New-York tribune., 1866-04-21
From Panam q.

From Panama.
ysvn IN Special Correspondent.
PANAMA, April ], 1866.
By the erTival of the steamer Pacific from the Soutn
American coast we have dates from Valparaiso 10 the
10th ard from Cslao to the 2sth Of March.
CHILL.
There have been but few changes in the position Of a
ssir on the Chiian coast 1t seems probable how
ever that must very quickly assume more posi-
tive character BY late steamer, Don Antonio Agaclo
bearing dispatches from Madrid arrived az the port OF
Valparaiso This gentleman gave his feovpassengers to
that he bore orders Commodore Nuhez to at
once lombard Valparaiso and to follow up the attack by
vro,ous prosecution of the other quarters wherever
pmctieable. Commodore Nuhez not being in port the
figate Resolution was dispatched for the southwaTd
fwhither the flagship had previously sailed bearing the
courier and bis dispatches.
repairing the damages sustained In the recent con-
sict of Chloe the Blanca in company with the Numan
ala left Valparaiso. for the purpose Of finding out the
whereabouts of the allied squadron and proceeding to the
bar Of Huite anchored close in the shore The following
night body Of Chian troops was posted behind the
rocks the Blanca and the sailors were being mus
tered Oh deck the early dawn CALLING fire of muskey
vns poured into their very midst The Spanisrds were
completely surprised and in order to get beyond reach OF
the foes the cables slipped and the anchors e al me
bottom Of the bay. Yet before this could be effected
the Bsnca suffered loss Of from 80 TO 40 men, killed and
wounded The Numancia not having anchored so closely
In not attacked. After retiring to the distance OF mile
from the shore the vessels sheed the spot from whence
the In proceeded but the troops had IN the mean
time the place no damage was oone peyond The
The vessels subsequently left the bay in quest of ships
carrying contrabsnd Of and falling in with the vessels
Paequet dc Maue and Dos Hermano the latter uniortu"
nateiy being loaded with Chiian coal, the Spanlads
took possession Of them as prizes. Meanwhile, the
Resolucon had succeeded in finding the Numanca, and
when Commodore Nuhez received his dispatches he pro-
eeeded 10 Valparaiso.
IL is said that Commodore Rodgers who is temporarily
in command of the American feet at Valparaiso, has
nrged Nuhez lombard the city 81 consideration of
the large Of neutral property which would GER
1any be destroyed in that event Nuhez replied that he
would his instructions whatever they might be,
TO letter without regard TO the interests OF foreign
residents Commodore Rodgers had previously assured
the American residents that in any event. their property
should be respected. Admiral Pearson has probably
arrived Valparaiso this and his presence there will
BEND considerable feeling Of security to Americans and
The press of Valparaiso do not attempt conceal the
fact that matters beginning TO assume serious
character Immediately after his return 70 headquarters
Mues sounded the Of PREPARATION and the world need
not be all surprised if the next mail brings information
that Valparaiso has been attacked The Pree Current
saga; -, -. .v. ., evsD,, q, a mucs
more siOSs s0S ~ Sssn It is only reasonable to
expect that Spanish Commander will have received nstruc
tempted and there is little doubt also bu, that viii
be considerably increased in fact we learD via BueDos
sng Of the Amansa Of SO and the Consueo OF guns
prspsied for marked change in the conduct
We fuy expect that by mail may have
seate events Of some Importance
There are none who sanguine enough 10 believe that
in the event of bombardmen Valparaiso will be able 10
the attack of the Spanish squadron except through
foreign intervention. Otherwise, the city Is completely
II the mercy Of her enemies
A predicted in former letter the Uncle Sam which
tured by the Spanish 1t will doubtless be remembered
that this steamer was purchased and loaded wn prov
mona: e By the arm Rou3 Of a 70, s sonS 1s
tanned by the Colombian authorities, on suspicion that
her cargo intended for the Spanish squadron She
released however, upon the bond OF her owners nst
psher ship nor cargo would be voluntarily delivered 10
the Spanish. Yet according 10 preconcerted arrange
sacnt the steamer was quietly allowed 10 ,a in,o thef
he bond. The steamer sailing under United States
nsg the American Consul at Valparaiso thoroughly In
sl,sseet flaw in the proceedings Of the Spanish he
forced TO acknowledge the legality of the capture The
Ulcers and crew with the exception Of the captain,
turned 20 Panama by the FIRST steamer
The American ex- Minister at Santiago, Mr. Ncson, has
taken leave Of the President Of Chilli Before doing 50 be
pesented his successor, Gen. Fitzpatrick, who, In short
yeech remarked ha, he wished TO shape his policy d
cly sfter that pursued by Mr. Nelson This tho General
~i sessoe be able TO do however has been the
MINISTER'S constant practice TO assure the Chsn author
that they might depend upon receiving aid and COM
stfnm the United States in the conflict upon which they
are Just entering
There nothing Of the sensational order report from
9esn The Chnchs Islands and the mainland both remain
ulno3ested yet With great exultation the Peyisns
snouDce the harbor Of Caao be complete state of
dense. Impartial judges pronounce the forti6cations TO
almost impregnabe against any attack of the Spanish
N confidently expected to arrive The defense
re e result of American engineering. The monitor Loa
hi Is again aaoat saved by the superior science and
kill uf an American gentleman named Backus. Almost
,crv 1ing Of value In The ship In the gun and fertilization
zoe possession el the Peruyans, have been furnished
lem different times by the eaterprising Yankees Brit
n srt, vprse which formerly accomplished rything ~
ss pa % hss nrepors true entirely superseded
j, the ski u Of the Yankee. \
one of he most frequent questions Of the Peruvian now
. .vhv ss lot the Washington Cabinet recognized J
:, 40 a. bei ps at the head Of the Peruvian Gorem.
entJa n quite true that Secretary Seward has never
caIly yeeo rzed the new ruler, although six months
,e elspssd s zee bis accession 20 power understand
AZ in case eeh had jus, come up before the American
act, athough interests of an American citizen
. fcmaip open unit THE Dicadura is recognized by
2 American Cover 'mehS.
rHE IsTBMUs.
bo ha,bor Of Aspnw vi has lately been the heater ofs
-, .boor,ae event On the Sd inst while the Liver
a .l,as, European was lying alongside the Railroad
,nsny,s doek discbargiDg' cargo terrific explosion