Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-06-11
STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

The GUASo CONVENTION After we went to
press yesterday, the Guano Convention ad-
jOurned at half past three o'clock in the after
noon to meet again at p. m. The proceed
ings were of considerable interest, and the
discussion elected many valuable facts; but
the convention did not seem to be able to
settle exactly how Peruvian guano is to be
made cheaper
Mr. Calvert laid before the convention the
copy Of communication addressed to the
Secretary Of State by J. Randolph CLAW,
United States minister to Peru, dated Lima,
April 8, 1886, stating that neither the Gov
ernments of Spanish America nor their citizens
have the privilege Of purchasing guano from
the Chlnchas or any other islands belonging
to Peru at a certain stipulated price, by
treaty, through municipal regulations or
suferance.
All the guanO exported from Peru is shipped
for account of the government and sold in
foreign markets, under special contracts, by
agents, who receive a commission for char
tering vessels and on the sale Of the article
No exception is made in favor of any foreign
nation or its citizens.
Peruvian citizens are permitted to take
from the Chincha islands and "Pabellon
Plea" without charge sufficient quantity for
the agriculture Of the country; but the Gov
eminent is very careful to prevent any
portion OF it being exported
The despatch Of Mr. Clay was ACCOMPANIED
by letter from gentleman in Areauipa to
Trend IN Lima, showing the manner of using
guano In the agriculture of that district, and
which will be found Of general interest in this
section OF country where guano is SO largely
used.
AREoUIPA, March %, 1855.
DEAR SIR: We here reply to your note of
the 18th instant, asking for information rela-
tive to the manner Of using guano in this dis
trict.
GuanO brought from Chincha Islands to
Islay is there sold to the chacreros (farmers)
round Arequipa at from to reals the fame.
ga: the fanega weighs five arrobas or about
10 lbs The price varies from 4 to reals;
tpTesent the latter price is asked This would
make the English ton worth about SIS, or say
81 los in Islay.
1t Is applied to two crops only, maize In.
dian CORN and potatoes, carefully by the
hand. To maize, when the plant is about two
Months old and about three fourths yara high.
One-half handful is applied near each root A
larger quantity is said to be preiudicial. by
burning the plant" The guano is then
covered with earth, and a small quantity of
water by irrigatiOn) is applied ito fix the
guano If the state Of the soil does not abb
until after six or eight days.
The quantity required for each "topo" of
1000 yaras (abOut II acre) is four fanegas, or
say 300 lbs. For patatOes the quantity re-
quired is the same, and is applied much in the
same manner as regards the age Of the plant,
and small quantity of water "to fix the
guano." The stalk of the potato is then
about one-fourth vara in height. and the earth
heaped up IN ridges the same as in Britain. A
person inserts spade in the top of the ridge
beside each plant, whilst a woman follows
pouring about half handful Of guauo into
the hole thus made and covering it with earth
so that the ridge remains the same as before
the application Of the guano.
To wheat the application Of guano is not al
proved, principally. we believe, on account of
the rankness II produces in the stalk thereby
delaying the ripening Of the grain-a point of
great Importance i'll lands where they count
On obtaining two crops year.
THOMAS REUNcY.
Iae convention, after protracted evening
session, adjourned SINE DE. The delegates
were fine, robust, intelligent looking men:
and if guauo can be cheapened through well
drawn up resolutions there need not be a
doubt OF the triumphant attainment of the
object of the convention.
THE CoDE.-We are indebted to the cod;
neIs-Messrs Ould and Cross-for a copy of
the new District Of Columbia code as far as
printed. 1t already makes a volume of one
hundred and thirty three pages, though en-
bracing but two Of the four parts into which
the codIhers have divided their subjects. The
Following note at the end Of the volume ex-
plans the manner IN which they have divided
tnetl suoJects' and the progress of the labor
conhded to them by the President of the Uni.
ted States. "
to wit: PN''''
Part L. Of the internal administration Of
the government. Now submitted
Fsrt II. Of the acquisition, the enjoyment,
ana the Transmission of property, real and
he
matters connected with private rights.
Fat III. Of courts and judicial officers, and
Proceedings In civil cases
fart ~ Of crimes, and the punishment
thereof, and proceedings in criminal cases.
Inc second part is ready for publication.
CONSIDERABLE progress has been made in the
preparation of the third part All MARYLAND
acts, Except such as relate locally 10 This Dis.
trict) and all British statutes, are repealed
ender the provisions of the code Such as are
I1uha desirable, a-e re-enacted. The Con
sresSlOnal legislation in relation to this Dis
trlet Wll be Incorporated, where it can be
conveniently done Such acts as cannot be in
cOIPorated, will be added in the form Of an
appendix.
We will take great pleasure in csrefu,lv
looking over their volume, and presentin, 10
Tee stars readers such extracts from Il "a
may De hkely to interest our District readers
immediately.
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Va another column is worthy special attention
Dar. McDeVltt IS obliged TO reduce his stock
on account Of improvements to be made on the
PREMISES, and Is determined to sell at prices
which will make it worth the while of bonss.
keepers to purchase from his extensive and
9eautiiul assortment. Customers will find in
M MeDevitt reliable, courteous business
man. His establishment is No 3O9 Pennsylya.
MA avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets.
a COMMENTARY ON THE LITERARY TASTE OF
sau NAIIoS.-One OF our Washington book
sellers tells US that he has sold COPIES enough
Of the New York Ledger A" to make pile as
high as liberty pole" We are the most
=, Tree and enlightened people on the face of
Tue earth amt We and our two most sue
ees'tgl literary" papers are "The Flag of
our Cnion' and " The New York Ledger
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