The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-02-07

saving militia take root In the capital, IS II has ~
institution, shall have attained at least practical
result, cousolng in the midst OF 80 many sorrows and
at has been interesting to observe the profound grief
that has affected the whole nation and in other countries
particularly Mendoza ana CobUa IN presence OF that
affection for which have hitting words This sor-
has displayed ITSELF not only IN tears ana pous oose
ques but in generous offerings for the orphans who
LETT alone and unprotected IN world well. san
ago has grit its forehead with glorious crown that Will
ease the burden OF lis crown OF tnorns-he Crown OF
also make the following extracts from the notes OF
the last fortnight" OF tho same Journal
"a clergyman OF Santiago, making desperate
attempt to paliiate the atroc'ous imposure of the
Virgin Marys letter box, on the score q tue
the empty bravado OF defying the ntendant OF San
tago. Don Francisco Bascunan Guerrero to publish
the letters penned by young ladies', addressed to the
Virgin, and destined to be read by tho Rev. John Ugaric
which were discovered by the authorities in the said
lestia letter boxa challenge which he knew the In
tendants noble character would prevent him from
ceptingto represent that infamous piece OF juggery
reply demands how the priest SO lost all sense
oil decency to think that he could to the world
letters which chance had put into bis hands and thus
throw obloquy whose should be yelled by
their awful fate In the OF bis eloquent letter the
Intendant Says protest before God d9ainsi The 'ight
s"o ne S. me Sacred 1 :eeye ZINES e Clergy had
so far distant ~ are from Gas epoch. and ,eha srn
the rights OF conscience and Of personal liberty hare gained
to STRIFE this dayso those ancient practices, Which
haue cost tie hoe hun,en race so many tears
dsmsd by Tie u,ianous erecrcon Of all ho,e hearts,"
CONGRESS ' performing sudden and UNLOCKED for eyou
ton has exchanged its i'll will and resistance for most
commendable docty and compaissncs 70 the executive
been the almost exclusive subject OF elaboration from
the beginning OF last month, has been passed The
gacy o. political observers is completely baied by this
strange alteration In the OF the legislative bodies
in tho last moments OF their existence Some attribute
TO encouragement others To deep laid scheme Tor
newng hostilties at convenient season; others
concessions of the government which, in our Wow, is
calumny more than chimera aud others TO In
tcstine division among those Senators and deputies,
which enleeblng them at the hour or attack rendered
retreat longer matter OF choice II this latter
cuson be not tho exact 1t is at least the mos, log
CAL and the most in analogy with the political battles OF
our country"
1t is considered settled fact that the Valparaiso and
Santiago Railroad i'll be extended to Curico rhe dis
lance is about thirty six miles aud the estimated maxi
mum cost about two millions OF dollars The government
fully authorized 60 with the work. aud tho
will be given to the lowest and best bidder.
Quite an alarm has been created among many persons
in Chile by the sale OF several condemned steamers.
ofwar by the English government to unknown specu.
Iaors they appear think they have purchased
by agents Of the Bolivian government to operate against
Chile and express fear least the hostile squadron should
soon make its appearance on their coast.
They may their alarm for the vessels referred
have doubtless been purchased by agents OF the so
called Southern coniederacy, the Rappahannock, in
aport OF Franco, being Of the numter.-Eo HERALD
The Mercuyio thus closes its s'Revew OF the Fort.
nght":-
ing fun misortuncs it has been throughout The
unparalleled drought which has devastated fields the
continuance OF the crisis in private fortunes the deficit
10 the treasury tho imminent risk OF war the sterile
agitation OF pares and, lastly catastrophe OF which
history gives no example, have crowned our natioall
troubles But We should regard 1t consolation
for much suffering that the Chilean character elevated
by its action and strengthened by adversty has dis
Congress has appropriated half million OF dollars for
the purchase and OF owar to increase
the strength OF the Chilean navy"
The ket for productions OF the republic was very
dull The first part Of the fortnight prior to the sailing
chandisc; but tho latter part showed . little more &C
tvy The prices were, with few EXCEPTIONS down. with
q stu further decline Na Copper was very
at SIS Is board and after the arrival the last
steamer there had been sold 50 600 qunas at the same
10 store at SIS H. Arrivals Of American ships few
and far between.
There is but little OF Importance from this republic
Much sympathy has been shown by its people for the
sufferers by the late terrible conaagratidn IN Santiago
Subscriptions have been tho benefit or the sur
vtvors, who have been made orphans, or who reu
nes oeua e
charity. Solemn services have been held In all the
churches q Lima for the repose Of the souls Of the VIC
Church Of St Domingo being OF the most impressive
character. The interior Of the immense building
draped In mourning All thu high officers OF the govern
ment with the foreign representatives In Lima, attended,
and the newspapers Of the day como to US In deep
diaiculty has occurred between the Spanish aud Pc
ruvian governments relative to the assassination Of
by The Spanish Admiral Penzon, with his flagship
the harbor Of callio, regarding the affair and It's Ian
Character II says among other things-"In virtue Of
this consideration her Catholic Majesty orders
requires speedy satisfaction Tor offence
Her Catholic Majesty orders him to make cfcac.ous OF
forts toacceerc much possible the proceedings Of
the courts, and TO Obtain severe punishment for the
assassns and their accompces and he is also ordered 20
tbe ey,ees Sy uses eay,re thus hor
ribe crime unpunshed advising him that IN order to
make ha, salts acti elective Span has sufficient Mans
and II the protest not enough she uould have
course 10 or means more eJc1cons The Commerce., in
reviewing tho controversy has tried with
much sincerity as kindness to cultivate the most friendly
relations with Span but II IL is wished to this de-
sire expression OF tmdty Peru does not fear nor
needs TO fear. Those who making such vain show
OF their force will lind themselves grelty mistaken,
Moderation has nothing in common with debility. Peru
IS a count copo,a small and feb tt she strong
ouh 10 make her rights and her dignl respected"
On the 9Th instant Lon Justo Arosemeua, Minister or
the United States OF Colombia Peru passed a cuar
note TO the different foreign ministers and cyusals residing
In Lima, announcing hcien the victory 9. General Mos
quera over General Flores ut the battle II Cuasend In
the latter part OF the note he says:1he Colombian gov
ernment true TO the principles OF noan,erventon and
respecting tae indpendence sorsreang and 'eeny Eaa
rbc, and In virtue thereof the Pres dent has author
lied General A. nzalcz Carazo TO conclude am,sce
with tho OF Ecuador while the basis Of tbs
treaty OF peace the course OF negotiation The COM
mecio, in giving this note, thus speaks OF Its contents
the promises OF It's Minister this not the case,
tho other republics would make the greatest efforts 70
thug peculiarly significant In this paragraph II goes
show what have asserted In former ei;ersthat II Mes
carried bis avowed purpose IN regardso Ecra
DOR not whstandng his Minister'S assertion u the con.
trary, wlich the annexation Of III republic TO The
United States Of Colombia, war With Peru would have
beeu the inevitable result Although Nosqucra wouli
like 10 add Peru his conqucss still be felt that wouli
have been hard task 10 accomplish and have no doubt
this conclusion on his part had much to do with his max
ing peace.
il is as orted that last year was propitious
FOR the republic Of erudue order AID decorum having
been preserved and general interests greatly enhanced
The following is the amount and destination OF the
guano shipped rom the Chncha Islands during the month
OF December last
Tons Register.
vessels for England ................... 1866
4 do. FraHCe. v..s.......sss.. otiJS
q do kauritius .......... 2239
O do. Belgium I. ................. 500j
10 Germany .................. 77ls
do. Holland. .................. SIS
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