The New York herald., 1869-06-10
CHILE

Opening of the Agricultural Exposifion-Ele-
ccgnition Of Cuba Belligerent-GeuerRl
Items.
The great event Of the week has been the formal
opening OF the Agricultural Exposition In Santiago.
This ceremony took place the 5th IN tho presence
OF the President and Cabinet, the Diplomatic and
Consular corps and The most distinguished inhabit-
ants OF the capital The building Is simple. no ex.
pense having been incurred in decoration and dis
play, while every effort has been made and success
fully to obtain perfect comm0di0usness and thor
ough utility.
The opening address was pronounced by Mr..
Alvaro Covarrubias. the former Minister OF Foreign
AfYairs whose note to tho Spanish admiral
accepting the war on the part OF Chile
was SO highly commended The speech was
worthy Of the occasion, and were 1t not
for lis considerable length your correspondent
would translate 1t for the delectaton Of the readers
OF the HERALD. The orator expatiated principally
upon the solid benefits to be derived by Chilean agri
culturists and by the people OF the republic gen.
orally from the acquaintance with the latest i'm
provements in machinery destined for their use,
and hoped that the market for foreign enterprise
now being opened would rebound to the profit Of
both producer and consumer.
The different South American republics are well
represented. Chie, u course, Is foremost with her
wheat and copper ores; Peru sends Q superb col.
lection of sugar samples, together with the famed
alpaca wool; quinine and silver ore from CerrQ de
Pas6o Bolivia contributes With ores lsf prii.
%Re SRay ss c:G a states are s sreus s1s0n Il
their display of dyewoods, coffee and drugs. AS
coInes France and finally the United States, the lat
ter occupying the last rank, from the fact possibly,
that the attention OF her manufacturers 10 directed
towards home and other more promising markets
There are nearly 500 machines for agricultural and
mining purposes on exhibition; 500 animals, among
which VIC noticed some very fine Southdown sheep
and some Peruvian llamas. and nearly 900 speci-
mems of plants, trees. grain. &C. The Exposition
maybe pronounced a success, from the attention
bestowed upon 1t by leading men, and from the tac.
that almost al the machines on exhibition have been
Already SO to farmers and miners in the republic,
The agents OF the manufacturers are confident OF
satisfactory results.
The debate In the Senate on the Cuban question
was exciting as well as interesting, and finally, as
Is mentioned below, was carried favorably TO the
patriots Reference was made 10 MIR. SeTard's
hoped that Cuba would be long under Spanish rule,
and fears were entertained that the United States
would not accept the Chilean Invitation 10 co.ope.
to 60 even further, and shortly to recognize Cuba
as an Independent republic This example would
doubtless be Immediately followed by all Of the re-
publics OF south America, ana the cause might be
benefited thereby in opening so many ports to the
numerous privateers that, should the war continue
would ind lucrative employment in operating
pine Islands.
on tue 3Oth ultlmo the following note was written
but not made public until such short time before
the sailing OF the steamer that your correspondent
DEPARTMENT. OF Fonx.es AvrAIns,l
his Excelency The President OF the republic having
learned the tenor OF your EIcenencys note dated tho
rsPu5le Jamasa charged me With d:
re Of yoar Easaisncy after explaining tn.
orgn and OF tho insrecon in Cuba begs
tie government OF Chile to recognze the Cuban patriots
teercnts and 70 aid them ths similar character OF the
countries would obge this republic, at the
employing all Chilean influence with other nations
by the government of SPAIN"
proceeding must be allow cd your
Exceency that hs government has regarded
In Cuba with that live interest by
their importance not only account OF the bonds OF interest
uniting two but also from the fact that
present IA the Island OF Cuba s exactly
a0seas that which, occurring the OF the
OF Chile and OF the other nations Of this continent In
view OF the organization and extension OF the present
nent In Cuba the Chilean government believes that tho
cuban patriots have justly earned the right be considered
begeer and therefore, recognizes them 10 that char
acier. ! have the honor 70 rea:sure, &C., .,...
To HIS EXcHLLEScY THR PROVISIONAL CHIEF
CUEA.
Instructions were also sent TO the Chilean repre-
sentative Ia Lima ordering him TO use all the means
IN his power 10 induce the Peruvian government TO
follow the example given by this republic and the
authorities here believe that there Will DC little hes
taroa on the part OF President Balta 10 aid the
struggling patriots with every measure within his
reach.
Business Is rather moro brisk, and an increased
activity IN freights Is noticed for grain and copper
produce TO Europe.
Tue United states steamers Dacotah and Tusca-
rora are in port. me Powhatan has sailed for CAL
lao. with Admiral Turner and stal on board. We
are expecting General Fitzpatrick, our Minister here,
by sllost every steamer from the United states.