The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-09-16
The Peruvian Minister'S Interview
with President Johnson.

with President } Johnson.
The Peruvian Minister called on the Presi-
don't Yesterday and presented him with an
autograph letter from the newly elected Pres.
idcnt of Peru.
Senior Garcia made an address, which was
ded TO by the President.
The Peruvian Minister said
Mn. PRESIDENT; have the honor to place
In yotft hands the autograph letter In which
his Excellency senior Don Jose Balta, newly
elected President of Peru, communicates to
your Excellency that he has, in accordance
with the constitution, taken possession OF the
high dignity contded to him BY the Tree sn'
| frAge OF his fellow-citizens.
| hound together as are Peru -, - 1Itsi
States by special relation, " I. l. The I1t,les
holds in high esteerr, auh ch.ch, properly di.
! rected and oul'' ,;cd, are desiinf,t =" prClJce
, immense - ic the gSpregst aad intts
try - IL oopafriss, the OoveTnmeu'
a'riion'y SCION BHitA, NOV"
se1iiB"rls rhAt animate
n EAEi "a the ~
c.Sctticr y n.--'' ..e no
rivUrt N y '..,..,. at OF these
~ .,s!irnf -, therefore, be a
t5r .JIe satisfaction to the
. Peru TO rely upon the moral
uitcd States, as well in the noble
regulating the practical operations Of
Zee government, and firmly establishing re-
publican Institutions in the new world, as also
IN the equally benetcent labor Of enabling
both peoples TO remove all the obstacles tn at
nave hitherto retarded the perfect connection
| Of the industry, the capital, and the labor Of
| all the nations OF our America, once the hope,
| now the bulwark Of the new civilization III IT
Is regenerating the world by means OF liberty
| and justice.
| The President replied:
| receive with much satisfaction the letter
| in which the newIy-elected President Of the
[ republic of Peru has confirmed and anctioned
| your mission in the United States, and cor.
| daily reciprocate the fraternal sentiments
which you have expressed.
While the condition OF internal peace is ad-
vantageous to all states, whatever may be
their form Of government, that condition Is
Of republics. / sincerely hope that the repub.
lilo OF Peru may henceforth be without for.
eign enemy or domestic revolution.
Mr.. Garcia, we are panied by tao reports
which reach us of great calamity which has
fallen not only upon Peru, but also upon the
adjacent countries Of the Pacific coast. 1t Is
| to be hoped indeed that these first reports m y
prove TO be highly exaggerated; nevertheless
the calamity in its highest possible aspect Is
| sufficiently severe to excite universal 81 mpa-
thy, and justly engage the charity of Chris
Ipray you TO assure the President and PEG.
pie of Peru of my profound sympathy with
them in these overwhelming Affections.
The Baltimore American, 10 speak ing of the
Maine election, says: ave congratulate the
Republicans of Maryland upon the unspealia
bly, gratifying returns from the election Of
State OF Maine, She has spoken with a reso
nant voice, and with an emphasis beyond al
| cavll, in favor of the illustrious Grant, and
the progressive party of which he is the hon
| ored leader. Yesterdays contest arrays the
vote of another of the New England States
upon the side of universal freedom and ire.
fragable peace, Mr.. Seymour may well add
to his letter OF acceptance that he is being
caught up in whtrling tide and that his
friends are plugging him into a sea Of trou-
bles.' But this result is only the beginning Of
the end. Vermont and Maine were the GvGnt
courisrS to the States which will cast their
ballots, thick AZ sutumnal leaves, in October
We seem to stand upon some mountain height
| and catch the first ruddy CLEANS Of a glorious
dawn. In a little while the whole empyrean
will be aglow with the splendors of the day
We thankfully and rejoicingly welcome this
new denomination of the 'discernment and
intelligence of our countrymen. II is the
harbinger of great triumph In November
1t Is the pledge OF the preservation of the pub.
lie faith, and the proof of the sanctity Of
national honor"
"THE wIcKEDEsr MAs."-Another prayer
meeting was held at John Aliens dance-houst
in New York on sunday, and was largely at
tended. The New York Tribune says:
The repentant danoe-house proprietor was
the cynosure OF curious 81 ectstors. He mani
Tested no extraordinary spiritual emotion be.
yOnd what he has already shown. He pre-.
served quiet demeanOr throughout, different
from the conduct which he is reported to have
| exhibited Mt the meeting Of last Saturday. II
was then observed that he was partially inc
| briated, and considerably supplied from
drinking too much Of potent beverage. This
failing OF Aliens has been the occasion Of
comment on the part Of his Christian friends
They represent that 1t is the only one OF Al
lens old habits which he has not entirely
overcome. While he has abstalned from pro.
family and the other immoral practices, he
has most lamcntably failed to leave off indulg.
ing in strong potations. 1t Is said of him,
however, that he Ia sincerely DESTROYS OF
avoiding any Intoxicating drinks in the fu.
ture, and his missionary friends have resolved
to assist him. His latest voluntary act oil
contritiOn has been to have u large sign
painted, proclaiming his house as q Mission
and Home for fallen women.
WHAT do the Democrats mean BY talking