Star.
London, England, 1821-12-26 00:00:00

SEIIILIN,.NOVEM DER Zo.

We expect here, with the greatest impatience, the
answer of the Grand Seignior to the ultimatum of
Russia.
A terrible idea has been formed of the military
force of Russia, and this opinion, which is particu.;
larly credited amongst the people, will have a disad-.
vas►tageous effect should a war break out.
FRONTIERS OF MOLDAVIA, NOVEMBER 25.
The excesses of the Janissaries continue to increase
in Moldavia, particularly at Jassy. They penetrated
some days since into the house of M. Herr, the Prus-
sian Vice-Consul., and entirely plundered it.
The shock of an earthquake felt hem on the 17th,
at .50 minutes past two r. sr. and which lasted some
seconds, was much more violent at Jassy, where, at
a quarter past three, three shocks succeeded each
other at short intervals; several houses and Churches
were much damaged, and a great number of cbini-
nies and rocks were thrown down.
ULM, DECEMBER 14.

We have received, by the way of Venice, feta%
from the Moi ea, which state that the inhabitants
were making the greatest efforts to take the fortres•es
which were stain the hands of the Turks : Patras
was on the eve of capitulating. It is stated that the
capitulation proposed by the Tui kish Commandant
had been rejected by the Archbishop Germano, to '
whom it was. transmitted. The principal military
tone of the Mo:iates was concentrated in the mrthein
part of the re.xponnesus.

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THE KING'& VISA' TO SCOTLAND.
ADDUZINI. TO TSIVIThINS Of.
NTS 01 MONTH BRITAIN IN caw =AL,
ON HIS HAM?* SZPSITID VISIT TO SCOTLAND.

AID TO

IT THE EIGHT HON. SIR JOHN SINCLAIR, BART.
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"We have every reason to hope, that in the course
of the ensuing summer or autumn, his Majesty will
honour his Scottish dominions with his presence.
" On no occasion have expectations of a Royal
visit been hitherto nicked without their being ful-
filled by his Majesty.
" Notwithstanding the period at which the Coro-
nation took place, and the great fatigues attending
that splendid ceremony, his Irish subjects were soon
after gratified with a sight of their Sovereir ; and
the ardent mann* in which they expressed their gra-
titude, for this unusual mark of Royal attention, was
consistent with that animation and generosity by which
the Irish character is so peculiarly distinguished.
" Disregarding the inconvoisiencies, and even the
dangers, with which his excursion to Ireland had
been attended, more especially during his Majesty's
return—and though the season of the year, had be-
come extremely unfavourablito voyages by sea, and
journies by land, his Majesty resolved not to disap-
point his Hanoverian subjects in the expectations
they had formed of seeing him—and he has accord-
ingly visited that part 4-his dominions.
a It is not, therefore, to be imagined,: unless pre-
vented by some unlooked for circumstance, that his
Majesty will fail to visit Scotland, in the iourse of
the ensuing year; and this may be more confidently
:idled on, as his Scottish subjects have many just
claims to his Majesty's favourable attention. The
Scottish Throne, is perhaps the most ancient in Eu-
rope; and it is in consequence of his Majesty's con-
nexion with the Scottish House of Stuart, and its al-
liance with the English House of Tudor, that he in-
herits the British Crowns. While other countries may
boast of a more fertile territory, a mOre genial cli-
mate, and may possess a more numerous population,
there is none, where the cultivated soil produces in
more abundance, or where the people in general are
more usefully, and more profitably employed. The
features of the country are picturesque and magni-
ficent, while the people who inhabit it are entitled
to respect from their military and naval achieve-
ments, their great industry, their scientific acquire-
ments, and their strict attention to morality and re-
ligion. On the supposition that his Majesty will visit
Scotland, in the course of the ensuing summer or
autumn, it is of much importance for the people of
this country to consider in what manner they can
give a proper reception to their Sovereign.
" There is no circumstance that has done more
credit to the Irish than their taking advantage of the
Royal visit in order to bury in oblivion those reli-
gious animosities which have so long distracted that
interesting country (1). In Scotland, though there
are different religious sects, yet their opposition to
each other is not carried to the same violent height.
In Ireland, probably, not a fourth part belong to the
established Church, whereas in Scotland, not a fourth
part are Dissenters ; and even of these the greater
proportion hold Presbyterian principles. The con-
tentions in this country are more of a political than
of a religious nature ; and when the contest is, which
party shall engross the powers of Government, it is
not to be supposed that any union between those
who wish to have the eirclusive possession of the same
object is likely to be effected. The Sovereign must
choose between the two parties, which of them he
considers to be the best fitted for the administration

of public affairs.
y• There are some points, however, deserving of
immediate attention, in regard to which, I trust, all
true Scotchmen will concur in opinion.
44 The first is, to render the ancient Palace of the
Kings of Scotland, a fit place for the reception of the
SovereiFn and his Court, and to improve the access
to it. fo accomplish these objects, the plan for the
improvement of Holyrood House, drawn up by the
late Mr. Adam, ought to be immediately set about;
and the interior of the rooms fitted up, so as to suit a
Royal residence. The ancient Chapel there, ought
likewise to be repaired, that the Knights of the
Thistle may be installed in that place with due so.
lcmnity. Such other buildings also ought to be'
commenced, and, if possible, completed, as are cal-
culated to ornament a metropolis, the situation of
which is so peculiatly picturesque and beautiful. For
instance, the erection of " The Parthenon" on the
Calton-hill, which has so long been wished for by
those who are desirous to perpetuate, by so noble a
monument, the fame of those military and natal
heroes who have been born in Scotland. It would

seem, indeed, as if the commencement of this fa-
vourite national object were reserved for the presence
of the Sovereisn in this country, and to immortalize
the epoch of his Majesty's visit to it.
" It would also be a most important object were
all disputes respecting the reparation of the central
Chuich of St. Giles terminated, and if an Act were
brought in, for raising a sum necessary to complete,
in a magnificent styles that ancient edifice. In com-
pliment to their Sovereign, the privileged classes of
the community might wave their exemptions, and
agree to a general contribution or assessment, to be
expended in giving, dignity and beauty to a building,
erected in the centre of our metropolis. It would
doubtless be highly gratifying to the Sovereign to
know, that it was out of respect to him that esta-
blished sights were waved, and that an important im-
provement was accomplished. It would add to the
pleasure be must experience, while sitting in the
royal chair in that edifice, and listening to those elo-
quent Ministers of the Scottish Church, who shall
have the honour of preaching before him.
" In his visit to Scotland, his Majesty will not be
surrounded with those dignitaries of the Church to
which he has been accustomed in England and in
Ireland; but it would be proper that a General As-
sembly of the Church of Scotland (the only Eccie-
siastical Parliament now extant), were to it held
upon the occasion, that his Majesty might be more
fully impressed with the nature and constitution of
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(1) Aay meaterNY aumets to reTke atdososkies, it is to be
win be it Mena.

'the Presbyteritm establishment, ehhfere the members'
tithe Church make up for disparity drank by the
opport>snity they have of exercising their talents in
tfie progressiveindicatures of the Church, and where
11 the only distinction arises from superior merit and vir-
tue. The judicial state of Scotland, in which there
are many excellent institutions, as the plan of regis-
ters, 3c. will likewise be an important object of Royal
inquiry ; and it may be proper then to consider, whe-
ther it woul.l not be adviseable to form A Code of
the laws of Scotland, which have many peculiar ex-
cellencies, as preparatory to a similar plan for Eng-
land and Ireland.
" The city of Edinburgh has been called (be mop
dery Athens. Its situation is, in some respects, similar
to the ancient metropolis of Attica; and in its devo-
tion to literature, it bears a great resemblance to that
celebrated city. His Majesty will naturally wish to
examine all the particulars connected with this em-
porium of science, in which so great a number of in-
dividuals are instructed in a knowledge of medicine, in
ancient and in modern languages, and in every species
of art and science distinguished for its utility (2).—
Few of those celebrated characters, who once adorned
the literary circler of Edinburgh, now exist ; but we
have still to boast of some remnants of the old :tad:,
as a Dugald Stewart, and a Henry Mackenzie, and
some more modern authors of distinguished celebrity.
" There is no country, perhaps, where agriculture
and gardening are carried to greater perfection than
in Scotland. The instruments of husbandry are so
simple and efficient, arid the whole system so easily
understood, that the prediction of the late President
of the Royal Society (Sir Joseph Banks) is likely to
be verified—' That agriculture will owe more to the
Scots than to any other nation since Adam first
wielded the spade.' A ploughing match on an ex-
tensive scale, would be an interesting spectacle for
the Sovereign to witness.
" The art Of road-making has also been carried to
great perfection in Scotland ; and it is to be hoped
that the roads over which his Majesty will probably
travel, will be repaired, previous to his Majesty's
arrival in Scotland, on the principles of M'Adam.—
The streets of Edinburgh, also, will require much
attention and improvement.
" The perfection to which various manufactures
have been brought in Glasgow and its vicinity, and
the beauty of the fabrics wrought in that neighbour-
hood, must excite the admiration of every beholder :
and to these the Royal Visitor will naturally direct
6 his attention.

" In regard to other objects of useful inquiry, the
Sovereign will !save an opportunity of investigating
in Scotland, with peculiar advantage, some of the
most important blanches of political economy; in
particular, the system of parochial education, and its
effects ; the management of the poor ; the laws for
the inclosing of land, and the division of property
held in common; and other branches, on which de-
pend the substantial interetts of a nation. In no other
country, also, have inquiries of a statistical nature
been carried to such an extent; for accounts have'
been drawn up, not only of every parish and of every
county in the kingdom, but a general view of the
'state of the country at large has been published, ac-'
by tables, containing statements of every,
particular with which a Sovereign or a Minister of
State would wish to be made acquainted.
" There is no country, therefore, where a mind
anxious for the attainment of useful knowledge could
acquire more valuable information than in Scotland.
Yet, on such an occasion, objects of a more amusing,
but less imports nt descriptiout,are not to be disregarded.
" It may be kiroper to consult the ancient records
of the city of Edinburgh, in order to ascertain in
what manner the Kings of Scotland were formerly
received on their first arrival in that metrapolis ; and
to renew, so far as modern manners will admit of it,
the same style of reception.
" Besides modern races, exclusively confined to
one object, it would be desirable to add to them
exhibitions of some of those gymnastic exercises for
which Scotland was formerly celebrated. A musical
festival, also, in which Scottish music should have its
full share, should not be omitted. _ _

" It would be gratifying, on particular occasions, to
see his Majesty, and his Scottish subjects, attired in
the ancient garb of the country. Indeed, nothing
would have a more striking effect on the mind of a
stranger, than to witness the Highland dress, the
Highland music, and the Highland dances revived,
so as to represent to the eye the manners and cus-
toms of ancient times. To see a hundred Chiefs and
Highland Lairds, attended by the elite of their re-
spective clans, each wearing the peculiar tartan or
set" of his tribe, would be a sight which could only
be seen in Scotland.

" His Majesty may also partake, amidst the scenery
of the Grampian mountains, the amusements of the
chase, as enjoyed by his ancestors, of which so striking
a description is given in the ancient histories of
Scotland.(3)
" The object of a Sovereign, however, in visiting
the more distant parts of his dominions, is not amuse-
ment merely, or the exhibition of shews or pageantry
(though these public testimonies of respect and affec-
tion are not without their use), but his real gratifi-
cation must arise from the exercise of his mental
powers, from the acquirement of new information,
from his uniting his subjects, by conciliating reli-4
gious or political animosities, which has been so
happily accomplished by his Majesty Ireland,
and, above all, from the means with which he is

thus furnished, of a,certaining how he can best
ameliorate the condition, and augment the happiness
of his people.
" Oa the whole, there can be no doubt that the
proposed visit of his Majesty will prove highly gra-
tifying, both to him and to his subjects in Scotland,
and may eventually prove the source of important
betlefits to the northern part of his dominions; and,
for that purpose, it would be desirable that preparations
for his reception were made early, so as to be done
in a manner likely to be acceptable to his Majesty,
and creditable to his Scottish subjects.
To contribute to so important an object, the pre.
ceding hints are hastily thrown together.
" JOHN SINCLAIR.
" 133. George-stroet, Edinburgh, Nov. 1841.
" N.B. It appears from the account of the Crown
(2) It would be that, in one great Precession, all the
Teachenand Individuals in Edinburgh, should pan
in review before ms Alajesty. It would be a DOW and non
toresdag 'penult,
zatbellijs Highland Hall, given In the Assembly Rooms of
last Spring, is to have been one of the
mess delightful and brilliant ever eahildted.

LONDON.

WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 26. 1821.
St. Semmes Dmr.—lloaday at the Public Olices.

Europe at this moment presents a singular aspect ;
Russia and Turkey are on the eve of a more impott-
ant war than they ever yet waged against each other,
and one which is likely to involve all the great
Powers of Europe ;* although it is difficult to con-
jecture what may be the policy of each. Every
friend to liberty or to humanity must rejoice that the
Greeks, who have so long groaned under the most
brutal and debasing of all tyrannies, are at length pro-
ceeding rapidly to emancipate themselves. Every one,
too, must rejoice at the prospect of rescuing the fairest
portion of Europe from the ruthless barbarians who
have so long devastated it. So far, we presume, all
Europe is agreed ; but, on the ulterior consequences,

much difference of opinion must prevail. If the
Greeks are only to exchange masters, and passing
from one tyranny to another, become the subjects of
Russia; and if the Ottoman Power is to be annihi-
lated, that Turkey may be added to Russia, and
constitute it a triple Empire of Turkey, Poland, and
Russia, then it becomes the duty of the Powers of
Europe to interfere, and not suffer the pretended
philanthropy of the Northern Autocrat to be the
stalking-horse of such schemes of aggrandisement.
That such are the immediate views of Russia, no one
acquainted with ber policy for the last half century,
or who observes her present conduct, will deny.
The first step, will no doubt, be the occupation of
Moldavia and Wallachiaprcreisionally, and under the
false pretest of affdl•ding protection to the Greeks.
Should the Turks resist this invasion with spirit, and
dispute the possession of the country at every post,
we doubt not but that A LEXANDIR will assume the
4nask of a liberator, and offer to raise the Greeks into
an independent nation. But be this as it may, and
by whatever means it may be sought to be accom-
plished, the subjugation of European Turkey is the
grand object of Russia.
The next question is, what share will the other
Powers of Europe take in the contest? Austria is, in
all probability, tround to join with Russia in return
for the aid which that Power lately gave in crushing
Italy ; besides, she might receive some territorial in-
demnity on the side of Hungary. *Prussia, as restless
a Power as any in Europe, cannot view, without jea-
lousy, any measures tending to augment Russia and
Austria, particularly the latter, with whom she strug-
gles for ascendancy over the minor States of Germany.
The policy of England is, unquestionably, to pre-
vent as far as possible the designs of Russia on Tur-
key, knowing that the ulterior object is a share in
our Indian Empire. But while it is our duty to op-
pose Russian aggrandisement, it is no less our duty'
to assist the Greeks; and if France and England
would assume that decisive tone which their power in
Europe entitles them to, they might raise Greece into
an independent Empire, which would be of great
service in preserving the balance of power in Europe.
When we speak of liberating the Greeks, we do
not mean those inWaUathia and Moldavia only; but
the whole of Romelia, and giving to New Greece the
'limits of that ancient and celebrated country which
stretched from Macedonia to the Mediterranean, and'
from the Egean to the lonian Seas. Stich were the
bounds of ancient Greece, which was in length nearly
440 English miles, and about 560 miles in breadth.
No service could be more gratifying to humanity
than the emancipation of Greece, but we much fear
there is not generosity enough in the present Sove-
reigns of Europe to accomplish it.

A report prevailed at Paris on Saturday that a re-
volution had taken place at Constantinople, and that
the Grand Seignior had been decapitated. Letters
from the Turkish Capital of a recent date expressed
fears of a general mutiny of the Janissaries. It seems
that this turbulent soldiery is influenced by the party
who are in.favour cr war.

Advice' from Constantinople to the 19th ult. ra
ceived by way of Odessa, mention circumstances
which, if correctly stated, evince a determination on
the part of the Divan to force Russia into hostilities.
The two Princes (brothers) of the house of Callimachi,
who formerly governed in Wallachia, but who were
banhbed, early in the contest, into one of the Asiatic
Provinces, have, it is said, both been decapitated by
order of the Porte, and their heads sent to Constan-
tinople. It is also mentioned, as another instance of
the disposition of the Porte to provoke Russia, that
the body of a Greek of some consequence was one
morning discovered, beheaded, lying before the door
of the interpreter to the Russian Embassy.
Considering the present state of Turkey, it is diffi-
cult toassignany colour of probability to theseevents;
yet they are unhesitatingly affirmed, in the letter cf an
En=glish mar.haut, addressed to a cammersial house

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