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ceive from the interior, as we get them through their p -
ties interested. The two ships of war Asia and Achil
going round the Horn, from Spain, will of tour on
the King's side in this dispute, and tend accordingly
farther to embarrass La Serna and Canterac in their
operations. On the whole, it is not improbable that,
the ancient regime being restored in Spain, and tteton-
stitutiorud leaden in Peru so compromised as to leave
them no hope of pardon from Ferdinand, that they may
be precipitated into the measure of acknowledging the
independence of Peru, particularly when they see that
they can make such good terms for themselves by
so doing."
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FROM THE LIVERPOOL COURIER.
The Alice, Captain Richards, arrived on Saturday,l
from Jamaica, whence she sailed on the 28th of May.
By her letters have been received from Lima and Guay-
aquil, by way of Panama and Jamaica, dated about
the middle of March. We lament to state, that dual
intelligence which they contain is far float being favour-
able to the Patriot cause. The following extracts of
private letters, received by mercantile houses in Livers
pool, contain the details of the reverses which have over-
taken the cause of Peruvian independence:
" LIMA, 874 FILIMUMIT, 1824.
" I am sorry to inform you we are at present in a
worse situation than ever. Three days ago the regi-
ment of Rio de la Plata, which was garrisoning the
castles, mutinied, put General Alvarado into prison, as
also the captain of the port, and every officer that was
in the castles and in Callao : thus the castles and the
whole of the property in the port are in possession of a
band of insurgents. It is impossible for any one to say
what will be the end of this serious affair. The instil.'
gents have sent word to the Government that nothing
less will satisfy them than 80,000 dollars, and seven
vessels provided for them to leave the country. A
meeting of the Comercio (merchants) was called two
days ago, but no such sum could be raised. A Decree
was yesterday issued, calling upon all the inhabitants
to give up their houses and fire-arms in three hours, and
for every one who could defend the city against the insur-
gents to present themselves in the market-place. Thank
Goo, last night passed over quietly, but many people
are of opinion that they will come and plunder the city.
There ate not above 300 troops in it, and the regiment
which has taken the castles is 700 strong. Therefore,
if they leave 300 in Callao, the 400, with the rabble
that would join them, will be sufficient to plunder Lima.
I am taking the best care of the property and books in
my power. I have two extra men in the house, and
hope to be able to keep' out the rabble ; but if twenty
or thirty regular soldiers come, I shall not attempt it ;
the property must be lost, as in that case the whole of
the houses will be stripped, particularly the English.
It will not surprise me if Tone Tagle and the Govern-
ment decamp suddenly to Truxillo. If any General or
other soldier attempt to go to Callao, they immediately
open the batteries upon them. They won't allow any
* vessel to leave the port. They took the registers of all
the vessels along with the captain of the port.
The Sea Serpent got off the other night: they
opened the long 24-pounders upon her, and did much
mischief among the shipping. The Santa Rosa received
three balls, and cannot be prevented from sinking. The
Captain of his Britannic Majesty's sloop Fly sent them
word that they had injured his rigging considerably,
and requested they would desist. Ile received for an-
swer, that if he were not satisfied, he had nothing to do
but to move out of their reach. The Insurgents had le-
vied a contribution of 4,000 dollars on the Barrocas in
Callao ; and I am told that those who subscribed are
allowed to get some part of their property afloat. Seve-
ral shops in Callao have been stripped of everything.—
This revolutionary affair has been conducted with great
skill ; all the Officers were surpri•ed at the same time.
When General Alvarado was taken, he said,' For GOD'S
sake, you are not going to deliver up the castles to the
enemy ? Shoot me at unce."llie reply was, We can-
not do that yet.' It is said they have released several
old Spaniards, prisoners in the castles; if this be true,
the Royalists will have possession of them very shortly.
-There is little doubt Rodil (the Royalist General) will
be here in a few days with what forces he has at sea ;
and if this Government cannot give the present posses-
sors of the fortresses 80,000 dollars, the Spaniards will
soon advance them 100,000."
" GUAYAQUIL, 9111 MAIM, 1824.
•' By Mr. —'s letter from Lima, you will see
the distracted state of affairs there ; the fortress of Callao
being in the hands of a band of insurgents, that is, of
mutinous regiment, chiefly composed of blacks. Since
I received that letter, a vessel has arrived here which
cut her cables, and got out of Callao, under a tremen-
dous fire from the forts, and being chased by the gun-
boats. She brings intelligence that the Spanish flag
bad been hoisted by the mutineers, as well as on board
every Patriot vessel in the port, from the whole of
which the rudders had been forcibly unshipped, by or-
der of a black fellow who takes the lead, but who is,
doubtless, counselled behind the skreen. Some American
vessels, with flour on board, had also, it is said, their
rudders unshipped. The English vessels had been 'al-
lowed to leave the port, and anchor out of the reach of
the batteries, under protection of his Majesty's sloop of
war Fly. Up to the 14th, no Spanish forces had arrived
to avail themselves of this opportunity of getting the
castles, as was expected. A day or two since an express
arrived, bringing instructions, it is said, of the Congress
in Lima being dissolved, and of full power, civil and
military, being invested in General Bolivar, who imme-
diately proclaimed martial law. It is not said whether
Bolivar remained in Patavilca, a small place to the
north of Lima, or had arrived in the capital. You will
easily conceive this news has created a panic all along
the coast, and almost put a stop to everything."
" GUAYAQUIL, DIARC/119.
" As was to be expected, the Royalist Chiefs have
availed themselves of the mutiny in Callao, and a force
of 3,000 men, under Generals Rodil and Monet,
marched into Lima and took possession of the castles of
Callao on the 29th ult. of course, without any opposi-
tion from either place: nay, it would almost appear
that the investing of Callao was a plot formed by the
despicable Torre Tagle, late President of the Peruvian
Government; for, on the approach of the Royalist
forces, he published a Proclamation, declaring himself
attached to the Spanish cause; calling upon the people
to undeceive themselves and do the same ; and, after
the most gross abuse and evil epithets, says, Bolivar
is the greatest monster and tyrant that ever existed on
the face of the earth,' and adds, that he wishes to en-
slave Peru! The whole of the Congress, which, on the
10th ult. invested General Bolivar with dictatorial
powers, remained in Lima, and the Royalist Chiefs bad
taken no measures against them. The political and
military Governor of Lima (General Monet) had de-
manded from the English and foreigners 40 per cent.