The New York herald., 1870-12-12
PERU.
Tho Political HOrixOR-GonsressiOnnI Pro-
ccedingB--SIilitnry PrOmoti0n--rhe Intcrnw.
ti0nui Exposition.

Tho Political Horixon-ConsressionaI Pro-
ceedings--SIilitnry Promotion--rhe Intcrnm-
tionui Exposition.
LIMA, Nov. %, 1870.
Since the departure OF the last steamer for
Panama but little OF interest for foreign readers has
occurred In Peru. Congress- to whose proceedings
all look with great attention, has been occupied with
the discussion Of affairs relating to points of minor
local Importance, and the country generally has
been very quiet The rumors of sedition and revo-
luton are becoming less defined, the would-be
agitat0rs appearing to be be convinced of the
iutity OF any attempt to disturb the public peace
admitting, 1t seems that any such movement against
the administration OF Colonel Balta would be fol-
lowed by speedy ana crushing defeat. AS has fire.
quently been mentioned in my correspondence, the
President made ut the commencement OF his term
Of office, such disposition OF the military forces as
to effectively control the whole army should any un-
fortunate necessity arise for a like emergency.
For many years past custom has prevailed In
evory Congress to promote officers by wholesale,
ply for the reason OF their personal influence or OF
the desire OF the government. That such q custom
was highly perniclous Is proved by the enormous
aMeunt of money required every year by the War
Department to satisfy the claims or the nnumerablo
generals, colonies and subordinate officers living at
the national expense. The present Congress UNDER
took to follow this time -honored plan, proposing to
promote to Roneiulships dozen or two officers who
had no claim whatsoever to the distinction; but the
government promptly sent message In, dl5suading
the Legislature from the attempt and urging that
only those who, by seniority or special service
merited the premium, should be so hOnored. II Is
gratifying to state that this action was adopted Civ.
ing another proof OF the increasing good sense OF
the representatives CT the republic.
The multitude Of questions OF secondary impor-
tance claiming the attention OF Congress made II
necessary to extend the term OF 100 days granted
by the constitution for the sessions, and fifty
working days have been added to that number.
Al the same time The Senators and members Of the
Lower House rejected bill. presented by impe-
cuntous deputy, increasing the pay OF members,
that remuneration continuing 70 be al the rate Of
ten soleS per diem. In Lima, which Is universally ad-
mltted TO be the most expensive capital III America
II not In the world owing 10 the difficulty OF trans
pOrtati0n and TO lis nOnproducing character, such
decision on the part oil the members not noted for
their wealth Is certainly TO be applauded. They all,
however, Improve their opportunities to obtain an
interest Ill some government contract other ana
the amounts sometimes procured In this manner are
far from inconsiderable.
The International Exposition, of which an account
has been already EYen was announced To open IN
this city during the course OF next month"; but,
owing to the difficulties encountered In the con.
struct0n OF the buildings, 1t Will probably be de-
ayed until February or March. TDe palace, as 1t ia
called, destined for the purpose, will cost upwards
Of a million OF dollars being exceedingly spacious
and OF an imposing appearance Already many
articles have arrived from Europe the United States
and tue neighborlng republics OF the Pacific, but
the war between France aud PrusS has mad q
perceptlble effect on the quantity OF goods
pected. In view of the reduced representation to
be made by England and France it Is proper to
again remind, especially the manufacturers In tho
United States ol agricultural implements and ma
tations, that the present Is an excellent opportunity
to exhibit their wares IN country az progressive
Peru, and wncre American manufacturers have
already an euyable reputation.