Star.
London, England, 1829-10-29 00:00:00

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

Matte Alamo Tots Dar.—Dublin I—Waterford I—Guernsey
and Jersey 2—Flanders I—France 1.
Dam., OCT. 28.—Wind N.N.R.—Arrived from London. the
Endymion, for Gibraltar ; Reward, Waterlily, Simon Taylor,
Hector. Ann Birkeley, and Shaw, for Jamaica ; Houghly, for Swan
River ; Sceptre, for Bahia ; and others.
POSTSMOVTII, OCT. 28.—Wind N. W. to N.E.
PLYMOUTH, OCT. 27.—Wind N.—Arrived the Pedestrian,
Holman, from Memel ; and Isabella, Randers.
FALMOUTH, OCT. 27.—Wind N.B.
Lamson, 002. 27.—Arrived the Wm. Thompson, —, from
New York ; and Elizabeth, Hodgson, from Narva.
Lino, Om 27.—Arrived the Anna, Mason, from Bichibucto
Providence, Miller, from Malaga ; Lucius, Young, frons Hintzic ;
Horatio, Chater ; Rover,Briggs ; and Hope. Brown, from Memel.
Gummier, OCT. 27.—ArrIved the Luna, Johnson, fromGothen-
burg and Minern, Pearce, from Copenhagen.
'user, Orr. 27.—Arrived the Glory, —, and Capepus, Ro-
signol, from St. Petersburgh; and Laurel, Joyce, from Bremen.

EAST INDIA COMPANY'S SALE.—Yesterday, there
was a great change for the worse at the Company's sale of raw
silks, and the expectations indulged that the advanced prices ob-
tained on Monday and Tuesday would be maintained, were almost
entirely dissipated. In general, the silks offered at yesterday's sale
went off at a reduction of from 8 to leper cent. bringing the quo-
tation as low. and, in some instances, lower than those given at
the last sale. A few very fine qualities were purchased readily at
the improvement noticed yesterday, but the coarser sizes were all
heavy. Raw Bengal., which obtained from 17s. 3d. to 17s. sd.
per lb. at the last declaration. to-day sold from 16.. 9d. to 171. per
lb. of sintreluality. A great many bales were refused yester-
day at the price, and the sale dosed heavily.
LATEST FROM TAMPICO.—The brig Matilda, Bailey,
arrived at the port yesterday from Tampico, whence she
sailed on the evening of the let Sept. From Captain
Bailey we learn that the town was still in the possession
of the Spanish invading forces, the number of which was
variously represented to be between 3,000 and 5,000
troops. General Santa Anna, commanding the Mexican
army, was encamped near the place a short time before
the Matilda sailed ; General Barradas marched about 20
miles into the interior, leaving only 250 men in Tampico to
guard the town. During his absence the Mexicans,
to about 1700, made an attack upon the latter, but were
repulsed with the loss of 60 to 70 men killed and
wounded during the engagement ; Barradas re-entered
the town—the Mexican troops were busy engaged in
throwing up fortifications around the town, and had
given notice to the foreigners residing in it that they
intended to bombard the place on the 30th August. In
consequence of this notice the foreign merchants left
their houses, and went on board the American sloop of
war, Hornet, which was laying outside of the bar.
The bombardment did not take place, probably
owing to some of the works not being finished.
We learn further, that the Spanish troops conducted
themselves with the greatest propriety towards the inha-
bitants, and that no outrage of any kind had been com-
mitted. It was said that about 600 of their number were
on the sick list. So confident were they of the ultimate
success of the expedition, that there was not a single
Spanish ship of war or transport on the coast. They ink-
tended to make further efforts to induce the desertion of
the Mexican soldiers, not one of whom has yet joined
the invaders. The arrival of the troops who were driven
into New Orleans in the ship Bingham, and of fresh
troops from the Havannah, was hourly expected. Ame-
rican vessels and property were much respected. The
officers of the Hornet had gone on shore and visited the
Mexican Commander, and returned through the Spanish
forces without hindrance. The Matilda did not land any
of her cargo at Tampico.
Quebec papers to the 25th September (one day later,)
Halifax to the 10th September, have been received at
the North and South American Coffee-house-
From the Halifax Papers.

LOWER CANADA.—Last Week about thirty or more
families arrived from Greenock, by the Huntly, and en-
gaged themselves to proceed to Guelph. They are all
possessed of property. Previous to this time, 400 per-
sons had been forwarded by the agent here to the same
destination ; but a report unfabourable to the settlement
of the country has unfortunately been spread, chiefly
respecting the power of the Canada Company to give
proper titles for the land which they sell.
The edition just published of HORTATOR'S Simplicity
of Health. of which Mr. Anaemia has given such a Battering
character, is considerably enlarged, and contains a variety of ad-
ditional and interesting articles. Bet the Abridgement and Re-
view of Cornaro's Treatise, are extremely valuable. This part of
the work forms a uew and unerring guidance to the attainment of
health. New it must be considered—for every one will agree with
}locator, that Conan bas been, hitherto, looked up from gene-
ral perusal. Hortator, judiciously distinguishing between the se-
vere, though infallible system of Camaro,n and what may be more
conveniently practicable Ye ordinary life, has furnished an admira-
ble Code of Ibeith...4bt most simple and rational that can be
leiineL

THE LAST OF THE GOTHS,

nit THE
DICTATOR'S LEVEE.

Continued from the STAR of Thursday.
No. V.
Oohs:—(Looking at his watch)—Heavens! What a tax are
levees upon greatness—the more I mount, more rugged
grows the road the place of Minister is one of thorns—
aye, thorns with scarce one flower. Fool that I was to
barter laurels for them—laurels possessed in quietness and
peace, and good fat pensions with them ; and yet I trust
needs risk them all on this sad chaNce--'tis my cursed
itch for gambling. Well, life to me has been a game of
dice, aid rye not thrown amiss, we all must own—a
glorious prize tempts me to hazard now, and I will ven-
ture all, even fortune, fame, name, nay, my very nose—
no trifling stake I take it.—What, ho ! Within.
INTZR. SICRITAAV.
00111:—Who waits to speak us now?

Sacra : —The Magnates have wired, leaving our ante•rooms to

rogues and thieves.
Gyro :—Who may the wretches be?
SIVIT .—Sume rarcal spies, formed in your Lordship's school ; the
Staff of New Police, and some of those more supple
slaves than all—the Editors of Newspapers.
Gino I—Nly necessary plagues—apt touts fur mischief. Ilow hard
that one must work with things so vile ! (Secure my
watch and snuff-box) Admit them straight ; tut, have

an eye
SIM :—( Look. knowingly) l'vr dralt with thou too long to

Le caught napking.—(Ezit.)
Gran :—(llastily, but carefully putting up his papers.) These
fellows are all eyes : they'd pry into the secrets of one's
soul : they'd read my eyes, weigh all my words—nay,
augur from my sneeze, and would interpret evek my very
cough. To leave one scrap of writing in their way would
be to say peruse ; they penetrate a wafer, and can dive
Into the mystery hid beneath a seal. Bur, wary be the
word.

The door is opened gently and without noise, when several smooth-
faced gentlemen glide in on tip-toe.
Gont :--;11y worthy spies, what news ? what news?
1 See :—(in a cautious whisper) The sixteen boroughs have been
fairly bought at a cheap bargain : witness receipts. (gives
receipts)
Gora :—(heads and smiles) Half price! by Jupiter!
1 See :—Thanks to old knowledge of the trade, my Lord; 1 know
the way to beat the rascals down.
Gore :—(Aside. The knave even now robs half, I dare be sworn)
Take this, friend, to the Treasury—(giving a check : Ist
spy takes it. and exit)
2d SIFT :—.ollr real Duke of BLACEDIAMMIDTOWN, my Lord, is
doing wot.ders ; he swallows every bait with glutton-
greed, believing that the Oligarchy's threatened ; he's
ready to uphold it with his life, and vomits fire and flame
against his vassals, who fail to march beneath his Lord-
ship's banner. At first he scropled to commit himself ;
but when I hinted danger to the party, and poured your
compliments in his vain ear, he swore, by heavens, no
wretch un his domains should harbour any thought but
what he pleased, or even presume to have a thought at
all—and straight from village, hamlet, farm, and cut, he
turned those vassals out who are our foes. The first he
banished was the schoolmaster; next, all such slaves as
yielded to his laws were told to burn their books, and
give up newspapers. The Polka complained; but, proud
in lordly power, he but replied, " I aft master of my

own."

Gorr :—(s:.tering) Enliglut.ned, zealous friend.

2d Sret—The oligarchs are ready to a man to follow his example ;
on their estates these words are law : •` think as we
think—the poor-house, or Swan River."
Gong :—Su far things run as smooth as one could wish; quick to
your task, and circulate your rounds. You have "carts
blanche" to offer place and pensions—(Exit 24 Spy.)
3d Sry :—1 have enlisted ten Notorious Whip.
GOTH :—On what cunditions?

3d Sry :—Three have consented to desert at once, in face of all
the world, to take an active part hi your good cause ;
these must be paid by places ; two have agreed to slacken
in their fury, and only offer lukewarm opposition ; these
in return ask but your private friendship, and a place at
your gay banqsets; two have turned in fear; and three
false brothers to the cause they serve, will still continue
to feign warmest zeal for their vile priaciples, but under-
hand will push your interests on; these stipulate for a
round sum of money.
GOSH :—Give it at once. I'd buy them with my limbs—the
kindest friends of all! Fly, clinch your bargain—(Gives
checks on the Treasury.)—(Brit 3d Spy.)
The others in rotation deliver various mysterious-
looking packets, which he reads with the deepest
interest.
Gout:—'Tar well! lily friends, like files buzz round society,
worm out the secrets of both friends and foes; deleud
my name, and lie in my behalf—ye shall nut want for
gold. The nation is not taxed in vain, my friends.—
Quick, quick ; disperse each to his secret task.—(They
glide out.)
"

Enter the Police Staff—armed to the teeth.

Clime :—" Present arms."—(Police draw their swords—drop on
their kuees—and lay them at the Dictator's feet.)

Cour :—With gradual diligence and unperceived, we have in-
creased our force. Our fifteen hundred raw recruits have
grown to an efficient mats : six thousand strong—picked
iSr their strength, their firmness and fidelity, they have
become the terror of the capital. The sheepish citizens,
who !et your Guards steal in upon their rights, noted and
numbered, sneak along the streets, trembling beneath the
eye of your fierce bands.
Goru :—(Lost for moment in thought)—Six thousand do you say?
hum ! scarce enough. Are they all staunch and true?
Came : We've chosen and sorted with the nicest care, and
purged the corps of all who had a will : those that re-
main are yours while you can feed them.
Gout :—Are they disciplined yet in the right tactic? Can they
be mustered speedily, and marched on whatsoever point
we wish their force, compactly and with confidence?—
Have they been taught haw to resist a mob, to form the
square and column? Know they the art of skirmisbieg
in streets—how to divide their force and rally it—how to
entrench themselves—and how to retreat ? and the good
use of a well nourished fire ?
Cuter :—The greatest part have been old soldiers, Lord ; those
who have not, are ready and most apt.
GOTH :—(Rubbing his hands)—Well, and their arms?
Oast :—They are all of the best; and, in our various depots, safe
at hand.
Goer triumph)—Then arm them—arm them—now the
time is come—my power is solid ; and the people's
rights are but an empty name. What'ere my head now
plans, my band can execute ; the army is my slave ; and
my own chosen guards patrol the capital, and beard the
fools who went to sleep whets rule of sword stepped in
and never thought of night-mare. I'll up and ride them
now, like incubus. Each to your posts; be ready at a
word, a cunning card has made the game my own.--(He
waves his band.)—Upeo which the Guards rise and sa-
lute ; then sheathing swords, march forth with a firm
step, in military order.

(To be continued.)

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