The New York herald., 1851-11-03

The Revelation In Chile,
So, Sc, SC.
from the Panama Star. ]

fettereon,
a days and hours from Valparaiso and seventy
sre rom pOrt TO port was one and half days
The Golden Gate sailed from New York on the 5th OF
August and the 18th, as reported by the Herald Of
The Golden Gate brought up considerable number Of
h HoS Bse Psyton Unitsd States Minister sc Chile
Mrs George X Hobbson, wife of Mr.. Hobbson. Of the
firm OF Alsop Co.. Mr. Robert souter Of Philadsphia
We indebted to Capt Patterson, DR. HoldmAn, and
Mr. soute fer late papers and interesting Information
We have been kindly favored with following letter
written by gentleman Of great intelligence and accu-
Of the revolution lately commenced and still ex-
istng IN Chile -
BY the splendid American steamer Golden Gate which
will doubtless overtske the mail that left here the
.t hasten to give you brief outline Of the interest
ing bat melancholy condition Of thet hitherto tranquil
and tourisbing republic of Chile
The term Of office OF the late President Gen Bulnes
expired the 10th September and for the space of
years the country made great progress his
mipstration. In August the new election had taken
Manuel Montthe candidate Of the government against
Gen Cruz Of their revolutionary heroes-the favo
rite Of the army ard Of large portion Of the people
especially those Of the important province of Conception
where he had long exercised the functions of Inendene
Montt was distinguished lawyer of Santiago who had
rendered himself somewhat obnoxious while filling one
OF the in cabinet the last administration
but the chief ohjeetsn to him that he was the mo-
mipee Of the government Murmurs OF dissatisfaction
arose On all sides Government accused Of exertng
undue the ballot box and OF buying votes
in immense numbers But when from fear Of General
Cruzs influence government removed him from the In
tendency Of his province and from the command OF the
army there threats revolt sounded throughout the
republic and the Inauguration of Montt, il was said
would be prevented
The government party, however, having large
constitutional majority their steadily
ward and preparations for his installation isto ONCE
we're made with the usual display.
Exasperated At last 10 the highest pitch and in spite
of the reonstrances Of General Cruz himself the insur
recton set foot at Coquimbo the sth Of Sep
rh.vA
and bsnished Megareo the Inendente. and the heads
department took possession Of the Custom House the
Treasury and all the archives Of that provinces putting
Don Vicente Gorilla the head Of affairs Intendents
and Governor Gut Of the Custom House chest they got
about S7eo0 and they made forced loans from several
wealthy individuals in the neighborhood.
They then seized the steamer firety belonging to Mr.
Lambert English gentleman, engaged in the copper
business there, despatching her 10 Conception, the
stronghold Of General Cruz 70 arouse their compatrios
In the south.
In Cor celton similar outbreak had taken place and
with great The insurgents had appropriated
everything 70 themseves-hsd banshed the heads Of
department, ard appointed Col Vicuns Intendente.
They seized the Gillian mail steamer Arsuco, with
$50 Oco belonging to government, and took her into
Eheir service
Up to this period the 18th September General Cruz
had not lent himself to the movement: and satisfied
with their far the insurgents appeared dis
posed wait awhile whether the other provinces
would follow their example before determining TO march
Santiago. In the meantime expresses reached the
cabinet santiago nnouucrg these movements In the
North and South ana great excitement was produced
by the intelligence The other provinces not manifest
coalesce with revolt.
eures were soon taken 70 send forces TO quell IL.
The hrst detachment 81 infantry ordered to Valparaiso
consisted Of 300 TO AGO Of the regiment of Chacs
bueo; and these seduced by ther officers and Col
Gonzsls their chief 70 take the road Coquimbo for
the purpose Of oiuing the opposition When this be-
came known in Santiago on sunday morning the 18th
epts mber tie excitement became intense The city
at once put under martial law and the President vested
With absolute powers company Of artillery was dss.
patched after the renegases and they all brought
back within as hours, without boodshed Their leaders
Col Gonzales ard othsrs were given up imprisoned and
While other troops simultaneously despatched by
land towards the North and South from Santiago the
aew ships composing the Gillian navy, and French
steamer they bought 20 efficiency
cent frsm Valparaiso. With troops for Coqumbo
and TacAhusnoto put those ports under blockade Val
yaraiso itself being also under martial law some
Tssts made in the last named city and
zines of cartridge siezsd but there no appearance
% sn outbreak
while the ministry were thus active with these war
like they did not neglect % provide the usual
festivities by which the inaUguraticn Of the Pres
ent ard the celebration Of their national independence
70 be simultaneously celebrated on the l7th 18th
ana 18th Of september These therefore usual
obserred days of csrenonious rejoicings-dsmped
good deal Of course by tie dubious condition OF the
SouEiry The natter so1gs not sung with the
usomed hilarity tut what lacsing there made
by the enthusiasm created by tbs displays Of fireworks
and the like.
In the great cathedral when high celebrated
In s most imposing forms and the solemn p-as Of the
organ hersldsd the installation Of against whom
ons-h half the people the republic had up say
She should not rule them"
"
esncs Gift also we'll all the foreign merchants
the side Of the govern that of and order
for they realize how much the revolution (rnsteyer
party gsns must the progress the country In
Santiago and valparaiso though much anxiety prevails,
the impression prsdonlinAtes that government will sue
Conception there Is but one opinion the other way
General Bunes, the late President has gone from San
tsgo towards Conception raise troops the road
and put himself st the head Of the army OF the 20
vernment IL was said on the hand that he
thusisstically received In the provns.s be passed
VIII n he fer and mo Nv uas
reported that be compelled 10 fall back upon Talca
before the advance guard u fifteen hundred moving
on from Conception. Certain IL H. that government had
felt IL necessary % send and ammunition rein
force bin-but N N are What u nost wanted.
In short, the fate of the administration may now be
sss 10 depend upon the troops Of the Inc the south
frontier (chsfy upon the regiment OF Csrampan-
which side they shal Join Tue latest accounts from
Conception confirm the previous that Gen Cruz
bad at length put himse at the head Of the movement
lie had issUed proclamation to the army General
in Chief and Govsrnsr of the southern Provinces and
had given letters patent TO the steamer Araueo to
In the north Gen Cafrers in command at Ccquiu-
DO scouting party q his troops had encountered the
government forces nlspsl and were captured but
later account Coz Guzmsn had been
compeed 10 retreat and had taken up his position 81
nsps With orders from the government not TO advance
beyobd No great bloodshsd has yet occurred, but
g. be feared that dreadful carnage viii unls Pc
oihcst,cn bs speedily Effected
The Brtish Admiral receiving notice Of the seizure
q the Frsny and q the intention 70 seize the British
mail iesmer due at bo despatched the steam
trgates Iorgon and Driver-the first to Coqumbo and
the latter T2oAhuAnc-ss well 10 recover the Fir.ny
A. 70 d. mand an Indemnify He public notice that
Coqumbo would be blocssdsd by his ships until odsm-
nifty v.s psio snd " pretty yell understood that
THE vas done with the appreciation Of the Chile govern
ment and va intended b AID them against insur-
gents. The Driver returned from Talcahuano vithout
finding the firthy but Goruon took possession of
Der In Coquimbo and brought her 10 valparaiso
The commander Of the Gorgop entered into a couveu.
ton with the party in power Coz aud raised the
blockade Of that port their agreeing pay $4,000
month for four months out q the receipts o the
com house viz -f9Deoc h 40 to Mr. Lambert iem
mtg of his steamer firtay and SlO a. rsDsom for
eteamer Arsuco which he had s-izsd pirate pro
vided that the British Admiral decide that the Gorson
bad right 20 seize her n IL hard 10 tell vhIeh
greater the surprise the dis~stisfscton song the
foreign residents vii among the par
~ al the strange conditions q the convention The ad
mrai however has the frigse Thetis down 70 Co
aunbo, and Keeps his squadron vel disposed for the
projections Of Brh interests and especially of the Bri
1sh mail steamers % nveyins treasure D. England