The New York herald., 1870-05-12
BOLIVIA.
Prosperous Condition of the Republic.


In spite Of the many extraordinary acts that have
been committed during the administration Of Gen.
eral Melgarejo, 1t cannot be denied that Bolivia is
following the example Of her sister republics and is
taking all the progressive steps that her limited
treasury and peculiar position allow her. Fortu-
natey none Of those sanguinary revolutions that
formerly characterized this republic have re-
Gently occurred, although several attempts have
been made towards overthrowing the exist
ing government. These efforts, owing to the
prompt measures effected by the admins
traton, and the belief daily gaining ground
that on peace the future of Bolivia depends, have
sgnaly .ailed and the whole territory Of the repub
lie Is now tranquil under the orders Of Megarejo.
The typographical features off Bolivia. together with
the limited commercial relations she holds with
other nations give little reason to hope that I'M
porant railways will be constructed within her
limits; yet the government is now discussing the
feasibility of building line shat, leaving La Paz,
will connect with the Peruvian road TO run between
the city Of Arequipa and the city OF Puno-he latter
on Lake Titcaca and on the Bolivian frontier.
One of the most important steps taken by the gov
ernment, and one that concusivelY proves that Mel!
gareo is convinced Of the popularity of his admins
tratiOn, Is the decree made public on the 1st Of
March last, by which all political Offenders, IN exile
or in hiding pardoned and restored to their for
feited rights as Bolivian citizens. This decree only
excludes from the general amnesty Morales and
Corral the two officers who recently raised the stan.
dard Of revolt, without any Ostensibie cause, and
who, after having caused the shedding Of quantity
OF innocent blood Were put to Night by the troops OF
the government. This measure has had q most
salutary effect, since the Offenders in question
had long since lost all hope OF overturning the ad-
ministraon, and,were only awaiting some suitable
preteXt TO sue for pardon. This humilating pro-
eeedng has become unnecessary, and the gratitude
felt by the refugees toward government that re.
leased them from such painful step will soon be
made manifest In the increased stability and pros.
perity OF country that time and energy, aided by
peace can make much OF.
In addition to the very important concession made
to Mr.. Piper, an American, Of an immense tract of
land lying on the river Benz, tributary OF the
Amazon, several other measures Of positive
benefit to the country have recently been
decreed. A thorough system OF highways
throughout the republic is being constructed,
and It may be stated that when the difficulties
to be overcome in the Andes chain, and the INSULT
cient pec,nary resources or the country are taken
into consideration, the undertaking, relatively
regarded, Is OF no small magnitude. An excel
lent mint Is in operation near Potosi, the mach
merry having been imported from the United States,
aud In place or the base coin now In circulation an
improved currency will soon be placed in the hands
OF the people A bank established at La Paz pro-
crosses satisfactorily, and the government, satisfied
with the stability or the Institution, and powerfully
influenced by several very oppOrtune loans obtained
from Its c0iers has declared It's notes to be legal
tenders. Confidence In the present condition OF
affairs appears to be general and the returns OF Inn
ports show very decided increase over those Of the
last wears.