The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-16

The Earthquake in Ecundor-AInrm In Chile
Religious Solemnifies-Change Of Cabinet
Expected-Political Standardization AZ.
fairs-Business Intelligence.
VALPARAISO Sept. 10, 1868.
Hardly had we begun to recover from the deep i'm
preston caused by the terrible news OF the earth
quake which devastated SO large portion OF Peru
when telegram from Caldera arrived communicate
ing intelligence of more recent and general dsas-
ter. The misfortunes Of Peru Insignificant in
comparison with those suffered by Ecuador. Apart
from the natural feelings OF sympathy and sorrow
we entertain for any people In distress,
Chile Is plunged in profound grief for her
ally from whom she has always received the warm
est proofs OF friendship.
owing to the extraordinarily heavy rains which
have prevailed In this country for some past
Congress has not met for several days, and conse-
quently the government has not been able to ask
the passage OF bill authorizing the immediate des-
patch OF money provisions and stores 10 the ruined
people OF Ecuador; but the very first opportunity
the same generous and humane assistance extended
by this republic to Peru VIII be repeated for the benent
OF the sufferers IN the former country. The catas-
trophe which has destroyed the most fertile portion
OF Ecuador, burying upwards OF 10000 PERSONS has
caused renewal OF the alarm that felt here
after the reception OF the news OF the Peruvian
disaster. As we have no active volcano within the
limits OF this republic the quidnuncs have deter
mined that the rains which have so greatly incon-
venienced US must be regarded az dangerous phe
nomena from which some fatal occurrence viii pro-
coed. In Ecuador Immediately previous TO the
earthquake, very heavy rain fell, followed by a
clear aud beautiful night and have observed this
same circumstance for several days. Now the
question arises, are we to be subjected to similar
calamtiesY OF course no definite can be
given. but in countries like Chile, where earthquakes
are by no means rare such cannot be wondered
at. MANY scientific explanations have been vcntursd
concerning the causes OF these recent movements.
and we were very much gratitled AT the opinion of
one savant. who declares that for $50 years shall
be exempted from repetitiOns OF the disaster II
any faith can be placed this demonstration,
which IL more than doubtful, we certainly have
abundance OF time for preparation. Imposing
rellgious ceremonies have been celebrated In Val.
paralso ana santiago in memory OF the victims IN
Peru and Ecuador, and re Denns have been sung In
gratitude that the people OF thus country have
escaped the shock that has 50 generally
afflicted their neignbors. In oil Spanish
and spanish American countries IL u the custom
TO choose saint rs patron ana protector 81 each
town district and in obedience to the cal OF The
clergy the people or this port recently voted upon
the subject and y was found that 2e;goo yoses We're
our saviour The number OF votes IL comparatively
very great. since ia political matters IN the whole
republic the excess over those cast IN Valparaiso
alone il trining Indeed, in religious affairs
politicians allow voters 10 Use their own inclnaion
and Will but when the election Of President or
Congressman IL the carpet the result " very uh
ferent. 49,. 80,
lWs
Congress Tor ts immediate discussion aud passage
Yet that body. occupied IN partisan Struggles, az
pears TO nave forgotten its duty Of le2isatng LOT
\ the public advantage.
4 The preiensions OF Mr.. Frrazurz, the present
Minister Or War to the Presidency, aud the machina-
| tons o. himself aud his party, Will Il = Tumoreu.
soon cause change OF cabinet. Tie ACCUSATIONS
made against tue supreme Court, when nave
already been reported To tue HERALD, aud Wntch
| nave Tor their object the removal Of cN-Presidcnt
MONT, one Of the chief members Of that body, are
| supposed ~ ernanae directly from Erfazurtl )
/ 4 IA
eyes OF the people, aN thus ni themselves Uf a
lQrmMable adversary ~ ts approaching elections.
MT. VARGAS Font4clas anU.lor 81 the Cablnct agd q
statesman h9hy esteemed m Chile has taken De.
cded stand against THIS movement an1 begged The
president % change ms counselors, and adopt ~
some degree, Tire programme ~ the liberal party.
The probabilities are, however tldf tna aecusa nOn
will share the fate Oi The iwpnlcuuent 81 President
Johnson, and, whilc MOI aleCtNg VI any manner tie
position " the gccustd VIII place the aeeusefs Ia a
most nnenyiabe light before Tie country abd bv
their fal Their antagonists are suWciently wtlv 10
profit. MOntt i very popular amoug tnc lower
classic. aud n confident % O fayOraNlc verdict. "a
NCt however. the charges have nos been published
IA. EeAIauiin Nleal4 Aaga enna, tue e1.CDn8dou-