The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-07-17
Our South Pacific Correspondence.

LIMA. June 20, 1852.
attempted Mediation Of Peru IN The Ecuadorn 1rouJes
americans IN The Flores Erpedon.1fai,s in Peru and
Chf-Mining Intelligence &c.
As mentioned in my last correspondence, General
Alexandra Destua sent by government 10 Guaya-
quill with the object of entering into amcabe arrange
ment with General Urbna. This mission provoked by
the President of Ecuador through the Peruvian Minister
at Guayaquil, Senior Moreira has failed 1t thai
Urbina placed too much confidence the expected aid
from the republic of New Granada to repel the invasion
OF General Flores, to enter now upon negotiations with
that general However, the mission has shown that
government is far from wishing war which would prove
very destructive to the trade and relations Of both
tries dispelling at the time the doubts currently
spread of our interference in the expedition
The war steamer Rmac and brig Gamarrs sailed from
Caao The former proceeded up the river with General
Destua leaving the Gamarra anchored close to Flores
sussTon to prevent hostile operations during the cone
renee The Peruvian steamer was for thirty six hours
anchored before the town when Envoy persuaded Of
the uelessnes OF his mission returned and arrived at Cal
lao few days ago Guayaqui is reported to be well ort
fed with garrison of 700 General Flores had 700
men, and was daily receiving reinforcements from Ma
chaa and Balao. The Chmborazo bad arrived with Ia
Yankees, from Panama and he placed much confidence
on the coolness and determination Of this detachment
composed of picked men Several engagements had taken
place with variable General Flores has been
very unfortunate with his officers Since he took posses
OF the Puma. he mas Mena and Colonel
tamayo Guerrero Campos, and others, shot or anced
during the operations lie has strong party in his favor
in Qpito and in Of the provnces therefore the
suit OF the invasion may be looked for doubtful yet
AT Guaysqu there was society of Roos. socialis
tics headed by Senor Espenel editor OF the Lga OF
course, they advocate with Peru of which they
do not foresec the running consequences
From New Granada, we learn that Congress has
horzed General Lopez to send troops to Ecuador and
TO raise loan for the subsequent heavy disbursements
The ministry had resigned having been defeated in the
Senate about the settlement of adebt to Mr. Macknosh
The successors are not yet named
Peru continues tranquil and the state Of the country
Is every day hourisbing Trade is rather dull at
present mostly account Of the interruption ofbusiness
with Gua,aqul.
D jose NJ Muir has been appointed Peruvian Consul at
Canton.
II BM ships Portland and Dido and q s. ship Rari-
tan were at layta when the steamer left
The from Chill represents the country in pros
porous state Some important to be dis
cussed in the Legislature such the abolition Of customs
throughout the republic the canalzation OF the river
siaule laws To promote European immigration, &c.
The electric telegraph between Valparaiso and Santiago
nearly finished and there is plan proposed by Mr..
Whcelwrght, TO construct from Copapo to valps-
rsso The association counted upon capital Of $500 00
The firm of Myers Bland Co had made contract for
ihe working of the mines OF coal discovered at Lota 1t Is
calculated that the expectation will be from 900 to 5000
ten. monthly and the Goals reported to be of very
good quality
The rich mines of Copispo yielding every day
sver-the expectation Is enormous Soon the railway
will be extended to the Punta del Dabo, about 80 miles
to he west of Copiapo.
Dr. Alberdi well known literary character has pub
Argentine republic which has merited much praise and
celebrity.
There particular from Bolivia. The Presi-
dent remained at fara. The state Of the markets Is
reported to be very dull being overstocked with sup
plies.
The bark question remained still unsettled The con-
tractors for the expectation Of the article in very
bad circumstances and with prospect Of coming 70
satisfactory arrangement with the indusaiaies. The
house Of Aramayo Brothers had proposed to take the
bark consignment, giving advance Of S16 per
quiDtd Nothing has yet transpired ofthe success
thie proposal.