The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-12

Aqueducts for irrigation must be constructed fences
have to be built, and In this country woodthe most
construction Now the earthquake has destroyed
these aqueducts and fences, has sl2ken down the
crops and vines, ruined the large deposits of grain
ana wine, ana the farmers HID themselves re-
duced to beggary. The question is therefore very
naturally occupying the public men Of Peru,
which these great nja.1es may be repaired and as
yet no satisfactory solution has been reached II 10
very true that by declaring all OF the Southern ports
OF the republic free, commerce would be powerfully
aided and commerce once on the road towards re-
gaining lts former proportions and Importance, the
benefited. Still aboshing the duties formerly i'm
posed on merchandise in those ports Is not sufficient
70 give immediate ire ana sigor 70 Inc nteTes.s OF
essentially central, must contribute from the enor-
nous wealth derived from It's deposits OF guano to-
wards the rehabilitation OF its citizens, and, by the
judcious employment OF its vast resources, give
efficient aid to the people who are now naked and
navy and branches or administration should be abcl
shed loans contracted for this special purpose and
the energies Of the present able government
government is the only hope OF the Southern people,
Collections are st progressing for the people who
country and in the neghboring republic of Ecuador,
The charitable sentiments OF Peruvians and foreign
ers nave been demonstrated IN the numerous and
French man-of.war, the Melere, was imme-
and money on board, and the Chilean charge
dArares in this republic sent as q relief fund TO
that port 10000 hard dollars, assuming the RESPONSE
Dlity that his government would recognize his ac-
ton. Many private individuals have also subscribed
to this collection, and more than 100 900 soles have
stores and provisions despatched to own suffer
ers ID almost 1ncalcuable while the money sent by
sum Of he distress has been naturally s
very much allevated. The government Is still send
ing ships to the Southern districts and although few
persons have arrived In this city to profit by the as
SlStanCe and refuge here awaiting them, still tt Is
probable that the idea OF the pene1cent society OF
phaned by the calamity win ultimately prove Of very
general benefit; indeed we have intelligence that 4
number OF these are now on their way to Lima. Last
week grand concert was given by the Philharmonic
OF this city. the proceeds OF which were applied to
the same humane purpose, and. as naturally would
A vote OF thanks has been passed by Congress to
the people OF Chile and to the Ministers Of the United
States and France In Peru, together with our Admi-
raj In these waters for their prompt and eicacious
assistance to the unfOrtunates OF the South. The
government has made several manifestations OF It's
gratitude and Admiral Turner has been greatly ad-
mred and praised for his conduct In placing his yes
sells at the disposal OF Peru.
Mr.. stanhope Provost, one Of the Oldest American
residents In this country and partner OF the well
known house OF Alsop Co., died on the 18th inst
His loss is very sensfbly felt by Peruvians and his
received many proofs OF general coincidence
Yellow fever has again appeared among us, four
In Iqulque more than l67, 900 qunais Of saItpetre
were carried away by the sea- and the remaining
stock will amount to about 200 quintals..
In Tacna and AFRICA provisions are abundant. The
railway between the two places ia being rapidly re-
constructed; but still the earthquakes continue. 1t
Is proposed to rebuild africa at some distance rrom
its former site, that the danger from Intimidation
may be avoided. The English and Chilean vesses-0f-
war sent tner on shoe 70 ad the
ings. The Nyack was In port still engaged In wreck
ing the Wateree.
In Cuzco and Puno slight shocks OF earthquakes
had been felt; but no serious consequences had en-
sued.
From Bolivia we learn that revolution was at
tempted, owing to the dictatoral force used over
Congress by Melgareo, who desired the ratification
OF the Brazilian treaty by that body without It's pre-
vlOus discussion. The two Senators who were brave
enough to protest against this measure were imme-
diately prosecuted and compelled to ny the country
In the large cities or that republic subscriptions were
being formed for the relief OF the South OF Peru.
The Powhatan and .Kearsarge are still In Callao
bay,
10 business OF any inheritance Ia done In Lima