Star.
London, England, 1826-04-27 00:00:00

from private letters, and the Blacklurn 3lnil of yever-
dAy, contain the late.t intelligence received in town t
ELaurEaualr, Aram 16.

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s' We have just returned from Manchester, an quiet there, but a
very bad market. This town has also been tolerably quiet. The
rioters have broken all the power-lawns at I)arwrn belonging to
W. 11. Carr and Co. They are busy at Chorley and Preston, but
I don't think there is any truth in some of the various reports
which are circulated. It is the worst thing they have done yet for
themselves.

•' It is quite true that there is a great number Indeed =ambled
at (*tither°, where there is a large power teem factory; *hat the
result is we cannot learn —we have had several expresses from
various quarters all wanting soldiers. In fact, all this part is in a
most dreadful uproar—we cannot tell how it will end, but at pre.
sent all looks dark. They have commenced going int° houses for

victuals—there is not a doubt but at this moment there are 10,000
at Clithero. The soldiers say they never saw a mob so resolute and
determined."

" PAbIIIAW, NICAR PRIMON. WitfelISDAY.

We are in an alarming situation here, and not only the weavers,
but the farmers, are all suffering ; the latter are compelled to sell
their grain at any price, in order to meet the augmented poor' rates,
and the weavers are becoming more desperate, owing to their wants
and the Inadequacy of relief. They are now marching: on ;Clithero
with the avowed intention of destroying the ♦ery extensive power
loom factory of Messrs. Thompson and Chipentlale ; and as the
factory is understood to be provided with small arms, and a piece or
two of cartoon, and the people are all armed, it it much feared that
some fatal consequences may ensue."

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" BLACKMAN, Apia 26.

" About Lye o'clock yesterday (Tuesday) mg/fling, a troop of the
Horse Regiment called " The Queen's ilays," arrived from Nlan.
cheater, and nearly at the same moment came an express from
Clithero, stating that a disposition had been manifested by the

same party who had visited this town, to attack the works of
Messrs. Garnett and Horshall, at Low Moor.
" At six o'clock, therefore, the Dragoons (both those previously
stationed here, and those who arrived on Monday night), together
with the Queen's Bays, set off for Low Moor. It teems, however,
that the mob were not all at Low Moor, but a detachment of them,
amounting to near 4,000, went to Over Darwen, and being joined
by some of the weavers there, attacked and entered the factory o(
Mr. Carr, where they destroyed all the power-looms (about 1$ in
number); they then went to the factory of Mr. J. Grime, at which
place they destroyed about 16 loons; after which, without doing
any further damage to the factories or other property, they departed
for aulingdon, purposing to continue their work of destruction
there. We have not,up to thetime at which we are writing (10 o'clock
Tuesday night) heard any particulars of their further proceedings;
but we understand a troop of Horse has been for several days at
Hadingdon. Various rumours have been abroad as to attacks on
other places, but none of them are yet authenticated.
" About four o'clock this (Tuesday) afternoon,- about fifty men
belonging to the 60th Hilt Corps arrived here from Manchester,
having left that place at six o'clock it the morning. The poor fel-
lows appeared quite fatigued ; and shortly afterwards an express
arrived from Preston, with the intelligent, that, similar outrages
were committing there, and requesting a supply of soldiers. Nose
however could be sent. The Ride Corps were unable to proceed
further from fatigue, and aU the Dragoons were at Low Moor.
" A little before six o'clock, a party of the Dragoons who had been
dispatched in the morning to °idiom. returned, (being 40 minutes
on the road.) They reported that no attack had, up to the time of
their leaving, been made upon the works at Low Moor, though
the mob were in a manner encamped around them, to the
number, it was cakulated, of at least twenty thousand.
" A Correspondent at Clitkero writes us, that the town all day

was in a most agitated state—the shops all closed—business of
course suopended—the soldiers pivoting the streets—and at Low
Moor they were in momentary expectation of an attack. He like-'
wise says, that they have two or three troops of Lord Rilsblesdale's
Yeomanry Cavalry, besides the Dragoons; and that the Proprietor
of the Works, having also provided some means of self defence, it is
expected the mob wiU not be "able to accomplish their object•
• The Dragoons had scarcely arrived, when an express followed.
requesting them to return, as danger was apprehended. Their
horses were,however, completely tired, and the soldiers, with their
gallant Captain, instantly resolved to march back on foot, though it
was then railing very fast, and without stopping even so much as
to take refreshments, they carried their resolution into execution.
Post chaises and other converinces were, as soon as they could be
mustered, dispatched after, but have just returned without having
overtaken them."

" Wittsmasar Moaxixa, Om eCtocg.

0 We have jest been informed that t►e mob attacked the factory
of Mr. Turner, at Holnshore, near HaaUndo°, and after some re-
sistance an entrance was made, and the power-looms were. 'tle.;'
stroyed. About thirty were made prisoners and carried to Mr
Turner's house, but the mob, after they had finished at the, factory,
went to the house and rescued their companions."
" A coach bas just arrived from Preston, a passenger by which
informs us that no disturbances bad taken place when be left about
eight o'clock, though the people were assembled in considerable
numbers.

"A Gentleman just arrived from Chiltern states, that the rain was
falling fast there, and was producing the effect of diTetving the
mob by dogreee"
" Hat-r-rase THRIL—We are just going to press, and are yet
within* farther intelligence from the Iww Moor."

We understand that the accounts received of the
riots in Lancashire by Government. are not neatly so
alarming as those in ►he Morning Papers, which are
considered to be exaggerated.

The riotous proceedings in Lancashire, of which the
most ample details will be found in our subsequent
columns, ate calculated to excite the most painful feel-
ings. Were it possible to reason with a multitude, and
that multitude suffering under the priva•inns of poverty,
we might point out not merely the inutility, but the fatal
consequences of their conduct. It is true that tiler vio-
lence has hitherto only manifested itself againit power
looms, which they erroneously consider the source of all
their miseryorhereas if we did not avail ourselves of ever y
improvement in machinery, and even anticipate our
neighbours in this respect, they would become our ri-
vals, and no art, no legislative enactments whatever,
would enable us to maintain op our manufacturing su-
periority. As well might the agricultural labourer de-
mand the abolition of ploughs and harrows and the
restoration of spade husbandry, as the weavers call for
a return to the old and exploded system of machinery
•or the entire use of hanalooms.

Pore has said, that all partial evil is universal good ;
And convinced as we are that every. improvement in
manufacturing machinery is calculated to benefit the
country at large, yet we cannot but deeply regret its
occasio►►al temporary effects. With regard, however,
to the present distresses in Lancashire, they arise not
from the i.e of power-looms, for without pun er-looms

we should be andersfild in every market in Europe
but from thsit featful revulsion in commerce which-
bas, more or less, affected every branch of business..
—That many of them are stiff sing deeply, and have
borne their misery with much patience, cannot be de.
hied; and while the strong aim of power is used to put
duwn every attempt at rit.t and insurrection, we trust
the hand of charity will be extended liberally for their
relief. The KING has set the example, in giving a mu-
nificent donation wherever distress has appeared ; and
it would be unworthy of England, famed for its huma-
nity as it justly is, if it suffered even ebullitions of
popular violence to make it withhold relief from an
industiious, but starving population. Such, indeed,
is the confidence we h tve in the naturally loyal
and pacific character -of our fellow-countrymen,
that we feel persuaded, had the poor weavers at
13ltekburn genet ally known that their SOYEREIGN•had
so promptly stepped forward to their relief, they would
not have raised a hand against his an:husky, by whom-
soever represented. But, shall his MAJESTY stand al ne
in this good work ? No, we will not bel eve it ; and
the country which, in a season of exaggerated distress,
raised 400,0001. for the people of Ireland, will not suffer
the really suffering people of Lancashile to linger, much
less to perish, without relief.

We are still without any intelligence of a very recent
date from the seat of war in Greece; by this time,
however, we trust the Greek flea has relieved Miss •
longhi, for we can only account for its seeming inactivity
on the supposition that Mt*ow and CANARIS have
been concerting some exploit of no otdinaty importance.
In the mean time the suffering, of the t eeks are dread-
ful ; and a letter from Arta gives the following melan.
choly account of the very sad condition to which they
ate driven: a ARIA, IN EPIRUS, Pas. 17, I 1126.

" On account of the present unfortunate state of Greek affairs,
the Turks bring here constantly, as slaves from the Morea,women,
gith of all ages, and children. The Christians of skis place not
having the means to redeem th►m, they are taken by the Turks to
their country, where they are forced to change their religion :
therefore, at the request of Our principal countrymen, I beg you
will contribute what you can afford, in order to help us to redeem
Some women, gills, and children.—The girls are sold for 4,000 or
1,500 Turkish piastres each, according to their being marriageable
or not ; the chilJren are sold for 500 piastres each, and the women
for 1,000 or SOl3.

Tb. above are the present market prices."

The Madrid Gazette of the 13th inst. has reached ns.
—lt is wholly silent on the return of the Kim; to that
capital, in consequence, as some of the French Journals
assert, that an attempt was made to force him to abdi-
cate at Annguez. This Gazette contains the f, flowing
article from Cadiz, on the mining speculations, which
appears to possess more truth than the accounts from'
S. America derived through this channel generally do :

CADIZ, Ards S.

The letters from New Spain agree, that foreigners have lost ins-

mense sums in the commerce with these provinces, and in the con-
tracts fir mines. The Machines to drain them, after having been
conveyed thither with much diliculty and at a great expense. have
been scarcely of any use. Besides, ♦arious consignments of silver
from bleak° to Vera Cruz, !save been surprised and plundered;
but the last which they had recently lost, of above 300,000 piastres,
had instantly disconcerted them. To this it must be added, that

some contracts for mines have been cancelled, and that the Inslish
and other foreigners are already saturbed, by means of the Prms,
which here, more than any where else, is the organ of public opinion.

Yesterday afternoon, at ten minutes before six o'clock,
his blamer' arrived at his Palace, in Pall-mall, in his travelling
carriage and four with outriders, attended by Sir Anosaw
lIAILD, the Groom in Waiting, from the Royal Lodge, in Windsor
Park. His Manors rode is a private manner till be arrived near
Kew-bridge, where a party of the 12th Regiment of Lancers were
in waiting, and escorted the Kuso to London.
BRIGHTON, APRIL 25.—The Earl Of GLINOALL is
anijong- ihe last departures from the Royal York HoteL The
parodefitti,Xot.t.a closed her visit to Lady BatawsLow and the
ROO. sl.issits con at the Marine Hotel, en Wednesday, and re-
tuned to Guiklford. Lady Banwnaow and daughters left us for
town this morning. The Earl of EORILMONT, the respected Barnum
family, including the Countess and daughter, are also in the de-
parture list. The Countess of Home and Lady Hamm* are
arrived, and have engaged family mansions on the Marine Parade.
KING'S TIIRATRE.—OteIIo was repeated on Tuesd.sy
night, and Madame PASTA was received throughout with great
applause. After the Opera, God save Ms log was sung by Madame
Cananuat, Signer Toast, and the Vocal ('orp% it being the birth-
day of the Duchess of GLOCCUTIIII4 who was present with the
Duke. During this performance the House presented a most
splendid appearance—every tier of boxes displaying an uninter-
rupted row of beauty and elegance. The Dew Ballet followed.
The Cabinet Ministers dined with Mr. WYNN )ester-
day, at his house in Whitehall.
Mr. Secretary Past.. on Tuesday night, postponed
till next Session his Bill relative to the ft.

Yesterday the dispatches for China, by the ship
General Harris, Captain JOSEPH Swans, were closed at the Fast
India House, and delivered to the Purser of that ship.
KELSO, APRIL 20.—Tke funeral of Sir ALKXANDZR
Don, Bart. took place in tbe fantily burying ground at New ton Don,
OR Tuesday, attended by a numerous asnemblage of the Nobility
sad Gemry of the country, and friends of the deceased.
Mr. Minirox has broke bix of his ribs, by an accident
whilst hunting.
_ _

A Duel -war fought on Tuesday at Woohner's Green,
off from Waltham Cross and Turner's Hill, between a Gentleman,
whose name turned out to be WA RAUL, and a stranger. The former
fell after the first shot, and was conveyed away in a travelling
chariot with hones from Barnet, and is understood to have died
soon after.
A trial of considerable interest came on at the Circuit
Court of Justiciary at Perth, before Lord Ps FMILLT, oil
Thursday, when David AttalAus was convicted of the
murder of his wits, on the 21st of December, by stab
Bing her to the heart with a butcher's knife. It appeared
in evidence, that the prisoner had been much attached
to the deceased, but had latterly become jealous of her
attentions to a person named M'Leod, which instigated
him to the fatal deed. He at first pleaded guilty, and
was with difficulty induced to retract his plea. The fact
was completely established...and the Jury found him
Guilty, but recommended him to mercy, which recom•
menclation his Lordship promi,ed to transmit to the
proper quarter. In the meals time sentence of death
and public dissection was pared upon the unhappy cri.
mind, to take place at Dundee on the 2d of June. The
prisoner heard his doom with much appatent resignation.
Wednesday, Mr. William Calvert, oi.e of the choris-
ters of the Collegiate Church, Manchester, and a bass
singer of considerable promise, was thrown nut of a gig
Ancoats, and was so severely injured that he died
on. S. turd*/ mewing.

• RESTORED sem'cri PECRAGES, kee

The following are the thin of the Rills introduced on Tuesdat by
the Rad of Liverpool, loth the Reese of Lords, by command of
his Majesty:
1. Au Act for the restoration of Major. General Robert Alexam.
der Dalzel, to the dignity and tide of earl of Carnwatb.
2. An Act to restore David ()shelf. Rsq. and others, from the
effects of the Attainder of James, eldest son of David, Rail of
AirUe, and of David Ogilvie, tAing upon himself the tide of
Lord Ogilvie._

5. At Act for the restoration of James Sutherland. Esq. to the
dignity and title of Baron Dons.
4. An Act to restore Francis, Baron Wetnyss, and others, from
the effects of the Attainder of David Wetuyss, commonly called
Lord Elcho.

S. Ap Act for the restoration of Patrick Murray Thrieptand, of
Fingask, to the dignity of a Baronet.
These several Bills, prcvi•nsty to being introduced,were signed
by his Majesty.

FASHIONABLE INTELLIGENCE.

The Duke of Northumberland entertained a distinguished party
at dinner yesterday, at Northumberland' House. Anion: whom
were—Mr. Secretary Canning and Mrs. Canning. Count and
Countess Munster, the Eat' and Countess Cower, Lord Mnrpeth,
Mr. Stunts.lLL &e.

The Marquis of lansdown bad a dinner party yesterday, at
Lanadown House, Berkeley-square.
Earl Fortescue entertained the Directors of Ancient 3lusic and
a large party at dinner yesterday, arhis house in Grosvenor-square.
The Bishop of Linculn entertained a large party at dinner yes-
terday, at his ti,:eise in Connaught place.
The Bight lion. Wm. liuskisson had a stand dinner party
yesterday, at hi. residence, Somerset place, Somerset House.
The Earl of Kingston entertained a distinguished party at dinner
yesterday, at his house, Whitehall placer
The following Gentlemen had dinner panics yesterday—The
llonourahk Douglas Kinnaird, Henry Bankes, Esq. M.P. and It.
Farrand, K.q M. L'.
The Marquis and Marchioness of Huntly have arrived at the
F.arl of Bkasington's, in St. James's square, from Kimboltult,
Huntingdonshire.
Lord and Lady Forrester arrived in town yesterday, from sew•
port Pagnell.

The iiishop of Chichester and family arrived in town yesterday,
from the Palace, Chkhester.
Captain and Mrs. Garth arrived yesterday at their house in
Bryanstone square, from their seat In Berkshire.
Edward As buthnot, Esq. and family have arrived at their house.
in Bennett-street, Sc. James's, from their seat in (Irks.
Sir Charles,Monck, Bart. arrived yesterday at his house, White-
haU, from his seat in Yorkshire.
Mr. and Lady Caroline Capel have left town for Sunning Hill.
De!me Radcliff, Esq. has arrived at the Royal Hotel, St. James'i
street, front a tour.
Sir Edward and Lady Lloyd and family have arrived at their
house in Lower Seymour street, from their seat. Pengwern, Flint.
Lords Charles and Robert Manners base left Belvoir Castle,
foe Newmarket.
Arrivals at Gould's Hotel, Jermyn street—Sir Edward O'Brien,
Batt, from a tour; Dr. Strong, ditto.
Departures from the British hotel—Captain and Mrs. Donean,
for Paris ; William Kent, Esq. for Ireland ; James M' Mahon,
Esq. for ditto; Captain Griffiths, R.N. for 13evouport.