The New York herald., 1864-10-06
Oar .Cal,ao Corsesponaeacs.

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CAiIAo, Sept. l3, 1854.
Peru Mpst and wiu Bae War-He, Prepaations for
1.-THE ResoGtions Of he Fesu,san Conmess--Izs Dec
saration n Var in The Hands et me Pyes,d<a- Srain
Must Back Doom F,sat-What Our Contractors
TeinS of I-A TORPEDO k1ps,imsn--Ths Dest,ucson OF
Piaron Hoped For Shipfed from ihe CAancas
Daring ytER and August sc. l--f @a
Peru must and will have war. that's certain. unless
soe strong Power sieps forward says rbere shall
be no fghing this trouble must be settled peaceably
one could see any possible benefit 10 be derived by
illus cushing into hcsiitles with strong Power like
pau there would be ess wouderment the part OF the
wise heads Al the In which Peru acting Great
damage to the republic, no, absolute ruin, must be
the result, for Peru has not the within herself of
carrying on war, and edectual blockade once
established there will 90 very she has
whateper OF procuring them from abroad Let
any possessing the least common sense come
here 70 Cailso, and see how money has been
thrown away upon building what are called iron clads
tcs, they would ut once see now ridiculous the idea Of
attempting, with such material TO act on the defensive
with Spain, much more assume The offensive. IL one
could see any batteries OF the proper kind erected
sDd armed with heavy modern ordnance there wosld be
some hope OF being able 10 the seapors from bom
bardment but no. there Is nothing II the kind Is not
known II provision hos been made abroad for the
supply OF ordnance, small arms aud munitions OF war,
and yet ave mouths have elapsed hostlities be-
csrpe more thau probable. How utterly absurd all the
as 70 what Peru would 90 she has the Span
isros thus far with words only and with the effect
as me Chinese used gooes ~ .nht the Eogsh forces IN
she hrst war with China. Pinzon laughs ut them and
b,des his time in SAFETY. 0.s
After long and very windy discussion 10 the Peruvian
Congress- that body has 1T TO virtually declare
against SraiD by passing resolution which give you
below. This resolution authorizes President OF the
from her "blgh norse and return the Chincha Islands
salute the Peruvian ag aud in this apologize for
the wrong done by Pnzon and Mazareio Spain may do
oil this and then there will be peace but the chances
nine hundred and thousand nine hundred and
ninety nine u million that she will do such thing
Peruvian Congress- declaration OF war; without
doubt send nsructions to Pinzon 10 blockade ana bonn
bard, ard at order forward the necessary naval
70 enable him 70 do the WORK Of desruc
ton quickly and enectualy. Spain Is not now - she
used 70 BE-, - Peru may 1nd TO her cost.
Here are the resolutions
Article The Executive shall make every ordinary
within its powers 70 defend by force us integrity o
ready cossumm..ed, which future may attempted
Article Congress. resolve. that tho executive power DO
e. ss ssn g ss snU' & ags g q &c
mos. oompete and honorable ssus.con for The injuries
Islands are aisoccuped Tho national Tsg s.useS
w
s n: q for into ' relations vii"
There persons here who really think that
when resolution reaches Pinzon he will quake with
ernmsnt once restore tho Chncbas salute the Gag.
apologize in writing, and then leave for Spain. Our
worthy contractors know he will do such thing, and
cbuckle think what nice thing they have got Of t.
pray the last long enough 70 oil their very
deep pockets, One contractor, engaged throwing up
earihworks point the coast has said openly that
be only desired six monhe longer 10 make enough TO live
the bepce Of his lie in Europe with all the luxury his
heart desired So you II Uncle Sam Is bed by these
sharks, Peru fares no better. a.
send you herewith plan OF torpedo boat which is
d be used against RipzQp. Tie launch 10 armed with
sharp prow which is iutepded to enter the ships side
far enough hold the boat In position. Two large Tor
pedcos attached and are by the conclusion thrown
plan is feasible one and tie toTedcSs hold sufficient
charge TO blow frigs,e TO pieces The drst attempt
not of ser.on. Sst1re nows5tr that viii dolsy the ex
patient few days longer So look out by the next
steamer for repetition OF what you are sricnc In
The Southern bays and rversthat "a, any one bold
enough can found to sail the launch and apply Ore 10
the match .s- - -i1-> A-...s2-.-.->-
The following is list OF the vessels that loaded guano
at the Chnchas during the months Of July August
last their tonnage and destinaton-