Star.
London, England, 1821-08-23 00:00:00

MADRID, AUGUST 0.

An Extraordinary Gazette has been published to.
day, containing a dispatch from the Governor of
Porto lteio, announcing the re-capture of Caraccas,
by General Morales, on the '27th May, and the total
defeat of Bermudez: it states that General Latorre
h.td defeated the army of Ilatvar.

HIS MAJESTY'S F'IS'T TO IRELAND.

FROM OUR IntIVATE CORRESPONDENT.
DUBLIN, MONDAY, AUGUST so. •
The Levee to-day was such as never was before in
Dublin Castle, not excepting even the Duke of BED-
IORD.S first Levee, when Lord Lieutenant, which was
very indiscriminate indeed. The present joyful occa-
sion, being a sort of Saturnalia, confounding all
ranks, conditions, and parties, you may well.suppose
that very many who went into the presence, furnished
proof thereby that their presumption fully equalled
their loyalty ; but, at the same time, if the doors were
thrown open to persons who might well have won-
dered how the deuce they got there, and felt as awk-
ward in their fulldress as a bull in a china-shop, that
did not prevent all that was great and respectable in
the land from entering along with them. The num-
ber was so great, and the pressure so intense, that not
r.lore than one in twenty were able to approach the.
KlNc.'s person, but were impelled to their exit at the
opposite door absolutely without seeing his MAJESTY.
Chapeaus, latch ets, shoes, bags, nay skirts of coats,
were torn away, and the place afterwards presented
the dress spoils of a field of battle, without its blood
and its mortality. Many who had not, nor could get
carriages, were seen walking home from the Levee
bare-headed. 1 suppose that hundreds more than
went, would have been at the Levee, but that they
could not get, " for love or money.," swords and cha-
peaus. Great damage was done to carriages, the
pannels of many having been broken in by the poles
of contending vehicles.
The KING, although he had the graciousness not
to spew it by any expression, felt much inconvenience
by the mob-like avidity to get near him, and I un-
derstand that a hint, perhaps a broad one, has been
given, that it would be desirable that none attend the
Drawing-room to-morrow evening but those who'
shall have females with them. Without acces to the
official record of the names, it would be impossible
for me to tell you how many attended the Levee to-
day : it may give you some idea to say that every
hackney-coach and sedan-chair was in requisition,
land the number of persons, in full dress,ivalking to
the Castle and from it, formed no small part of the
i street population.
The Levee furnished proof, no doubt, of great
impudence of pretension, but still it was a display of
affection and devotion to the SOVEREIGN, with which
his MAJESTY has great reason to feel gratified. There
were at least 500 persons at the Levee, with whom I
would not sit down at a dinner-table ; but still they
formed part of that which I pray-Goo our beloved
Monarch may ever have with him, the PEOPLE; and
if the fourth GEORGE have not these with him, now
in Ireland, heart and soul, no King ever has had,.
and loyalty and popularity are but visionary quali-
ties and possessions.
In proof that his MAJESTY IS determined to do
everything which the Constitution will permit to con-
ciliate the Catholics of Ireland, the Earl of FINGAL
is to be one of the new and additional Knights of St.
Patrick. Such is the amiable character of this No-
bleman, and the just estimation in which he is held
by all parties, that there is not a Protestant of dis-
cernment, impartiality, and proper feeling, who will
not be as much pleased as any Catholic at whatever
distinction his SOVEREIGN may be pleased to confer
upon him.

EXTRACT FROM ANOTHER PRIVATE LETTER.
DUBLIN, HALY-VAST SEVEN, MONDAY NIGHT.
I have this moment returned from the Levee held
by his MAJESTY. Never did anything in Dublin
equal it. It was said that it more than doubled the
number assembled in Ireland's proudest day. Each
person on being presented kissed the Kixo's
All Addresses were received. The Catholic Bishops
attended, and had an audience. Lord FINGAL, the
head of the Catholics, is to be created a Knight of
St. Patrick. That circumstance alone will win for
the KING half the hearts in Ireland. However, his
entry into Dublin proved to him that he had a place
in the bosom of every true Irishman. No Roman
triumph ever at all equalled it.
Saturday there was a review. It fully realized
the expectations that were raised by it. All Ireland
seemed assembled, each emulous to exceed the other
in loyal—not devot:on, but—adoration.
• Sunday (yesterday) his MAJESTY went to Christ
Church : it was crowded from dawn of day by mul-
titudes anxious to behold a Monarch so loved in the
land of the shamrock !
This day I must not attempt to describe: each
person seemed filled with a proud joy, that, as an
Irishman, lie was not indifferent to his SOVEREIGN.
Now he is really a KING !
Tc--morrow eve there will be a Drawing Room :
no doubt it will rival each of the former exhibitions.)
The KING has signified his intention to visit the
Theatre. On Thursday he dines with the LORD
MAYOR, whom he has created a Baronet. On Friday
his MAJESTY visits the Dublin Society, when, no
doubt, he will be splendidly received and entertained.
When the several Public Bodies, who took part in
the Procession on Friday last, were proceeding through
the Upper Castle-yard, after Lis MAJESTY'S entryc
Lord Sinmourn, who stood at a window of the Pre-
sence Chamber, addressing himself to the Bishop of
CLONFERT, who was next him, said—
" My Lord Bishop—This is, I declare it solemnly, rot only
the mast splendid slid delightful scene I ever 714 W, Lit the most

splendid and delightful I could have conceivA. It. order of the'
vast multitude before us is perfectly astonbli!ng."
« I want words," said the KING, whose emotion
scarcer• permitted his 'MAJE•.STY utterance for some
minutes, " to tell how my heart responds to the affec-
tionate feelings of this excellent and generous people.
I shall love them for ever : they shall ever dwell in
my thoughts and in my heart. I expected, when
leaving England, a kind reception from a people
proverbially hospitable and naturally grateful ; but I
was not prepared for the enthusiastic and affectionate
welcome I have received. I thought I knew my Irish
subjects well—but I find there was much room to
know them better. They shall profit by my improved'
knowledge of them while ever I have life."—His
MAJESTY was deeply affected.
HIS MAJESTY'S ANSWERS TO THE ADDRESSES

PRESENTED AT THE LEVEE ON MONDAY.

TO TILE HONIAN CATHOLICS.

0' I am highly gratified by your congratulations on my arrival
in this country, and with the sentiments of cordial...lnd dutiful at-
tachment which you have expressed to my Person and Throne..
It was my earnest wish, in visiting this part of my United King-
dom, that an equal degree of satisfaction might be diffused
amongst all descript• of my faithful subjects in Ireland—that
wish is happily and fully accomplished, and I am persuaded no
endeavour will be wanting, on your part, to cherish and preserve
that spirit of loyal union, which nJw pervades and animates the
whole community, and which is not less conducive to individual
and social happiness, than to the strength and prospetity of the
State."

TO TIIE PRESBYTERIAN DISSENTERS.
" The sentiments which you have expressed on my arrival in
this part of my dominions, ate highly gratifying to me, and are
entitled to my warmest thanks.
" I have the fullest confidence in your faithful and firm at-
tachment to my person and throne, and you may be assured of
my constant protection of those civil and relisious liberties
which arc the birth-right of my Peopk."

• TO TIIE SOCIETY OF FRIENDS.
" It h highly satisfactory to me to receive ynur congratula-
tions on my arrival in this parr of my kingdom, and your as-
surance of attachment to my person and government.

" The loyalty of your principles, and your regular and peace-
aide conduct, entitle you to my zood opinion and esteem. Von
nny rely upon my constant protection, prid in the continuance
uf those privileges will...it you now so justly possess."
TIIF: GILAND ar.vrr.w IN DULILIN.
L'IZTHER PA I:IICULARS. _

Saturday, his MAJESTY' reviewed the several Re-
giments at present composing the Garrison, in the
Phccnix Park. At eleven o'clock, the line was formed
on the Fifteen Acre,,, and consieled of the following
Regiments :—TI,c 3d Dra,,;oons, the Enniskillen
Dragoons, the 7.h I iussarc, and the 12th Lancers, be-
sides the 23d, 52d, 33d, lf:d, and 76th Ite,climents of
Infantry, and the whole flanked by two 'Droops and
• a Brigade of Artillery.
The equipages on the ground were uncommonly
numerous and splendid. At ten minutes past twelve
o'clock precisely, the crowd had the gratification of
seeing his MAJESTY. The Kiwi at that time, rode
out of the private avenue in bill military uniform,
mounted on a grey charger. A small guard of
Lancers preceded and followed his MAJESTY; Sir
BENJA MIN IlLoomvictn, Lieutenant,Colonel QUEN•

TI N, and Sir B. BOLTON: the KING'S Equerries, rode
by his side. His MAJESTY recognized several Gentle-
men whom he knew, on the way, and most graciously
condescended to salute them in the most familiar
manner. The Austrian Ambassador, Prince Es-
TERIIAZY, in his full uniform, mad a number of Mi-
litary Gentlemen rode with the litsc, who smiled
and conversed with those around him upon the gra-
tifying exhibition of so much enthusiasm as he then
witnessed. The Artillery discharged a Royal salute
as the KING rode on the ground. His MAJESTY ap-
proached the line—the military evolutions com-
menced and continued with the finest effect. The
,KING repeatedly signified his approbation of the fine
condition of the troops in the field, and the admirable
precision of their evolutions, which were in the
highest degree military and imposing.
His MAJESTY quitted the field at three o'clock; ac-
companied by the same honours, and greeted with
the same warmth with which he had been received.
The noble and gallant, Marquis of A NUL ESEA
was on the ground, dressed in the nniform of his
brave corps, the 7th Hussars ; at the head of which
he rode through the City, on their return to their
Barracks. He was cheered warmly and rapturously'
as be passed along, kilt' was surrounded by an im-
mense cavalcade of Gentlemen, who joined in these
demonstrations of admiration and respect.
The following was the disposition of the troops in
the Park :
Btottr.--5d Light Dragoons; 7th Hassars; 331 Fusileers ;
and 32d Light Infantry.
CINTRE.-78th Highlanders ; 33d Infantry ; and 43d Light
Infantry.
LEFT.—Enniskilica Dragoons ; and 12th Lancers, as guards
to his MAJESTY.
Annt.LEur.—On the right and left wings.
FROM THE DUBLIN JOURNAL

A subscription i; now going forward for erecting
a testimonial to perpetuate the glorious remembrance
of his MAJESTY'S visit to Ireland ; but every person
asks, " What is this testimonial to be? will it resem-
ble the useless pillars dedicated to NELSON and WEL•
LINGTON F'—No, say we; let it be something worthy
of the Irish Nation—Nyco:thy of the splendid triumphs
of his MAJESTY'S reign—and let the general feelings
of the People be constilted, who have declared already
that it shall be a Royal Palace, combining all the
grandeur and beauty of the architectural art, so
nobly displayed in the best specimens-of antiquity.—
We heard a Gentleman say—" I shall subscribe only
£5, until I know what the proposed testimonial will
be; if a Palace, I shall make it £100! Thousands,
we are convinced, entertain similar feelings ; and
were all Ireland to be called forward on this NA-
TION A E. occasion, we have no doubt of abundant funds.
Let the whole country be organized, for this pur-
pose, in Parochial Committees for collecting sub-
scriptions from high and low—from all his MAJES
TY'S subjects, that the poor man may have the ho-
nour of contributing his mite as well as the rich man's
hundred or thousand pounds. Let this testimonial
be the voluntary deed of the whole of the Irish peo-
ple, and it will be the mere acceptable to our most
gracious SOVEREIGN. We hope the Committee al-
ready established for the collection of funds will act
in a decided manner, and immediately publish their
determination to erect a splfndid Palace, worthy of
the greatest Mentatat ut the
woad.