Star.
London, England, 1818-02-09 00:00:00

SHIPWRECK.

On the 113 d ultimo, the brig Ellen, Elliott master, from New
Orleans to Liverpool, and belonging to the latter port, was
wrecked in Ross Bey, 20 miles west of Traler. The cargo con-
sisted of 1600 barrel* of flour, and Soo bales of cotton. As soon
as the situation of the vessel was discovered, the country people
collected in numbers, and commenced the work of plunder;
even the unfortunate shipwrecked Mariners were plundered of
what little of their property they had saved from the wreck. A
detachment of the 97th Regiment, consisting of one Serjeant and
16 rank and file, under the command of Lieutenant Faniana,
was dispatched from Tralee to protect the wreck. On the
party arriving within ten miles of the wreck, they fell in with
men, women and children, with horsrs loaded with part of the
plunder; fifteen horse load were retaken, and brodght back to
the wreck by Lieutenant FLINTLA ; the arrival of the military
put an end to the plunder. Opt of the above rich and valuable
rargoa there were only saved from plunder 300 bales of cotton,
and. 474 barrels of flour ;-and but for the arrival of the party of
the 97th, the whole cargo would have shared the same
1 pores isea were wounded in the set of platobitiag.

REGALIA Or SCODLAND.
EDINBURGH, FEBRUARY el.
We have the pleasure to announce to the public,
that the examination of the Crown Room and chest,
in Edinburgh Castle, supposed to contain the Regalia
of Scotland, to..k place on Wednesday last, at one
o'cloek, and was attended with complete success.
The Commissioners present were, the LORD PRESI-
DENT, LORD JUSTICE CLERK, LORD CHIRP COMMIS-
SIONER, General HOPE, Lord Paovost, the &Lieu.
TOR-GENERAL, Mr. WALTER SCOTT, Mr. HENRY
JARDINE, MT. WILLIAM CLERK, and Mr. THOMSON.,
Apologies were made for his Grace. the Duke of,
BUCCLEUGH, whq was confined by indisposition, and
for the Duke of GORDON and the LORD ADVOCATE,
who were absent from Edinburgh. The Commis-
sioners met in the Governor's house in the Castle, and
were received by the guard under arms and the military
band. After reading the Royal Commission and
other official documents, they proceeded to the Crown-
room, when the King's smith and carpenter removed
the fastenings of two doors, the outer of oak and
the inner composed of grates of iron, after previ-
ously ascertaining that they had not been opened
since the former commission to search for records in
1794. Nothing was found in the room but a large
oblong oaken chest, secured by two strong locks, for
which no keys had been found.
The Commissioners, according to the tenor of their
warrant, directed the chest to be.forced open, which
was effected with some difficulty. It was found to
contain the CROWN, SCEPTRE, and SWORD of STATE
of Scotland,•aftsweling, in the most minute particu-
lars, to their description in the instrument of deposi-
tation 26th Mardi, 1707, which is printed in Nisbet's
Heraldry, vol. 9., and more correctly in Mr. THosr-
son'a late publication' from the Records of the Jewel
Office. There was also a silver rod of office, of which
the peculiar use is not yet ascertained. .

As soon as the eliste. ace of these venerable and
precious reliques of the national independence of.
Scotland was ascertained, the Royal Standard was
hoisted, and the soldiers cheered a salute, which was
heartily echoed from the Castle-hill, where a nume-
rous crowd had assembled, anxious to learn the event
of the search afterthese interesting memorials, on the
fate of whicli some mystery had been supposed to
rest. Indeed, we could not but feel flattered by the
generill interest expressed by all ranks upon an oc-
casion so intimately connected with the ancient ho-
nour of Scotland.

We are enabled to state, that the workmanship of
the Crown and Sceptre are highly elegant Inc! in
good taste. The sword being a present from Pope
Juxtus to JAMES IV. is of a pattern corresponding
to the excellence of the arts of Italy at that classical
period. Nothing else was found in the chest, ex-
cepting a copy of the act of depositation. The re-
galia were replaced in the chest, which was again
properly secured.

N.% e understand that, after some deliberation, the
Commissioners have come to a resolution, that they
are not entitled again to open the Crown Room,
either to *ratify their own curiosity .or that of the
Public, until they have made a report to the PRINCE
REGENT. But there can be little doubt that his Royal
Highness, to whose direct personal instructions we
owe She gratification we have received on a subject
so interesting, will order measures for gratifying the
public curiosity on a point of such great nation 11 in-
terest, as soon as the necessary precautions and regu-
lations can be adopted for that purpose.

ZooLottY.—A letter, dated Northtown, Harris,
in the Orkney Islands, January 5, says :

" On the Mb of last month, an animal of the tricker:hits res
mama species, the morn or wall-roc, was shot at Caolas Storni',
on the east coast of this island. Wn first observed, it was ly-
ing upon a small rock, and on being wounded with a musket ball
plunged into the sea ; but keeping its head above water, afforded
an opportunity of lodging several shots, which at length suc-
ceeded. As the animal tad been skinned and otherwise mutila-
ted before any account of it had been circulated, no accurate
description could be taken; but as the species is well known to
Naturalists, such of your Readers as are not acquainted with it
may consult their works This animal was of the size of a
bull, it *lorded two barrels of blubber, and its two large teeth
projected eight inches and a half beyond the gum. No creature
of this kind having been killed here in the memory of the pre-
sent inhabitants, they appeal to blend with the proper ideas re-
Eating to its nature, those which they associate with the each
uisg and the snick uisg ; the former the water-kelpie of the Law-
landers—the latter an animal, said, or rather supposed, to inha-
bit some large lakes in the Hebrides, and of vast size and mon-
strous proportion."
COILONTEL s Issiaeasr.—Saturday afternoon an Inquest was held
before J. Jesestrr, Esq. at the prince of Orange, Mill Stairs,
Dockhead, on the body of David Mihw, Esq. whose remains
were found in the river at the above place on Friday morning
last. Samuel Varney, a waterman, deposed, that on Friday morn-
ing about half-past six, he went to Mill-etairs to look after his
boat, and saw something lying on the surface of the water; he
went, and found it was the body of a man ; he conveyed it on
shore, and searching the potkets found 6s. 6d. in silver, a pair of
gloves, and handkerchief. The deceased had no II:A-notes,
pocket-book, or watch; neither were there any marks of violence
on his person. Two Gentlemen, subscribers to Lloyd's' stated,
that the deceased bad dined at the Albion Tavern, in Alders-
gate-street, on Thursday ; he was Chairman to the party, and
left them about eleven o'clock, in a hackney-coach, perfectly com-
petent to proceed home; the coachman put him down near the
Bricklayers' Arms, and it was supposed, on quitting the coach,
be had lost his way, and had gone down to Dockhead. There
being no other evidence adduced, the Coroner shortly addressed
the Jury, who returned a verdict—Found Drowned. One of
the Jury informed the Coroner, that the place where the acci-
dent happened was a public nuisance, and that during twelve
years he had resided in the neighbourhood, fourteen persons bad
perished at that spot, which was left quite unprotected.
Boxnris.—A match was made on Saturday night
for Painter and Spring to fight for 100 guineas a side,
on Wednesday, the Ist of April, (20 guineas deposit).
To be a stand-up fight, in a 24 feet ring, half-minute
time. The remaining eighty guineas a side to be
made good on the 16th of March. In consequence
of the well-known good qualities of both the comba-
tants, a fight equal to the one which took place be-
tween Gully and Gregson, is anticipated. A guinea
was offered to be taken for ten for choice. There is
no other match on the tapis.—A pitched battle for 20
guineas, was fought on Tuesday last, on Wednesbury
Field, between a Birmingham man of the name of
Granby, and a SetTgley man named Gillmouse ; but
after the combatants had fought seventeen rounds the
peace officers interfered and the contest was unde-
cided ; the Sedgley man had the best of it. Carter
and Gregson were on the ground, and they are of
opinion that it would have been a comfortable battle
ilk the ring had been properly cleared. Twenty thou-
sand persons were present.
Miming° Miercn.--Leach, 'the celebrated runner,
is again matched to run with 'Shaw, on the 24th inst.
the diginnce is 150 yards, for 400 guineas ; to be run
I within' ten miles of London.

,►.

RAMSGAM, 1;TDR17.411r43.

• In consequence of a representation trtate 4811*
WILLIAM CUATIS to the Committee fbr managing
the affairs of LLOYD'S, In respect to the meritorious
and successful exertions of some boatmen belonging
to Broadstairs, in a recent case of shipwreck, where,
at the imminent risk of their own lives, they saved
those of four of their fellow-creatures, the Committee
have, with their wonted liberality, voted them Fifty
Pounds, as a reward for such praise-worthy conduct,
which sum was paid to them yesterday, by tiie/stl.
AusrEN and Sots, Bankers, at Ramsgate. The boat-
men have expressed their gratitude in .e becoming
manner, by letter, to LLoyn's and also to Sir WIL-
LIAM CURTIS, in like manner, for his kind inter-
ference on ttieir behalf.

A few mornings ago, before break of day, a ma-
rine on dut, looking after smugglers, had the mis-
fortune to fall over the East Miff, swat' to Albion,
Place, a height of nearly 80 feet : the poor fellow
fell upon some anchors and oak timber lying under-
neath, and, wonderful to relate, although -horridly
bruised, he was picked up alive at day-light ; death,
however, has since put an end to his dreadful suffer-
ings : it is a little singular, that Mr. PUTNEY, a
Custom-house Officer, met his death, by falling over
the Cliff within two or three yards of the same spot,
some months back.

Mks WYKEHAM, the rich heiress, gave a most si•
perb entertainment, on Thursday night, at Brighton
to upwards of 100 distinguishod fashionables, arnon7
whom were the nuke of CLAtiVick an! Prince ,f
HESSE HOMEERG.

The fall of wild fowl at the decoy at Aller, near
Langport, in Somersetshire, has been 'uncommonly
great this yea-. Upwards of sixty couple Of ducks,
widgeons, &c. have been taken in one day. Similar suc-
cess-has been experienced in other parts of the country.
His Grace the Duke of NORTHUMBERLAND has
accepted the office of Vice-President of the Society
now forming for the Suppression of Mendlci Ly.
AUTHENTIC ANECDOT/L--JOHN, the late Duke of
MONTAGUE, made two codicils to his will with his
own hand—one in favour of his servants, and the
other of his dogs an 3 cats: as he was writing, one
of his cats jumped on his knee : " What," says the •
Duke, " have you a mind to be a witness too .'—you
can't, for you are a party concerned 1'
RAVAOSS OF THE PLAGUE.—The Mary, Captain
CATHEROR, arrived in the Rive:- from Leghorn, en
Thursday, and is now in the London Dock. During
her voyage she touched at Alexandria, Avhere the
Captain took in about 60 pilgrims, to convey them
to Thnis. At the time of embarking no symptom of
disease appeared amongst them, but on the passage
one of them was taken ill and died. No suspicion
was then entertained by the crew that the unfor-
tunate man had died of the plague ; but shortly
after a boy, belonging to the ship, was seized with
the complaint, and also died. It then communicated
to the Captain, his son, and two of the sailors, who
soon fell a sacrifice to the disorder. Four more of
the pilgrims shortly after died. The sufferings and
fatigue of the remaining part of the crew, from the
few hands left to work the vessel, was great in the
extreme. The only officer left was Mr. WELCH,
the mate, and two or three sailors ; these worked the

ship until she had nearly reached Tunis, when the
sailors caught the infection and perished. The mate
was now the only European on board, but was so forte
mate as to get the vessel safe into' port. The pas-
sengers were immediately landed, and the ship and
cargo taken under the care of the British Resident at
Tunis. Mr. WELCH was afterwards attacked by the
disorder, and lay for nine days insensible ; he was put
on board an hospital ship, where he continued for se-
veral weeks before he had recovered strength to re•
slime his duties. During this rime the vessel, put uu
der quarantine, was completely fumigated, and every
precaution taken to prevent a recurrence of the dis-
order. A fresh crew was procured, and Mr. WELcie .
has safely arrived with her in the River.
TYPHUS FEVER.—This fever is still making great
ravages in Ireland. Within a short time 91 persons
have died of the typhus fever in the townland of Car-
noon, county of Donegal, and the disease continues
unabated in many parts of that county. The entire
inhabitants of several houses in the townland just
mentioned have fallen victims to the contagion, and
numbers cf the poor are, we lament to learn, in want
of almost every thing likely to stop its pro It
has likewise made considerable ravages in itrdh."—orn
and Burghead, and is now communicated to Pones,
in Scotland.

DUBLIN, FEBRUARY 6.—The demand this day at
our Corn Market, was very good for Wheat and
Oats, and both sold freely at a small advance; the
former brought .565. to 60s. per barrel ; the latter
to 225. Oatmeal in good demand, at 18s. to 295.
and some very prime brought 255. per cwt.•; good
Barley more enquired for; present prices 265. to 275.
and some 30s. per barrel ; very little Bere at market,
and the demand limited, some few sales effected at
21s. to 245. Irish Floor i I better demand, the Bakers'
stock being nearly exhausted, they are obliged to go
into the market, and holders are asking higher prices,
American flour dull. Whiskey 10s. 9d. to 11 s. a gam
CORN EXCHANGE, MAli:.-LANE, FEB. 9.--The sap-
ply of Wheat this morning was rather small, but the
trade was heavy at Fridays prices, and only that of
fine quality was in demand. A tolerable large plan
tity of Barley remained over from Friday's arrivals.
chiefly of the inferior descriptions, which are nearly
unsaleable; but prime samples met ready sale, at as
advance of Is. per quarter on the price of this day
week. New Beans and Grey Peas r.re 9.5. per quarter
dearer, and Oats sae Is. per quarter dearer, than on
last Monday.
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CMILLIIIT ?tic TS AS 1-7EI:

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Wheat, Kent and
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Suffolk
Norfolk

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Sr,-.:11 Pea=
Tick ditto
754 96, Oats, Potatoe
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46s :ns
46s Ins
5•24 :Us
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753 44s

:Os f.

Feed

Rye 4:ls 48s I
Raley 50s 51s
Malt 60s 74r
White Peas 40$ et.s
Boilers 30.54$
Grey Peas 44s !Os
SMITHFIPLD MAR
To sink the offal--
Beef Ss to es 8411
muttup 4s to is Od
Beasts 2250--Calees 150--C it
HAY AND STR.,
Hay £4 Os to £5 ssl
4 Os to 6 10.

1133 3(4

Flour, per Sack 75s 00s
Rapested, per Last 454 X 56
emsatast.
Wheat, Dant:L.. BSo 104 e
Rabic Bed, Ilambro' or
Breme.u,Brabazit red 70s kV
MET, FEBIYARY g.
—per stone .1 Ms.
VeaL ..... ss Od to 0s Od
I Pork
:p and Lambs 14,16 N—Pigs 280.
AW PER LOAD.
IStrasr......in tss to ['4
Rowea ... 0 COs to 0 Ps