The New York herald., 1867-11-10

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Rlmors Of n Trucc-How American Interior
sncc In tho Valparaiso Bombnrdmcnt Failed
Of Success-The spanish Pacific Fieet said
TO be Rccalled-Ruilway Across Buenos
AySes to Chile.
PASAxs, Nov. 1, 1867.
Sdvices from Chile TO October 10. Tho Valparaio
MAI says had been current for days back
that Spain and tho allies had entered into truce by
,hs terms OF which tnsy each bound TO give
ysar's notice previous TO commencing hostltes The
Trrnor was not generally believed to be true.
II not TOO late to 10 old topicthe lombard
ent Of Valparaiso in lS60- have just received state
naent throwing some additional light upon the singular
part then assumed by tho American Premier in
the question between Spain and the South American
allea II win be recoected that General Fitzpatrick,
United States Minister to Chile and Commodore John
Rodgers, commanding the United States squadron In
those waters, desrous Of giving protection to tho
foreign property In Valparaiso, but without definite in
ssrucsions from Washington were unable TO do SO
oept with tho cooperation OF the English squadron XII
patrick had applied to Secretary Seward FOR instructions
long before the bombariment actually occurred: and
amer the subject thoroughly debated at cabinet
meeting messenger dispatched from Washing ton
vith orders Fitzpatrick aud Rodgers to protect tho
defaoceess city OF Valparaiso. The instructions 70 tho
messenger rers about as follows:no TO Panama and
there charter the steamer Parkersbnrg to convoy
you South. Run to the port OF Cnldcra the most
norherly telegraph station the coast-and from
thonce telegraph tho enclosed Instructions to Commo.
6cTe Rodgers, at Valparaiso r. when reach Panama.
you learn that the bombardment, has already taken
place you directed 70 return Washny yton forth
With, without proceeding further on your way. =
Thocs were not tho exact words, OF course but the
the owners Of the Parkersburg, in New York and tho
charter effected. He reached Panama, and no news
Of the bomoardmens had beon received The ship vas
coaacd and manned and about ready to
proceed ON her voyage when an English steamer
arrived In twenty-one days from Valparaiso,
bringing the unweco,no intelligence tnat the city,
n5 Custom House and public buildings had been laid in
ruinn The messenger Of course proceeded no Further
bat Immediately returned TO Washington, aud tho
steamer Psrkersburg was again lad mp At her usual
anchorage Had the matter been presented fow wcek5
seriss or had the Spanish Admiral deferred the atak
Sor fifteen days the intecrencs OF tho United ssates
would have prevented the loss Of millions TO the
foreigners OF Valparaiso. The truth Of this statement
can b implicitly relied upon. Your correspondent
iectly remembers when the rarkersburg was mygte-
ousv prepared for and also recoHec that she did
appearance Of an American Official just At that time also
created some remark but the object Of his visit was not
explained until have the story OF his NILSSON,
together With the tenor OF the despaches from a source
OF undoubtcd reliability, Ns.M
Spanish iIees has been recalled from Eio Janeiro,
but Ike other rumors Of the kind, NOT believed
70 b srue-fn government circles at least. Ir.
hoeveves, the news may turn out 70 DO corrsct II
VIII b incidentally fortunate thing for all par
tsssespccisy FOR Peru Tho government Of tho latter
country Is so occupied al homo tha. II could oer but
wosk resistance tho attack Of foreign enemy. rho
President the army and all rs general officers ab-
company has been formed in Bucnos Ayrcs for tho
purpose OF constructing railway from that city 10 tho
Chilean frontier and they only await tho eesson Of
tain lands before beginning the OF construction
g proposed 70 run drocty across Tho panpas % Men
such that tho cost OF grading will DO comparatively
light until striking out from Mendoza towards tho
b encountered Whether tho company is of respon-
able character not hare no means Of ascerainng.
Chile is hshy elated At her in tho PARIS Ex-
aha onu mir fire keias
Exhibitors from tho Argentine republic took thirty
shree
The Change In the Ministry Due so Internal
Poiicy-Chiienn Aid 10 sui.rcss the Pcru-
vian Rcvo,t-Crops FaiIina in Southern
Chile.
sASrI,ao Chile Oct O. 1851.
The resignation OF Mr.. Covarrubas, Minister OF
Sosogn Relations account of which given In my
isttes Of the LIST inst! understood 20 have orgl
mated out Of differences Of opinion between h,a
and the President respecting tbs appointment OF o
Governor Of tho province OF santiago AMI not 90
bsoa caused BY any desire the par, OF the govern
mens 10 modify its policy in relation 70 tho Spanish
American question The new minister, Mr. Fon,eciila
yesterday in Congress in response 70 the questions Of
come OF the nsmbers stated that tho spanish sylos-
s,oA hal nothing 70 d, with The retirement. Of bis
predecessor, ami that IL Intended 30
withdraw any OF tho demands made By Chile tho
hact1 OF a settlement with spain This leaves the war
tnus whore has been Tor tho Last six mon,hs-Spain
concentrating forces Rio Janciro and hoptevidoo
ana the allied republics waiting for soms.hug % turn
1p While tho government of Chhe processes not To
prohend the Of the spanish 1es tho decnces Of
Valparaiso ara being pushed forward .ith all possible
auigeuco. and tho Peruvian vessels maintained in
Chilean waters At greltesxpense 10 this government.
No one can tell what week may bring f)rh. We &c,
contradictory reports from Montevideo repccng the de-
syns and movements Of the spanish frigats and
daby. just as The public mind gets settled down into
pleaoant belief that the war Is really over, IN conse
OF alarming Indications OF preparations BY Mcndez
Nunss for starting for the Pacific.
rno spirit here 10 uDabated Every one wants the
3panish squadron to come and get whipped but
thsrs misgiyngs as TO wheiher the whipping
you'd follow the yisI OF the enemy, as hoped fa
apon tho allies themselves So walt and xal-h the
nails while the summer comes on and tho season Tor
operations IN the Pacific advances.
The revolution IN Peru, respecting which yoor Lima
correspondent has doubt fully posted the Hwnltp's
thy Of all Chile IL with President Pyalo and " is rc
ported that many Chlcans purpose going 70 Peru 10
sc15s shc government In putting down tho revcA.
Domestic news - unimportant. Congress Is "a extra
ss5on for tho consideration Of internal affairs and Ls
proceedings have little interest abroad.
lntshgvncc from tho south OF Chile 10 10 the cnecs
that IN tho provinces OF Conception and Chhan, tho
Sraaa wheat producing districts the crop Tbs season
threatens 70 DO failure IN consequence OF scarcity or
rain Should tho wheat crop fail II will have serious
slcct 10 this country, Peru Bolivar and half Of
Chiio dsrvs their grain aud nour from that section.
The report Of the Minister OF Foreign Affairs for 80.
appears this morning. Its only features OF interest
abroad are tho views expressed the subject oi MEDIA
nicassd 70 the HrnALD the progress of hs consdsra
.on Of the friendly Offices rendered sme rince by
the United States.