The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-19

CALLAO, Peru. Jan. 25.


CALLAo, Peru, Jan. Is, 1854.
Our Past and Present Trade ,cith the Chinchas-
The United States Consulate-Mr. Dfarcy's Cir
GUAR Again-IHe Gold Discoveries on The Amazon
Peru: Her War, Rebellion, and Trade Difficulties
OPINION of Ame-icans-- Catherine Hayes IN Calao
and Lima-A Marriage-Sanitary and Shipping
Reports.
Previous to the discovery of guano on the Chincha
Islands, the port Of Callao possessed but little i'm
portance so far at least as trade with the United
States was concerned. But at this time our trade
here is extensive as to be exceeded in not more
than half a dozen foreign ports-say Liverpool,
London, Shanghae, Havre, DC. During the past
year more than four hundred and fifty American
Islands, lay one degree to the southwark. Vessels
trading there must first call at Caao to obtain their
permits and after loading return here again to
clear for the homeward voyage.
1t is very singular that the consulship here has
been SO long overlooked by President Pierce's ad-
ministration. The emoluments of the Office must
be many thousand dollars yearly, and they most
likely far exceed that amount. The present incum-
Scotchman by birth, who has held the Office for
nearly four years past He was the clerk of Mr..
johnson, the last regularly appointed Consul who,
upon leaving here for California, gave him power to
act as vice consul The Americans residing here are
much dissatisfied with the course of our GO
vernment with regard to the Office. They think,
and very justly too, that subject Of Great Britain
s
appears have little thought Of our people Then
he has employed in his Office Peruvian, to whom
he is paying high wages, while at the same time
there are many Americans here out Of money and
employment, who would be glad to obtain the stua-
tion. This much for Mr.. Secretary Marcys instruc-
lions.
You viii very much oblige the American residents
Of this place by calling the attention Of the admins
IN fha ahn IN uq
Americans, and we viii be satisfied. We will not
stop to enquire whether he be hard or soft, State
light or abolitionist, democrat, whig, or what
guished and faithful squire Of Don Qaixote de Ia
Mancha, we will I" bless the giver, and never look
gift horse in the mouth. !"
So far as regards the reported discoveries Of gold
on the head waters of the Amazon, there is rea-
BILE data upon which to base speculation Certain it
is, however, that parties of Americans are leaving
every few days for this point 1t is said that large
quantity of gold dust was brought down from the
mountains few days SINCE but place little reliance
upon the story-one reason Of which is that there is
no direct inland communication between this place
and the reported placers The route from here is by
the English steamer or by sailing vessels, to Huan-
chachO, two hundred miles to the nOrthward from
thence by way of Truxlo and Cerro de Pasco to the
eastern side of the Andes-d distance about three
hundred miles from the ormer post
What with the late difficulty with the American
ship Defiance the war with Bolivia and an internal
revolution Peru has about as much on her hands as
she can well attend to. The war with Bolivia how
ever, is more child's play than anything else. But
the rebellion, of which Senior Elias, former Presi-
dent of the republic is the head is giving the gov
eminent great uneasiness The insurgents already
have possession Of the cities of Arequpa Puma and
Tacna the former the second city in size and impor
lance in the country.
Americans are closely watched here, particularly
those coming from California. They are looked upon
as adventures, ready to engage in any undertaking.
however hazardous, which promises excitement and
danger. 7. Belcher Kay a man well known in your
city, was recently ordered away from the country
He left in the last English steamer for Valparaiso
President EChenique, however, takes matters
very coolly. He is now rusticatng at Chorillos,
nine miles from Lima, devoting his time to the
amusements of the cockpit and the gambling room
He is said to have made three millions OF dollars
since his elevation to Office
The frigate st. Lawrence, Com. De Lancy, is lay
ing directly off the castle. She has not yet sauted
the Peruvian flag, though she has been here over
four weeks A marriage took place on board on
Sunday, the 22d inst. The parties were an Ameri-
can gentleman and Peruvian lady. According to
the Catholic faith the marriage u.s. of course, illegal
Miss Catherine Hayes gave concert in this place
the night of the 23d inst. On the following even
ing she sang in Lima, for the benefit of the hospi
tails. She was assisted by Madame Biscacciant and
Mrs. Barrilh Thorne, both well known in New York.
The yellow fever has made its appearance here in
mild form. The poor people are, Of course, the
worst sufferers.
The clipper ship Hornet, which made the shortest
passage on record between San Francisco and this
port left on the 18th nst for Hampton Roads, with
Q full cargo of guano. CosMOPOLITE.