Star.
London, England, 1829-12-10 00:00:00

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

Mates Ammar' Ten Day.— Mobilo Waterford I—Guernsey
and Jersey 1-11aMbergh I—France I—Flanders I—Leeward
Islands 1.
The Henry, Lane. from St. Andrew's, N.B. to Cork, foundered
on the 10th August—crew saved.
The Alecto, from Jarn,ica. his arrived off Holyhead.
The Demerara, Venable', from Demerara, is supposed to have
arrived of Dover.
Mae, Dec. 9.—Wind N.W.
POITIMOUTBI, Dec. 9.—Wind N.E.—Sailed the Wanderer and
Sylvia transports, for Deptford.
PLYMOUTH, Dec 11.—Wind S. S. W. moderate—Arrived the
Priam, Smith. from St. John's. ()lithe port, the Deveron, Gar.
butt, from Quebec ; Lord St. Helen's, —, from Altramichi
and Perseverance, Prince, from New York.

THEATRICALS.

COVENT-GARDEN•

O w A Y's tragedy of Venice Preserved was last
evening played at this House, for the purpose of
affording the public an opportunity of judging whe-
ther Miss FANNY KEMBLF. would realize the ex-
pectations which her performance of Jrdiet had in-
duced. This young lady's personation of Belvidera
we are happy in saying, fu:ly justified those anti-
cipations. On her entrance she was very warmly
greeted by a crowded audience, and her first expression,
" My lord, my love, my refuge," was received with rap-
turous applause. The part Belvidera takes in the first
act merely requires an ample infusion of " woman's soft
love" into her expression, to do all that is looked for.
That did Miss KEMBLE do; indeed so exquisitely tender
was her manner, that we could not but envy the man to
whom it was addressed.

We have not, in fact, of late seen a performance that
on the whole has presented so much perfection—a per-
fection to be arrived at only from the closest study and
thorough understanding of the reading of the author, as
that of which we are now writing. The whole of the
first scene in the third act was an additional instance of
the high talents possessed by this young lady. That
part where she bewails the loss of her husband's con-
fidence, was given with the most touching effect.
On the falling of the curtain, the pit presented ono
moving mass: handkerchiefs as well as hats were waving
in the air, and the call for Miss KEstst. E was tremendous.
Mr. BAR ['LEY came forward to announce the per-
formances for this evening, but after several ineffectual
attempts to gain a hearing, he was compelled to retire.
Mr. C. KEM BLE then advanced, and was met with
the most enthusiastic cheering. As soon as silence
was obtained, he spoke as follows :—" Ladies and
Gentlemen. I hope, nay, I believe, it is quite unne-
cessary for me to assure you, both myself and my daugh-
ter are fully sensible of the great honour done her by
your call for her."—(Applause, and cries of " No, no!
You will do !")--" But when I tell you that my daugh-
ter, from the exertions of the night, is quite exhausted,
I am sure your liberality is such as to excuse her
making her appearance now. —(" Bravo.")—l hope you
will be satisfied by my informing you that this tragedy
will be repeated, until further notice, every Wednesday
and Friday: (long-continued applause.) Mr. Kemble
then withdrew, and the house then resolved itself into a
Committee of enquiry into the merits of the fair debutante.

The Duke of CU BERLAN D dined and spent the,
evening with his MAJESTY, at the Royal Lodge in
Windsor Park, on Tuesday evening, and afterwards re-
turned to his residence at Kew.
The Duke and Duchess of CUMBERLAND entertained
some of the Members of the Royal Family and a select
party to dinner, yesterday, at their residence at Kew.
The Duchess of Cum BERLAN D dined with the Duchess
of KENT on Monday, :t her residence in the King's Pa-
lace at Kensington.
The `parish Minister was engaged for about two hours
yesterday, at the Foreign Office, with the Earl of
ABERDEEN.

The Austrian Ambassador had interviews yesterday,
and also on Tuesday, with the Earl of ABERDEEN.
The Sardinian and Austrian Ministers transacted bu-
siness yesterday. at the Office of the Secretary of State
for Foreign Affairs, with the Earl of ABERDEEN.
The Duchesses of WELLINGTON and BUCKING lIA M
remain at Strathfieldsay and Arington, gladdening the
hearts of the poor at this inclement season, and ire not
expected to join the festivities at Stowe.
The Right Hon. Earl CORNWALLIS generously gave
intimation, on Monday last, to the lessees of his tithe, at
Linton, to take off 10 per cent. at his tithe audit. The
parishioners were exceedingly graceful for this act of
kindness, most of them paying at the time appointed.
Yesterday, a Court of Directors was held at the East
India House, when Capt. THOMAS WILLIA M BARROW I
was sworn into the command of the ship George the
Fourth, consigned to China direct.
According to the accounts from Bombay to the 3d of
August, Sir JOHN MA LCOLM had issued directions for
the grant of land along the whole coast of Malabar to set-
I
tlers, of whatever country or religion, who were willing
to enter into agreements for the cultivation of cotton and
of the other products of that Presidency.
The Duke of GLOUCESTER attended the Adelphi
Theatre last night to witness the performance of the
Elephant. The house was crowded to an excess. After
the Fire Field, the audience called fOr " GOD save the
Ring," which was sung with great eclat by Mrs. Fits-
william, assisted by the Corps Dramatique.

The present Lord Lieutenant of Ireland is said to have
made it a condition, at the time of his appointment, that
his Viceregal reign should last but one year. Lord Jer-
sey is now spoken of u the most probable successor to
his Grace.

STATE OF MEXICO.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE STAR
No. I

Stu,—Aithough it could scarcely be surprising that
the UNITED STATES should desire to profit by every

circumstance for aggrandizing their territory by the ac-
quisitiln of one of the most ferti:e and important pro-
vinces of tile MEXICAN REPUBLIC; and though iu

Rep:tblie, it would not be more extraordinary that
their envoi• to Mexico should put forth all the expe-
dients of his indisputable talent, to attain such an
object ; it must nevertheless be admitted, if such
a project really exists, that it is enveloped in the greatest
mystery; for even to the present hour, neither the
Mexican Journals, the official communications, or pri-

vate letters received by the two last packets, make the
slightest mention of such a subject; and as such an oc-
currence could not take place—agreeably to the Mexican
Constitution—without the previous sanction of th.• two
Chambers, of which the discussions are always we
are justified in concluding that an affair of so important a
nature has scarcely been brought forward—if indeed it
may even yet have entered into the contemplati.et
of any leading member of the State. We may add, that
the Mexican Government, being a popular Government,
comprehends its real interests too well, to lend itself to a
transaction which, besides i's other inconveniences, would
not be relished by a people which has made so many sa-
ctifices to maintiin the incit.,•entlence and int'grity of.
their terrts,ry.
Bat in these consi;:erationl, rir. Elitar, there is no
reason why the rerieedons cmi.ained in an excellent.a.--
tide in a Mornitic,., Paper of Saturday, should not hsva
an immediate reference to the tirtaal State of affairs is

Mexico. Without doubt, if Entrland do not interfere.
in one way or other, Mexico may ba iveakened, and Le-
conte either the prey of a tyrant, or the game of au ava-
ricious neighbour. But if England can extend to Mex-
ico nothing but barren prof:tenons, whilst she suffers
her to contend singly a-: inst the formideEe ob-
stacles which impNle the first. steps • of her political
regeneration, of whim will she have cause to complain,
if, in the course of c eats which may one day aricte, •
but wkch she raiglit easily have prevented—the interests
of I.ngland in Mo iico, should bl compromised by he*
own act1;11 and original compr.:m:se of the interests of
Mexico ?

And w:r; t country p asesses stoonger elsink 4 to t..a
sympael of England ti an ilo> ico ? For :: itiona:
sympat'iy can only e: oiled by the ree i,eveity of com-
mercial and of political lee rests ; so it can be easily
shown that England and lexieo must feel the effects
of that eoable influence. la tin first instance, it (-moot
be detrital that the contest between SPA I N and NI i.x Ica
already compromises the best interests of the actual
trade of Great Britain; because the Mexican Govern-
ment is deplived of the power of paying her ve.diters,
inasmuch as she has been compelled to consume, in
expenses of the war, all the reveuues that she possessed,
and even more : because a country in a state of per-
manent warfare must inevitably be agitated by its effects:
because whether from the want of order, or tranquiliity,
they cannot hope that their resources can develope them-
selves, that the means of exchange will be multiplied, or
the general welfare create new wants amongst the com-
munity. And without these, how can they have markets
frequented or profitable ?—ln order that the con-
sumption may not be ephemeral, it is necessary
that it should be proportioned to the production.—
But if, on the other hand, Spain shou d succeed, even
by the chance of war, who can deny that her triumph
would inflict a mortal blow upon Engii-h commerce ?
Spain would unquestionably revive the Colonial system,
and with that system she would re-establish her mo-
no' ci.y. She would cancel the debts of the Mexican
Republic, as she has already disowned thot,e of the
Cortes ; or, even if she offered to acknowledge them,
tied undertook to pay them, she would assume a re-
sForisibility which :he is incapable of discharging.
In order to ba assumed whether Spain can make war
with any other object than the re-establishment of the
Colonial System, it is only necessary to ask—will Fan-
DIN AN D give to his Colonies more liberal institutions
than those by which he governs the Mother Country ?
—Will a people once accustomed to the enjoyment of
lib.rty, submit to the yoke, without repugnance and
without regret ? And to compel their submission, will it
not be necessary to oppress them ? To oppress them, must
they not be isolated? Can they be separated from all the
world without excluding from them foreigners, books, and
letters ? Can the cultivation or industry of Spain compete
with that of England, France, orGenuany ? Could the pro-
dections of the Spanish soil--wines, oils, brandies,—
(thanks to the vices to which we owe their fabrication !)
now find in the American markets the sale which they
formerly had, without the aid of monopoly ? And if Spain
cannot dispose of the surplus prediction of her sail iu
America, of what advantage would her re-subjugatioo be
to her? How would she supply the wants of her com-
merce, the exigencies of her Court ?—how defray the
cost of the invasion, or the expense that must be en-
tailed by an entirely military occupation of her re
conqnered colonies ?—With the revenues of the Customs?
What consumption can there be in a ruined country
With taxes upon the Mines ? Surcharged with taxes
who will work them ? Will she undertake to work them
at her own risk ?---With what capital ?—Will she levy
direst Taxes upon the country ? How can they be paid
—The replies to these interrogatories required no great
consideration ; but they must carry conviction with thank.
I shall resume the subject in your excellent and indee
pendent paper of to-morrow. I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant.
MEXICANP3.

London, Dcc. 10, 1829.

Sir Charles A. Leslie, Bart. and his bother Thom :s
Leslie, Esq. killed on the 10th of October lost, iu niue
hours, on that part of the rivCr Tweed.called the '• Dub,"
six salmon, and twenty-two grilses, the former weighing
ninety-one pounds, and the latter cite bundled and thirty
pounds, making in all twenty-two stare thirteen pound:,
the greatest weighs we understand ever killed ou
Tweed with Ike rod in one day, by two (ientleann
(Elgin Courier.)

TILE NIF,W HISTORICAL PRESENT.-- 7he i?..)mi.4,,“
of history, Seems( Skies.—" There is an much in these Volume.,
so many historical incidents from the met romantic of Mothin
Nations that we can by no means entef upon a 4rwription or
enumeration of them. Spirit and industry have been abuil, anti,
di+played in this work. Here are tow-nays gay. tales of 101. od .n 1
death, love, revenge, and suffering to content the re...ler, and it is
his own fault if be do not find amusement and profit here. This,
Volumes, as some have already said, are valuable presents at thus
leant I of the year."—Xeso Monthly Marnine.

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Py Mortimer . • • . 2
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