The New York herald., 1866-08-01

raso and is proclaimed by press and leading men
that renewal oi ameable relations With that power is
impossible. Indeed, see way in which q treaty Of
peace can be formed The temper Of the people here Is
such that the government dare not the direction
OF friendly adjustment with spain, and the two coun-
tries are very likely 10 remain hostile to each other for
long time In the mean hle there arises the question,
what viii become OF prisoners either sdef Chile has
oan.hed al spanish subj cts from tho country and has
of the Covadonga, while the spanards
have as prisoners with their fleet the officers
and men captured on the Paquete de haaly
and other captves Chile will propose exchange OF
prisoners and Spain cannot have much admiration for
the men who so cowardy surrendered the Covaconga
IL not AT all probable that she will tn give for them
the prisoners Of the Paquete dc Mauy who exceed IN
number and rank those held by the ChiIenos Even II
she might have done formerly the expulsion OF span
ish subjects from the republic will destroy all such in
tentions
In some respects the war has been Of benefit to Chile
i s partially taught her tho weakness OF the repaoc
and the necessity relying upon her abilities rather
than the pronered assistance Of large Powers To
extent IL has nvigoTated the patriotism OF the people,
and infused into their minds clearer ideas of what is
necessary 10 preserve nationality Hereafter we may
expect 70 Chile leading the republics of south Amer
ica IN the Development Of military strength, she
has hitherto done in the pursuits of commerce
and Tie growth of those internal sinews the
railroad and telegraph. II Is true that Peru has
formidable feet and is by far the most powerful
public on the West coast but her resources not
equal To her masnitude Is IL likely that they will be
developed In the manner required by her constitu.
ton Chile will be more tardy in her requirement OF
power out When auainei ~ VIII rest upon stable
foundation of Internal wealth and enterprise, and
live the existence Of the cheapy purchased influence OF
her ncighhors.
Tnv ALLIES OF CHILE
Ecuador, Perm and Bolivia, maintain their relations with
the republic and evidently waiting for something
turn Up The Peruvian feet lies at anchor in tue bay OF
Valparaiso and Is undergoing necessary repairs recev
ing supplies &C.; but there IS comparatively Little social
afiliaon between the Chlenos aud Pcruvlans. The
latter complain OF the lack OF enthusiasm with which
they expected TO be welcomed, and stand much upon
their dignity. Some are ungenerous enough TO predict
falling out between the two republics when they
10 balance accounts and pay the expenses OF the war;
and Peruvian officers the arrivaio the iron. .cads
snle grimy when illusions are made 70 past differences
and tho possibility OF new ones between Peru and
Chile. do not apprehend any serious family quarrel
very soon, however The Jealousy OF the two Po~er
respecting each others achievements during the will
pas away With the circumstances that gave birth and
both republics may lay up their arms for future
against foreign aggression Peru win probably soon tako
of Chile here No expects the Spanish fleet 10
turn and everything confirming what the HE AID has
already announced, the virtual termination Of tho war;
look with much interest to the relations between
the several republics on this coast.
rnE kcUApoR DEBr.
The advces from the United States respecting the ac.
tion Of Congress, by which the President is authorized
settle claims long since due. created some sensation
here; but the malicious assaults upon Commodore
Rodgers, and the slorDfni articles upon United states
sympathy with Chile IN her ate war, which fitted the
newspapers here ter the publication OF Admiral
Nune1s report OF The hombnrmcnt Of valraraiso have
entirely ceased Those who gre edy swallowed Men
dez Nunez's remarkable story, and wraihfuly lashed
right ana left, have tanned down Under a-gfowng
d their ndcnousncss, and since the reception OF tho
Ensish and French Ministers, 'roar you as
gently az sucking doves" How The United
regarded irst class conundrnm Ecuador bas no
money. credit, and nothing squeeze cash Of
ana the opinion prevails hero that when President John
gets satisfaction Of her, he should issue proc
lamaon The other republics of South America would
!ike to know he process by which such bills col
leeted.
vrcrsA yAcKrNsA
has written scvora letters intended 70 he severe
the people OF New York which have been published
here and copies Of which send you They remark
able projections, and wore evidently written % create
the impression that lie much abused and long suf
fer.ng patriot His qualifications for tic performance Of
the duties assigned 70 him very peculiar, and
thoroughly appreciated by the government OF Chile
When he started for New York be publicly
nounced the object Of his Journey In Valparaiso, and
the English mail steamer exntantlv informed the
spanish Admiral secrot.ry, whom he met on BOARD,
that In six months he should bayc fee; OF Yankee
ships down here that would annhiiae her Catholic Ma
jestys frgaies in twnkling OF course the secretary
made note Of IT, AT Panama he constituted himself
Head Centre of Chilean patriots, and proclaimed IN
speech what things he should accomplish IN the United
States. His operations IN New York familiar 10 the
HrRALD's readers Had his indiscretons there in
voved him suddenly, he would have been long
recalled but Chile did not learn how far he had openly
compromised himself until Il was TOO late Now new
embarrassment has arisen An agent Is about 20 be sent
10 New York for the purpose Of settling Mr. Macken
mas accounts; but how Is mystery. IL " said here,
by those entitled 10 know all the Circumstances that
Chile paid $500 600 tor the Meteor but that she pur
chased hackenna name. HIS ueDtb
red New York he pad his creditors VIII attach
the ahip and Chile has tie agreeable alternative of
settling Mr. Mackennas little bills letting the Meteor
tho usual OF private chaeis IN such The letters
referred 10 offered In evidence of the Chilean Am
bassadors abemiousness and a. they also acknowledge
cvties extended 10 him by barkguardng the authors
Of said coures.s they will probably be of some interest,"
and do Ar Mackenna much good
Nothing further has been learned concerning the re
ported OF fifteen Americans by the Indians on
the the Cordlcrcs ucuos Ayres. partcn-
lars of whh sent by the last steamer Geueral Xii.
made by the Argentine republic, in which the massacre
IL reported TO have taken place. and also prosecuting
inquiries from this side few wecks viii probably set
tic the question, far the truth Of the statement Is
concerned and determine what further stops are ne
coSaTy.
The time allotted by the decree Of the 2sth Of May
for spanish SUBJECTS to leave the republic take OFT
naturalization papers has been extended one month.
Nearly all the spsniards IA the country are ayaing
them of the opportunity to become citizens Most
of who preferred leave have gone 20 Bucnos
Ayre..
append s, of tie ordnance owned by Chile
Ia The republic -Four s0pouuders, twelve 90 poundcrs
four ~ FOUNDERS. Purchased abroad and now the
wRy hcre-rwo 900 poundcrs, ak 200 pounders nine
100 p0undes eight 100 poIndefs four poanders -four
60.poundeI 'olr 30-pounders, one - ponudcr
OUa LIMA CORRESPONDENCE.