The New York herald., 1867-06-11
Clarendon and Napoleon Still Ahead
in the Game.
&es &ss ASs

his Excellency thinks that the time has come to end
war which, from the turn 1t has taken will be very
preJudical 70 the allied republics it imposes them
enormous sacrifices in endeavoring touch Spain in
spot where the blow will be felt by her. He deems il
important that those republics should regain solid
peace under the auspices OF 60 vernments that are
proving their ability to consolidate their insttu-
tions and promote the development Of the great
nenis Of prosperity which they possess He thinks,
aso that Spain anxious to take advan tage Of the
means offered to bring to end this struggle, from
which she has lost all hope Of deriving any eft
whatever Under these circumstances Mr.. Seward was
sAxlous that We should seek way Of reaching a
satisfactory solution OF these questions.
informed his Exceency that was not ignorant OF
the difficulties that attended continuation OF the war
under its present aspect but that still increas
Ing means and elements Of aggression that we
expec ted able carry the war into ground
Hhere would be felt by our enemy that the other
uniting all parties and elevatng the sentiment Of the
nations dignity, had really done us crest service at
home, while at the same time our alliance with the other
republics OF the Pacific and the closer intimacy Of
relations with them, we'll the unity Of ideas that
eprang up under the influence Of the alliance,
destined TO produce results Of the most important kind
Moreover tla in the present state OF public opinion in
South America the allied governments Of the Pacific
could make NO peace that would not be highly honor
able and that would not in some secure the reaiza
sion OF continental solidarity that should put end
forever 10 all European interventions in America
studying how to render OF practical given
that theory Of grand continental aiance-up TO the
present time impraccable in its absolute form-and
that he believed il possible give it partial ap-
plcation to secure settlement of the pending
questions the Plan wncn ne proposed . was snaa me
drawn up IN identical terms, to the allies we'll as TO
Spain, setting forth the importance Of bringing the
70 end and inviting them to send plenipotenares TO
Washington. These latter when assembled in o con-
grsss the unbiased presidency Of the Department
OF State, could enter into negotiations with each
ether for peace. AZ to the subject Of claims any
other matter on which they could come to agree
United sassns Pedsns & the 'nSss Union might
choose an arbitrator who should decide there
On. Should the idea be accepted, an armistice
might be signed involving the recognition Of the nations
signing it. as well their territorial integrity. And
should the republics Of the Pacific to this method
similar invitation TO Brazil with her allies and to
Paraguay, 90 as to bring their war TO an end also
The Secretary OF State entered into considers
tions the importance and excellence Of this plan,
and sol forth the advantages Of thus making the ques
washington and not in Europe He ended by stating
that. although he had not mentioned bis idea TO
ms he Sad for that
under certain possible contingencies would not reject It.
must mot disguise from your Excelency that received
Seward In my judgment such an arrana ement would
satisfy the demands Of honor and Of the nations
agnity well the aspirations OF all South America
From the that Spain binds herself TO defend her
case congress Of American plenpotentares, and on
American soh from the moment that she accepts the
arbitration chosen by President of the United Staes
her moral defeat will be assured and II may be said that
her influence and prestige america being forever at
end The loss Of her control the colonies which she
holds cannot be delayed for many years Such an
assembage Of penpoentiaries may perhaps promote
The adoption general principles that may
as clear precise bases which to rest American
of International law, and in this way we might at
tam partial reunion OF the whole continent in regard
70 lis relation with Europe well in relations
With each other Moreover in the disturbed state OF
certain American countries, owing 10 their complications
with European Powers, IL would be exaggeration
expect that the elect OF such an American congress at
Washington would be highly favorable TO those countries
lust as the Congress Of Paris had been for Italy As
had authority from the supreme government 70 ex-
press its ideas the subject agreed with the Secre
tary OF State that should lay the matter before the
supreme government for It's consideration, and aso
those allies For the purpose Of avoiding all mis-
understanding, must inform you that have given his
Exceency a copy portion OF this despatch which
details his project of pacilcation, and that have
ceived his appreciation Of the language in which have
remain your Excellencys obedient servant,
+. l. BARREDA
SANTIAGO, Nov. 16, 1855
Bon MARciAL MARTINEZ, Minister Flenpotentiary OF
nave before me your confidential note, No 2se, dated
Shc 4th inst which informs me OF conference which
your Excellency had the evening previous with The
subject OF the method recently proposed by Mr. Seward
20 the Peruvian Minister at Washington, having for
Psrdo. by orders rom his government has called nv
attention the subject and will here lay before
you substance and the grounds Of the answer which
In the first place, do not think the has been
presented for accept the offer OF the United States
Tor even the idea Of Mr. Seward had been approved
bv his government still formal proposition has
q vet been addressed 10 the allies But supposing
such proposition to have been made We should have
20 remove tao obstacles before accepting The FIRST
IN the acceptance, which we have already Ia
vored Of the AngioFrench mediation. Although IL
would not be impossible find way get rid Of that
u IL necessary that be freed from this compromse
before accepting the proposition Of the United States
The second obstacle appears more serious II would be
stations with Spain that would be practical
skn that otr 1.x
tain rcparation for the bombardment Of Valparaiso.
We stated the Representatives Of France and Eng.
That reparation Is an inevitable Term Of the settlement
for u.s. because without IL the outrage committed by
epan would be sanctioned and ths mos dangerous pre-
not consent 70 strike out the requirement OF such
rsparation, which indispensable before representa-
tive OF Chile take his in the International con-
grcss which The Washington Cabinet proposes 70 settle
the present strife by peaccable means
When the two obstacles which have just pointed out
have removed, would not object 10 second the
views Of Peru on this subject; but In doing
We have OF acting in harmony with iha, gov.
eminent much rather than owing TO the con-
adence with which We should be INSPIRED by tho
towards Spanish America On the other hand when We
sarp Mr. seward's idea Of It's vague and uncertain
" see tia. the inernaonai Congress a. Washington
would lead 10 solution and that IN the end the basis
Of would be settled by the arbitrator who
would have 70 DO named after fruitless discussions
Well, then, wewi never consent TO submit 70 the de-
cson OF an arbitrator the power 70 qualify the bonn
bardment or Valparaiso. For this reason u would be
necessary before scquiescng in the proposition Of the
United States, 70 settle the notifications that would
have 70 be made In the terms OF the proposal.
This change 10 the necessary pure and simple
acceptance Of the idea set forth BY the government Of
the Union carries with u immediate armstice, and
would bring insecure psace--ons that could not
satisfy the essential and most legitimate objects Of our
alliance the Pacific Moreover, II possible for
the path pointed out TO us by the Cabinet
Washington should be, not for the purpose OF dis
cussng petty questions but 10 establish solid principles
rnlo nf nal
sohd guarantee for republics and allow them
turn 70 after having obtained security and vind
Gated their honor Among those principles there should
ngue an explicit condemnation Of the bombardmens Of
defenceess ports and ne exemption from oapws cf pr
scs property afoo, 10 fully carry OFT O< aosc de-
fscfsw princspk Of ne atpisfson Of pripaicino lust =
-. Irussa and Austria put II In practice recently.
'uch are In sum ideas the subject OF the pacific
element as Informally proposed BY the Washington
ioinet Your Excellency viii take 10 explain and
Ippor them in the interviews you may have with shs
hief kasisuass ~ sIh he Aipsss for yorsien AonIU