The New York herald., 1868-05-15

ernment; and the masses, urged on by men who
could not consent to such an extinction OF well won
glory were not at all backward in expressing their
opinions, strongly denouncing measure which not
only lowered the government OF their country In
their own eyes, but which also would bring discredit
upon It in foreign countries l..-s~. 4. .,fs,9 4
Decisive steps were at once taken, large meeting
Of the people was called with the ostensible pur-
pose Of preparing an adequate celebration for the
approaching "a Of May the anniversary Of the battle
Of Calao, but in reality to give vent to the indina
meeting, attended by nearly thousand persons, de-
clared % with loud scclamations that Colonel Prado
orary President OF the society which they then pro-
ceeded to form under the name Of the Society Of I'd
most respectable ladies and gentlemen OF Lima, to
solicit subscriptions towards the formation OF fund
for the proper celebration Of the anniversary, and
ton OF the government and highly laudafory
Of Colonel Prado. In fact the meeting grew
cheers for Prado became so demonstratively anec
onate that the authorities thought proper to send
force OF police to the hall and dissolve the
bly,. This was effected, but not until the objects Of
the reunion had been erected. The government now
began TO see the dismal consciousness OF the false
step which 1t had made The people, led by danger
ously innuential men, were unanimous In their de-
nunoatons OF the Objectionable decree, and trouble
tory measure could be devised and adopted Then,
Immediately after having declared Prado and
his generals and officers disgraced, the
government issued another decree, which in
wolves 80 many contradictions that it has
been considered as perfectly inconprehensible.
To the officers who fought against Spain
the last decree gives eighteen months Of active SER
vice tme that s these officers for the services which
they rendered are all savancsd for the period
erased their names from the army roll how can they
possibly derive any advantage from the favors thus
crafty the private feelings OF some Of ITS adherents
has scattered discomfort and disgust through the
fought so bravely for their country against over
whelming odds and who gained the victory, neither
meet with the appreciation Of the country nor with
the gratitude OF the persons sought to be favored
for in these documents neither spark of patriot
ism nor wisdom can be discovered. Although the
government has declared the I'd Of May a
day OF festivity, and has ordered its ce-
LIBERATION, still the trouble looms gIoomily
ahead; Fresh fuel has been given to that fire Of
every one fears that this I'd of May glorious now
may be converted into an anniversary always to be
hension exists that during the celebrations to take
place on that occasion some manifestations OF
regard Tor % rado IAN and In his fellow exes may be ex-
shed. The government Is determined not to allow
any uterance Of sympathy for their fallen foe, and
the people here are now wrought up to such pitch
Of excitement, and SO many OF Prado's old officers
and friends are in the city, that disturbance may
affair will take place, for instead OF being for the ad-
vantage OF any one it would only be the first step
toward one Of those inevitable revolutions which
country, but the entire continent.
The presence of the yellow fever in full force may
act as sedave to these excited feelings, for this
people, apprehensve by nature, would think twice
before wantonly exposing themselves to scenes
which would surely assist the march of this terrible
invader. When General CansecO entered Lima in
1855 he obtained loan of four millions of dollars
from the house of Witt Schultz of this city. the
consigners of guano to Germany. The amount OF
this oan from the excessive rate of interest charged
by the house, ordered by PradO to be re-
funded, or its justice and legality to be decided by
rafaI Irpd tn tha
decision OF the Senate of Hamburg This body
had nearly terminated its Investigations, and
would be contrary to the House and favorable to the
government. But Canseco being greatly pressed for
from the same House on the condition that the for
mer one should be recognized by the governments
and that the. investigation should be with
drawn from the consideration OF the Ham,
burg Senate. Thus the consigners obtain their
original terms. nearly thirty per cent interest,
ernment and Peru after having declared to the Sem
ate of Hamburg through the Foreign Secretary that
the matter is to be forthwith withdrawn loses very
large portion OF her necessary dignity before the Eu
ropean nations. This little matter will give clear
example OF the many instances in which this country
rulers.
The yellow fever after having had its own very dis.
agreeable way for two months, now appears to be
gradually decreasing. 1t may be that this decrease
Is owing either to the experience acquired by phys-
clans In the treatment of the disease to the almost
depopuated state OF Lima and Callao. general
exodus has been taking place during this month"; and
the tide moves always to the watering places and
suburban villages. But the people here who are
really sincere In their religious belief though
particularly well informed concerning IT, do not at
tribute the gradual disappearance OF the epidemic to
the causes above mentioned. During the past fort
night public prayers and professions have been very
general, and the latter very largely attended. with
the object OF fmplOring the mercy OF Heaven, and
the dininution OF the malady is according to the
popular voice, due to these piOus offices. There
is no doubt that very sincere petitions have
been offered up, and the people firmly and
sincerely believe in their efficacy. When
such ideas heartfelt there Is to condemn
them but every reason to greatly applaud and ad-
mire them. Foreigners have lately been the princi
pal victims, and As was mentioned in my last CON-
munication, the apprehension felt by that class Of
persons has greatly improved their habits and 1t is
to be desired that the apprehension might survive its
cause.
There are very few joint stock companies in Peru
and no fluctuations in god hence in Lima all of the
excitement and business activity attendant a
exchange is entirely wanting.
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