The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-11-13
IMPORTANT FROM THE SOUTH PACIFIC


The news from Valparaiso. by the Illinois, is to
the 14th ultimo, nearly month later. From Quay
quill it IS to the Both September, from Bolivia to
the 10Th Of the same month, and from the Lobos
Islands to the Goth Of October.
These adyioes, particularly from the Lobos
Islands, arc highly interesting.
Among the passengers by the Illinois is Lieut.
Gillis, u S NJ, who has been engaged in making
astronomical observations in Chile We learn from
him that another dreadful earthquake had been ex-
periencedin Valparaiso the night after the steamer
aaled, full particulars of which We shall hear by
the next steamer. Mr. Gillis procured his infor-
nation from Commodore M'Cauey, of the frigate
Raritan, which vessel sailed from Valparaiso two
days after the steamer and arrived in Callao as the
Bogota was about taking her departure from that
port for Panama, and as Mr.. G. had but minutes
interview with the Commodore, he was unable to
procure the particulars relative to this sad calamity
The shock was felt on board the Raritan, and was
said to have been severe one.
1t was stated somo time ago that the Peruvian
government would probably offer charters to all
American vessels visiting the Lobos Islands for
guano, &c as not to throw them out of employment
by refusal of permission to load there. By the
companyipg official document it will be seen that
that government have made tho offer, notwith-
standing that should the 30, 900 40 600 tons Of
American vessels expected out this season all accept
Charters it will occasion most serious loss to that
government We further learn that the force hithcr
TO stationed at the islands is to be withdrawn and
merely schooner kept there to enter into contra
with the American vessels as they arriye;-
LEGATION UNITED STATES AMERICA.
LIMA, Peru, Oct. l, 1862.
To The MASTERS. CAPTAINS, OR OWNERS OF VESSELS BE-
CITIZENS THE UNITED STATES
Whereas appears from Information received at this
Legation from the United States Of America that num-
Der Of vessels belonging to citizens OF the Union have
been chartered to proceed to the Islands Of Lobo for
the purpose of taking in cagoes of under the idea
that those islands under the dominion of auy
nation, and consequently that they are open to the
of the world ana whepas the guresnmeut or
the said Islands and has sent armed vessels and troor. to
protect and defend them and whereas full Instructions
have been to this legation from the govern
ment Of the United States Of America upon the
Of the Hlands of Lobos and whereas any attempt
the part Of the citizens Of the United States by the
vessels belonging Them to take guano forcby from
those ISLANDS, must under the circumstances, be
sideTed unwaIrantable and illegal inasmuch c-
zsns are not justified In using aggressive measures In the
prosecution CT commerce. The Secretary of State having
declared that 'countenance will be given to the
authors Of such enterprises claiming TO be citizens Of the
United States who may undertake defend themselves
their vessels by force in the prosecution of any
Mercial enterprises TO those islands Such acts would
be acts Of private war and their authors would thereby
justly forfeit the protection Of their governmen
Now, therefore, the undersigned Charge dAaires of
the United States Of America to the republic Of Peru,
having in view the interests Of both nations and being
desrous of preventing any collision, encounter, or dis
pute between the masters captains and Of vessels
belonging to the ctzens Of the United States arriving at
the said islands Of Lobos and the Peruvian authorities
and forces stationed there hereby the said masters
captains and to abstain from using any acts of
violence force to obtain guano from the said islands,
but the contrary if duly notified by the authorities
not TO load guano there that they proceed with their
vessels to other destinations or 10 the port of Caao
Itian goreTament to carry guano for its account
where they await the further orders of the Of
their vcsse if il be the will OF said captains
50 to wait, in preference toaccepting a charter
J. RANDOLPH CLAY.
The Panama Star, of the 4th ingt, is indebted to
David NJ. Corwine, Esq United States Consul, for
the following proclamation. 1t is decided settler
to the Lobos Islands question:
UNITED STATES FR,GArE RAnnaS
ISLAND OF LoBos, Oct. 20, 1861
NV DEAR SR--You will oblge me by giving publicity
TO the accompanying proclamation.
remain, respectfully, yeur obsdient servant
Commander in Chief of the United States Naval Forces
In the Pacific.
To DAVID NJ. CoRwIsE, Esq,
United States Consul Panama.
PRoCLAMATIoN-To WHOM III MAY CONCERN
Whereas appears that number Of vessels, said to be-
long citizens Of the United States have chartered
proceed to the Islands Of Lobos for the purpose Of
taking in cargoes Of guano, have to inform all SUCH
that have been instructed by my government at ash
United States which may witt these islands for purposes
forbidden by the DEGREES Of the Peruvian government
the United States who may iorob resist the execution
Of the laws Of Peru
Given under my hand, on board the United states
frigate Raritan, on the 18th day Of October 1859
q. 8 MCAULEY
Chief of tho United states Naval Forces
In the Pacific Ocean.
By command Of the Commander
I. b. McKEES, Secretary.
We learn from Valparaiso, that business was un.
usually dull. Flour, quoted at $S; whsat, per fa-
mega, 90 rails barley, per do. 26 rials Freigats-
Guano for England G3 ores, to United States, $l5,
to San Francisco, SIG so.
The following vessels have sailed for San Francis
co. Sept. 10Th, American bark Fenelon French
ship Adele, 47S passengers Sept. 80, Danish schr.
CoriIthianer. Oct. 1, Gillian bark Las Ventures,
Oct 2, Bremen brig Charles Ferdinand Oct 3,
Chiian ship Goddeffroys. Oct 5, British bark Ga
loteas Chilian bark Ellen l., Gillian ship Marga-
rita Ramos
H Majesty's sloop ofwar s wifi sailed on the
Sd inst. for Rio de Janeiro and England. She has
$4,000 in specie on board.
On tho ID October strong shock of an earth
quake felt, and also on the 7th another, but
iDjury was sustained
From Peru and Lima, nothing Of Importance has
been received.
The Raritsn had sailed from Callao for the United
The Panama Star of the 4th inst. gives the fol-
lowing intelligence from Valparaiso, under date Of
the l4th ult. =
VALPARAISO, Oct. II, 1852.
In business and social view, this important city
is dull enough; politically, it is rather lively. four
men having been shot this morning Ia the plaza,
for having expressed revolutionary ideas, when
slightly under the influence Of liquor II has been
remarked here, with good deal Of naipet6 that it
was probably nothing but spree on the part Of
those unfortunate individuals, but that they were
shot for tho honor and glory of the republic.
This government 10 probably called a republic on
the principle Of tuc,Is non iucendo indeed, 1t
would puzSlc q man of very keen perception to as
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