The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-11-23
Affairs I'm South America.

From the Valparaiso Reporter, Oct IA
On the first Of this month, the ceremony OF the
Inauguration of the railway to Santiago took place
with all possible seiat, in presence Of the highest
functioDares Of the city both ecclesiassc and OWL
and large concourse Of spectators 1t ia usual to
dig the first sod blu. in the present it is rock
performed by the explosion of sslvo of blasts,
which we're Immediately answered by salute from
the battery the fort large party Of the share.
holders and heir friends afterwards dned together
ut Maillard's, to celebrate the occasion. Mr. Hels-
by. the daguerIeotypist has taken . view Of the
ceremony.
The same evening some commotion took place in
the artillery barracks here, pro 1uced by drunken
sergean having made seditious proposals to the
soldiers but notice being Immediately given to the
authorities, he was put in irons, and all was Ut an
end.
We cannot avoid again facilitating the country
upon tho commencement Of this work, which no
doubt will be the beginning Of new for Valpa-
raiso. We are also happy TO learn that there will
be no lack Of subscriptions to make up the capital
necessary for its completion. This We consider
highly important, rs denoting . confidence amongst
the Inhabitants in the stability of the government
The Spanish journals Of Valparaiso have lately
warmly advocated the concession by government Of
full religious liberation to all religions, and have
written sewers very able articles conceived in this
most liberal spirit, Of course much to the satisfac-
tion Of foreigners. This, however, Of short du.
porting to be signed by North American, two Ger
mans, and two Frenchmen, addressed to the editor
of the Santiago Telegraph couched in the most
threatening language, addressed to the government
habitant Of the country. The appearance of such
letter naturally produced profound sensation. We
have received = number of communications from
merchants and other foreigners, denying the posi-
biity OF such letter being genuine-and the mo-
Ment we peIused the c0mInunca alton in question we
pronounced it to be forgery, and addressed . let
ter to the DtQrt0 to that effect, and the result has
proved the truth Of our sus pioion
ltaot If ha s.1Nhvv 1a1
by ord Of the government, and has not Stree been
resumed protest has been signed by almost
every respectable foreigner against tho tons and
spiIis OF this production.
himself the title of the Monte Christie Of Chile, from
the splendor Of ball lately given by him.
1t 10 current that government have determined
- soon As the new custom house stores are finished,
to remove all the government Offices, well the
post Office, to the old custom house, . very suit
able and convenient locale.
An estimate for . railway from Conoe pcion to Tai.
cahuano, has been forwarded to government by
Mr.. Eucher Henry, German engineer, the cost Of
which will not exceed $22s ,46i
General Blanco, 80 long lntendente Of Valparaiso,
is about to retire Il is said how'll take the place
Of Ambassador at Paris, in the room Of Sr. Ro-
sales splendid ball was given to him by the
ladies Of Valparaiso last week. He carries with him
the symps' HES and kind wishe' Of all classes
The Bishop Of Conception died suddenly, leaving
large fortune to his heirs.
The Congress have had before them several i'm
portant measures which-the press here complains
they have either neglected or thrown out, much
to the prejudice Of the interests of the republic,
and occupied themselves in passing measures not
merely trifling but mischieyous
Amongst the latter, the imposition Of duty
on export Of minerals has been carried, with sone
the expostulation from the merchants, translated in
eur last
A postage has also been imposed on periodicals..
This, of course, ha, been very violently opposed by
Tie financial statement Of the Minister of the In
terror il published lie states that from the want Of
funds it is impossible that the projected improve.
ments in schools and other departments can be
ried out.
The Guerrero steamer Formerly The Commodore
Stockton.) has arrived here from Mexico, ard it is
said will 20 to Buenos Ayres; che was purchased
by the engineer and three captains, and was the
cause Of much unpleasantpess before she sailed, and
from the CORE pondence which has arrived, some Of
the parties do not get off With flying cslors.
This steamer, Santiago, has brought large nun.
Der Of passengers, with about l4000 dollars in
specie. No rsnittances from Bovia havs arrived,
the law against the importation Of hard dollars be-
ing still in force there.
Th ere is no n0wl from the coast.
The question relating to the Lobos Isl nds, be-
tween Peru and the Usied States, is definitely set
tied by the recognition OF the Peruvian title to the,
Islands and their valuable deposits.
The Gillian Insurance Company is, 1t may be
said, definitely established. On Augustn wards,
the Copspo millionaire, has taken y large amount
Of shares, and we believe there is sbuud amos of
capital seeking Investment, and 1t is the general
opinion that none can be bet 'er than this We pub.
lith IN English translation Of the statutes
Within . short time Valparaiso can boast OF
eie bit omnibuses, stepping every ten minutes at the
most fequented parts OF the city Mr. Brown, who
is the proprietor Of thess omaibues, has ais, or
dered Two coaches from the United States, to ply
between Valparaiso ard Santiago, constructed on
,ix wheels. with propeller to drag up and 60 down
cur tteep hills.
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ceivtd the piano which received the prize Ia the
London exhibition The parties ask ~, 500 for it,
ard with the natural love of music which the Chi
lenos possess likely to obtain their price. IL IL
TO eur prosperity-imports, considering the popu.
]aton, as many pianos as No do. A bed, piano,
ard lamp, are The 6rst Republics in Chileno
houtehold.
The correspondence between the Washington
Cabinet and the American Minister in Lima, with
regard TO the Lobos question, stating that no pro-
lection will be given to the American exhibition
to Lobos, has paciied the minds Of the Peruvians
in great measure, and the strong feeling against
every thing American has somewhat abated. These
dispatches for the Minister and the Commander Of
the American squadron In the Pacific, were handed
to the respective parties BY u. w. Miles, Esq who
arrived in the last steamer. The country rem aimed
quiet, ard trade was in healthy condition.
BOLIVIA.
The report Of disturbance having taken place
in Bolivia, and twelve men having been shot, has
been contrsdicted by this mail, and the only Truth
contained therein ia. that Seniors Rsds, Pintos and
Bsrientos, were msde prisoners on suspicion OF
having purported to make . revolution In favor Of
General Santa Cruz From Hamburg had arrived
the Solomon Hene and Mercurus. with cargos; and
the John Peo, with saltpetre and ores, was ready
to fa for Liverpool. A decree had been issued
allowing debtors to the State to pay In bark
oOPIAPo
The railway from Copispo to Trcs puntss will
L.. nj NJ Serena
tn Cnld,rs. nll the shares having been taken up.
The news from the mining district are every day
moro favorable.
COMMERCIAL REPORT.
VALPARAISO Oct. IA 1851
Contrary 10 eur expectations the trade In imports has
heen unusuay Gull since the first OF the month"; ia fact
n,xt 10 nothing been either fof home
ton or for export
There have been arrivals Of assorted cargoes from
ENGLAND but three from the United States namely, the
Frosrero and the o. usadsr from Boston, also the Mary
Ndtina from New Of tho cargo OF tho latter