Star.
London, England, 1818-05-12 00:00:00

CATHOLIC AFFAIRS.

EXTRACT or A LETTER FROM LORD DONOVOILMORE TO
THE SECRETARY OF THE CATHOLIC BOARD.
" Knocklofty, April 27. 1818.
" Surely it is impossible to forget so soon the state of misera-
ble destitution in which your question was left last year in the
House of Commons, when the spirit of the inveterate antago-
nist of your rights, the late learned Doctor of Civil law
(Duigenan) seemed to have revived again; and a combined at-
tack was made, with considerable force and acrimony, against
the whole Catholic Body and their Religion ; and where there
was no refutation of these calumnies heard in reply ; but the
question of the people of Ireland, triumphant ist argument almost
on every former occasion, was nearly kicked out of the House.
After such a defeat, surely the Catholics ought not to proceed
to battle again, without the best concerted previous preparation,
and without having been well apprized, through the means of
much private communication, what sort of support they were to
look to from those whom they Were in the habit of considering
as their Parliamentary friends. If such a communication has
been had, and the result has been encouraging, then, indeed, the
question might be committed agait: to its fate in Parliament. If'
not, I should consider the attempt, and still mote so at this ad-
vanced period of the Session, as little better than absolute insa-
nity. With respect to the other Ilouse, you certainly ieqiso
cause to complain of any dereliction there. But see e t
House Is situated as to the attendance of some of its most pro-
minent Members, and of your most distinguished supporters.
Neither Lord Grey, Lord Grenville, nor Lurd Wellesley, have
been in attendance during the present Session. Would you wish
to commit your cause to argument, deprived of such support as
their talents and energies would ensure? These are the reason-
ings against proceeding during the present Session. Where is
there one solitary argument on the side of the question?" •

THE ENCYCLOPJEDIA METROPOLITANA, Part
published a few days since, cont ins the' conclusion
of the Treatise on MECHANICS, thus completing, in
two parts of the Work, one of the most useful of the
Applied Sciences ; a complete view of the early
POETRY of GREECE, in the Historical and Biogra-
phical Division ; the usual portion of the Pure
Sciences, beginning with GRAMMAR'; and of the Al
phabetical Division, in which are the interesting arti-
cles ./ERONAUTICS,MTNA, AFGHAVNISTAUN, AFRICA,
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, and ALBANIA: and a
newly-formed English Lexicon, with the authorities
chronologically arranged.

LUCIEN BONAPARTE.—It is not generally known
that some very curious Memoirs of LUCIEN BONA..
'PARTE were printed at Paris in 1815. When, how-
ever, they were nearly ready, obstacles to their ap-
pearance arose—the publication was suspended, and
the whole impression was eventually burnt. An
agent of LUCIEN, it is presumed, indemnified the Pub-
lisher, and obtained of him the sacrifice of his spe-
culation, and the possession of the original Manu-
script. By what means this Manuscript has again
been suffered to see the light we know not, but it is
certain that a London Bookseller has obtained pos-
session of it, and that it is immediately forthcoming.
—LITERARY GAZETTE.

FORGED BANK OF ENGLAND NOTES.—By the Ac-
count ordered by the House of Commons, and which
has been printed, of the number of persons prose-
cuted for forging Notes, or for knowingly uttering
or possessing forged Notes, from the Ist of January,
1816, to the 10th of April, 1818. it appears that—
The number of prosecutions for forged Notes of the value of
£5, and upwards, was,
In 1816, - Three.
In 1817, Twelve.
In 1818, to 10th April, Seventeen.
The number of prosecutions for forged Notes under the value
at £5, was,
n 1816, One hundred and seventeen.
In 1817, One hundred and thirty.
In 1818, to 10th April, One hundred and twelve.
Total prosecutions—ln 1816, - - - 120
In 1817, - - - 142
In 1818, - - - 129
" /METH KATZ
" &h. to the Bank of England."'
By a new arrangement between the Treasury and
the Bank, the inconvenience and disappointment for-
merly experienced by the Public is now remedied,
as most of the favourite and bespoke Numbers have
already been delivered, and may now be obtained at
the respective Lottery Offices. The delay of Pur-
chasers to secure their Tickets and Shares was much
felt in the last Lottery, as many were obliged to pay
2L for a Sixteenth, which they might have bought at
275. the present price : indeed, when it is considered
that upwards of 800 Persons had shares of Capital
Prizes in the last Lottery, and that the present con-
tains More Capitals with 4,000 Tickets less than the
last, it is not improbable the Price of Tickets and
Shares may rise considerably. The Lottery begins
4th JUNE, when 20 Capitals will be drawn in the
first 20 Minutes.

(Signed)

Eight Candidates for Lieutenants have been found
qualified, on examination at the Royal Naval College;
and same number on board the Rochefort, on Wednes-
day 4, where they were examined in seamanship.
The Hamburgh Mail brings the following letter
from Copenhagen, dated May 2 :
" The Daniels Gazette of to-day contradicts the re-
ports inserted in the Hamburgh Papers, that the Da-
nish frigate the Nymph is going to the Mediterra-
nean, because the Danish Government has not yet
made any definitive amicable arrangement with Tu-
nis. As this report might injure the confidence
placed in foreign ports in the Danish flag, it is judged
necessary to state that Denmark's relations with Tu-
nis are as amicable as with the other Governments on
the African coast. The frigate is designed to visit
the Ports on the coast of Africa, and others in the
Mediterranean, where there are Danish Consuls.—
Equally false is the statement that Danish subjects
in the West Indies had made common cause with
South American Insurgents, and even carried on pi-
racy on their account with passes given them by the
Chiefs of the Insurgents. No sentence has been re-
ferred, as has been stated, to the Supreme Court; but
sentence was passed some time ago by this Court
upon some foreigners who were convicted of such a
crime, and are confined to hard labour in a fortress,
•in chains."

NEWMARKET SECOND SPRIND /LUTING.
MONDAY, MAY 11.
Mr. Neale 's Canvas, Set. beat Lord Foley's Pliilarmonuss
Tat. sib. T.Y.C. 50gs.-6 to 4 on Canvas.
Mr. Lakes Amabel, Set. beat Mr. Watson!' Neva,
A.F. 20055. h.fro--Even betting.
Lord Eteter's Captain Candid, Sit, ylh. beat Mr. .
Parlington, est. A.F. 100gs.--.8 to 4 agst Captain C &did.
Handicap Sweepstakes of 16gs, each, for 3-yr-olde and upwards.
Lard Foley's Philarmonus, 3-yrs-old, Get. 81b. -
Lord Darlington's black colt, by Sorcerer, 3-yrs-old, 4st.
Mr. Wyndhasn's Wanderer, aged, 9st. 216.
Mr. Crockford's Merrymaker, 4.ytoold, Bst.
Mr. Lake's Ambit; 4-yroasiti, Tat. 61b.
Fourteen started—Two paid—The .1.1.1ge placed bat
10 to 1 erst Philarnionus--4 to I asst Wa:nleret —0 to
Merrymaker-4 to 1 aget AinabeL
Lord Foley's Young Wizard, Set. bee the Duke of Grafton'
ar Thomas, art. A.F. 37)z5.-.•7 to 4 agat Young
CHESTER RACES, MONDAY, MAY 4, 181
Produce Stakes of Yip each. Two miles.
Sir T. Stanley's The Grand Duke, by Archduke
Lord Grey's b. f. by Sir Oliver •
Sir W. W. Wynn's ch. c. by Remembrances •
A Maiden Sweepstakes of tSgs each. Two miles.
Lord Rossmore's b. g. Carolan, 4 yrs old
Sir J. Egerton's Taints, 4 yrs Old •
Lord Derby's thrice, 5 yrs old •
Mr. Bailey's ch. c. by Trentham, 3 yrs old, est. 131 b.
Phibbes ch. f. by Young Woodpecker, 3 yrs old, Est. 101 h.
miles, 100 gs.
A Malden Plate, value SOL for all ages. Heats twice •
Sir T. Stanley's b. f. Bellanuira, 5 yrs old . -
Mr. Brady's Swordsman, S yrs old
Sir W. W. Wynn's Frederick, S yrs old . •
Mr. Clarke's b. m. Britannia, S yrs old •
Mr. Houldsworth's Miss Logan, 5 yrs old . •
Sir T. Mostyn's b. 1. by Ilambletonian, 3 yrs old •
Sir W. W. Wynn's ch. f. Antonia, by Cesario, 3 yrs old
TUESDAY.
The Dee Stakes of jogs each, h. ft. for three-year-olds.
round and a distance.

Duke of Hamilton's sister to William, fiy Governor
Sir T. Stauley's lkllaanira - -
Sir W. Wyno's Ikuishee -
Lord Grosvenor's b. 1. by Peruvian •
The Earl of Cheger's Plate, value 100 gs. for all ages.
times round.

Mr. Tomes's Duplicate
Lord Itossmore's Carolan •
Mr. liuniby's Nell Me'don - -
Seven others started, but were not placed.
Sixty Cuineas, the gift of Sir J. Egerton, Bart. and T.
nor, Esq. for 5 and 4yr olds. Two-mile beau.
Sir W. W. Wynn's Ptscator, by Walton, 4 yrs old
Mr. Corbet's l'arthenope . -

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- COBOURG THEATRE.

• This Bowe was. last night opened to the Public
fbr the season. A very few minutes after the doors
were throsa qpen it was crowded, almost to suffo-
cation, in every part—and the audience, by repeated
cheers, expressed the most unqualified approbation
of this beautifully-formed structure—which reflects
infinite credit on the talents of ,the architect, Mr.
CABANEL. Before the commencement of the enter-
tainments, the v hole of the performers stood forward
and sang " God save the King," which was enthusi-
aqically applauded. M MUNRO then spoke an
opening Address, which was extremely well received.
—While the audience were waiting for the perform-
ance of the melo-dramatic spectacle, entitled Trial
by Battle, with which, as was announced in the Bills,
the entertainments were to commence, Mr. NORMAN,
the Stage Manager, appeared, and complained that
he had been ill-treated by Mr. GLOSSOP, the Pro-
prietor of the Theatre. His ground of complaint
was, that, having to perform in the Pantomime at
Covent-garden that night, he had requested Mr.
GLOSSOP to bri.lg forward his Pantomime as the first
instead of the last piece, by which means he would
be able to do his duty at the two Theatres. This
Mr. GLOSSOP, who wished Mr. USHER to take the
part of Clown in his absence, had refused—and had
absolutely locked up his Clown's dress. This appeal
created a dreadful uproar. Mr. Muttao, and after-
- wards Mr.W.BARRYHORE, sought in vain to address
the audience. No sooner did either of them •com-
mence his address, than Mr.NORMAN came forward,
and all was chaos. To the infinite disgrace of-a part
of the audience, the two unoffending individuals,
who were seat forward to explain, were pelted with
orange-peels, apples, and various ther missiles, usu-
ally resorted to in theatrical warfare. At length the
cry for Mr. GLOSSOP was vociferated with so much
violence, that, to quell the storm, it was found neces-
sary to concede the point to Mr. NORMAN. The
audience were informed that the Pantomime would
be performed first, and peace was by this means re
stored. The Pantomime, entitled lifichight Revelry,
or Harlequin and Conies, has been most splendidly
got up. The scenery is superb, and the dresses and
decorations exceedingly beautiful. The Harlequin
and Columbine were Mr. KIRBY and Miss RuouLts.
They acquitted themselves extremely well. A Mr.
T. BLANCHARD, whom we do not recollect to have
seen before, was the Pantaloon of the evening—and
undoubtedly a more active and entertaining. Pant-
aloon cannot be conceived. The melo-dramatic spec-
tacle of The Wager qfßattle followed. It is a very
heavy drama—tull of pageantry and procession. In
the ballet of Alzord and Nerine, which followed, Mr.
and Mrs. Le CLERQ, Miss J. S'IMPSON, and Miss J.
SCQTT, executed a variety of dances, with great
el,:igance and animation. The entertainments were
received in the best possible manner.

Greenwich had yesterday a throng of annual holi-
day visitors, and the usual sports of the Hill were
carried on with much frolic and fun.
Saturday se'nnight, Abraham Thornton arrived, by
the Union Coach, in the neighbourhood of Coventry,
on hic return home, hut, wishing to avoid public at-
tention, took a circuitous route across the Park to
Soon End, where he ascended the vehicle in pursuit
of his journey.
Saturday night, the Greyhound public-house at
Streatham, was broken open, and robbed of brandy
to the value of 601. and a quantity of pork and butter.
STAFPORDSHIRE.—FORGED Nor Es.—Three women
were apprehended last week for passing, or having
forged Bank of England notes in their possession, who
are supposed to be part of a numerous gang which
infest the Potteries. The following prisoners have
been committed to Stafford County Gaol :
William Stevenson, for uttering one V. and one 1/. Bank of
E l'and Note, knowing the lune to be forged;
S.trah Thomas, for uttering a 11. Bank Note, knowing it to be
forged;
Ellen Saunders, for having in her possession, five 11. Bank
Notes, knowing them to be forged;
And Ann Smith, for having in her possession two forged 11
B Notes, knowing them to be forged
11 rrell.GAlLDlS.—Yesterday Joke Davis, a lad about 15, was
finally examined, upon three charges of uttering forged notes.
Mr. V. Jahn, linen-draper, of No. 66, Upper North-street.
Gray's Inn-lane, deposed, that the prisoner came to bit *bop, ea
Tuesday the Stk instant, and purchased a silk kandkerckkf end
a pair of white cotton stockings, which came to is. 6d for width
be gave witness a one pound note to change. Witness having strong
suspicion that the note wee forged, detained the primer, me
he sent one of his servants for an officer, who cum sod task
hint into custody. Mrs. Tlabella Martin, of Great Illathrdiesg,
City-road, deposed, that the prisoner came to her Shetefut a
fortnight since, and bought a pair of shoes, and gave aMI
pound note for paymint. Witness asked him his name, which he
said was Smith ; that she gave hint the change and the pelsomor'
went away, soon after which witness discovered the note to bit
forged. Mr. Lung, clothes salesman, of Goswell-street, deposed,
that the prisoner came to his shop about the latter end of April,
and purchased a shirt and waistcoat, which came to is. 6d. The
prisoner gave him a one pound note for payment, and gave his
name John Smith. Witness gave him the change. Li a short
time after the prisoner was gone, he toned the note to be storied
one, and never saw the prisonir until be was in custody. The
prisoner was committed for trial.
FURTHER EFFECTS OF THE LATE FLOOD :—...Yes-
terday, about three o'clock, the body of another
man was found drowned in the Creek, near Kemting-
t,,n Oval, within 100 yards of the place the body of
Mr. 'finkler, late landlord of the White Horse, Brix-
ton !dill, was found. The body was carried to the
Clayton Arms, in Clayton-street, where the other
body lay, and was shortly after recognized to be a
porter in the employ of a shopkeeper in the neighbour-
hood, who, it is supposed, was drowned on Friday
ni, !it in the Creek, as he was mturning home to his
loyers with a truck full of empty -bottles. The
track was found next morning shattered to pieces, and
all the bottles broke ,• the waters were dragged on
Saturday and Sunday for the body, but to no purpose.
At ten o'clock, yesterday morning, an Inquest was
held at the Clayton Arms, Clayton-street, cn the body
of Mr. Tinkler ; but on account of the marks of vio-
lence on his head, and other parts of his body, the
Jury having no satisfactory evidence before them to
shew that his death was caused from accident, or else
being robbed and murdered, they adjourned to ano-
the day, to procure further evidence. In about three
hours after tlle Jas_ y had adjourned, the other body
was brought its, and they both lie, there now for the
Coroner's Inquests.—Amongst the many sufferers
from the flood, we have to notice Mr. Perry, the
brewer, Mr. Fenton, a brick-maker, Mr.;lartin, mar-
ket •gardener, who ft's lost to tr.: amount of upwards
of tool. all his garden being over-ran with the flood.

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