The National Register.
London, England, 1823-02-02 00:00:00

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somber, La Serna, the late Viceroy and Commander
of the whole Spanish force whith, retreated into,the
iuterior on San Martin's entry into Lima, had de-
clared himself indepertulmt of Spain, and that one
division of his army was within a day's march of
Lima. Pieco was in the possession of La Serna's
troops. San Martin arrived at Callao from Guaya-
quil on the 19th of August. Ott returning to Lima,
he expressed disapprobation of the change in the ad.
ministration that bad taken place is his absence, by
the removal of the Secretary of State Monteagudo,
and deposed from office all the remaining members
of the Government. This was considered an ex-
tretnely unpopular act of San Martin's, particularly
with regard to the Marquis of Torre Tagle, the
Supreme Magistrate, who was highly esteemed and
respected by the inhabitants of Lima, and to have

much increased the danger of his situation, arising
from the change of La Serniiii sentiments. Admiral
Blanco, with the Peenvian squadron, was at Callao
on the sth of September, where an expedition was
preparing against Arequipa and Aries, in which the
troops supplied as auxiliaries by Bolivar were to be
employed. This force had in part arrived, and the
remainder (5,000 in all) were daily expected at.
Callao from Guayaquil.
THE FUNDS, Y ASTERDAY.

HALF-PAST Two OCLOCL.
Expresses bring the French Fives at the close on
Thursday 78f.
Consols have been satisfactory. The opening
price was 75i }—at which. they now remain.—
Business has 'been, in tact, suspended throughout
the day, the principal jobbers being closely engaged
in making up their accounts with Mr. Daniel
Howie. This gentleman, whose private character
has le tg commanded the respect of every party, is
reported to have made an offer of ten shillings upon ,
the whole umouut of his differences, which,
sidering the known extent of his engagements, i►
&at ral y viewed with approbation. _To one house
a oue, there is due sot leas than 150,0001. All
rani is sympnhise with the unfortunate and worthy
gmtleman, who has lost a considerable fortune by
sptcaLtion—nothing further has yet transpired
nisi acting this failure. Hitherto we have no.cou_
Sequent failure, nor is any such at presenlwntici.
rated.

We understand that a memorial to the Govern-
ment is preparing for the signature of the mer-
chants, soliciting the immediate establishment of
packets between Falmouth and Corunna, fur the
conveyance of the Spanish letters,. the transit of
which through France is likely to be interrupted by
the war.
An English Fleet of Observation will be imme-
d;ately sent to cruise in the Mediterranean. In care
ot war, France will endeavour to take possession of
the ports of Spain.
Various reports have been in circulation respect-
ing the appointment of Lieut.-General to the Ord-
nance. The following statement is said to be from
authority that may be depended on :—lt was offered
by the Duke of Wellington to Lord Hopetoun, the
senior officer who declined it; then to Lord Hill,
who also refused it. About a week since is was
offered to Lord Beresford, who accepted it. The
salary is 1,5001. per annum.
The Right Hon. N. Vansittart's household are
actively engaged in removing his furniture, library,
&e. from Downing-street, to make room for the re-
ception of his successor, the Right Hon. F. "Whitman,
against the meeting ot Parliament.
On Tuesday List a Court of Aldermen was held at
Guildhall, fur the purpose of hearing and determin-
ing upon the several appeals against serving the offices
of tsmstabtes and inquest.—Geurge Norton, Esq. at-
tended, and resigned his office of Common Pleader
to the City.—The Sheriffs nominated Jas. Spencer,
citizen and fan-maker, to be Keeper of the Debtuis'
Prison for London and Middlesex ; and the Court
referred it to a Committee to inquire into his quali-
fications, and to report.
At an early hour un Thursday morning a saes.
Bulger arrived at Chandos-house, with despatches
from the Court of Vienna, for his Highness Prince
Lsterhazy. After his Highness had read the dia.
patches he left town for Claremont, and returned in
the afternoon to cline with Count Lieven.

A meeting of the county of Cambridge will be
held un the I•}th instant, in pursuance of a requi-
sition signed by upwards of 1,000 Freeholders, fur
the purpose of taking into consideration the state
of the nation, and the most effectual means of
obtaining a redress of grievances, and restoring to
the people their right of being fully repretenred in
Parliament.