The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-25
PERU.
ORR CALLAO CORRESPONDENCE.


CAIIAo, Dec. q, 1852
1ss1Ycor0l Elections and Triumph for Gopernment--
Refssal Of TIE Cabinet TO Respond to Demands Of ne
Uni.ed States Gorsr,smcnt-ihs Peruvian Minister in
Washington Reports Mr.. Buchanan Unpop,Ilar-
4 Spech ef War out So.th-0ur Sources Of Reprisdl-
Hoo yapoleor Sues his Cla,ms-A Member Of The Am<.
r,can Embassy a Sissior to Washington, dc.
The election fer of Congress, which has just
sskex place Throughout, Peru has resulted in favor Of the
asverpnent party. This not unexpected event,
rs was well understood that the government would
carry the election =, all hazards-by force necessary
consequently the better classes kept away from the polls
nobody voting but government troops and government
employees, and the rabbe, who paid for their
The most important item Of news here s the defiant
and nsoen refusal of the of Peru respond
the demand Of the government Of the United States
n behalf Of the of the American ships
LINE Thompson and Georgana seized and conscated by
order OF The Peruvian government two years
appears tina. Mr. Zsgorra, the Peruvian Minister at
Washington, has given bis government 70 understand
Hi President Buchanan 70 very unpopular at home and
hat Congress will not empower him to enforce the de-
DaDcs Of his government against Peru, and that he will
take upon himself sOch responsibility and upon the
strength of this assurance the Peruvian government has
returned fiat refusal the peremptory demand made
lev weeks by Mr.. Clay the United States aister,
sedcr nst actions from his government But trust and
believe that Mr. zagorra and his government have this
pne without, their host, for that when
Pr.eder' Buchanan 10 made acquainted with the deuSa
position that Perm has assumed, and that temporz.ng
procrss,ns'.og policy With these South American
Dunbcs ia not only prejuGicial but highly danger
to American interests here, he will
der the commanding officer Of the Pacific
"a, squadron to proceed at to Ciao and aid Mr.
Clay the enforcement aud collection of the pending
slams before the Peruvian government without asking
sbe authorization OF Congress No appropriation need
ed and why should Congress be consulted for shot
viii be required to SETTLE the whole business and tsscn
these governments that while are dispose 10 be for
hearing and lenient towards them, We know how to be
inst 10 ourse.vesf
Peru has ships and gusro and We can take possession
and detain sufficient 70 satisfy demands unl she
seHts to render ample justice 20 aggrieved citizens.
Les the President OF the United States adopt such
towards Peru, and all the other Spanish American
States will take the hint and prodt by the lesson ard the
whole American people, from North TO South, will thank
sur rights
In proof that Peru has the good to yield when
sees that the larger paons In earnest few
xbce she responded 70 certain claims made upon her
By France in the most defiant and ipsolent manner
learning that France has sent out large frigate
tegcc demands the Peruvian government sends for
by the that leaves here to-day the
French Admiral But late President Csstia
Will be obliged TO make the aailaing concessions
n consequences Of his nsolence.
So with u.s. when Flag Officer Montgomery Is instructed
- proceed 70 Caao and aid 10 the enforcement Of
al.,ms, they will be paid ana paid promptly.
b understood thai z B. Caverly, &q, Secretary Of
legation proceeds To Washington by this steamer, and II
Ssa Of affairs with Peru; and have every
believe that President Buchanan will act in this matter
with bis usual decision and prompttude without consult
hg Congress.