The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-01


~ Of the speech delivered by President Monts 70
tho Congress Of Chile, upon the opening Of the ses
sion. on Juno l. We givs our reacers today a few
more extracts nom that document. The President
mentioned the final adjustment Of the difficulties be
tween Ecuador and Peru
That the Peruvian government had placed two
million dollars at the disposal OF Chile for the amor
uzaiion OF the six per cent debt.
His policy TO be that OF peace, to be on friendly
terms with the sister republics and at the same time
to preserve the tranquility OF the continent in carry
ing out which be had sent legation to Bolivia, and
would continue to use his most assidu0us ef rts Tor
the Ie-establshnent Of peace between those States
The establishment OF peace and order thro ighont
tire country and the pleasure he consequently feels
in again placing at the disposal of the Chambers
th0se extraordinary powers with which he had been
invested in September last
The restoration of tranquility, which had enabled
government to devote itself to the real reforms
which necessary to the progress Of the republic
and remedy any abuses which existed in the various
branches OF the administration.
The better organization OF police in various Cities
The increased celebrity of the mails, and IN ire
letters will come into force on the lst Of July.
The introduction OF postage stamps.
The grant OF two thousand dollars towards the
electric telegraph between Valparaiso and Santi ago.
The payment by government OF 500 900 in liqn
daton FOR the first quota of its subscription towards
the Valparaiso and Santiago Railway, which had
been drawn fl ON the public moneys; but after the
amortization OF the Peruvian debt Of two million
dollars, the other would be taken from the funds,
which are by Law devoted to this work.
The proposed line Of railroad between COquimbo
and Serena had not as yet been surveyed, owing to
the want of engineer but who had already arrived
from the United States, to commence the work.
The importation Of Sisters of Charity from France.
The erection of hospital for females, and that
other in Conception is ordered to be continued and
several have received pecuniary assistance.
The establishment Of public dspensaries.
The establishment Of q lunatic asylum.
Besides the territories already allotted to emgrants
in Valdiva, it was in contemplation to establish
colonies In the department of La Laja.
Several sums appropriated in the estimate had
been distributed for the erection and completion Of
churches.
Schools had been established in various parts and
the dotation of others had been augmented.
The reform of the laws, passed 10th OF October
last fixing the export duties on bullion and ores.
Port Malso, in the department lllapel, had been
opened and the construction Of moles in several
ports had been permitted
The pilot dues in the port Of Constitution had
been abolished anda fixed rate established for all
vessels towed out and in by the government steamer
MaLle.
The President then closed his speech, stating that
his tour through the southern provinces had been
made with view to convince himself Of the neces-
sites Of each locality, to be better enabled to propose
ard adopt such measures as would con1ribute to
their further welfare.
BOLIVIA AND PERU.
The latest advices from Bolivia and Peru are TO
the following efect:-The commencement Of hostl
ties between Peru and Bolivia is drawing nearer
every day, and war is inevitable. The government
had demanded the following satisfaction and redress
FIR the insults received by their Charge Afaires
in La PaZ, and his recall with all the honors due to
his ituation-The withdrawal Of the inferior money
and cessation Of importation OF the same uto Peru
The cabinet Of Sucre has refused to comply with any
OF these demands alleging that the late DEGREES Is
vyD DIR ondv toEn had al
treaty Of AIequipa regarding the coinage OF money
in Bolivia, and that the government will not admit
nor give satisfaction to the Peruvian Charge DAT
fares
The Peruvian government has therefore taken the
Necessary steps to commence hostilites and every
thing is kept in readiness to commence the war as
soon as definite orders have been received from Lima
The business of the cause has caused strong ieel
ing in favor OF war, and the government has suh-
cient force, perfectly organized, and well disciplined,
at their command.
1t is however, believed that before long the Boil
vans will open their eyes, and will not attempt to
venture an engagement with so superior power,
but Of. such terms ~ will satisfy Peru and re-
establish the friendly relations between the two
countries.
1t is supposed by some that tle whole may end
with the fall OF Belzu whe it s said has prepared for
such an event, in sending 5000 900 to the Argentine
Provinces, across the Andes, where he intends to
seek an asylum after his fall.
The Minister OF Peru, at Rome, has requested the
different sculptors Of the Rom Empire to send in
models for an equestrian statue of Bolivar. The
p,ice ofthe statue is fixed at 5000 Roman crowns
Upwards OF $4,000, and 10000 crowns each for
twelve copies Of it.
In Copiapo, saysa correspondent the only topics
0fconyersation turn on mines and mining operations.
In the streets in society, In the theatre mines and
miners again are the words most frequently heard.
Neither the Presidents message nor any other poll
teal news is listened to.
Flour and other alimentaries have risen consida-
raby but the scarcity Of small silver coin il still
felt Business Is represented to be In a healthy con-
dtion and the construction Of the railroadfro Cal
dera to Tres Puntos promises to give still more
impulse to commerce, and forward the prosperity OF
COMMERCIAL REPORT.
We copy tho following from the Valparaiso Mercantile
Rep0ter -
VALPARAISO, June Is. 1853.
The sgrat;on usual at this sea, Of the year. still
pervsdes almost every branch q commerce sad in
fc cannot expected 10 be dspeed before the end Of
rally beess TO animate the The few sales eec led
haze been pu ely for local and Santiago p,iou
70 nc ss, 9TsIs ,eassa y
OF prints, recent arrivals and lot Of American do
mescs, which have been taken speculation Ia sntic
patton OF their taking value when tbs spring sets
Ia The tsnsacons in American goods have besa
what active and sales ILdepsndesce and Harriet
Ewing continue to be made. Narrow oonsstics and ion.
periss il demand but il Ia difficult for holders
obtain higher prices Safes hsssvsr. been elected
- hs following rates wickips bought b. t@o o.rtss
tics 7c denims, lilo York stripes IL to IL Nc
flannel 40 to lzc bed ticks l0hc TO l2c. The de-
aBd tor American rough goods steady though
the market has been we'll su oplied BY late arrivals
PRosLIoSs.-Though The market has been supplied,
% les ~ moderate scale continue to be ads Inds
pnteree and Ha rist Erviog At the folio ~ing
PINE mess beef $le rice. exc lard, In ksss $50 bbls,
lie; hams, zoo
FLoUR-For Conception brands. IS 4 and Santiago, SO
asked but We have heard Of purchases spscu
ton The great bulk Of that now IN course Of shipment
being ,ount Of the niers. parcel Of 900 obls
American cold TO arrive 1t s. being rejected by the pur
chaser account Of inferior quality has been reso .:
90.
snvTR.-Ths steamer Bcgota brought IL 600 marks.
Few isles have been made az 81 rs the remainder La
for 'be mint in santiago.
LUMBER American &C. 900 feet, recent Arrivals
have bees placed At $40 per mon feet oak and pine,
Baltic worth $s8 TO t60
FKncms want II tonnsgs is still very great and
suitable vessels find ready employ After the arrival
OF the steamer Isgh to England have advanced about
10 ger cent at which heAr number Of sill
taken the course Of the day. The British bark Pc
has been chartered ut GA 10 from CAdsra to Ii.
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