Star.
London, England, 1824-07-06 00:00:00

PERU.

The following letter gives an interesting detail of
events that took place at the time of the treacherous
surrender of Callan to the Royalists:
EXTRACT OF A. LETTER, DATED CALLAO BAY, ON BOARD
THE BRIG AURORA, FEBRUARY 26, 1824.
" Before this reaches you, you will have heard of
Callao being again a Spanish fortress, the Buenos-
Ayrean Black Regiment having again put it into their
hands; and which, as soon as known, the British mer-
chants began to feel would bear heavy upon their seve-
ral interests, and from the robberies daily committing
on shore and in the Custom-house warehouses by the
Blacks, they determined to lose no time in getting their
property out of their hands ; and myself and fiiend
came down here for that purpose, to arrange matters
with the Governor, Casa-Irugo (formerly a Spanish
Colonel, and prisoner in the Castle); but he threatened
us with total confiscation of all British property, al-
though we well knew he was otherwise inclined. After,
however, two or three days delay, on the 15th inst. we
obtained permission to embark all British property on
payment of 151 per cent. duty, which, rather than sub-
mit to farther depredations from the Negroes, the mer-
chants determined upon acceding to; Captain Martin,
of his Majesty's ship Fly, having previously demanded
the embarkation of all British property without success.
" The next day, the 16th, the Protector, with Admiral
Guise, came into the Bay, which circumstance, as anti-
cipated, put a stop altogether to further embarkation,
and from that dine to the present no British goods have
been allowed to proceed from the shore. The robberies
in the Custom-house and on shore upon the Plaza have
been very great, principally committed by the black
soldiers, who have been and still continue in a complete
state of disorganization, and under no controul of their
o!'ficers. With regard to my own property, and the
property of others under my care, I was fortunate
enough to embark the whole of my goods in the Custom-
house and in Lima, that were moveable, on board the
Fame ten days before ; and I have now no other goods
on shore than.thost in my private store, which has as
yet suffered no plunder, nor any of the others belonging
to foreigners. Contributions have been forced, which
the parties bear their respective proportions of.
" Fortunately for the British shipping and property
afloat, Captain Martin, a few days previous to Admiral
Guise's arrival, by strong remonstrances with the Go-
vernor, and no small risk and trouble, obtained per-
misrion for all British shipping to withdraw themselves
from under the guns of the fortress, and to take up their
anchorage out of gun-shot range ; so that all the British
Vessels are now anchored a league from the shore, and
allowed no other communication than for water, which
is denied to all other flags.
" Six United States vessels, laden with flour, &c. and
in ballast, have been taken possession of by the Go-
vernor, and their cargoes landed, but whether by the
consent of those concerned is not known, although they
had a good opportunity to have come out when the
British vessels proceeded for the outer roads, but they
have preferred, it is said, remaining behind with a view
of selling their flour, &c.
" On the night of the 24th instant, Admiral Guise
made a most daring and gallant attack upon the forts
and Patriot ships of war in the port, which the Spa-
niards had taken possession of and manned, and I am
happy to say. succeeded in cutting adrift every armed
ship and store-ship in the harbour, and he set fire to
and burnt the Venganza frigate. Santa Rosa corvette,
and the Oceana, Chilian vessel that was in the harbour,
and one or two other small craft.
" The fire from the forts was tremendous, but to no
purpose whatever against the boats, which surmounted
every difficulty, and completely effected the object they
had in view. The frigate, corvette, and Oceana, are
burnt to the wate►'s edge: the latter caught fire by acci-
dent. The conflagration took place at two o'clock in
the mot ning, and the grandeur mid awful effect of the
scene cannot be described.

" By this manoeuvre the American provision vessels
have been completely burnt out, the port having been
made too warm for them, and the Admiral has now
taken them under his own protection. This port is now
declared under a sti ict blockade, which is now and will
be respected by the British commander.
" Our communications are now carried on by Chrila.
las (couriers), by which we daily receive advices, and shall
continue so to do until the Spaniards come down, who,
it is said, are expected in Lima in all this week. It is,
however, the general opinion afloat, ft om the discontent
prevailing among tl►e blacks, and the harassed state
toes are kept in by Admiral Guise, that a counter-re-
volution in the Castles is not far distant, should the ar-
rival of the Spaniards be many days delayed."
" Brig Aurora, CaUao Bay, March I.

" I wrote you fully pet brig Calder on the tt6th ultimo. The
preser.t is merely to advise, that the Spanish forces under General
Rode! took possession of the Castles yesterday, and of Lima the
cv.ming previous.
" Tbe occupation of the Castles as above appears generally to
tire satisfaction to those Living property it stake, as their anxiety
i . considerably abated with respect to farther depredations on pro-
r.:ft y, which it is thought will be respected, and the insubordination
of the revolted Ncvoes will now be very soon put an end to by the
Spanish forces. By all accounts, the evacuation of Lima' and °few'
pation by the Spanish ::rmy, took place without any disorder-orloss
of lives, t xcept a few excesses by robbers, which were trivial.
Captain Mntio, of the 11y, went up to Lima :tithe 215th, to
meet the Spanish authorities, and to make arrangem s for the se-