The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-11
CHILE.

CHILE.
SERIOUS MsTrRBhNCE on INDEPENDENCE DAY--Ar-
TEMPT TO DisARM THE NATIONAL GUARD OF VAL
PARAIso WHEN AT CHURCH-GESEaAL LEAL SHOE
BY THE RIoTERs-Two INSURGENTS EXECUTED
CONGRESS ADJOURNED = RESIGNATION OF THE
MINISTER OF FINANCE A STRINGENT ARMS ACT
HINTS TO AMERICAN DEALERS--TRADE DULL RE
cEPTIoS OF FOREIGN FLAGS.
The news from this republic the disturbance which
at Valparaiso 18th Of September is unm
portant
Whilst high mass being performed that day in
honor Of the anniversary Of the independence of Chile
some riotous persons attempted TO get possession Of
the arms Of the National Guard, who were
drawn mp IN line in front OF the church in which the re-
gious ceremonies conducted Shots exchanged
between the troops aud the rioters and the utmost con-
stcrDaton ensuc5. General Vidaurri Leal Inendente
General Of Valparaiso who the church. went out
into the square 10 que the outbreak but Deoe he could
render any assistance he was shot, from the effects OF
which he died few hours afterwards. As soon as he
to fall the disturbers OF the public peace fed
and the National Guard left in undsputed possession
This has produced great excitement In Valparaiso
and other parts OF Chile General Vdaurri Lea will
be recoected was chiefly instrumental in putting down
the revolution in the early part Of this year in the
cisiye battle that was fought at Cerro Grandc, in
which action he commanded the government troops.
pointed lntenden'e General OF Valparaiso. Great
honors have been pad 70 his memory by the
The republic and Inferred in the cemetery. No time was
LOST by the government in recommending to Congress-
ten ~ session. an appropriation for tho support Of the
wdow and orphan children OF the deceased general and
pon houses very promptly responded, by voting the
OF S5oNoo as token Of the national gratitude for the
many valuable services rendered the State by General
Vidaurr
The greater part Of the insurgents have been arrested
and TWO OF the fngcaders shot before the sailing Of
the Valparaiso. Among those arrested arc Senator Don
Francisco 1gnaco 0sa and bis two sons who on account
Of their great wealth and position highly Influential
persons. The whole number Of persons engaged in the
attack on the National Guard did not exceed forty
The Congress OF Chile adjourned the Both september
but believed that the President would call an extra
session.
The Minister of Finance, y. Maas ovalle having ten.
dered his resignation the Minister of the Interior and
Foreign Affairs will discharge the duties Of the Office until
a successor 10 Signor Ovae is appointed
decree has been publ shed orbiddDg the introduction
OF firearms, ammunition &c, under certain Restrictions
into Chile AS very profitable trade has been carried
OF late years between the United States and that
try in firearms, we insert the decree
Art l. ALI arms whether hrear others gnupov and
ammu oop shall benceorth not be Introduced into the coun
try unless by special permission of government who may
grant or Withhold be considered convenient The only
exception is gunpowder for blasting mines
Art Such articles be Introduced into the country
through the port Of Valparaiso.