The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-21

lished Acting upon these representations the instruc
tions to Parea have cmanaed from Isabel H. herself in
the hope that the representations made by such men as
Ugarto. the Virgin Mary's postmaster would be found
to be and thus she would be the means OF carry
ing the plans Of the Society OF Jesuits which she
is the AFFECT slave and OF which she is not an unwilling
tool. The from which derive this information
is too good to be questioned; il comes from
who is thoroughly posted In regard to such matters
and knows the inrgues that carried throughout
all the republics OF Central and South America In order
10 maintain the power and influence OF the Church OF
Rome do to say that this Is the only reason
for Parejas conduct On the contrary fer all know
that ''back mail is quite, if not more important to the
fairs of religion but II Is conended and with the best
Of reasons that the success of the latter would bring the
former matter Of course Both tho Jesuits and her
Catholic Majesty have made great mistake; they werc
successful with the government Of Pezet, In Peru but
the same game in Caller Why, not only has complete
and ignomnious failure been their lot but they have
turning out The n lends OF Spain and substituting gov
eminent which must ignore the late treaty, and. IL ne
oessary make common cause with Chile In tho war against
the now hated Spanard And remains 70 be seen
II Parea will not be compelled to leave the Pacific like
whipped cur, with his tail between his legs sneaking
been trcaed by those whom he dared and expected to
crush as he would couple OF spiders but VINO in the
end proved too much for him and his squadron.
An amusing occurrence has taken place south OF Val
parnso TacahuanO which port Is blockaded by the
Spanish fgate Resolution, which shows how innocenty
the Spaniard is carrying the war; and how he lands
his men or the enemys coast as If they were going on
shore to play game OF foot ball. party was landed
to make raid having In view the possession Of certain
cattle fowls &C. which could be seen from the fgaes
decks and which the officers no doubt desired should
grace tho tables of their respective messes probably
having been for some time without fresh provisions 1t
is not surprising TO know that when they landed they
were vigorously attacked by detachment OF the Ma
tional Guard which was posted by and after some
sharp firing in which the boat artillery took active
part the Spanards defeated and compelled TO
treat having wounded and leaving of the party
behind who taken prisoner and turned over TO the
commandant of the department When the defeated
lucion addressed note to the Intendent of Conccp
con instead OF tho military commander, in which
purpose Of buying cattle, and wished to be
informed on what footing his captured counryman was
such question this is not insult offered by face
tous ackanapes to public unctonary by implying his
o. tne rgns OF war anu Of ne
Of the begercnts who may be found upon the tor
rtory Of tho other 1t exposes the imbeclc innocence of
an individual who not only Is ignorant of what according
to the laws of war; hostile landing may involve. but
does not oven know to whom he ought to address him
self purely military business but sends his prepost6
communication to the Intenden civil functionary,
Instead Of tho commanding officer of the place."
Tine har, S e o @
cause we know not. Tho steam frgate Bcrenguea, at
Coquimbo got up steam left her anchogethus raising
the blockade Of that portland joined company with the
Blanca at Cadera then the two ships in company cruised
OF that port for some time as If expecting Chilean fleet
to attack thom but where the fleet TO from,
wherein the dangerlay has the most idea
1t was false alarm, we think
The suspension Of the Price Current OF Valparaiso on
account of the great Stagnation in business and the
small If any, change In prices, prevents giving any
extracts from the market reports The subject Of trade
Is not mentioned except NJ have spoken Of above
Not one word discover In regard to military or
naval movements in the republic The press is quiet
eminent IS mot idle in this respect may be- inferred from
the fact thai in instance wherein the Spanard has at
tempted 10 land boats crow has he done without
finding armed force at hand which, without parley,
invariably drives the invader back the protection OF
the heavy guns Of tho ships We expect TO hear Of
machines. So much silence such entire absence Of
all blow and buster Portends coming STORM for with
mu and are probably waiting an opportunity to act
In manner that will astonish Pareja when the shock
come Az have said before much VII depend upon
Coast on The 1lth inst The return OF the steamer will
DO anxiously she will probably bring inter-
esting and important intelligence.
The last mail carried you the Information that the
rights but no definite Information Is 10 what course
would be pursued IN regard to the Spanish question
BY this mail we learn that at public meeting hold In
and Colonel Prado, one OF tho leading spirits OF the
revolutionary party was proclaimed Dictator, "for the
but that this has been entirely caused by
determination on the part OF the people TO set aside the
rs TO with ao Ss n the
work, and has, We know, been successful, becausc Il
was popular with the masses, who felt deeply humlIiaed
and granted all demands without shot being fred for
the countFy's honor The next arrival will bring in all
war and then The situation viii become interesting be-
cause Pareja will nnd more work hand than he
barganed for Peru can ct once let loose against him
two screw steam rgates OF forty guns each two and
very fast sixteen gun corvees besides few small
stcamers that be very serviceabe In cutting OF
properly and commanded by men equal TO the cmcr.
gcncy they turn the scale against the Spaniad with
ease Parcja will have TO concentrate his ships and
thus raise tho blockade or no will be used up in detail
One thing they and will do, doubtless and that is
manage 70 prevent tho Spanish ships receiving coal and
stores; and, this done, the rest Is easy work.
At no time has the condition Of affairs on tho South
Coast boon moro interesting than ut present II must
be settled II these republics have the ability take
care Of themselves not and II ablo to defeat the
Spanard they will stand higher In the opinion of the
world than ever before They should strain every
and child should mid the causc; for tho Spanish
fleet driven of by force straiagem, Spainwl
renew 50 expensive an experiment. The next three
months will settle tho question, and the result will be Of
great importance and will probably settle the destincs
OF not only Peru and Chile but all other Of the republics
OF Central and South America.
From Bolivia and Ecuador.w have nothing whatever
OF interest Should Peru espouss the cause OF Chile,
the revolution in Bolivia may be quetcd by the two par
ties coming together and joining In the war against
Spain Until the Spanish question finally disposed Of
the petty wnrs and chickering's In these poty states will
cease to be OF any Moment and will hardly be noticed,
even In our local papers.
INTERIOR.
Later advices from tho interior, by way Of Buenaven-
ura and Carhagenn, represent everything in the repub
Tic as Dclng AZ peace. GTdctuS Dut We hav0 no
guarantee OF continuance for any lcngh OF time The
advent Of the President elect Gel Gran General Tomas
G. de Mosquea" Is looked for the 23d OF this month,
route for Bogoa. What will occur when his warlike
and uneasy spirit is more In the republic time
on can tell We shall probably have few additional
chapters his progress OF civilization" II his ad-
minstration this time to be like the last there will be
but little peace quiet and Is limited that his
ing here will be productive Of another revolution In the
State, having in view the placing OF his friends again In
power In Panama. This programme 10 not at all i'm
probable.
The steamship Henry Chauncey Captain Gray, from
New York tho LIST inst arrived at her wharf As
pinwa at 1:16 r. M on the Sth inst, making the
passage In the unprecedented time OF days.
hour and fifteen minutes. Her passengers and malls
crossed the same evening, were at once embarked
board the steamship Constitution, and sailed the next
day for San Francisco. All the passengers were do
lighted with their trip thus far
Among the passengers by the Henry Chaunccy
Captain George H. Butler, who comes as United States
Inspector at this place. II really most refreshing
sight to look upon person bearing the appearance OF
gentleman and to listen to his conversation which only