The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-02
EDITIO N
SOUTH AMERICA.
THE LATEST NEWS BY STEAMER,

R'The following are the details of the news from
South and Central America brought by the
steamer Alaska, which left Aspinwall on July 49,
ParrRunyan Wnr-MOVements sofLopez-HOpes
OF the ParaEuayans.
Accounts from the Rio Plata state that the
position of Lopez is imDrCgnable. He has eight
thousand robust and well-dsciplined men under
arms, besides four thousand youths. The inha-
bitants have for the most part retreated to the
interior. Lopez is exploring his iron mines.
Near these mines is the arsenal in which cannon
are being cast Besides the fortifcatons which
have already been built, other ntrenchmeuts in
the interior are being made.
The Paraguayan officers declare that, in their
opinion, the war will last ten years longer. The
Paraguayans are determined to fight to the last
man. AT Asuncion and other points occupied
by the allies, there is no other but Brazilian
authority. The apparent object of Brazil Is to
imperceptibly absorb Paraguay by protracted
siege or by the expatration OF her sons.
Aii"Ts in Chili-A rTo,estnnt Prot d1, Ch"rch-A Rich
Another disastrous fire had occurred in VAL
paraiso, which destroyed considerable property.
An went of great significance took place in San
tiago on the 29th ult.: this was the opening of II
Spanish Protestant Church, and although in
Valparaiso Protestant Church service in the
English language has been performed for years
for the pre-emincntly Catholic city of Santi-
ago this must be indeed deemed Il great event
sgnitying the final triumph of principle.
Smallpox has made its appearance to Il rather
alarming extent in some parts of Valparaiso
Considerable excitement has been caused by
the repc"'ed discovery of a silver lode on the
CeTro del Encanto, situated on the Laguna
estate and distant from Valparaiso about ten
miles The lode is described as being upward
of metre in width, and it is predicted that at
short depth from the surface 1t will prove double
that width. small quantity of the ore assayed
at the mint gave 'ley" OF 106 marks to the
'cajon" of 62 quintals. Fabulous prices are
being asked for shares in the mine.
Affairs In Peru-Tbe Rebuilding of Arequipa.
Great interest is manifested in Lima in rela-
ton to the guano trade.
The armament is at last taken out of the cor
vette America, driven mile inland during the
sea inundation in August last, and her hull is
breaking up and crumbling to pieces.
From Arequipa we learn that the reconstruc
ton of the city is going on with less activity
than might be desirable; that earthquakes are
again of frequent occurrence and that the peo-
pie are q good deal afraid at the terrible predic-
tions of the German astronomer. NJ. Falb,
which shows that Ignorance and superstitious
terror are still considerably rampant in that de-
voted locality.
Central America Tranquility of Guatemala.
Since our last news from this republic an
nouncing the defeat and flight of Serapio Cruz
tranquility hassremained undisturbed, and the
Governors of the frontier departments have
taken the necessary steps to prevent any fur
ther trouble.
SaIvaGor-Another Eruption of IzaIco.
Another severe eruption of Izalco occurred on
the 18th of June. The eruption of lava con-
tinueu during the entire day. perfect ram of
dust poured upon San Salvador with such force
that in two minutes it had covered the roofs of
houses and the streets, leaving the people in the
dark, circumstance that created much alarm
among those who understood the danger in the
event of the descension continuing. Fortu-
nately, however, the thick cloud with the utmost
rapidity changed its course toward the port of
Acajuta, where it was seen coming down in
enormous quantities, covering the horizon on
the south. During the night the immense guam
tity of fire that is visible rushing out of the vol
cano was perfectly wonderful, as also the variety
of lights that are seen with the naked eye at a
distance of four leagues. The direction of the
current is on to the Ceniza river, and therefore
the city of Izalco is thus far safe
Nicaraaua-A Revolution in Prospect.
After ten years OF comparative quiet our
little republic is ndulging in civil war. The
administration of President Guzman, who has
now held office two years and eight months has
failed to give satisfaction to General Martinez
and his political friends, who held power 70
ten years previous to the present administration
The politics of the State are divided somewhat
ographically--North and South. The revolu-
tionists are the Northern, or Leon faction On
the Goth ult all the important points in the
north part of tie State were taken, without
resistance, by the revolutioniSS. They have
put about 1000 men in the field and are moving
on Managua, the capital. From this point-the
north-it now looks probable that the result will
be the speedy downfall of the GuZman admins
tration.