New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-17
IMPORTANT From PERU.
Seizure Of the Chiacha ISLANDS By che
Spanish Observation-Disclosures Capture
Of the Peruvian Fleet at CAllao.
From The Panama Star Of May1.

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inst This steamer was dispatched to convey 81.
Vilena, with special dispatches from Peru 10 thsr
United States Government ct Washington relative Ia
the important movements Of the Spanish squadron
On the arrival OF the last mail published the fact
that the Spanish Commissioner had not been received
at Lima and had sailed from Caao the 18th 70 ois
the Spanish fleet. On the morning Of the 10th III O.
frgaes ResoIacion and 7ripno and gunboa Corddorzs
made their appearance again in the Bey Of Caao under
full head Of steam and il asoertained that
their intentions were hostile to the place.
The day previous they had taken possession OF tbs
Cbincha Islands hoisted the Spanish flag made pris
oners OF the Governor and officers OF tho Island and
captured the Peruvian transport Iquique with her Off
GERS Thence they proceeded TO Caao for the purpose
OF surprising the Peruvian squadron In that port Int
this was fortunately frustrated the fleet had time 10
get up steam and under the protection OF the guns
OF the castle before the foreign merchant vessels eouId
be moved out of the way Of the operations Of the Span
iards. The Spanish fleet sailed from CallaO on tbs
The Peruvian steamer Tumbes left Caao on tbs
morning OF the l7th to watch the movements Of the
SpanardS At the time the Ecuador left the greatest
excitement prevailed in Calao
From the official documents forwarded to Us from
Calao we compile the following particulars:
| On the Goth of March last ST. Eusebo dc Salazv
Minister Of Foreign Affairs stating that her Catholic
MaJeAty's Government had sent him On a special mis-
sion to Peru and asking for day and hour to be fixed
hen he could have an Interview with the Minister
On the 2Jd Of March Sr. Ribcyro, the Peruvian Min
lister, replied. naming the 3Oth Of March for the in
terIiew, which took place, and at which SI. Saiazu
II
bOycrnment under date OF the 18th of January intro
ducing Sr. Salazar Special Commissioner whom
tina. Government had sent to Peru considering it 3D.
yaageOus to the interests OF Spain in her intercourse
with Peru have such agent and requesting thai
the Peruvian Cos eminent shOLd attend his mission
and receive him fayOraby.
On the lst Of April Senior Ribeyro addressed Senior
Saazar saying that his Government would receive the
latter with the greatest cOrdait and extend b him al
the facilities and courtesy recognized by custom and
necessary for the discharge VI his mission and added
in regard to biz character az Commissioner:
A. the communication Of tie 18th Of January Of the pr.s
ent year sccredis de sasza in purely coEdui. char
him as sach agent u the Cabinet Of Madrid becsi,s
the denomination Coms.Oner being in conformity
with the diplomatic rules and might perhaps
endorsements IN tho course Of negotiations which for hs
benefit Of both Governments must De removed u any
II Mr. de ssazar Is to be hoped. admits this previous and
precise explanation he may, whenever be deems i
nen begin his mission sure to ind on the part Of Peru and
its administration the hspPie disp,stious 90
undei anding with the representative Of the Mu'Irious
Spanish nation"
The undersigned spc,i Commi..icnsr iassy Of
H. c. ~ has hat the honor to receive the which H. T.
Minister Foreign Relations Peru has had the kindness
address ham the date OF the st inst In it the Peruvian
being in conformity with pomatc rules aud u-sges.
The memoranda which the undersigned has addres.edto
incosrd will explain to H. H. the Minister Of Foreign es
t1ns the ssnihasion the Gover1ent OF H. IL VIII give to the
proceeding o that Of the Republic In these critical ccum
Congress- 1t hes been given understand that the peen Ad
billions of dollar. WHICH bena excessively in aysnee OF hs
requirements OF the treasury IT, according 10 The opinion u
Influential political men, fol the object OF gaining for
opposition to the just demands Of spain.
The Peruvian will do what II think
couvenent but the undersigned hopes that during his sb
IRON Lima the subjects 81 the Queen In the territory Of
Republic viii DO respected whatever BE- he eyeu.u
he MODERATION Of il. Government OF the an,horisie. and
the country general IA give TO the Government Of H. NJ
standard Tor the conduct will have to observe hereafter.
and II unfortunately excuses should De committed the re-
will hp
spain firmly resolved not 10 allow her sons to be tIaIrd
U pon her isg 70 be biemishei.
The under signed repeats H. r. NJ Rbeyro the
,nces Of III. uio.s Distinguished consas ration.
EusEBIo DE SALAxAa MAEARRsDo.
To H. E. the Minister OF Foreign Relations President Of tho
Council of Ministers OF Peru
Sr Saazar then left Callao without waiting reply.
In regard to the olandum mentioned IN the aDose.
the official organ of the Peruvian Government says
The memorandum mentioned By tLe Spanish Commit.
order that the world may l1dge OF the state Of alteration in
which has been written and some documents that vii bs
sufficient form sentence the immense medley OF
cslurnniou. accusations with which 1t is filled"
The document had not been published at the time the
steamer left Callao.
After this note complications appear to have com
menocd and Sr Ribeyro addressed long letter TO the
Spanish Minister Of state Sr Salazar having LETT Cal
lao ustng the course Of Peru from the time of her
and showing the disposition manifested
by hor to assume friendly relations with Spain. aud
offering 10 treat the difficulties existing between the
two Governments in frank and equitable manner.
lie audes 70 the generous welcome extended 10 tho
Spanish eet its arrival ut aao and complains that
The AQilll 81 OF the Returned tLcli
with the most naughty dstain. In referring 10 tho
Ialambo affair, he says that quarrel occurred be-
tween some Spanish settlers and some natives in which
a Spaniard and a native were killed and others
wounded. and that the authorities using dae dill
gence TO find out and punish the delinquenis'
That this quarrel has been used a pretext by tho
enemies Of the country to make complaints Spain,
aud that Spanish Admiral Sr. Pinzon. has been
partial and passionate in his relation Of the
matter. lie denies that Peru attempted 10 borrow
100000 for any purpose whatever, and lie expresses
the hope that all questions pending between the two
governments will be amicabiy settled and winds up by
aging that Sr saazar in leaving Lima has lett in his
note "A motive for deep feeling the part OF Peru.
ittributlng 10 the Government q bad disposition
o enter into settlement with the Government
u SPAIN that Spaniards were receiving every protec
ion according law; that they the oons OBJ
cot of sincere and cordial hospitality; that they
hould receive injury either in person property.
nut that they should be- left in full exercise of their occu-
,atons unmoested but that these privileges not
-ranted them by any fear OF the threats OF Senor
,alUar.
Ibis Is all we lind having officially trans
tired.
On the 10th after news was received Of the seuura
4 the ChiRchaS tho President II Peru issued pro-
lamation, OF which the following rs a translation;
HE PRESIDENT OF TIE REPUBLIC 10 The NATION.
An eneuiy scandaous &c, has 's been perpeirs'sd in
the Pacific by the Spanish squsron under
ave s"en occupied b. focs. which have seized nsional
war hosicd well or shore the Gag Of
ion without any legal motive that would auth IL.
authors Of tie territory Of country,
The aya OF pretending Spanish diplomat with the char
guity Of Peru charged as believed with exaggerated
snatons has been the signal Of this unus,ihabr proceed
lbc. The Government hss fulfilled its mission dernd-
w honor Of the country nst The peensens Of En-
oy who has answered to the regard shown 10 Lin with out
ages the natioa the laws and the Government
An the documents OF this ahsir VIII b. published At once,
TINS OCCASION always has been worthy OF the M