The New York herald., 1868-06-19
SOUTH AMERICA
CHILE.

CHILE.
Apprehended Trouble with Peru-Growins Im-
portance Of valparaisO-The Indian War
Arequipa Raiiway-European Immigration
Naval Matters-Con,mercial News.
VALPARAISO, May II, 1858.
Nothing Of very great importance has occurred in
this republic since the date OF your correspondents
last letter. The AFFAIR with Peru, concerning which
the readers Of the HERALD have been informed, re-
garding the sailing OF the Spanish ron-clads and the
Chilean c0rvettes from the Thames still appears to
exotic very general degree Of interest and indigna
tion in Peru but here, as the government appear to
consider that the danger OF renewal OF hostilites
has disappeared the matter is not considered OF any
great importance 1t must be admitted that the
feeling between the two republics Is not particularly
cordial at present. but all foreigners and the majority
Of Chieans are anxious that the former feelings OF
amity and close friendship between Chile and Peru
be restored sNo possible advantage could be
derived by either republic in case of war;
and the commerce and Industrial enterprises
of both would be seriously damaged. IL
seems that Bolivia, tired OF naction is espous
ing the possible cause Of Chile In this question.
MelgarejO, the dctator-President of that republic
caused the anniversary Of the battle OF Maypu--a
battle gained by the Chile forces over the Spanish
In the time OF the war Of Independence-o be cele-
brated with great spendor in the principal cities Of
BOLIVIA, while the recurrence Of the I'd Of May, day
ever glorious to Peru, merely noticed by gen.
eral ringing or church bells.
We trust, however, that few months will place
this matter ON footing that will be acceptable to
both parties.
Valparaiso has rejoiced In another event which
promises 10 be of immense Importance to her COM
mercia interest. On the 18th instant the first
steamer of the line which places in direct CON-
municaton with Europe, by way of the Straits of
Magellan, sailed from this port She carried two
hundred passengers and earns upwards Of $40, 900
i'm specie on her freight, thus making the receipts OF
her voyage nearly s65, ,O0O The government has pro-
missed to subsdize this line with 100000 annually
as soon as It may be permanently established and
the merchants of Valparaiso canvassing the idea
OF organizing steam communication between this
port ana Australia. This would be OF incalcuable
time now occupied in the transit from Liverpool
to Melbourne very considerably. The line from here
TO England now receives a government subsidy OF
100000 annually but in the event above mentioned
II will be increased.
The government takes great interest in the colony
which 1t has recently established in the Straits Of
Magellan, and although our neighbors of the Argen-
tine Republic are discussing warmly right 10 that
portion OF territory we are confident that no trouble
can ensue. The colony In question has been located
In very favorable situation and appears to be pro-
count OF which was given in the last letter to the
HERALD, appears to have been more disastrous than
powered by numbers OF these warlike savages, and
the latter inspirited by their success, seem to be
meditatng general movement against the settle
ments recently established on their frontier This
race OF abOrignes, deemed invincible by the
Spaniards, are well vindicating their early
reputation, and the government, understanding the
character Of their adversaries has now despatched
column of 1,4O0 men with section Of artillery to
the theatre Of war This division, commanded by
Colonel San Martin, an able and experienced soldier
WILL tls hoped, efectuay prevent the repetition Of
any disaster.
ing from the Peruvian government the concession to
build the railway from Mejia to Arequpa, Is now
thousand abOrers, who are to be employed upon the
new line From the general confidence and affection
which this gentleman has inspired not only among
the better but The working classes II is to be sup
posed that his endeavOrs will be successful. The
press however, Is vigorously combating his desire,
showing to the laborers the many dangers and dis
comforts which they viii be obliged to suffer In Peru
1t is well known that the greater number OF victims
OF the yellow fever now raging In Peru have been
Chilean lab0rerS In that country Public opinion is
also decidedly against, Mr.. Meggs scheme, but as
the government can take no steps in the matter
ready more than five hundred laborers have been
despatched to the port Of Mejia. and Mr.. Meggs'
agents are busiy employed In their exertions to
taking.
On the 9th inst. the government celebrated con.
tract with the house Of Godefrroy Il Son, Of Ham,
burg for the purpose Of introducing into this republic
large number OF emigiants to be composed OF Ger
man, Swiss and TyrOese families, artisans or farm
ers. These immigrants are to settle In LOa, the
southern coast OF the republic. and aided libe-
rally in the payment of their passage money and out.
ht expenses. The government also will give cer-
tain quantity OF land, money and agricultural impe
ments to each family In proportion to the number OF
its MEMBERS and from the excellent reputation held
in Europe by Chile as to climate and facilities it is
hoped that the enterprise will not only prove sue
cessful. but mutually advantageous.
IL will be seen from the above that the deficit to be
caused oy Mr. Meiggs In the working population OF
Chile win be probably % amply compensated for BY the
such sound and wise measures as this that the
Chilean government has always succeeded In
placing this republic at the industrial and COM
mercia head OF the sister republics Of the Pacific.
Great discomfort is now being manifested in regard
agents in the United states. Four river steamers
were bought and sent TO Valparaiso, with the object
OF converting them into what the agents fondly
imagined would be formidable ships OF war. But
these vessels, although thoroughly overhauled and
repaired on their arrival here were discovered
and after having laid idle for more than year have
recently been sold at very great decrease on the
original purchase money In fact the sale has caused
naturally has given rise to great deal Of bitter
remark, and after the notable contract entered into
BY the government with the celebrated Baron de la
Rivfere has really exasperated the public to a
siderable degree. Our corvettes which sailed from
on s Isl 81 sa@ to Be
tranquillize the public feeling Chile has certainly
been very unfortunate in maritime matters since the
We are destined to have soon the finest church in
South America built In Valparaiso. The congrega.
their endeavOr to do good and promote general
morality sthat 1t Is matter OF congratuation that
they viii 80 soon possess such q noble edince.
Chile has sent her first contribution to the Papal
forces. The detachment consisted OF one recruit
who proposes entering the brigade OF Z0uaves. It
Is rather extraordinary that these countries 80 emil
nently Catholic have been decidedly backward In
assisting the Holy Father in his time OF trouble
Business has not been particularly brisk. There
has been very fair demand for tonnage during the
past fortnight, principally for the export OF the
nitrate on hand. This has been disposed OF ut $l52
per quinta 100 lbs.)
PERU.
Trouble In the Political Affairs or the Repub.