, he will put in force the
provisions of the late Act of Parliament to compel
them to do it.