New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-02-27
SPANISH AMERICA.
The Revolution In Chilli
Correspondence Of the Newark Daily Advertiser.
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The Revolution In Chilli
Correspondence Of the Newark Daily Advertiser.
NEW BRUNSWICK, FEB. %.
| herewith place at your disposal few
man OF our own State, who has recently been acting
in the capacity of Chief Engineer in the construc-
tion OF the Cadera and Copiapo Railroad. -,
In speaking OF the affair at Caldera, you will per-
ceive that he makes no mention OF the rebels hsv
ing killed and wounded several OF the Amenc9ns,'
&c stated in an article in The Philadflpi.a
Ledger and copied by some Newly FORK papers. Al
though the authority in both instances rests alone
upon private letter, yet the prominent part taken
oy our correspondent in his defensive operations,
together with the circumstantal detail OF events as
they occurred, must certainly claim for him. equally,
II not higher authenticity AT all events TINS STATE
ment may go tome way TO relieve any ANXIOUS sus-
psnse there may be existing concerning the iase OF
absent friends IN that northern section OF the Chian
Republic. H. W. B. W.
MAIL STEAMSHIP BOLIVIA,
CoBIoA BAY, December 30, 1851.
On the Goth of December, the evening train from
Caldera to Copiapo was met by messenger stating
Il the CITY was taken By the reyoutoniss and re-
guessing il might return to the former place. Its
arrival with this uns expected and fearful Intelligence
gave rise to great and general alarm Oar Peon
operative force we very well knew would, upon
lie slightest prete It, indulge their proverbial passion
for plumber, devastation and murder resolved
Immediately to place the Americans English, French
ard Italians IN STATE OF defense. This was readily
accomplished by calling them together around my
Office with their guns and other weapons My own
house and the Cashiers Office well kGeS would
be the first attacked The Poems were probably
aware OF our preparations, as they spent the whole
NIGHT within hearing distance talking and Jabberng
over their chances OF success They presented
body Of three hundred men armed with knives,
clubs and stores, against the Yankees, las they
STYLE usj armed with rifles revolvers and axes, only
fony in number. better judgment, however, con-
uoiied them through the Light, ana they renamed
at a proper distance. The next morning found us
ne wha, fatgucd, and still eua,dmg our door sis.
Some Of US took tAe day for rest, and others Tor
itheY preparation for the coming night.
There were large number OF young, accom-
plished and beautiful ladies residing IN Cadera at
the time AS the night shadows drew ON they fi,cked
10 my house to seek protecuon. Some were most
,iCgantly creased, ana literally bSspaneied with
Cismol Is AID other precious jewelry. Others who
care later left their beds perfectly stricken,
sith no toilette save shawl or blanket: We will
c II 1t ten o'clock L. Nj. My nusty fellows were
latntied IN front Of my house. armed with all sorts
% weapons, even to down to carpenters sdze
Not the least conspicuous In this grouping was
the calm wide awake Nankee with his rife both
ready and anxious to use it. Ia moment as 1t were,
sod-with scarcely premonition, the whole force OF
200 Poems were down upon US. The crashing OF
boards and windows doors and roof, answered to
tNe perfect shower of stones now hurled upos u.s.
We reserved our fire until they should approach
ei!hln the glare of the great lantern. which lit up
the front OF my house. Finding that we made no
demonstration, they became emboldened and rushed
10 effect entrance. We fred, and hve of the
foremost fell dead In their tracks The rest recoiled
precipitately, and fled In every direction.
would send them do to CopiapO by the train
they would set fire to the Depot 1ings unhes
laiI civ acceced, being not Only glad to get rd OF
them but to avail myself of any opportunity OIL send
log letter to the commander OF the rev0lutiOnsts
at Copapo, demanding force to protect the road
against those protesting to be of bis Own faction
This [ am glad to say was readily complied with.
| The road was completed on the Oath of December.
| Mr. c. having just returned TO Colden he advised
to seek safety and protection for the present On
| board the BOLIVIA, where am now writing sur
/ ~inhh x Low nhoyQ f paeS
From VENEzUELA-We have later dates
from Caracas to January 81. The Venezuelan Con-
| press was opened on the 25th. The Message OF
| President Monagas is brief AID comprehensive.
| A great improvement is announced in the conai-
ton of the finances. The continuance of peace has
| given increased activity to commerce, stimulated
the operations OF industry, and thus enlarged the
resources of the Treasury All the Obligations on
account OF the public service have been met the
expenses of the Of SlS and lSi9 have been par
TALLY quidsted-the interest the domestic debt,
| which has not been satisfied since lS47, has been
paid and the installments the foreign debt, which
have been neglected for some years, have been
promptly RENTED to London-thus improving the
| national credit abroad
The President congratulates the Legislature on
the recent discoveries of mineral wealth in various
parts of the country Mines of gold, silver, copper
| and quicksilver have been opened, furnishing an
| inexhaustble source of riches and prosperity.
| The United States sloop of-war, the Cyane, ar
rived al Guaira on the 30th of January.
Sr. DOMINGO. have advices from
| Dominica to Jan 25 The official paper OF the Gov
| eminent, the Gaceta, complains OF the alusion in
the message Of the President OF the United States to
| the settlement OF peace between the Dominican
Republic and the Haytien empire. This report was
entirely without foundation, and was made at the
very time when Soulouque was gathering numcr
Gus army at Juana Nendez for the purpose Of in
vading the Dominican territory Gen. Santana had
been received in the capital with great enthusiasm.
From GUATEMALA.-The dates from
Guatemala reach to Dec. 81. The Constisuen
Assembly closed its session on the 2Sd. During
the session, which continued four months, various
important acts were passed for completing the or
of fha nd iper