The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-02


road Ente rprises-A Line Across the Andes
General Intelligence.
LIMA, July Is, 1869.
tits our painful duty TO have to announce the
sudden death Of the late Consul General Of the North
German Confederation, Hon. Theodore Muller, on
the 9th inst, by the rupture Of blood vessel while
in the act OF dressing. Mr.. Muller has been resi-
dent of this city for more than twenty years and
was universally respected. His influence was
widespread, and during his lifetime deceased
held many positions OF importance and trust.
AS member Of the commission to adjust the
CalaO pillaae claims OF 1915, post OF honor, his
abors were ndefatigable and his sudden taking Off
must prolong the adjustment indefinitely. On Sun
day last the funeral took place. the remains being
conveyed for burial to the Protestant Cemetery OF
Beautiful View bella vista followed by his resident
countrymen, the various consular and diplomatic
bodies and some OF the local authorities. including
the Minister OF Foreign Affairs. The post made
vacant by this untmely death will, for the present,
be In charge of Mr.. Weiss Vice Consul at Callao. In
the meantime the German citizens have forwarded
petition to their government, asking for the ap-
pomtment Of o gentleman to this distinguished
position who VIII be a worthy successor OF the
accomplished diplomat whose labors earth are no
more.
In my last the HERALD was informed OF the late
important exploring expedition to what Is known
as the Amazon region, and 1t now appears that
another expedition OF still greater proportions IL to
be sent to that interesting portion Of the country
Yet, notwithstanding the laudable and energetic
efforts Of the government emigration thther Ia slow
only one daring spirit, with his family. having ven
tured to intrude as settler in the transandine
wllds. The country requires AnglOSaxOn muscle
and That moral courage and perseverance which,
added TO muscle, moves mountains into seas. The
controversy between MIR. Nystrom government en-
the former expedition, regarding the capabllity OF
the Amazon region and the way Of getting there, Is
still continued through the press
The enterprise OF building wagon road nom Lima
to CallaO IS abandoned, the contract with Messrs.
prospects, however, that the government Will do
something towards repairing this important high
Concerned. The contract Of the railroad from Lima
to Pisco. it Ia thought, will also be rescnded owing
to reasons sdduced BY the government fiscal agent,
terested, has started on Ms journey as Charge
d'Ahsires TO Italy, but although absent he bring
powerful influence to bear upon the abiding power
OF the contract
A new line Of railroad has been projected to
Oroya. which " to cross the Andes. Rumor says
that Mr.. Meiggs formerly Of San Francisco, to be
the contractor. There seems to be no doubt about
TINS great enterprise being carried out 1t w be al.
most as magnincent an Undertaking - the great
The yellow fever is reported to have totally disap.
resrou a. were held ON the 5s instant
In the Church Of San Ramon Masses were said for
the repose Of the late victims. Much blame has
been attached to the late Preect Senior Corncj0 for
his sanitary negligence In tho Affairs Of the city.
while hopes are entertained that his successor.
Senior Ariucibia, will he believer In the doctrine
that cleanliness il next 10 goodness.
Earthquake waltzes were among the constant re-
creations Of nature IN the vicinity Of Iquique. and
the people, not much hiking the amusement, be-
lieved that She devil had some evil designs on the
community, they not admitting that earthquakes
storms and turbulent motions Of the sea, resembling
the first breathing OF tidal waves, were the acc0mpa
niment to the earthquake Germans.
occurrence. which caused the rebuilding Of the city
to progress slowly. The people were greatly sgi-
tated about the iamentable predictions Of the ter
rbie Teutonio seer astronomer N. Falb Indeed
the masses IN some dIstricts throughout Peru, IN
like the quques, are sh0ckingy supersttious IN re-
gard to predictions Of this nature. II we have no
earthquakes. ~ heralded, then II Member PalD
should think Of visiting Arequpa, this the next
century, his friends should advise him TO come IN
cOrin or bring one along.
In addition 10 the above runblings the volcano Of
Isluga is sick at the stomach and has commenced
vomiting forth fra, ashes and steam, to the great
CONSERVATION Of the natives. An earthquake or de-
structlve eruption II considered imminent
yellow fever. or what Is worse revolutions The de-
scendant OF Pizarro among the first OF Spanish cava
lers, and HuaJna Capac, the greatest OF the Inca
the coming anniversary Of Peruvian Independence
Is to be observed on grand scale. The 18th, 18th
Sresi military Iu REVIEW races Dancing Teasing and
Notwithstanding and everything for pleasure;
besides there Is 10 be Interesting exhibition at the
School OF Arts. operate and theatrical enjoyment
will be INDUCED In 10y che refined and charming
clety here, and for which Lima has attained the re-
putation OF being the Paris OF South America.
We finish with the announcement that Senior DIR.
fillmore has been appointed Under Secretary OF State
for Foreign Affairs, vice Senior Bonfaz, appointed
Secretary OF Legation to Paris report IN Offlcal
circles states that Senior Baranecha Will receive the
mission OF Plenipotenuary 10 England France.
The government Is paying much attention to its
diplomatic organization, feature in republican gov
ernments so often neglected.