The National Register.
London, England, 1823-02-03 00:00:00

THEFLIDS,SATURDAY.

HALF-PAST Two &CLOCK.
Expresses bring the French Fives at the close on
Thursday 781.
Consols have been satisfactory. The opening
price was 7.51 I—at whicits they now - remain.—
Business has inecti, in tact, suspended throughout
the day, the principal jobbers being closely engaged
in malting up their• accounts with Mr. Daniel
Mocatta. This gentleman, whose private character
has long commanded the respect of every party, is
reported to have made an offer of ten shillings upon
the whole amount of his differences, which, con-
sidering the known extent of his engagements, is
generally viewed wi:h approbation. To one house
alone, there is due not less than 150,0001. All
parties symp,thise with the untimunate and worthy
gentleman, who has lost a considerable fortune by
speenlation-.-nothing further has yet transpired
respecting this failure. Hitherto we have no con.
sequent failure, nor is any such at present antici.
pated.

We understand that a memorial to the Govern-
ment is preparing for the signature of the mer-
chants, soliciting the immediate establi:•hntent of
packets between Falmouth and Corunna, fir 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-
diately sent to cruise in the Mediterranean. In case
of war, France will cudeuvour to take possession of
the ports of Spain.
Various reports have been in circulation respect-
ing the appointment of Lieut.-General to the Ord.
nonce. The fidlowing statement is said to be from
authority that may be depended on :—lt was offered
by the Duke of Wellington to Lord Hupetoun, the
senior officer who declined it; then to Lord Hill,
who ah.o retliscd it. About a week since it was
offered to Lord Beresfiird, who accepted it. The
salary is 1,5001. per annum.
The Right Hon. N. Vunsittart's household are
actively engaged in removing his furniture, library,
&c. from Downing-street, to make room for the re-
ception of his successor,t he Right Aim. F. Robinson,
against the meeting of Parliament..
On Tuesday last a Court of Aldermen was held at
Guildhall, fi,r the purpose of hearing and determin-
ing upon t I te.several appeals against serving the offices
of constables and inquest.—Geerge Noma!, Esq. at-
tended, and resigned his ',Gee of common Pleuder
to the City.—The Sheriffs nominated Jas. Spencer,
citizen and fan-mater, to he Keeper oldie Deblois'
Prison Ca. Loudon dud Dliddlesex ; and the Court
referred it to a Committee to inquire into his titian-
&unions, anti to rels.rt.
At an early hour on Thursday morning a mes.
senger arrived at Chutidos-house, with despatches
Irma the Court of Vienna, fir his Highness Prince
Esterhazy. Alter his Highness had read the dis.
patches he left town fur Claremont, and returned iu
the afternoon to ane with Count Licven.
A meeting of the county of Cambridge will be
held on the 14th instant, in pursuance of a requi-
sition signed by upourds of 1,0011 Freeholders, for
the purpose of taking into consideration the state
',f the nation, Std the most effectual means of
obtaining a redress of grievances, and restoring to
ibe people their right of being fully represenred in
"ornament.

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Extract of a private lettter from Paris, dated
Tuesday evening.—" Yon will see by the papers
that the Spanish ambassador has received his pass-
ports; he quits Paris to-morrow. I t was remarked,
that the English ambassador, Sir Charles Stuart,
was not at the opening of the Chain'Jer
There is a report this evening, that the threc
Courts of Russia, Austria, and Prussia, nave ad-
dressed a joint note to the British Government, so-
liciting, her to make a declaration of the principles
and policy she intends to adopt in the war between
France and Spain.
A gentleman just arrived from Madrid mentions,
that on the evening t'!e three ambassadors quitted
the Spanish capital, the 13:itish minister gave a
hall, and opened his house to a large party of Spa-
iianls.

the 12th of (October, when the Prince lloyal
Wad Ellaiieror of Braz•l, be createil a
Court, by naming .11ukes, 18 Marques.es, 40
Conios, and a corresimanling ntanbor of Viscounts
and,Barons.—This is even more than the new Em-
peror of Mexico dial; but.it will make hint impular
with all win) think a Chamber of Peers us necessary
to a country as'air or water.

A vessel from Rio de Janeiy has brctexht a copy
of the fidlowing letter from the Prince lioyul (now
Emper9r of Brazil) to the King:—

" Rio, Oct. 23.

My father,—The filial lore which in all respects I owe to
your klajesty, makes me anxious to inquire after jour Majesty's
health, in which I am deeply interested, as all sons whu, like
me, lore their fathers, must be.

Your Majesty will be informed Isy the poblic papers which
I transmit, of the high dignity to whiob I have been raised by
the unanimous voice uftbe good, loyal, and brave iieeple, to
whom I sin exceedingly grateful, since they are disposed to
support me. my imperial posterity, Ind the t:ignity of this na-
tion, of which I have the happiness to be Eiiii.eror and perpe-
tual defender ; and in which the Portuguese within may find a
refuge Irwin the adversities which threaten it.
" 1 have the honour. with all respect, to kiss your Majesty's
royal baud. Your Majesty's affectiouate son,

" PEDRO.

" PS: See the m-ma-ef the empire cf Brazil."
The Nees York Gazette of the 20th of December
says,—" The city of Curtagua, capital of the pro-
vince of Costa Rica, was totally destroyed by an
earthquake on the 7th of May, 18'22. The city
contained about 12,000 inhabitants, and although
not a house was left standing, it is extraordinary
that not a life was lust. The earthquake commenced
at 11 o'clock ut 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 wore now (Oct. 15)
lying in sheds. This province was formerly under
the intendency of Guutumala ; it is now independent
of itself, not acknowledging the authority of. Mexico
or Colombia. They have mot yet establish:4l u na-
tional flag. This city is situated about 30 leagues
in the interior, from Punta-de-Arenas, which port
is on the Golf of Necoya, in about 9 deg. 30 min.
north latitude."

MUNICH, JAN. IG.—A terrible misfiirtime hap-
pencil here yesterday. About eight o'clock in the
evening, the new Court Theatre was discoverul to
be me fire, and in a few minutes the whole or the
interior was in flames. The audience happily es-

wed without injury, and. in tolerable order, by
means of the numerous outlets. Stun afterwards
the root fell in with a dreadful crash, and in less
than threo•huurs the whole of this splendid edifice
was reduced to ashes. Prince Charles was the only
member of the royal finniiy present. It was not
possible to think of saving this fine building; all
that could be dune was, to prevent the flames tpread-
ing to the Old Theatre Royal and the palace: this
was happily effected, though the old theatre is con-
siderably injured by the water thrown upon it The
cause of the accident is not known some attribute
it to the pipes fiitheating the building. Thedumage
is estimated at a million and u ballot florins. It is
reported that some carpenters were killed, and others
severely wounded. The library and the music are
saved; but the wardrobe, fin. the oust part, is de-
stroyed.

Extract of a letter from Rio de' Janeiro, dated
Oct. 31 :—^ IVe coutinue in a tranquil state, lan a
Ecru individuals of republican principles were lately
detected in at conspiracy. Our two ablest ministers,
J Bonitacio ale Andra,lc, and his brother, dis
gusted with the frequent attempts of intriguing
people to turn them mat of place, anagave in their
tesi-natiuns. The people, however, were so well
satisfied with the tident, integrity, anal patriotism of
the men, that yesterday a petition, very numerously
signed, was presented to the Empertu in their fit-
your, and they have accandingly been called back to
their stations by the almost ununintous voice of the
public. Last bight there was actually a general
is consequence. As vet we have no
titvotarable =molts front Bahia. As soot as the
European troops eau be got out of that place, mad
confidence and tranquillity completely rcstorcal there,
we may, I think, expect some little improvement in
this market, both in the price of goods aid rate of
exchange."

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LORD PORTSMOUTH.

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A commission in the case t‘f the Earl of Ports— -
mouth has been sealed. It is directed to Messrs.

Trower, Sergeant Hunoel, Evance, {Veldt, Phil-
limore, Whit harsh, and Carr, us Commissioners,- •
and is toile executed on Monday, the 10:11 of Feb.
next, .at the Fieemasons' Tavern, Great Queen-
street, Lincoln's lon Fields.
The Commissioners having received the Commis- -
sitm, tOrthwith issued their precept to the Sheriff's°
summon a Jury. The precept is left at the Sheriff's
Office, and the Under-Sheriff will summon the
Jury. No inquisition can be taken by fewer than
twelve jurymen. If the- witnesses are unwilling to •
attend of their own accord, or are suspected to be
sulipmas written on unstamped paper must be.•
served upon them, signed and sealed by the -major
part of the Commissioners, who are entitled to nit
tees tor so doing. The nitnesses at- the time of
service are to be paid one shilling each for conduct' •
money, or money to bear their expenecs to the place
of meeting; a physician is allowed a guinea, or •
more it' he conics from a distance. It' the persons •
having the lunatic in their custody refuse, or are
suspected of being unwilling to produce him, a
warrant to enforce his attendance is signed by the
major part u. the Commissioners, the which • they
each receive one guinea. The Commissioners and
Jury luring met to -execute the commission, the -
oaths having been administered, and proclamation
made, the Commissioner first named in the commis-
sion of these in attendance, will address the Jury,
explaining to. them the purpose of- the meeting, and,
their duty, The witnesses :we thsn examined to
prove the lunacy, and the lunatic .may 'also •be ex-
amined it' the Commissioners or Jury thing proper,
or he himself may insist upon such examination,
anal may, if' he choose, be present at the execu- •
tion of the commission. Any of the parties may
instruct counsel to appear on their behulf.- The
evidence it summed up by the first named Comania-
shiner, and the Jury return their verdict as in con.—
moo cases The commission mnst be executed •
openly, and not privily. This is expressly provided
by the statute 34 Edward 111., c. 13, and confirmed •
by subsequent statutes.
Letters from Constantinople of she Clth
were it cived yesterday. They state that the cap. •
taint o!' all the large vessels of war had been deca- •
pituted, and that those of the small vessels had •
been promoted -to their situations. The Janissaries •
had every thing their own w.ay, but the city was
quiet. .
Letters hate been received from Buenas Ayres s'
to the sth of October, by which it appears that
tranquillity prevailed at Monte Video. Gen. Le.
Cot continued at Canenlones, at the head of about A
2,000 men, who have declared their intention of
supporting the new order of things in Brazil... The •
Portuguese troop', principally offwers,.• whe •hud s
refused siding with Le Le Cur, held the town of •
Monte video for the King and Cortes-of Portugal. -
But as Le Cor had rendered them insufficient by
currying off all the powder, he made no •attack oit
the place, but left it to •the merchants ut Monte-a
Video, to send. away Mime troops to Lisbon, liar-,
which purpose .50,000 dollars had been snbseribed ;:
and the Eoglish ship Elizabeth was expected front
Buenos Ayres to transport them to Lisbon.
A Brisssels journal states, that the police, Cr
reasons not known, has visited several writing-ma-- •
tors in the city. It said that this requisition has •
been general, and that each pupil herbed tossigit.s.
his writing.
Muttliews's success in America has, we undeeC '-
stand, been unprecedented; he has nut only, given 4,
his various entertainments to most crowded uu- •
diences, but has also resumed his profession in the
regular drama, and his profits, we learn, have ex- -
ceeded eighty pounds sterling per night. upon tire
average.
A Birmingham Paper 5ay5,.....64The anticipation
of war has created .a lively sensation ainongs..the.nsa-.
nutiwturing interests of this town. There is an,
unusual bustle and anxiety in the •workshops and
,wareluaises of those connected with the gun-trade.
It is said, that already agents frum Spain brave at-
rived to make large purchases in guns, trumpets,
and a',' tic!' are required liar the s.rviceot armies.•
The markes for oil warlike stores mire
Mrs. Susannah IVright will Le brought up from
Newgate Lture the Judges ut Westminster-hall,
this day, in order to receive her sentence ; she.
having given notice to Mr. Pritchard, the solicitor
to the Society for the Suppression of Vice, of her •
being so ler recovered as to tie able to ahead tar • •
that purpose.
A very great rise took place on Thursday last at
Lloyd's hi Ow rale of insurance on French vessels.
From the East Indies home, a charge of `l5 guineas
per cent. is mile ; and 15 guineas Irani Ilavantuda
and the West Indies

There are thirty sail of the line in retfect
tion, and wottlil be soon read.i to rut to sea, in coo:
of necessity.

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