Star.
London, England, 1829-08-12 00:00:00

RUSSIAN WAR

With wonder and emotion we have perused the London
journals since the accounts of the ministerial changes in
France have reached us. Insensible to the evils likely
to be spread over the-whole face of Europe by this new
accession of France to the METTERNICH faction, oar
journalists felicitate us on the fearful event; and, shut-
ting their eyes, in perversity or ignorance, to the recur-
rence of the anti-constitutional spirit and jesuitism set to

work the destruction of public freedom, and improve-
ment of mind throughout the world, they see only, in
this political junction of the French cabinet with the
Goths, the means of curbing the ambition of Russia. Now
we maintain that the conjoint efforts of all Europe must fail
to arrest the triumphant progress of that formidable Empire.
Her present attitude is the work of our own blind folly.
The idiots who fostered her might, in that nursery of pub-
lic danger --the Holy Alliance, now strive in panic to pull
down the giant they themselves raised for the combat...-
whose force they strengthened, and whose hand they
armed. Does Lord WELLINGTON and the other pre-
cious relics of the CASTLEREAGH association remember
the very kind readiness with which they so liberally
acquiesced in the innocent longings of the covetous
Ca.% a, and so amiably ceded poor Poland to the op-
pressor without compunction, as without one ray of
foresight ? What would they now give to rupture that
connexion, to which Russia will adhere with a fond em-
brace—which neither intrigue nor force shall be able to
sunder ? What labour and art will now be employed
to persuade the Polander that the chains bound upon
him, with our willing consent, are a disgrace to
bear ? As we are a party in the cause of his tears,
we now to avenge them, are perhaps about to instigate the
flow of his dearest blood—at least it is here alone we can
reach the enemy with effect. Our old powerful in-
fluence over the commercial mind of Courland and the
Finlands can be, in this projected war, of no avail. The
obstruction of trade in hemp, timber, hides, and tallow,will,
in this instance, fail to produce the usual treason in our
favour. The commerce of the Dardanelles were a glorious
indemnity ; and the hope of grasping it will encourage
the Russian people to unite in fortitude and perseverance.
On the Black Sea we can only make fruitless parade.
Varna and Sizeboli, numerously garrisoned, and supplied
to the full of their magazines, will still stand, under the
Eagle flag, in scorn of our strongest fleets. France will
not dare to court disaster and plague in the present field
of war ;—England can less afford it;—while poverty
and winter chain Germany down,—METTEas lc It pru-
dently contenting himself with making balls for his
French and English dupes to fire off against the enemy.
The timely occupation of Constantinople by Christian
forces can alone rescue that tempting city from Russia ;
—but to which of the Powers is so nice a guardianship
to be confided ? The Turk will be as jealous of an Eng-
lish, French, or German force near the walls of his proud
capital, as he is of approaches by Russia.—Again, how
long should we be necessitated to keep camp in Turkey ?
And which of the Allies (ifs joint expedition were dis-
patched), would be the last to linger fondly behind ?
Indeed, we thinktonstantinople must fall ; and although
contemporary • Journals wisely treat such an event
as a matter of *no fearfid consequence, we regard
the Russian conquest of Constantinople as fatal to
the independence of the old world, and more to •be .de-
plored, than would have been the fall of St. Petersburgh,
under NAPOLEON'S power. The consolidation of the
Greek power, sufficiently strengthened to resist invasion
by Russia, is the only chance we have of preserving
those enviable countries from the sceptre of the Grand
AUTOCRAT. • • I *

CI'P Y. Timms o'CLocx.

Omsk which left of yesterday at 88, g for the Account.
opsnedddsunersting at 88 I, with Me or no business doing as yet.
71te specilatues are waiting for the arrival of the French expresses,
which are said to have arrived, but not as yet published.
The Foreign Market is uninteresting.

CITY, HALF-PAST ONE O'CLOCK.

Consols are not so piod as in the early part of the marling, when
they were at Sat for the Account; owing to the Chancery having
sold 40,01104. Commis at 'Si. At present Consols may be emoted
gni }, and foe money the mane ; for nest Accra SI, and the
cootinuationis front *'to 5-11.

As it is known that an Express has arrived with Mondsy's prices
from Paris, which as Yet has not transpired, the speculators ore on
the alert, sad act with caution. •
We are happy to see, by the report of the Corn Exchange this
morning, that the accounts from all quarters represent the crops of
wheat to be mice.llene, and tutting every where, The market was
in a stagnant state. and the prices were expected to be lower.
Our arrivals this day have been very scanty, and of little ha-
portant,. No further information has been received from the
theatre of war. _ _ .

In the Fott4vs Market there is Not a fntere worth obsetvatioa.
Brasil Bonds see. rather better. In other Securities nothing doing.

Quebec Papers to the 12th July, and Charlestown to
the 12th July, have been received at the North and South
American Coffee-house. The Quebec paper of the 11th
July says, "After this day, the 1 Ith July, the wild lands
in Upper Canada, in all cases where the rates and taxes
have been' suffered to run or to be in *arrear, for the space
of eight years, are liable to be sold by the Sheriff—he
first giving six months notice of the time and place of sale.
The brig William and James,. from Limerick, lately
arrived at Quebec with emigrants. Some of the pas-
sengers complained that the Captain took passengers
to be landed" at several ports in British North America,
but brought them all to Quebec,.
• MONTREAL, JULY 4.—ln some parts a this distr►ct,
the wheat crops have suffered severely from the grub—so
that it has been necessary to plough them down*. The late
rains have been favourable to the grass crops. Oats and
barley are good. Some fears are entertained for the p-
laices sown in the low situations.

The Charlestown Papers of the 11th of July are very
interesting. • '
MONUMENT TO THE DUNE OF YORIC.-.-1110 Com-
mittee, of wheat the Duke of Wellington is a member, have
taken measures to do justice to the late der-in-chief and
to the public. Instead of estrustlog the task mane favoured indi-
vidual they have applied to several of our best arebiteets far lams
which, we undirstand, *ere sot is last Saturday, and
midi taste led • The ssauttniest is to works of 21PLC
like Tnjan's 'aabme, With to muse at die tsp. lb *eight is to
be ba lite. iss bienhini aid My and two hundred feet, sad the
material peeks. • Ir. wills' weeded Wide hzesiagemeasdiel
ease to thtrliF7 11.t tile lire Ind *NI fans object
from the aing-a pha god the pork, ant Wised
of the aphid misiireesdleg mom tar is sieve*, Wei res-
dark mafiosi* hue star. The hisidiedis is the pedestal will
be is fres towards diusrds. • • • .

COURT CIRCULAR.

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The Duke and Duchess of CUMBERLAND took an
swag, on Monday afternoon, in the Regent's Park, and drove
resod the outer circle of the Park. On returning to their residence
in the King's Palace, St. James's, their Royal Highnesses passed
through the entire length of Regent-street. The Duke and Duchess
paid a visit yesterday to Princess Rs:mussy. at Chandra House.
The Duchess also visited the Marchioness of STA►roRD. The Prince
de Baum, the Archbishop of Carnemay, the Bishop of Lowness.
and Countess Mumma, had Interviews yesterday with the Royal
Duchess. The Duke de CUARTRAS, the Prince de PARR, the
Loss Cuancsixon and Lady LITDDIIRST. the Saxon Charge
d'Affaires, the Chevalier de likacannurao (as the Representative
of his Most Faithful Majesty), the Earl and Countess of GUILFOII%
Earl and Countess Poona::, Viscount Met.m.re. Lord and Lady
Fammatuniet, Lady IMBOFF, Lady Tarim', Sir G. NATARR. and
Colonel TUDRIITON, were among those who called yesterday to pay
their respects to their Royal Highnesses.
Prince LEOPOLD came to town yesterday morning,
floni his residence at Claremont. His Royal Highness paid a visit
to the Duchess of COMMAND, and in the afternoon left town, on
his return to Claremont. •
Viscount MELVILLE visited the Duke of WELLING-
ins yesterday, at the Treasury.
The French Charge d'Affaires had a long conference
with the Russian Ambassador on Monday afternoon, at the resi-
dence of his Excellency in Dover-street.
Sir HOWARD DOUGLAS, the Governor of New Bruns-
wick, has arrived in town from Scotland. Sir H. transacted busi-
ness yesterday at the Foreign Office.
The Russian Ambassador and the Princess Li EVEN
same to town on Monday, from Tunbridge Wells.

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