Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-03-09
Torrinn Nrms.
New York. March 3

NEW lohkt mAfCu D.
Steamer arrived late last night from Aspin-
wall, %. Ecuador has joined the alliance Of
Chilli and Peru against the spanish. and the
prospect is that other republics will follow
her example.
A considerable disaster has bofallon tho
Preuvian navy. The steam irigate Amazonas,
Of forty guns, and irou-clad Noah having been
run on shore and totally lost.
The American steamer, Uncle Sam, had
been seized at Panama, on suspicion Of being
engaged in loading supplies intended for tho
Spanish squadron, and guard Of Gity Panq-
ma soldiers placed on board Of her during the
progress Of Investigations
There had been but little change in CHILEAN
affairs.
All the Spanish feet remain at valparaiso,
excep, the scrow irigates Villa De Madrid
and Blauco. These vessels are after the al
/ lied squadron, and we're last seen off Juan
Fernandez.
/ In Bolivia the civil war had ended, the
/ President having been victorious in fight at
Viacha
general amnesty had been granted to all
political enemies.
The situation in Peru remains the same.
The Chinese labors at the Chinchh lslands
twenty-six we're killed and wounded, when
the troops restored order, Those killed were
horribly butcherd with pickaxes, hammers,
and knives
Rumor said an attempt was made 10 over
throw the government Of the Dictator Of
Peru on the night Of Feb. l3. by the adhe-
rents Of the government
b A complete failure was the result, aud the
ringleaders we're lodged in prison.
Adyices from Central America report that
Granada and Masaya in Nicaragua, had exc
, perienced twenty one shocks of an earthquake
4, in q hours, eight Of which were OF alarming
- severity
A volcano in Costa RIGA was in a very ac-
tive state, emitting volumes Of smoke and
dust.
Earthquakes had also been experienced in
d San Jose.
T. NEw York, March 6
It The Worlds San Francisco special Of the
l. 5th says crisis in Mexican affairs on the
N Pacific is imminent.
l. The French troops in the northern and
western Mexican states have been driven ig-
nominiously to the coast and hemmed ia 8
: few front towns whence they are liable TO de-
camp on board their vessels Of war Tor safety
and disgust.
Mazatan is beseged and is street barri-
&c caded. The Liberals under Carona are press
s. ing close upon it in the rear.
r. Fighting has occurred in which the Lib
Of erels aided by Americans recently enlisted,
were victorious.
81; One Of the Valparaiso newspapers states
that instructions 20 prevent the bombardmeni
Of that city, # il shall be attempted by the
~ Spaniards, have been given by tho English
government 10 its Minister 10 Chill.
The antpathy Of the French and Imperial
n Mexicsns TO Americans is increasing; there
n are instances where Americans have been
a. thrown causelessly into prison, and all are
E. subjected to growing insults.
g. Threats Of indscriminate slaughter Of
Americans are boldly made by Mexican lmpe-
IL rial authorities in certain towns.
he Il is actually necessary that war vessels be
dispatched here by the U. S. Government to
h., prevent trouble, and demand decent respect
for our citizens and the merican aaa