The Express.
London, England, 1864-05-28 00:00:00

PORTUGAL

LISBON, KAY F.

To-day the Chamber of DeptitioTiiidOpted by a
large majority the bill abolishing hereditary succes-
sion in the peerage.

TUNIS.
ILLMELLES, MAT 27.
Advices received here from Tunis to the 23rd
inst. state that tranquillity prevailed, but es the
Bey persisted in refusing to dismiss his ministers,
and as the Europeans on the coast were still com-
pelled to remain on board the ships, the admirals
had decided on disembarking troops for the pro-
tection of their countrymen against pillage and
anarchy. The Italians were to occupy the prin-
cipal ports of the regency.

RUPTURE BETWEEN PERU AND SPAIN.-
SEIZURE OF THE CHINCH/. ISLANDS.
NEW YORK. IIAT 18.

Advises received here from the Pacific report
that in consequence of outrages on Spanish subjects
the Spanish admiral has commenced offensive ope-
rations against Peru. He seized the Chinches
Islands, and attempted the capture of the Peruvian
fleet at Callao.

THE WEST INDIA AND PACIFIC HAILS.
SEIZURE OF THE CHINCHA ISLAND&
SOUTHAMPTON, Mar 28.
The Atrato has arrived here with the above
mails, 242 passengers, 2,114,000 dole. in specie,
and 1,164 packages of cargo.
She left St. Thomas on the 14th, experiencing
fine weather throughout her
The Atrato brings the passage
intelligence
respecting the rupture between Spain and Peru.
On the 14th ult. the Spanish squadron took pot-
, session of Chinches Island, hoisted the Spanish
flag, made prisoners of the governor and officers of
the island, and captured the Peruvian transport
Iquique with her °Steen'. Thence the Spanish
squadron proceeded to ()aim, for the purpose of cur-
prising the Peruvian squadron in that port. This was
frustrated by the fleet getting up steam and moving
under the protection of the guns of the castle. On
the 16th the Spanish sqvuidron again made their
appearance in the bay of Callao with hostile inten.
none, but sailed again in the evening for Chinches
Islands. The Peruvian steamer Tumbes left
Callao on the 17th, to watch the movements of the
Spaniards.
When the mail left the greatest excitement pre-
vailed at Canso. A large body of foreigners had
placed themselves at the disposal of the supreme
government, to fight for the independence of
Peru. Active preparations were being made
by the authorities to resist attack. The
batteries in the forts were placed in fighting
order, and boats were equipped for service.
Masters of foreign vessels applied to their respective
ministers for instructions how to act. The Spanish
residents in Callao embarked on board Spanish
vessels. The latest news announces that the load-
ing at the Chinches Island was not interrupted,
and that the contracts were respected. Great ex-
citement prevailed at Lima.
In Chili the elections are still occupying public
attention. Great excitement prevails in Peru
respecting the Spanish difficulty, there being no
prospect of a settlement. The government in
authorised to raise a loan of 60,000,000 dollars, to
augment the army to 30,000 men, and the navy to
twenty vessels.
The British, American, and Bolivian ministers
held a meeting at Lima, and passed a vote of sym-
pathy with the Peruvian government, and resolu-
tions to petition their respective governments for
immediate intervention to secure an adjustment of
the difficulties.

At Valparaiso the exchange on London was
quoted at 44 to 440. ; Paris, 4.60 to 5 ; Ham-
burg, 39.
Intelligence from Santo Domingo announces that
the Spaniards were unable to subdue the insurrec-
tion in the island. The Spaniards gained slight
19000311110/ in the south. Nothing was done in other
VA large expedition was to leave Cuba for
ie Christi. Reinforoementa had arrived at
Cuba. The road to Puerto Plata was completely
obstructed in various parts. The number of sick
and wounded Spaniards taken from San Domingo
to Havannah amounted to 9,000, and to Porto
Rico 21000 men.
Business at Jamaica has improved. Prices ad-
vanced-59i. paid forcoffee ; 21s. to 225. for sugar,
low grades. Exchange at 90 days, + per cent.
The weather hot and dry. As Trinidad the crops
were nearly finithed. A shock of earthquake was
experienced on the 4th. There was a favourable
change of weather at Demerara. Freights lower.
Sugar in brisk demand. Exchange on London,
476 dollars for 90 days.

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