Star.
London, England, 1817-03-12 00:00:00

FLANDERS MAIL.

A Mail arrived this morning. Great preparations
are making for the baptism of the young Prince of
the NZTHERLANDS, which is fixed for the '24th inst.—
Mmy of the Generals of the Allies have proceeded
to Paris to hasten the departure of the of the
Army of Occupation. The Government of the
Netherlands is negotiating with the Cabinet of
the Tuilleries in order to obtain an extension of
territory on the side of Menin.
It is wished to incorporate with the Kingdom, of
the Netherlands the village of La Montagne d'Hal-
luin, a position which commands Menin and all the
environs, and which in fact is necessary to place the
new fortifications on the side of that homier in a re-
spectable situation.

New York Papers to the 4th tilt. reached us this
morning, but their contents are of comparativtly
little importance.

Last night we received the Paris Pipers from the
6th to the Bth instant inclusive, and this morning
those of the 9th.

The long protracted discussion on the Budget has
at length closed. It was oa Thursday agreed to as
a whole by a majority of 135 to 88 ; and on Satur-
day presented by a Deputation of the Chamber to his
MAJESTY. On the same day it was communicated
to the Cbamber of Peers in a long speech from the
Duke of RICHELIEU; and a Committee of Peers ap-
pointed to report upon it.

The most imponant business of the year being now
dispatched, the Session, it is said, will he very soon
closed. One Journal eren ascribes the 20th instant
as the date of its prorogation, and adds that the Ses-
sion of 1817 will not be convoked till next October.
The health of his MAJESTY is now so much ink-
proved, that he takes his airings regularly when the
weather is favourable.

The last Bulletin respecting the health of the
Duchess of %RR; announces the state of her Royal
Highness to be very satisfactory.
Count POMO nt BORGO is out of danger.
Funds, Sth March, 61 f. 60 c.

It is suppposed there are more powers of attorney
ordered from the Bank of England at this time for the
sale of Stock than ever was remembered at any for-
mer period, in consequence of the desire of Stock-
holders to avail themselves of the late rise, and an
expectation that Ministers will ultimately be obliged
to fund Exchequer Bills.
Monday evening the PRINCI REGENT gave a fare-
well entertainment to the Grand Duke NICHOLAS,
previous to :is Imperial Highness leaving England.
At the din ler pasty, besides the Grand Duke, Gene.
ral KUTUWIPIP, Baron NICHOLAS, aid others of his
Imperial Highness's suite, were the Duke and
Duchess of YORK, the Duke of CLAMINCE, the Duke

arid Duchess of GLOUCESTeII, several of the Cabinet
Ministers and their Ladies, the Austrian Ambassador,
the Princess EsTIaIIAZY, the Ambassador from the
Netherlands, the French Ambassador, the Marchioness
D'Oastotsp, the Portuguese Ambassador, the Bava-
rian Minister, the R ussian Ambassador, and Countess
&c. There WAS also an evening party oh
about 150 to a dance, for which the suite of the
State apartments were thrown open. The crimson
drawing-room was appropriated to dancing. Waltzes
and Quadrilles were the only dances, for which a
select Band was placed in the north corner of the
room. The Grand Duke waltzed with Miss FLOYD.
The second dance was a new Quadrille, comrosed
by Mr. BOIIMER, which was repeated. The Duke of
DeVoNsiiirte waltzed with the Countess of MORLEY.
After the dancing had finished, the Band concluded
their performance with the celebrated Overture to
Lodvida, which was repeated. There were also
card parties.
Yesterday the Duke and Duchess of YORK gave a
grand dinner to the grand Duke NICHOLAS, at York
House. His Imperial Highness was attended by
the Baron NICHOLAS and General Kurusore The
arty was honoured by the presence of the Patwv.
EGENT, attended by Sir BENJAMIN BLOOMFIELD, the
Duke of DEVONSHIRE. Viscountess CASTLEREAGII,
Baron FAGEL, the Spanish Ambassador, Count and
Countess LtaviN, Lady ANNE CULLEN Sun's, Mr.
CULLEN SMITH, BSC._

Yesterday the Duke of DEVONSHIRE Me a grand
public breakfast at Chiswick, in order to have an op-
portunity of taking leave of his friends, previous to
his tour to Russia • and at the same time to entei LIM
the Grand Duke NICHOLAS. Most of the distinguished
fasbionables in town were present. In the evening
His Grace accompanied the Duke Islicitow to town.
Yesterday the LORD MAYOR gave a grand dinner
to the Court of Aldermen and their Ladies, which
was also attended by his Royal Highness the Duke
of Snasu, the Earl and Countess of DASINLES", Lord
ERSICUM Lord ARTHUR HILL, the American Minis-
ter and his Lady, Captain d'Erra, Sir CHARLRS and
lady FLINT, and many other distinguished persons.
In the evening the LADY MAvoasss had a select
party. Dancing commenced with quadrilles at eleven
' o'clock, and was kept up with great spirit until a late
hour this morning.
PRORSTRIANISSI.—A young man, natted Mullins,
Started ow Monday morning to do seventy-five miles
in twwty-four hours, on the Northampton-rond—
which he performed, though with great difficulty,
three minutes within the time.

Ma. FARIMY.P.4II Mr. ?ASSAY, of Covent Garden Theater,
was walking In Hyde Park, on Wednesday int, be oloverved his
friends, Mr. Marrnaws and Mr. YOUNG, on horseback, in the
tide, and walked from the pathway into the ride to speak co the
latter. White his attention was engaged in conversation,
a titan on horseback came suddenly upon them, and though Mr.
Yonne, with a sodden exclamation, made motion 01 Ida hand,
warning him to keep off in his headlong course, he rushed close
to Mr. Yovno, and rode over Mr. Paster' continuing his WO-
ens coarse sad nothing serious had happened. Mr. Pantie was
laid prostrate by the siolent shock, and on examination was
found senseless. Surgical .assistance, however, bevies been*
speedily obtained, be was, wuh same dilliceity, blooded, and
this operation restored him to his senses. He was then con-
veyed to St. George's Hospital, where every attention was paid
to him, and from thence home, where, we are concerned to says
be mutes wafted Ins very dalliances mate.