The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-05-09

american Naval Expedition 10 he Fejes Islands
i eelaneoas Intelligence
Via Panama and BY the Georgia the New York Herald
has received advces from Calao TIE 9th u, and from
/ Valparaiso 10 the oath OF March.
The United States ship 81 Mays was to leave Callao
on the OH u Tor the Feee islands in consequence OF
intelligence having reached her commander Of the deten
were all well.
The election OF General Echenique to the presidency
will not result IN any revolution. None is feared
| The Valparaiso Neghhor of the cath of March gives
the following Item OF intelligence:
| Colonel Peyion, the American minister plenpoenti-
has lately visited this CITY, and has not yet returned
TO the capital This gentleman has, we understand pre-
scented, IN the name oil the government he represents.
dfaughl OF treaty OF amiy and commerce with the gov
eminent OF this country It's basis is reciprocity. Among
other items it is provided that citizens of either nation
residing within the territory OF the other shall be allowed
The privilege 81 unhindered public worship. OF marriage
and IN case OF DEATH The privilege OF sepultnre 10 the
credit OF this nation abroad, trust these points will be
acceded 10,
The railroad 10 Copapo goes forward well The track is
laid for twelve miles, and increases mile week The
outlay will fall within The estimate.
The United States irgate Raritn Captain Gaunt is at
anchor in The bay. brilliant entertainment was given
board on the evening OF the 2Oh ult The Dolphin is
here, and sails soon Tor the States.
Valparaiso Reporter, March IS.
CHILL
In the political world nothing OF any consequence has
anspred during the month and peace and prosperity are
the fruits OF a stable and energetic government
The chambers not sitting and consequently no de
crees of any importance have been issued The all
absorbing question is the approaching presidential cleo
ton. The press and partlsans OF s. D. Manuel Mont,
Gen Cruz and L. Errazurs are OF course each prasng
up their respective candidate and is difficult to decide,
hearing and reading their arguments who is most worthy
OF filling the presidential chair The majority OF opinions,
however. is in favor OF ST. ID. Manuel Mont. We
shall hail either OF these gentlemen il they will promise
to further the commercial OF the country and
bring about the means Of advancing its prosperity
PERU.
Letters from Islay state that disputes have arisen
with respect 10 the eligibility Of General Echenque for
President on the grounds of his not being born citizen
OF that republic An especial Congress has been con.
vened Tor the Goth instant to deliberate this question
but it is stated that party spirit SO high that in any
even, the patsans OF Echenque and Vivanco bent
carrying the day. each in favor OF their respective
candidates, even al The risk OF civil war.
The government has lately concluded postal arrange
ment with the steamship company to DO continued for
asIt ed that the company shall be paid $500 per month
for carrying the mails, the government liking ITS own
rate OF postage.
ECUADOR.
According to letters received from Guayaqu the new
President OF this republic was expected to have been
elected on The 10th ult. Though the general opinion
seems to be in favor OF Novoa another candidate had
been brought forward backed by great number OF sup
porers This opposition must be somewhat formidable,
as it is said that's whoever OF the two be elected evo
luton is the result, to be expected The candidate
is d. Jose M Caamah,, merchant in Guayaquh.
BOLIVIA.
Affairs continued quiet in this country, and scarcely
ANYTHING of news reported. Business in the inland
towns is said to have been dull for some time past
tenton OF government, is post Office reform bill The
system recommended resembles that in operation In Peru
rhe postage letters is 10 be considerably reduced,
and letters to be in all cases prepaid.