The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-16
NEWS FROM THE SOUTH PACIFIC.


American Exploring Expedition-The Lobos
Exps dition.
We have received intelligence from Valparaiso to
the l4th ult.
Chill was in prosperous condition. the northern
provinces being occupied with the extraction Of silver
and copper ores, and the southern provinces cannot
possibly procure sufficient hands to get in the more
than abundant crop. The particulars Of the Presi-
dents tour are given in the newspapers, and many
improvements and benefits for the whole republic
are anticipated to result from it.
The congress commences its sessions again in
June, when the budget for 1853 will be laid before
the House. and many important questions will be de-
bated upon. Before that time, however, we shall be
able to lay before readers the statistics of the
entire imports and exports Of the country during the
past year-the first half year Of which we have al
ready published.
The masquerades balls, and festivities had closed.
One part Of Valparaiso is now lighted with gas,
and preparations are making to carry the pipes over
the whole Of the town.
In Santiago a fire brigade Of volunteers has also
been established, in imitation of the Valparaiso Com
The Valparaiso post office had been removed to
the former custom house stores and many salutary
regulations have been introduced in this department
The British brig Aparne arrived at Valparaiso
from San Francisco and Guayaqu on the I'd ult. She
touched at Juan Fernandez, and brings news OF an
intended outbreak amongst the prisoners in that
island. Their intention was to kill the governor,
and make themselves masters OF the island to seize
Of the vessels in the harbor and sail for other
parts. The governor, however, received timely in
formation. The ringleaders were arrested and four
Of them shot on the spot.
Mr.. William Bogardus has made propositions to
the municipality to import the excellent and weA-
known American ice, to supply Valparaiso its sub
urbs and the shipping. We approve of Mr.. Bogar-
dus idea of introducing ice, in preference to the
dirty snow brought from the Cordilleras.
PERU.
The prosperous state Of Peru, and the good un-
derstandng with other powers, increases from day
to day.
The writings of the Santiago Progreso, the Lima
papers say Oh the murder OF Gunerrez, have caused
much Indignation, whilst the more moderate style Of
the Mcrcurio and Diario have increased the high
estimation in which both papers are looked upon in
Peru The President is making preparations to visit
the provinces, and is eagerly looked for by the peo
pie. The monument in course of erection to the
memory of Bolivar is going on rapidly.
Trade is reported to be in a healthy state, and
country produce and copper and wool are high. Flour
was selling in Tacna at $40 in bond.
We learn from Captain Thomas, says the Panama
Echo, who arrived in the Nueva Granada, that the
day before the steamer sailed an express arrived
overland from the American exploring expedition
on the Amazon; that the explorers had reached a
point on the river, in nearly direct line, some 300
miles distant, but by the circuitous route which the
express was compelled to take, it was about 1916
miles distant There they had found a magnificent
and most productive country ruth resources beyond
precious conception. Cotton sheeting stood at SOC.
per yard coffee and indigo at &C., and all other pro-
ducts at proportionate prices; cutlery especially,
being very high. The imports are fully equal in
ments of Captain T. and others, that the Yankee
steamer viii secure the bonus of $40 900, and the en-
trance of the said ports
The prospect Of the war between Bolivia and Peru,
the surety that Ecuador will assist Bolivia, if called
upon, the threatening aspect of affairs in the Argen
tine Republic, all combined, have induced the
Americans at Lima to desire representative Of the
Charge d'Afairs. A petition to the United States
government, to constitute Mr. Clay, the Charge at
Lima Minister Penipotentiary, was receiving sign
ers for some days before the Nueva Granada left and
we are informed that it was being rapidly filled up
ECUADOR.
Senior Sans, Charge dAfars Of the Peruvian
government, had presented his credentials to Gene
raj Urbina and addressed the President in an appro
pirate speech, assuring him Of the desire Of his
government to continue the friendly relations now
existing between the two republics. The President
respohed in the same manner.
BOLIVIA
Follows its former rotten policy, and, though the
papers are filed with protestations of peace, the
animosty Of the government against other republics,
particularly against Peru, is clearly evnced.
Trade is at still stand, the law orbidding the ex
portation Of hard dollars being still in force.
The Cascarilla question remains as yet unsettled.
The government has received proposals from various
houses for renewal of the monopoly but not one
has as yet been accepted.
It is under consideration to establish sulphur de-
pot in Paris
Nothing new of interest from Copiapo or Coquim-
bo The mines continue in prosperous state, but
the scarcity of hands is still complained of.
The death of Gen. Balvian, of yellow fever, in
Rio Janeiro, seems to have quieted the internal poll
tics of the country for while He had gone to Rio
with the intention Of reentering the country by the
way OF the Argentine Republic, and had he not died
In nsuI horo he
three months He had the strongest party in the
county, and everything was matured for revolu-
ton ia his favor Immediately upon his arrival. Gen.
Belzu is lucky man-pistol balls won't kill him, and
his formidable rival now is dead Externally, how
ever things do not appear 30 peaceful. Everybody
is talking Of a war with Peru. The immediate pro-
vocation for the war is demand on the part of
Peru that Bolivia shall observe the treaty stipulation
OF 1880, whereby this republic agreed to coin
ing the mCneda , as it is called in other words
the miserable counterfeit half dollars with which she
has Hooded both countries. Bolivia agreed not to
coin any more after 1880, but has violated the stipu
lation ever since, by coming them, retaining the die
OF 1880, and all the coin bearing that date. This,
together with strong desire Bolivia has always
manifested to annex the department OF Moquega,
containing the cities of Tacna and Moquega and the
seaport Of africa, will lead to a rupture. Peru is
concentrating her army the frontier at Puno
and Tacna, preparing for the emergency, and Bolivia
is rapidly recruiting her army; every evening
large squads Of recruits are drilling the Alameda,
and the entire army is now concentrated there ready
for field operations 30 as the inclemency of the
weather will admit OF it, The Bolivans have always
proved victorious in their battles with Peruvans but
the immense wealth the latter commands from hor
guano beds, has enabled her to fl up her army with
German mercenaries, chiefly from the disbanding of
the late Holstein army. The result of the contest,
if occurs will therefore be doubtful. The govern
ment paper, the Epoca, had long and ominous
article on the subject Of the relations of the two
countries a few days since.
The government: takes deep interest III the navi-
cation Of the Amazon and its affluents-several Of
the largest of which are in Bolivian territory, and
they look to the "Yankees' to effect it. They say
that they shall have the preference all nations
decree will shortly appear declaring three ports
upon them free ports OF entry, and offering bonus
of$10,0 900 to the first steam vessel navigating its
waters into Bolivia and also the entry of her entire
cargo duty free.
THE LoB0s EXPEDITION.
We learn from Captain Harris, says the Panama
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