Star.
London, England, 1820-11-29 00:00:00

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REJOICINGS IN THE COUNTRY;

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EVESIIME, Nov. 21.—The inhabitants of this an-
, cient and respectable Borough and its vicinity, who
have already, in a most manly and constitutional Ad-,
dress to her Majesty the Queen, unequivocally deve-
loped their feelings and expressed their sentiments of
abhorrence at the odious Bill of Pains and Penalties,
levelled against her honour and the liberties of the
people of these realms, have not been tardy or remiss
in their demonstrations of exultation at the glorious
tiumph of her Majesty over her implacable persecu-
tors, by the death-blow given to this anomalous and
nefarious. proceeding. The joy evinced en this mo-
mentous occasion may have been equalled, but could
not have been surpassed by any town in these king-
doms. When the welcome intelligence was announced
by the arrival of the Worcester Old Fly Coach, every
countenance was animated with the most lively ex-
pression, and the enthusiastic gratulations whicirwere
interchanged, are better imagined than described.—
The town was most brilliantly illuminated, and on
the following Thursday a large party dined together
at the Cross Keys Inn, where harmony and happiness
were strongly depicted in every countenance. The
Chair was ably arid judiciously filled by Charles Ed-
ward Hanford, Esq. of Woolashill, and the festivity
of the evening could not be surpassed. But this na-
tional triumph was not allowed to end here, for by
the aid of Mr. Nathaniel Hartland, one of the Society
of Friends, a subscription was set on foot, and twelve
hundred individuals were this day plentifully sup-
plied with good beef, mutton, and bread, in comme-
moration of an event which has, under DIVINE PRO-
VIDENCE, averted from this country intestine rebellion
and civil commotion.
BRIDTORT, Nov. 25.—The inhabitants of this town
never displayed such an unanimity of sentiment as
manifested itself on Thursday, being the day fixed
for celebrating their joy on the abandonment of the
odious Bill of Pains and Penalties against our illus-
trious Queen. The morning was ushered in by the
bells ringing a merry peal, and the British flags
hoisted on the tower and Guildhall, and a band of
music parading through the different streets. In
the evening, a general and splendid illumination
took place, and, with the exception of six houses, the
windows were tastefully decorated with laurel, arti-
ficial flowers, and various devices, and transparen-
cies in front, applicable to the glorious occasion—
the bells cheerfully ringing, and the town band play-
ing martial and loyal tunes, increased the gaiety of
the evening, which proved unusually serene and pro-
pitious. We cannot refrain particularizing an ele-
gant triumphal arch of the Chief Magistrate, E. Ni-
cholas, Ecq. decorated wiih a Star of Brunswick,
crown, and the initials C. R. in variegated lamps,
adorned with laurels, altogether producing a beau-
tiful effect. Mr. Richard Fowler, an elegant trans-
parency (sixteen feet square), suspended at the- en-
trance of Wyke's-court, bearing the following in-
scription—" Her Majesty's acquittal, the Triumph
of Innocence over unparalleled Infamy, and of Jus-
tice over a most unexampled Conspiracy ;" at the top
C. R. with a crown and star, splendidly adorned
with variegated lamps. Dr. Roberts, a figure of her
Majesty, in her Royal robes, wearing a crown of
glory ; the drapery, &c. well executed, with an ap-
propriate arch of artificial flowers. Mr. Major,
George Inn, a transparency of her Majesty, holding
in her hand the Bridport Address, with the follow-
ing motto—" Regina still, in spite of them."—Also,
Messrs. Golding, Hounsell, Ewens, Newburg, Carter,
Rendall, Tucker, Bull Ina, &c. &c. were particu-
larly conspicuous for their appropriate transparencies
and embellishments ; but what attracted universal
attention and admiration was an exquisitely finished
transparency, exhibited by S. D. Robinson, Esq. sur-
geon, elegantly pourtraymg a most striking repre-
sentation of her Majesty, as large as life, seated be-
neath a crimson canopy ; the words—" I am inno-
cent, and fear not," issuing from her lips; the Bri-
tish Lion on her left, with his right paw firmly
pressed on the V— C—'s chest; a splendid
crown suspended above, surmounted by a dove with
an olive branch : her Majesty is pointing with her
left hand to the L—d C r, moving off with
gigantic strides, bearing the Green Bag on his shoul-
der, with the sentence—" Not Ermi," inscribed in
legible characters: betwixt the C r and
the Lion are two culprits standing in the pillory, on
which is inscribed—" False witnesses." On the right
are depicted, Majocchi, De Mont, Sacchi, 4c. trc.
moving off in rapid style to their native country,
each bearing a Green Bag—the words " Non nil
ricordi" inscribed on that of Majocchi. Beneath is
represented another Green Bag, with the letters
B--, V , C---ke, and Co. Fearing the
weather would prove unfavourable, it was placed in
this Gentleman's front parlour—windows open: such
was the press of spectators, that Mr. Robinson po-
litely opened his house for their admission, and it is
conjectured that not less than sow- persons alter-
nately viewed it, and departed highly gratified with
this interesting and striking exhibition. It is not in•
our power to give an adequate description of the
manner in which all ranks appeared to testify their
loyalty and attachment to our most gracious and
victorious Queen ; and it is pleasing to relate, that
the vast multitude conducted themselves in the most
orderly and peaceable manner in their exultations—
not a pane of glass .was broken in the houses of
gloom, or the least insult offered to any individual.
The evening concluded by parties of inhabitants re-
tiring to the different Inns, and enjoying the same
in harmonious delight. The next night, the most
magnificent display of fire-works that ever was ex-
hibited in this town took place. The effigies of Ma-
jocchi, holding in his hand The Courier newspaper ;
and Mademoiselle De Mont, Felix Farley's Bristol
Journal, and Flyndelfs Western Luminary, were
burnt amidst the groans and hisses of a vast con-
course of people, assembled from all pai ts of the
country.
PERTII.—The friends of the Queen in Perth re-
solved to celebrate her triumph by processions, the
first of which, consisting of workmen belonging to
RuthVen printfield, entered the town on Friday night,
without the knowledge of the Magistrates, and, after
parading the principal streets, with a band of music,
they retired without the least disorder ensuing. It
having been understood that the seamen belonging
to the ships in the harbour intended to have a simi-

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lir procession on Monday, the Magistrates issued a
Proclamation against it; but the sailors being loth
to be disappointed, the Magistrates sanctioned it, on
tondition that they would advance no further than
the watt end of South-street, which they faithfully
obeyed. Some thoughtless young men, however,
endeavoured to make them enter the City. and, on
their refusal, they were assailed by opprobrious epi-
thets. In their progress to the New-shore, the mob
succeeded in wresting some torches from the sailors,
and with these proceeded' into town; with an evi-
dent determination to resent the failure of the pro-
cession. The Magistrates, in consequence, found it
necessary to have 'recourse to mitiadry assistance ;
and the soldiers of the barracks Yeomanry of
the neighbourhood were called out ; hut peace was
not restored till between ten and eleven o'clock.—
Before, however, having recourse to military force,
several of the constables and peace officers were much
hurt, and Provost Ross received a violent blow from
a bottle: the soldiers evinced the greatest forbear-
ance under the grossest abuse, and the pelting of
stones and other missiles. An investigation is going
on into the circumstances. On Wednesday night the
inhabitants were again alarmed by a procession of
sailors, who had gone up the rivet in boats as far as
the Palace of Scone.; but it was only an innocent
manifestation of 'their feelings, and they dispersed
peaceably.
LAROS.—Weinesday.se'nnight, the joyful news of
the Queen's acqpittal was celebrated at Largs. In
the twilight, a bonfire was lighted up on that beauti-
ful green eminence east of the town, denominated,
since the famous battle in 1263,- the Castle-hill, and
another was' kindled on the Forth. These were soon
confronted by similar lights on the opposite Islansts
of Bute and Cumbrae. From seven o'clock till tc*,
Largs, through all her streets, shone bright and beau-
tiful-. A select band of musketeers paraded the streets,
with drums beating, flutes playing, banners flying,
and firing platoons every four minute:. In the win-i
dows, several transparencies appeared The parish
bellman, without waiting for command, took to the
great bell, and rang it both loud and long.
It is a fact, which ought to weigh greatly in fa-
vour of Borough Reformation, that in no place where
the Magistrates are fairly elected, has there been any
disturbance in the course of rejoicing for her Ma-'
jesty's acquittal ; the riots and outrages having oc-
curred only in rotten Boroughs,where the Magistrates-
hold their office by self election.
CARRICKFEROUS.—Saturday se'nnight this town
was illuminated, with the exception of the houses of
a few families. In these houses a great number of.
windows were broken at the close of the evening.
PORTAFERRL—In consequence of the decision in
the House of Peers on that important question that
has lately engrossed their attention, the inhabitants
of this town signified their satisfaction by a general
illumination and bonfires on Wednesday se'nnight,
which was as soon as possible after -the intelligence
arrived. The populace expressed their joy by loud
and continued shouts of " The Queen !"—" Long
live Queen Caroline.!" At nine o'clock a party of
the respectable inhabitants assembled at Keown's
Hotel, a Chairman was chosen, and many loyal and
patriotic toasts were given ; among them were the
following :
The King—The Queen—Duke of Sussali—Duke of Ghia-
cester—Our respected and resident landlord;. Andrew Nugent,
Esq.—Lehtster, Downshire, and Donegall—ftrskine, Grey, and
Carnarvon—and Alderman Wood—The Queen's Noble Sup.
porters in the House of Peers—Brougham, Denman, and their
Learned Colleagues—Town and Trade of Portaferry.
—lt is also satisfactory to state, the greatest good
order prevailed, and the amusements of the evening
were enjoyed with much hilarity. Although Porta-
ferry cannot boast of the most splendid illumination,
yet it may, most probably, of its being the first in
Ireland thus to testify its loyalty.

GLASGOW, NOVEMBER 25.

It affords no slight satisfaction to turn from the,
splendour and misery of populous cities to some of
the neighbouring little towns, where the people, living
partly by trade, and partly by agricultural labour,
are not dependent solely upon either ; and where the
dignity and manly independence of the Scottish cha-
racter are properly displayed. In Stewarton, the peo-
ple have, in general, large plots of
.ground attached
to their houses, which, when cultivated with tare,•
yield them abundance of potatoes and other *egad-
bles. The cotton and wool trades employ the in-
habitants. The Stewarton bonnets are celebrated
through the nation, and they are divided into distinct
classes. The first is the red rings and.blue rings;
that is, the bonnets worn solely by old men. They
are sold just now at 7s. 6d. a pound, and there are
from three pound to six pound in the dozen, accord-
ing to the size ; but the demand for them and the mi-
litary bonnets has gone to next to nothing. The
Cockies," however, that is, the bonnets worn by
dashing young men, are now uncommonly brisk, and
many of them are sent to England. Those which
four months ago brought 13s. a dozen, now sell at
14s. and all hands are employed, and in high spirits.
As the cotton-weaving declined, the bonnet-weaving
became brisk, and the muslin was abandoned for
the bonnet. Two and a half years ago, there were
not above 90 bonnet-weavers in Stewarton ; at this
*day there are about 160, all as throng as they can
be, and these, with the other persons engaged about
the manufacture, earn about £5OOO a-year. This
town is well off in another respect. Mr. CUNNING..
ME, of Lainshaw, whose intelligence and public spi-
rit do not require to be mentioned here, has greatly'
promoted the prosperity of that town. During the
winter, in particular, he gives a number of poor people
meal and other things, according to their necessities,
and he is constantly purchasing cloth for shirts, and
mole skin for trowsers, to the poorest of the boys in the
place. He attends the Sabbath Night School, and has
a large class under his own particular care. And the
diligence of the scholars is stimulated by prizes pro-
portioned to their good conduct.

A fire broke out about one o'clock this morning
in the house of a tallow-chandler, adjoining Hol-
land-street, Wardour4treet, Soho. the flames raged
with great fury for a considerable time, and commu-
nicated their ravages to the adjoining houses, near
Oxford-greet, till almost the whole of that end of
the street exhibited one continued blaze ; water Isould
not be procured for a considerable time, and the
houses to which the tire had communicated were
nearly reduced to ashes before it was extinguished.