The Express.
London, England, 1866-06-28 00:00:00

CHILI AND PERU.

The Panama Star and Herald of June 5 gives us
the fallowing intelligence from Chili and Peru :
CHILI.—The greater part of the past fortnight has been
a time of joy and rejoicing, On the 11th of May we were
wired from Coquimbo, the glad tidings that the Spanish
squadron had been signally repulsed, and a great victory
consequently achieved by our Peruvian brethren. The
telegram was not long in being wafted all over the country,
and everywhere there was but one feeling, a feeling of
deepest joy and heartfelt gratitude that another and the
most disastrous defeat of all had been sustained by our
common enemy. If those individuals in whose hands are
the reins of government in Madrid are not mad beyond all
remedy, we aresatisfied thattheyhave at length been taught
a lesson that the South American republics are not to be
trifled with ; that all aggression and insolent demands can
only be indignantly resented, and if Span does not now
sue for peace and is not yet inclined for amicable and
friendly relations, we will, however unwilling, be com-
pelled to continue the war and sweep Spanish navies and
commerce ant of all waters. Business has very much
improved, and the number of vessels entering and leaving
the port equal to the palmiest days.
Peer.—There is no news calling for special notice ; what
little damage was sustained in the town during the bom-
bardment has been repeired, d business is being
carried on with unwonted vigour and life.

LICENSED VICTUALLERS' SCHOOL.—The annual
festival in support of this excellent institution was
held at the Crystal Palace yesterday, when between
1,700 and 1,800 persons dined together there. Mr.
Janie. Watney, jun., of the firm of Elliot Watney, and
Co., presided. The society was instituted on the nth of
February, 1794, and has now been seventy-two years in
existehce, during which period nearly 17,030 licensed vic-
tuallers have enrolled their names as members. The num-
ber of members is about 3,200, of whom 327, or about one-
tenth of the whole number, are in receipt of weekly al-
lowances, varying from se. to 10s. At the present time
1061. 16e. per week, or 5,563/. 12a. per annum, is ex-
pended, in addition to which allowances of from: /. to
4L towards funeral expenses bring up the ex-
penditure under this head to nearly 5,800/. From
the branch alone 209,924/. has been distributed.
Licensed victuallers who become members of the society,
and remain in business three years afterwards, and who
may be overtaken by distressed circumstances, accompa-
nied by sickness or permanent bodily infirmity, are en-
titled, upon application to the governor and committee,
and without the anxious and often vexatious formality of
election, to participate in the benefits of the society, thus
having the valuable advantage of immediate assistance.
The dinner, which was provided by Messrs. Bertram and
Roberts, appeared to give general satisfaction. After din-
ner a number of the children who are being educated in
the institution were introduced. They presented a very
healthy and pleasing appearance, and their advent was
hailed with cheers. Two of the senior boys delivered
addresses expressive of the benefits received by
themselves and the other recipients of the charity.
The chairman, in proposing the toast of the evening,
" Success to the Licensed Victuallers' School," stated that
the school was built in 1803, and sinoe that time 1,600
children bad been admitted into it. It now contained 135
children, and the meeting would judge from their appear-
ance of the healthiness of the children. The children ap-
peared to be well taught, and the only thing be had to
suggest was that, in addition to the usual education im-
parted, they should be instructed in the French language.
Hr. Smalley, the secretary, then read a list of subscrip-
tions, which, including 450 guineas from the chairman and
his partners, amounted in the aggregate to upwards of two
thousand guineas.
NORTH LONDON JUVENILE INDUSTRIAL EXHI-
BITION AND FLOWER SHOW.—A public meeting to explain
the objects of this exhibition was held last evening at the I
Nyddelton -hall, Islington. The Earl of Shaftesbury
occupied the chair, and the meeting was very numerously
attended. Amongst those present were the Earl of
Harrowby, Lord Lyttelton, the Rev. G. Calthrop, the
Rev. Dr. Raleigh, Mr. W. Watt, and other gentlemen.
The Earl of Shaftesbury, in explaining the objects of the
meeting, said he warmly approved of the proposed exhibi-
tion, and expressed his belief that it would be productive of
the most beneficial results. Nothing was more calculated to
conduce to cleanliness amongst the working population
than the cultivation of flowers, and any movement which
tended to entourage habits of that kind was deserving
of every enooursgement, and entitled to the best support.
The Earl of Harrowby also addressed the meeting, and
stated that the objects which the promoters of the exhi-
bition had in view, met with his heartiest approbation. He
was followed by Lord Lyttelton, the Rev. Mr. Wilson,
Rev. Mr. Calthrop, and other speakers, by whom resolu-
tions, which were unanimously agreed to, were proposed,
pledging the meeting to support the exhibition and to I
establish a guarantee fund to provide for the expenses
which may be incurred in carrying it out. A vote of
thanks to the chairman concluded the proceedings, which
were of a very interesting character.
Bourn KIDISDTOTON conversazione
will be held on the 18th of July, in aid of the Wert London
School of Art, at which the " Wandering iiinatrela" have
kindly promised to perform.