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


THE NATIONAL REGISTER

Extract of a private 'ether from Paris, dated
Tuesday evening...." You will see by the papers
that the Spanish ambassador has received his pass-
ports; he quits Paris to-morrow. It was remarked,
that the English ambassador, Sir Charles Stuart,
was nut at the °peeing of the Chamber to-day.—
There is a report this evening, that the three
Courts of Russia, Austria, and Prussia, have ad-
dressed a joint note to the British Government, so-
liciting her to make a declaratiue of the principles
and policy she intends to adopt iu the war between.
France and Spain.
A gentleman just arrived from Madrid mentions,
that on the evening the throe ambassadori quitted
the Spanish capital, the British minister gave a
ball, and opeued his house to a large party of Spa-
niards.
On the lath of October, when the Prince Royal
was proclaimed Emperor of Mal, he created a
Court, by naming 6 Dukes, 18 Marquesses, 40
Counts, and a corresponding number ot Viscounts
and Barons.—This is even more than the new Em.
'puce of Mexico did; but it will make.him popular
with all who think a Chamber of Peers as accessory
to a country as 'air or water.
A vessel from Rio de Janeiro has brought a copy
of the following letter from the Prince lhiyal (now
Emperor of Brazil) to the King:—
" Rio, Oct. U.
"Ily father,—The filial love which is all respects I owe to
year Majesty, makes me eazious to imitate after your Majesty's
health. in which I am deeply interested, u all saes who, like
me. love their fathers, must be.
" Rau Majesty will be informed by the public papers whieb
1 trameda stake high dignity to which I have beco.saised by
lb. 114•61111118 Nike of the good, loyal, and brave people, to
whom I am esemadialily grateful, dud they are disposed to
support me, my imperial posterity, end Vie dignity of this na-
tion, of which I have the happiness to be Emperor Dad perpe-
tual defeadlar; mid in which the Portuguese ladies may find. a
refuge faems4k• adversities which threaten it.
" 1 have the hamsor, with all respect, to kiss your Majesty's
royal bud. " Your Majesty's sfr.otiessts gen.
" PEDRO.
" PA. Bee the arms of the empire of Brasil."
The New York Gaseue of the 20th of December
says,—" The city of Cartagui, capital of the pro.
vince of Costa Rica, was totally destroyed by an
earthquake on the 7th of May, 1822. The city
contained about 12,000 inhabitants, and although
not a house was left standing, it is extraordinary
that not a life was lost. The earthquake commenced
at 11 o'clock at night. A vast quantity of gold and
silver has been discovered by the inhabitants, near
the ruins of their city, brought into view by the
earthquake. The inhabitants were now tOet. 11)
lying in sheds. This province was formerly . under
the intendeney of Guatanuda; it id now independent
of itself, not acknowledging the authority of Mexico
or Columbia. They have not yet establish3cl a na-
tional flag. This city is situated about SO leagues
in the interior, from Punta-de-Arenas, which port
is on the Gulf' of Newya, in about 9 deg. 30 min.
north latitude."
MVNICIif JAN. IG.—A terrible misfortune hip.
pened here yesterday. About eight o'clock in the
evening, the new Court Theatre was discovered to
be on fire, and in a few minutes the whole of the
interior was in flames. The audience happily es.
ciiped without injury, and in wleraWe order, by
means of the numerous outlets. Sown afterwards
the roof fell in with a dreadful crash, and in Ism
than three hours the whole of this splendid edifice
WAS reduced to ashes. Prince Charles was the only
member of the royal 'family present. It was ,dot.
possible
to think of saving this fine building; all
,bat could be done was, to prevent the Haines spread-
ing to the Old Theatre Royal and the palace: this
was happily effected, though the old theatre is con-
siderably injured by the wales thrown upon it. The
cause of the accident is not known; some attribute
it to the pipes for heating the building. The damage
is estimated at a million and a ballot florins. It is
reported that some carpenters were killed, and others
severely wounded. The library and the music are
saved; but the wardrobe, for the must part, is de-
stroyed.

Extract of a letter from Rio de Janeiro, dated
Oct. al.:—" We continue in a tranquil state, but a
1... w individuals of republican principles were lately
detected in a cunspiracy. Our two ablest ministers,
Jose Bonifaciu de Andrade, and his brother, gut dis
gusted with the frequent attempts of intriguing
people to turn theta out of place, and gave in then
resignations. The people, however, were so well
satisfied with the talent, integrity, and patriotism of
the men, that yesterday a petition, ver numerously'
signed, was presented to the Emperor in their fa.
your, and they have accordingly been caked back to j
their stations by tue almost unanimous voice of the'
public. Lust night there was actually a general
illumination in consequence. As yet we have no
favourable accounts from Bahia. As soon as the
European troops can be got out of that place, and
confidence and tranquillity completely restored there,
we may, I think, expect some little improvement in
this market, both iu the price of goads and rate of
exchange."

e

-

i ,

0

- . Sy

LORD PORT•VOUTIL
• ' -
• commileitle is the case of the Earl of Ports-
mouth has haus sealed. It is directed to Messrs.
Truwer, Sentient Hullock, Evanoe, Welift, Phil-
Ihnore, Whitewall, and Carr, .as Commissioners, .
and is to be executed on Monday, the 10th of Feb.
next, at the Freemasons Tavern; Great^ (been- -
street, Lincoln's lan . Fields.
The Commissioners, having received the Commis-- -
sion, forthwith issued their precept to the Sheriff to
summon.* Jury. The precept is left at the Sheriff's; •
Ofiice, and the Under-Sheriff will summon the
Jury. Nu inquisition can be taken by fewer•thein
twelve jurymen. If the witnesses are unwilling te •
attend of their own accord-, or are suspected •to be
so, subpoenas written on unstampcd paper muse be
served upon them, signed and sealed by the major
part of the Commissioners, who are eutitlud to no.
tees tin. so doing, The witnesses at the time of,
service are to be paid one shilling each for conduct=
money, or money to bear their expences to the place .
of meeting ; .a physiciaa is allowed a. guinea, or .
mare if he comes from a distance. If the persons •
'baying the lunatic is their-custody refuse, or are •
inspected of being unwilling to produce hies,.' a •
warrant to enforce his attendance is signed .by the -
jar part of the Commissioners, for which they
each receive one guinea. The Commissioners and'
Jury having met to execute the commission, the •
oaths having been administered, and proclamation .
made, the Commissioner first named in the commis--
sion of those in attendance, will address the Jury, .
explaining to them the purppse of the meeting, and'
their duty. The witnesses are then examined to
prove the lunacy, and the lunatic. may also be ex..-•
*mined if thaCumniasieners or Jdry thing.proper„
or he himself may insist upon such examination,
and may, if he choose, be present at the execu-
tion of the temmission. Any of the parties may,
instruct conned to appear ou their behalf. The-
videos* fp teamed up by the first named Commie.-
'slow, sad the Jury return their verdict as in cm. •
mon raises. The commission must be executed-
iipenly, and not privily. This is expressly provided'•
by the statute 34 Edward 111., c. Id, and confirmed-
by subsequent statutes.
Letters from Constantinophs of the 24th ulthao,,_ ,
Were ionised yesterday. They state that the cap. - ,
tains of all the large vessels of war bad been.deca-•
pinned, and that those of the small 'vessels had ,
been promoted to their situations. The Janissaries; .
had eatery thing their own way, bat the city was
quiet.
Lit
to have been received from Buenos Arras - t
to the 5111 of October, by which it appears that
tranquillity prevailed at Monte Video. Gen. Le.
Cor continued at Caneolones, at the bead of about
4,000 men, who have deolicred their intention of t
supporting the new order of things in Brasil. The!.
..,
Portuguese troupe, principally officers, who.. had'. I,
refused siding with Le Le Gar, held the town-ufr )
Monte Video for the King and Cortes of Portugel. -
i
But as Le Cur had .rendered them --Insufficient by. -
carrying off all the powder, he made no attack oit
the place, but left it to the merchants at Monte.
Vitteo, to send away those troops to Lisbon,. fur
which purpose 50,000 dollars had been subscribed ; . .
and the English ship Elisabeth was expected front
Buenos Ayres to transport them to Lisbon.
A Brussels journal states, that the police/ fie •
reason* not know?, has visi:ed sovend writing-ma•••
tens in the city. It is said that this requisition has
been general, and that each pupil has bad-to-sign.
his. writing.
Matthews's success in America has, we under.-
stand, been unprecedented; lie has not only givitte
his various entertainments to must crowded au- •
diences, but has also resumed his profession in the ,
regular drama, and his profits, we learn, have ex- - i
seeded eighty pounds sterling per night upon aid
average.
A Birmingham Paper says,--Ig The anticipative . • -
of war has created a lively-sensation among theme. _
nufacturing interests of this town. There is •sa •
unusual bustle and anxiety in the workshops and
warehouses of those connected with the gun-trade. .n
, It is said, that already agents from Spain have ars -
rivecl to make large purchases in ' guns, trumpets,
and a',' which are required fur the s.rvice of armies. '
The mukes fur all warlike stores are up.
Mrs. Susannah Wright will be brought up- from • •
Newgate before the Judges at Westminster-halt, .
on Monday, iu order w receive her sentence ; she . ~• ,'
having given notice to Mr. Pritchard, the solicitor •
1
to the Society tor the Suppression of Vice, of her
being so far recovered as to be' able to attend tot .
that purpose.
A very great rise took place on Thursday last tat • -.
Lloyd's in the rate -of insurance en French vessels..
From the East Indira home, a charge 0(25 guineas .
per cent. is made ; and 15 guineas Nom Hivennals
and the Wt:st Indies
There are thirty sail of the line in perfect mai.,
Lion, and would be soon ready to put to sea, iu acre
et necessity. .

. ,
k. • 7' .
•

,
• it