The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-10-19
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SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE Of THE HERALD.

Rumors Of a Secret Settlements with SPAIN
Peru the Real Obstacle To Pence-Tbc Reln-
two Strength OF tho BelliGerents.
vArPARAlso, September g. 1857.
The last mail from the Argentine republic brings as
the intelligence Of the arrival Nontevdso Of tho Span
ish Admiral Member Nuhez with the ron.clad frigats
Numancia, tho Navas dc Toloxa other vessels en-
route for the OF the Pacific This connrmatory
OF the probable early renewal OF hosties on this
did not excite much ALARM the public having be-
como accustomed 10 the cry Of "wofi wolf 10 and
settled into sort OF conviction that the spanards really
do not intend to the The principal arcu.
ments used in sustaining this theory nre il is now
too late for Spain to tit her si scattered squadron
that Chile has secret understanding with the
Spanish government to the effect that this
republic is TO be left unmolested, az she
would have long made peace but
for Peru and that even VI the Spanish feet should an
pear in these waters with hostile intentions IL could not
snct serious damage TO Chile The only one OF these
arguments worthy Of consideration is that In reference
TO secret arrangement between the government or
Chile and SPAN Some color has been given to this
dse by the repeated Of the Chilean ministry
that fears entertained OF the return OF the
spanisrds and by the recommendations OF the govern
ment to Congress for the sale Of Of the Chilean
vessels OF purchased the United States ia well
known that tho propositions or mediation made by Eng
land and France and afterwards by the United states
were fayorably entertained by Chile, and that Peru
~ moe. responsible for the rejection Of the
good offices OF tho friendly powers. To what
extent Chile would have gone If uninuenced by her
ally, In an effort to adjust her difficulties with spain by
negotiation am unsble to say but there IS no doubt
that mediation would have beeu much more successful
had II encountered obstacles than those
presented by Spain and this republic on the other
hand tho government OF Chile less distinct in its
M ts for
for the ouirages committed by the Spanish feet IN the
Pacific and s pushing forward the work on her FORTH
cations with all possible diligence. For my own part
am confident that there IL real foundation for the
above cited but that he wish IL father 10 ths
thought that Chile is against another attack
and that the present indifference to the threatened cam
pagn arises from dsinciination TO reflect upon the
impending caamtics than from any vol defined con.
victon OF national and commercial immunity.
There great deal OF speculation to the manner in
which hendez Nuhcz will rssume operations IL at all
The allies have swift steamer in the straits OF Masei.
Ian for the purpose Of bringing to Valparaiso prompt
notice OF the approach OF the enemy Such being Ire
case, y very probable that the spaniards will come
slight probability Of intercspting them II Admiral Nm
hez intends 10 accomplish much this coast be must
ssrk: unexpectedly and with all the force his com
armada, procIamaons and bloc aiding few ports will
only serve to oxaspsrate the South Amsricans ana
lessen his own opportunities for accom- plishiur
anything decisive. IL he DO a. enierpr,ans =.
The OCCASION demands no will strike the vui.
warning, and this course 10 expected OF him by
all who have carefully observed the movemsnts OF the
Spanish squadron. glance the map sill SHOW the
reader That the Spaniarcs eave Montsyeo on any
preert with the Falkland islands a. rendezvous for
all their ships and appear oil Valparaiso Ia the night
ready 10 SINK NE allied squadron before the ChiisAns
can receive the slightest ininaon OF the presence Of
the enemy N the Pacific. It sunpronabc, however to
speculate ut length upon spaniards or any one
else will do on this coast preceding IDEAS arc only
Suggestive but ihey are worthy Of serious
Dy every one interested in AFFAIRS In the south Pacific
am no less confident now than any previous time OF
tho early return OF the Spanish squadron 10 those
wasis ana o. we renewal OF hosiites and that the
readers OF the Herald may appreciate the Of
the campaign liable TO be opened within snort time. \
give statement compiled from official doc menss in my
possession OF the relative strength Of tire beKeeo
Inc spanish squadron nj last still divided
into tnfce parts-one beng Ia Montevidco, another In
spain ntng OUT aud the third In the Philippine Isano
In tho Pacific sufficient time has elapsed for the
cudod an Increase OF armament with heavy rifsd ord
nance ana An augmentation Of the screws The following
reures do not embrace the heavy ordnsnce the
intorcement OF men, as IL IL impossible Tor pro-
cure complete statistics Of the recent additions aud,
consequently ~ nrst be regarded somewhat below tho
actual strength OF the
SPANISH souApRoS roR rpr PACIFIC.
Ironclad irisate Numauos 1000 tons "a g. pounders
| 600 men.
Iron.cisd frigaie Teuan, 20 ss FOUNDERS 1000 men,
wooden irsalc villa do Madrid Is 32-poundss, 500
men. |
Wooden frigate Almanac, IS s2.pounders 600 men
wooden irieae Nasas de Tolosa, ~ 32pounders, GOO
Wooden frgatc Resoluclon. 40 80. Founders 900 men
Wooden frigate Blanca, 80 50 pounders 900 men.
Woossn frsn's Conception, 81 3ipoundcIs Coz men.