Star.
London, England, 1818-12-26 00:00:00

guard set over the Registry Office, which is in his
own house.

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We have received India Papers to the 15th of Att.
gust, from which we have given some extracts.in
another column. From these Papers it appears that
the Ex-Rajah of Nagpore had been able to collect a
large body of malcontents, and had succeeded in de-
stroying a small party, of about one hundred men,
under Captain SPA RIM. The latter had been led to
believe that only a few plunderers were to be at-
tacked, instead of which he fell in with three thou-
sand of the enemy. When his gallant little troop
was reduced to only twenty-five, and Capt. Spaaxas
himself wounded in two places, he wished to surren-
der, but his flag of truce was rejected, and it was
feared he and all the party had perished.
Intelligence from Ceylon, to the llth July states,
that there appeared to- be a greet relaxation in the
hostile efforts of the rebels. The whole tract of country
from the S. E. extremity of Saffragam to the N. E.
border of the Seven Korles, embracing about one
half in extent; and much more, in, value, of the Kan-
dyan territories, continued perfectly quiet. The most
gratifying accounts, also, had been received from
other parts of the island.
Letters in these Papersidatedtehe 21 A July, from
SuMbulpore, at which-place the detachment hoped
to enjoy a rest after their toils, describe the country
as abounding in gold dust; and the capital also
(called Raighter) as a large town, built oil the Neloo.
Nuddee. The lta.ran is supposed to be very wealthy.'
At one time the Killedar of this place entertained
thoughts of resisting our approach ; but afterwards
changed his mind, and without firing a gun, rave it
up to Major ROUGIISEDGE. Diamonds and topazes
are found in this country. The letters represent the
Maltrattas of this district as extremely civil.
The Governor-General and suite were near Mon-

gheer on the I Ith July, and were expected to leave
the Great River in three or four days. His Lordship,
at that time, was enjoying excellent health, and his
arrival at Calcutta was daily expected. The cholera
morbus had appeared at Panwell, and, it was feared,
would extend its ravages to Bombay. Throughout
the whole of the Deckan it was on the decline.

The usual Circular, on the occasion of the meeting
of Parliament, has been sent by Lord Cameneatio
to the friends of Ministers, stating that a full atten-
dance is highly desirable at the opening of the Session.
The Duke of BuccLeticti intends leaving Ditton-
Pirk, on Monday next, for the Continent. We are
-o(sirry to state, that his Grace's bad state of health is
We sole reason of his leaving his native 'country, his
illness unfortunately continuing to increase since the
death of the Duchess. His Grace will not make any
s.tay at Paris, but will immediately proceed te Ton-
%llse. The younger branches of his Graceir family
will reside, during his absence, with Lord and Lady
Metweairtrej at Dttton Park.
Lord HOLLAND has given 'a signal proof of the
stable friendship that existed between him and the
late Sir Sasttret. ROMILLY. His Lordship has taken
the three youngest sons of his deceased friend under
his protection, whom his Lordship intends educating
and bringing up, with the same care and affection as
if they were his own.
Ludy CASTLEREAGH, we regret to state, continues
will indisposed, from the ill effects of the late dan-
gerous passige at sea. Yesterday morning, Lord
dan-
gerous left tewn, to join her Ladyship. at
North Cray, where a select party of their distin-
guished friends are invited to pasr the holidays.
A solemn High Mass was yesterday celebrated at
Warwick-street Chapel. The Gloria in treads was
admirably performed by Miss NALDI, Signor NALDI,
GARCIA, and BEOREZ. The Credo was most excel-
lent. There were some passages in it which were
given by Miss NALDI in a peculiarly brilliant style.
A very impressive Sermon, suited to the Festival,
was preached by the Rev. Mr. ARCHER. The Chapel
was crowded.
Yesterday, all the Catholic Chapels throughout
the Metropolis were brilliantly lighted up, and taste-
fully ornamented with odorifcrpus flowers, in com•
memoration of the birth of our Savroun.
The LORD CHANCELLOR has not yet taken posses.
sion of his magnificent house in Hamiltomplace. It
was built by the late Lord MoNTGOSIERIE and pur-
chased, with the furniture, for a sum about ten thou.
sand pounds less than the first cost by the Learned
Lord nearly two years ago.
The three sons lately delivered at one birth, by the
wife of Mr. Thomas Baxendale, of Preston, have all
fallen a sacrifice to the small-pox.
In the course of the last month 80 persons died ,of
the small-pox at the Hague, where it continues to
make great ravages.
Tuesday evening, between six and seven o'clock,
as the Canterbury Newsmen, each in their carts, were
on their read from Hythe to Romney, when within,
about half a mile of Dymchurch, a man suddenly
sprang from the side of, the road, and attempted to
seize the horse of the first cart, but missed his aim.
and fell under the hawse, which went over him ; both
carts immediately drew up, the man had then got
some little distance, when they pursued, overtook,
and brought him back to their carts, where they met
an Officer with two men, on the coast duty, who
immediately recognized the man, took chargé of him,
-and marched him a prisoner to the Officer of the
party to which he belonged.
Yesterday, being Christmas Day, the LORD MAYOR
ordered the prisoners in Newgate, Ludgate, White-
cross-street Prison, and the Compter, each to receive
one pound of meat, one pint of porter, and half a
three-penny loaf, in addition to the increased allow-
ance of bread, meat, and coals, given by the City.
The inn yards of the metropolis were the whole of
Thursday and the morning of yesterday in a continual
state of bustle and confusion, unloading and deliver.,
ing the immense number of Christmas presents from
the country ; and almost- in every street carts and
light waggons were to be seen completely filled with
turkies, chines, and game of all sorts, forwarding to
their several addresses.