Star.
London, England, 1829-10-15 00:00:00

while to hear from their own lips these astounding ad-
missions of Ministers :
" For his own subjects, however, residing or trading within the
territories of the Sublime Porte, the F.naperor Nscnowis has ob-
tained still more favourable terms. It is well known that foe a
considerable number of years Russian subjects have enjoyed great
and exclusive privileges in Turkey; but those which are now con-
ceded to them can be considered as nothing less Sian the introduc-
tion of a foreign authority, or rather a &lidos 4 the supreme rule by-
tweet the Sultan and the Autocrat in the dovistions #' the former (as
far as their respective subjects are concerned) which has never yet
been allowed by an independent Sovereign. The Russian subjects in
Turkey are to live and trade under the exclusive jurisdiction and
police of the Minister and Consuls of Russia. Their vessels are
not to be visited, their merchandise may be landed, warehoused,
transferred, or shipped, without giving notice to the local authorities,
and, " still less asking their iterasission." In fact, they are So enjoy
rights tatich they do not possess in their own country."
It will be seen here that Ministers are well aware of
the annihilation of the Turkish empire, and what is far
more important to us—the substitution of Russian as-
cendency in its place. The passages which we have
given in italic, speak more eloquently than volumes
what has been the effect of the Noble DUKE'S policy
in the East—and what must be its effects to us ? And
yet—instead of calling the Parliament together to consult
how best these capital errors can be repaired—the
Noble Duke goes to Weimer, and a Noble Earl to some
other place, and several ignoble fools to other places,
without caring one rush for the crisis into which they
have plunged the country ! Is Turkey, then, to be left
under the occupancy of Russia, and England
to suffer this, uninterfering ? Do Ministers—who
have been so prodigal of their cant expressions about
the " balance of power," which they have so repeatedly
pledged themselves not to allow to be disturbed—affect
to say that it is in equilibrio now ? If not—how do they
mean to restore the equipoise ? What attitude, in defence
of the destroyed commerce, and sacrificed naval superio-
rity of the country, is it in their contemplation to propose
that we should assume ? If they wait till February, the
die of England's degrsdation will have been irrevocably
thrown.
In the Congresses which no doubt are on the eve
of assembling, now will be the time to propose the
establishment of the Greek empire upon a powerful and
guaranteed foundation. In Greece—if the Powers of
Europe will only speak the fiat of her consolidation—an
efficient barrier may yet be created against Russian en-
'croachment, but she must not be governed by CA PO
D'lSTitt AS. We have already invited public attention to
the necessity of counteracting Russian influence there :
and now that there is an end to Turkey altogether, and
that the Autocrat will assume all the credit of liberating
the Greeks himself, and acquire—unless we interpose—
an indisputable title to be regarded as their natural
protector, the consideration is more pressing than ever.
It is superfluous, after all that has been said on the
subject, to insist upon the entire devotion of Cs Po -
BISTRISS to his old master and adopted country. It
has been proved, not only in his uniform treatment of
our countrymen who have served the Greek cause, but
in his behaviour also with regard to the loans
contracted in this country, and by the manner
in which he got rid of General CHURCH, whose
English honesty was inconvenient to his views of
government. Surely, then, it is high time that some
decisive steps should be taken, to prevent the conse-
quences which cannot fail to arise, if we suffer Greece
to become a Russian province. For that such is the
inevitable tendency of what is now passing there,
what man with two ideas can deny ?
Of all the projects and measures which reflect such a
posthumous lustre upon the name of CANNING, his
Greek policy stands pre-eminent, as proving both his
foresight and patriotism in a hilfh degree. He foresaw
the natural result of the approaching contest between
Russia and the Porte, and thence the absolute necessity
of erecting that barrier against Russian aggrandisement,
which Nature so clearly pointed out. As if every thing
concurred to facilitate an object of such vital im-
portance, not merely to ourselves but to all Eu-
rope; the people, of Greece and their rulers, re-
peatedly appealed to the British Government between
the commencement of their struggle and 1827, when
the nomination of C.tro n'lsTarss gave a totally new
turn to our relations with that country. We saw these
appeals ourselves—we were well acquainted with the
parties who made them—and we can assert that no argu-
ment which reason and truth could suggest, was left
untried, to convince our Ministers that Greece was en-
titled to their special attention ; while on the other hand,
the protection of England had all along been an object
of universal solicitude throughout the whole country !
Instead, however, of profiting by such a singular com-
bination of favourable circumstances, they resisted
every overture, and did all they possibly could to throw
the Greeks into the arms of others. The consequence is,
that every vestige of British influence has ceased, while
the people—as in Portugal—have been taught to regard
us as their enemies and betrayers. It is due to the memory
of Mr. CANNING to say, that he fully appreciated the
vast importance of the whole question, and—had he
lived—there is no doubt that the affections of the Greek
people would have been preserved to us, and the interests
of England duly consulted. The disapproval expressed
by Ministers of the victory of Navarin, and subsequent
efforts to restrict the limits of the new State, were Calcite
hated to make a deep impression ; one-..unhappily—
which may never be eradicated.
Notwithstanding the apathy of that portion of the pub-
lic Press to which the country has on former occasions
looked up for becoming energy in all great questions of
national interest, and the inconceivable indifference of
public men, who, suffer themselves to be led away by the
apparent moderation. of Russia, we are more than ever
convinced that our power in the Mediterranean has
received a shock from which it will never recover.--
One of the immediate consequences to the shipping in-
terests of this country from the recent Treaty, we have
no hesitation in asserting, and we do it without fear of

contradiction, will be the total loss of the carrying trade
of England within the Straits of Gibraltar. It has now
in fact become utterly impossible for us to compete
with the rivalry which the Russian flag creates, and we
must, therefore, reconcile ourselves in the best way
we can to the annihilation of this lucrative branch of

commerce.
As to CA POD IST ur AS, scarcely a foreign post arrives
without affording ample evidence of his tendencies. By
the last accounts from Greece, it appears that three
agents have been named to proceed to the courts
of London, Paris, and St. Petersburgh. It is by
no 'means surprising that the persons thus ap-
pointed should be either the immediate creatures of
the PRESIDENT, or bitter enemies of this country.
MA,/ ROCORDATO, a Fanariot, remarkable for his intrigu-
ing spirit and total want of consistency, is going to
Russia. COLETTI —formerly a physician at J oanina,
the principal agent employed during the mission of the
French General Root named agent at Paris, and
VIARO IYISTRI AS, the elder brother of the Ex-
Minister of Russia is coming here. We must not
conclude, without noticing the signatures affixed to a
decree which appeared in the STAR of Tuesday last.
They are four in number, and with the excep-
tion of the first—G mac to SESSINI, the old Pri-
mate of Gastouni, who would sign any paper
that happened to be presented to him—the other
three are natives of Russia, who were sent to Greece
under the auspices ofConnt NESSELRODE. No wonder,
therefore, that the Decree should so generally approve
the measures and policy of their friend the President!

CITY, Twetvg o'CLoex.
This is settling day in the Consol Market, and it ap-
pears to have been a very large Bull account, owing to
the quantity of Stock sold by the public, and taken for
time by the speculators, by which means a fall in the
Market has been prevented, and by the facility with
Which Money was obtained on Stock from the bankers
and large capitalists, the extreme fluctuation during this
Account has not becn more than one per cent. from 881
to 891. This is rather surprising, and to the great dis-
appointment of the Bulls, who fully counted on a further
rise, at least of about one per cent. owing to the impor-
tant events which have occurred during the account, par-
ticularly the peace between the Russians and Turks,
which the well informed are of
.opinion will be the cause
of establishing on a solid basis, a good understanding
between the great powers in Europe, and a general peace
will be maintained for many years.
Consols which left off yesterday at 891 for the
Account, and 891 for next Account, opened at the same
price this morning. Little business is doing at present,
as they are chiefly occupied in settling their accounts,
which, up to the present period, are going off well.
Report says, that a great City capitalist has borrowed
a million of money on Stock, and there is no doubt that
a very large amount of Stock will go into his name this
day, his pocket being well furnished with the needful.
In the Foreign Market little or nothing doing as yet.
Owing to an armistice between the Colombians and Peru-
vians, Colombian Stock improved yesterday, and main-
tains its price this morning.
The Briton frigate has arrived from Lisbon in twelve
days: nothing has yet transpired.
CITY. HALF-PAST ONE.
Consols, in the early part of the morning, were done at
89i, since which they have improved to 89R buyers for
Money ; and 89i for November Account. It now ap-
pears that it has turned out a Bear Account. It is said
that not less than two millions of Stock have been already
taken by different bankers, which was pawned at 3 per
cent. Up to the present time, the Account is not nearly
settled, but is going off well, as we do not hear of any
defaulters.
The French Mail has arrived, but the letters will not
be delivered till late.
Yesterday • and to-day we understand that the East
India Company's sales in Indigo are not favourable, as
they are full Is. lower than the last sales. •
The Foreign Market continues languid, with nothing
doing.

Quebec Papers to the 18th of Sept. and Montreal to
the 17th, have been received at the North and South

American Coffee-house.
From the Quebec Paper of the 17th Sept.
GRANT OF LAND IN CANADA TO OFFICERS.
General Orders. Hone Guards. July 16th.
His Majesty being desirous to encourage officers to
become settlers in British North America Provinces,
is pleased to command that grants of land in the pro-
portion under-mentioned, shall, on the recommendation
of the General Commanding in Chief, be made to those
officers who may be induced to avail themselves of the
offer, viz. Lieut.-Colonel, 1,200 acres; Major, 1,000;
Captain, 800 ; Subaltern, 500, subject always to the
conditions of actual residence and cultivation of the
land assigned within a limited period—Herbert Taylor

(abstract).
We regret to learn that the health of his Excellency
Sir Peregrine Maitland is in a precarious state. It is
mentioned in letters from Halifax, that it is his Excel-
lency's intention to repair to the West Indies during the
winter for the benefit of his health, and it is thought
Barbadoes will be the Island.
His Majesty's ship Champion sailed yesterday from St.
Patrick's Hole. She takes British silver to Newfound-
land, where she is to put herself under the orders of the
Tyne, till both ships join the Halifax squadron.
From the Montreal Papers :—His Excellency Sir James
Kemp and suite arrived here yesterday, about four o'clock,
and was received with the usual salute.
On Thursday, Mr. Henry Ennis, Purser on board his
Majesty's ship Champion, committed suicide.
The Schweitzerbote (Swiss Messenger) of the 24th
ult. states that Captain-Lieutenant Voilel, of Wimpfen's
Swiss Regiment, in the Spanish service, who endeavoured
to introduce the Pestalozzian system of instruction into
Spain, has been arrested at Barcelona, by order of the
Count d'Espagne.
John Marshall, Fog. M. P. in company with Mr.
Wordsworth, the poet, of Rydal Mount, Westmoreland,
has arrived at the city of Derry, on his way to the
Giant's Causeway. We understand that the Hon. Gen-
tleman and his friend purpose making a tour of Ireland.