Star.
London, England, 1816-01-12 00:00:00

FRENCH PAPERS.

PARIS, JANUARY S.
Wednesday the Duke d'llavie, Captain of the
Guards, end the Count de Puysegur, Captain of the
Guards w Monsieur, returned with Madame, having
had the honour of accompanying th it Princess to the
King, where s!ie received the greatest marks of affec.
tinn, on the occasion of the 3d of January, 1816, the
unitive' sary of the d.iy on w Inch her Royal Highness
was sheltered at 131sle to rejniu her august family.
We are assured elat the churches which the Pro-
testants have enjoyed (at Nismes) s'nce the rcvolo..
rim, having b?eu 011Ft:1411y COlneCr4te:l to Ilbe Ca.
tholic worship, it has Weis resolved to construct two
new churches for the Protestants, in order to replace
that concession, and that in the mean time the latter
shall enjuy undisturbed the buiblings assigned to
the m.— ( Journal sic Paris.)
The Prefect of the Gironde has caused to be
opened a new .charitable workshop ar Bourdeaux.
Large rooms, warmed by stoves, will there present au
asylum from the rigour of winter, as well as easy and
gainful occupation until the spring. Beggars able to
work will find there various employment, and good
pay, that will place them above want.

NISMES, DECEMBER 26.
EXTRACT FROM A PRIVATE LETTER.

The opening of the Protestant churches took place
here oa Christmas Eve. Worship was publicly exer-
cised wit!, calmness, without any obstacle, without the
slightest word on the part of the Catholics, and
without the most trifling incident occurring. The
number cf Protestants who attended was very con-
siderable. The midnight mass, of which the Catho-
lics have been deprived for these 25 years, was cele-
brated in sir different churches. There was an im-
mense concourse of the faithful, but the greatest de-
cency, order, and calmness, every where prevailed.
Precautions had been taken, by authority, for the
maintenance of public tranquillity, but they were un-
qecessary.
Next day, Christmas, the Protestants and the Ca.
tholics went to their several churches. Every thing
passed in the most edifying manner. The men and
women of both sects were been meeting in the streets.
and accosting each other with that frank cordiality
which announces union. The town ut Nismes may,
therefore, be considered as restored to tranquillity.
The National Guard, in paiiiicular, is animated
with a spirit of tolerance which affords the happiest;
, hopes. The public Authorities perfectly second these
good dispositions. The following is the Order of the
Day, which was addressed by the Commander in
Chief to the Guard on the 22d of December :
°‘ Brave National Guards—The Protestant worship was yes-
terday pubtely performed within our walls. You alone were
employed to ptotert its free exercise : your conduct has justified
this proof of confidence. The mast perfect order was the happy
mak of thediscipfine by which yod are guided. Be convinced
of this truth; redouble your seal, second my efforts, and oar
detractors will be obliged to admit that no obstacles are too
great for us when we undertake' to maintain order, and to
execute the will of the King."

General Cunt Lagarde is infinitely better. His
health improves, and he acquires strength daily. It is
hoped, that by the approaching spring, this worthy
officer will be able to give new proofs of devotion for
the King's service.—(Journal Central & France.)
LISBON, DECEMBER io.

Since the 15th century, our commerce has never
been so active as at present, Many rich hous:s from
Malaga and Cadiz have established thenise.ves in
Portugal ; the wise principles of• our Regency grant
these foreigners liberty and protection. Tile spirt of
toleration spreads itself from hence ores the whole
kingdom ; the German merchants have obtained
permission teL establish a Protestant church sa this
capital, though the Portuguese clergy warmly op-
posed it. The trade with both Indies, the Brazils,
and the Spanish insurgent colonies of America, has
risen to a high pitch, being well protected by the go-
vernment. In the course of this year 490 vessels
laden with European produce have sailed for South
America, and chiefly for the Brazils. Every week a
paciaet sails for Rio Janeiro. Since the residence of
toe Royal fauily there. specie has considerably in-
creartd at Lisbon ; the amount imported from Ame-
rica within these eighteen months* is estimated at
fifteen millions.