Star.
London, England, 1821-05-16 00:00:00

BATAVIA, DECEMBER 1.

The Government has lately received dispatches
from Lieutenant-Colonel Keer, Commander of the
Island of Banca, stating that his expedition, destined
to destroy the pirates, who, together with some of
the inhabitants of Palembang, had established them-
selves in the eastern parts of that island, had been
successful. Lieutenant-Colonel Keer received on this
occasion manifold proofs of fidelity, both from the
Chinese and the other inhabitants, and was assisted in
his enterprise by Radjar Akil, both with boats and
men. The principal object of the Commandant was
.to make himself master of the fortress of the rebel
Radin Kling, to whom the government of the whole
island had been given by the Sultan of Palembang,
and which was provided with cannon, blunderbusses,
and other fire-arms.

After a very troublesome march, Colonel Keer
reached the fortress on the 9th of October, with about
160 men, of whom 50'were turopeans, and took it
by storm. The garrison, consisting of 300 men, for
the most part was put to the sword. The notorious
Radin Kling, and several Chiefs of the insurgents,
were found among the dead. We took five iron can-
non, two blunderbusses, some muskets, and a large
quantity of native weapons.
Our loss consists in five killed and ten wounded;
among the latter are Captain Van der Wyk, and
Lieutenant de Fray. The zeal of the first is highly
spoken of by the Lieutenant-Colonel.
The Commander writes at the conclusion from
Torbaoly, on the 24th of October, that he has forti-
fied himself there, and is having the place put in a
good state of defence. On the report of the fate of
Kadin Kling, the Batir Ganing was abandoned by
most of his people, and has fled into the woods with
the remainder.

TheYalembangers and other strangers have left the
island with their proas; Banca is tranquillized to
within twenty leagues of Muntak, and it is hoped
that the same tranquillity will shortly be extended
to the rest of the island.

Last night his MAJESTY honoured the Italian
Opera with his presence, to see the favourite Piece of
Is elm:emu di Tito. Crowds of persons, anxious to
obtain seats, assembled at the doors before six o'clock,
and, at the moment of their opening, the rush was
tremendous, and severe conflicts ensued at tin doors.
The Box prepared for his MAJESTY was that usually
occupied by Lady Bassonouoit, into which another
had been thrown. It was lined with crimson velvet,
and ornamented in front by a most splendid canopy
of crimson and gold, surmounted by the crown,
and ornamented by national emblems, richly gilt.—
The front of the Box was emblazoned with the Royal
Arms, in gold, &c. At eight o'clock his MAJESTY
entered the Box, accompanied by the Dukes of Yonic
and CLARENCE. The audience stood up acrd greeted
his MAJESTY with loud cheers ; when the Corps Dra-
onatigue came forward in their full dress, and sung
" OoD save the King," in a superior manner, the
audience joining chorus. His MAJESTY appeared to
be particularly gratified with the music of the Opera,
and was throughout in excellent spirits ; and on his
departure received the same testimonials of loyalty
and affection as on his entrance. The Duke of Wax.-
LlNozox, and several Naval and Military Officers,
were in attendance upon his MAJESTY.
The following notice has been made.public
Brimilenbewsh-Hours. May 15.—Her Jimmy has been
pleased to dismiss front her service M. Cam* Foam, in conse-
quence of her having as further need of his services, as she is
now settled in England.
“ Bee Munn, has also given a power of attorney to Signor
Jewett Matuurrn to sell her property in Italy."

Yesterday a Court of Aldermen was held at Guild-
hall, at which the Loan MAvoa presented a letter
from Sir W. Dom visa.r., resigning his office of Alder-
man of Queenhithe Ward.—(See Advertisement.)--
His Lordship nominated the following Gentlemen,
to be returned to the Livery for their choice of two
of them to serve the office of Sheriff for the year en-
suing, viz.
ARCHDALI PALMS, Esq. Citizen and Mercer.
SAM= PA11111214 Esq. Citizen and Girdkv.
EDMUND WALLIS R.IIIDELL, Esq. Citizen and Goldsmith.
Mu-as Svantaza, Esq. Citizen and Merchant Taylor.
116113A1111. CoLl, Esq. Citizen and Draper,.
Timms Kstax, Bag. Citizen and Pislaterer.
Ewan Dumas; Esq. Citizen and Weaver.
Jossam PULLIT, Esq. Citizen and Wax-chandler.
Jame Canoe, £9. Citizen and Merchant Taylor.