Star.
London, England, 1826-10-18 00:00:00

PARIS, OCTOBIER 14.

Mr. Canning departure from this capital is understood to be fixed
for the 20th instant as the new Parliament will open on the 14th
of November, this is probable. From the manner in which he has
conducted himself, both in public and private, very little can be
gleaned of the real object of his visit. He is always, from his ap-
pearance, no more than an English Minister oa leave of absence;
the same reserve, the same simplicity, and the same modesty are
observable, both in the public and private patties which he bas vi-
sited, which have however been but few, as this is the dull season.
He sees and converses with men of all parties, and though he
speaks French tolerably well, appears always more willing to listen
than to dictate. At the grand dinners to which be has been invited,
the same modesty has prevailed ; be has always left the seat of ho-
nour to those above him only in rank, particularly at the diplomatic
dinner of M. de Villele, where he took the ninth seat. He has
never worn the costume of an English fitipister, except on the day
be was presented to the King, by whom Fe was received very gra-
ciously. The question whether he should dine with his Majesty
has caused great debates amongst the Court sticklers fur etiquette,
and has been at length finally negatived. The thraldom of an eti-
quette which is observed in no other European Court carried the
day, there having been but two instances of its being broken through
since the Revolution. It has been remarked also, th • t among all
the political diplomatic dinners the Prince Pozzo di forgo has not
given one. Hitherto M. de Villele and Mr. Canning have had but
three or four meetings, except at public parties. The continuance
of the peace of Europe appears to be the great watch-word. The
numerous couriers that /dr. CANNING receives and dispatches from
Paris is easily explained, if, as is generally rumoured, he has re-
served to himself, during his stay in Paris, the transaction of the prin.
cipal business of his department and his political correspondence.

WINDSOR, OCTOBER 17.—His MAJESTY took his
departure from the Royal Lodge this afternoon shortly after two
o'clock, in his pony phaeton, accompanied by the Loan 5T6%1'10114
and drove to Virginia Water, where he remained for sometime oc-
cupied, giving directions for further improvements which are to be
made at this delightful retreat. After the Kura left Virginia
Water, he drove to Cranbourn Lodge, and returned by Saudgia
Gate, at half-past five o'clock; and at seven entertained Sir Curtassa
Pause and his Suite at dinner. Saturday Sir C. Pager arrived at
the Royal Lodge, on a visit to his biaaassr. Yesterday forecourt,
Lord FAILIMOROUGH took his departure.
The Judge Advocate General transacted business
yesterday afternoon with the Duke of YORK, at the residence of the
Duke of Rutland, in Arlington-street. Sir HENRY Hat.r.ran, Dr.
MAcSUcHAIL, Mr. 11PGRIIGH11, and 4r. SuirSDN
visited his Royal
Highness yesterday.
Prince POLIoNAC, the French Ambassador, trans-
acted business yesterday afternoon, at the office of the Secretary of
State for Foreign Affairs. The Spanish Minister, also, transacted
business at the above office yesterday afternoon.
Earl Munczy transacted business yesterday at the
Secretary of State's Office for Colonial Affairs.
D'spatches were sent off yesterday from the Foreign
Office to Sir WILLIAM A'Couar, our Minister at Lisbon ; and to
the Right Hon. FREDERICK LAMS, our Ambassador at Madrid.
BATH, OCT. 16 —We under.tand that a hostile meet.
ing took place on Tuesday last,between E. Roecas, Esq. M.P. for
Bistop's Castle and E. J. Coalition, H.q. of Ludford. The cir-
cumstances which led to this affair are said to be sonic strong ex-
pressions made use of by the latter, at a recent public meeting a
Hereford, reffeeting on the conduct of the Corporation of Ludlow I
and part of which observations being considered by Mr. Roosts,
who is one of the Bailiffs in that borough, as particularly personal
towards himself, a challenge was the consequence, and the parties
met in the neighbourhood of London.
The affair happily.liowever,
terminated without bloodshed; Mr. CHARLTON received Lis ants,
guni.t's fire unhurt, and then discharged his pistol in tlip
and Cheltenham Gazette.

CillieLTlNHAlkit OCT. 15.—The ball and promenade,
at the Rotunda of the Montpellier Spa, was attended by below;
two and three hundred of the first rank and fasliicui now here,—.
Dancing commenced At the early he of half-past eight oscluc4i
and closed exactly at eleven, when the band played (MI $ tic
rnsg. Iltew entertainments continue greatly attractive, awl ;.-V
much admired for their arrangement. Mr. Justice I.erri.enai.e. ts:l
Lady, and family, were at the Montpellier promenade this nuirnin :r
which waa thronged with a very numerous and Own( assrmaw,