The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-07-21
LIMA, June q, 1s72


administration. Therefore Q certain portion Of
the good people Of Lima awaited most anxiously
the dawning Of the day which would be 80 notable.
in Peruvian history. Fortunately for the country
their expectations were not fulfilled; the day
broke and sun az bright as that Of Aus
teriitz Ilumined the seventy odd church
steeples Of the old city, yet everything Was
as quiet az the grave. Individuals who.
like your correspondent were anxious to-
witness anything that might prove interesting,
retired yawning to their grateful c0uches, and only
the Chinese cooks, laden with heavy baskets
passed to and from the market place with the
daily bread of their drowsy employers. At about
ten O'Clock, however, the sound Of martial music
was heard In the neighb0rhood OF the different bar
racks, and the unusual movement noticed there
about aroused for o second time the curiosity OF
the quidnuncs. Suddenly some reflective person
happened to remember thai the 18th OF each month
was the day on which the garrison of Lima assem-
bled in the principal plaza to pass muster under
the eyes OF the COmmissary General, and to receive
their very liberal pay. The agitators, unwilling to-
subside at such rational observation insisted
that
SOMETHING WAS IN THE WIND,
or to translate the popular Spanish proverb, that
cat was somewhere hidden. Nothing Of the kind.
The troops were all placed In marching order to-
was discovered-that their hard-earned reward
was to be distributed among the expectant war
riors. Nevertheless there Interior object In
the unaccustomed display Of military force. Presi-
dent Balta, after having recruited his army
throughout the length and breadth OF the republic,
very naturally improved such favorable occasion
to demonstrate his strength. Never before have
the Peruvian forces been 30 well equipped,
disciplined, and with ranks 30 teeming as
at the present moment. Balta, with sagacity
deserving OF all credit is solictOus OF changing the
past order OF things he wishes to take the bull by
the horns, and by convincing those who seek to.
again plunge the country into useless warfare that
the blood will be on their own heads and that such
a struggle would meet with an ignominous defeat,
arrayed his host in its most formidable form. Six
battalions Of infantry, two regiments OF cavalry
and magnificent regiment OF artillery were the
old cathedral that has looked down upon SO many
scenes OF triumph, disaster, murder, crime and
some displays of patriotism, witnessed that day
stan OF office, and who adopted such an Innocent
and praisewOrthy manner Of endeavoring TO pre-
available method advanced and caused to prosper.
THE APPEARANCE OF THE TROOPS
was most excellent, dressed In strong substantial
and snowy clothing, the cloth procured from the
foremost European manufactures, with the leath-
leggngs and CATERS 30 necessary in trayersing
with contented faces the soldiers looked though
they were ready and willing to do their utmost
The artillery consisted Of sixtyio pieces, six Oh
them being mitrailleuses of the most Improved de-
scription and all the guns especially constructed
lances, Spencer rines and heavy sabres, were in
capital condition; by the way. In Peru only ne
or mixed Indian races Of the country.
being utterly useless on horseback, andi
Chassepots and needle guns for the American win-
chester, in the use OF which they have been per-
fecty drilled. The effect Of this display was almost
Immediately apparent; the opponents or the gov
eminent, basing their hopes on the possible deiec-
ton OF the commanding and subaltern officers,
felt their hearts sns St6h st tSs% when the ree
ments appeared with men at their heads known to-
be devoted to the government, and whose corrup
hopes Of those OF Mr.. Pardos party who counted on
this detection were shattered, but their number s
otto man, fully understands the. incaculabe injury
any armed movement would occasion to his c0un-
try, and his warmest adherents assert that his de
OF that nature. Consequently 1t Is fOndly imagined
that no revolution OF serious character win take
place. Isolated attempts ut revolt may occur, hut
with the strength Of the government and the very
general conviction OF the people that In peace con-
sists their prosperity the success of any such at
tempt is more than doubtful. Congress win doubt
less take such steps as to concliate the position Of
all concerned.
il certainly being displayed to the best advantage
in Peruvian waters Only few weeks since haGS
the pleasure OF communicating TO the HERALD the
fact OF the presence OF five formidable American
vessels In CaaO, and after their departure arrived
the magnificent screw steamer Pensacola, OF
twenty-five guns, said by experts to be the finest
ship in our navy. The Pensacola is the flagship OF
the Southern Pacific Squadron, bearing the peo-
nant of Commodore Roger Stembel and COM
manded by Captain SPOTS The gallant Commo-
dore and his distinguished lady are enjoying the
gaieties of Lima and resting on shore after
Paciac. Few vessels Of the United
States Navy have ever visited Callao, olllceredi
by such an accomplished and courteous set OF men
as the Pensacola, and golden opinions concerning
them are actually becoming monotonous. The
United States Steamer Ossipee, commanded by Capt.
the 5th inst, orders having been Unexpectedly re-
ceved for this long voyage.
MARRIAGE OF THE AMERICAN CHARGE D'AFFAfKEs-
The Charge d'Ai1aires of the United States In,
Peru, Mr.. Henry NJ. Brent, was united in matri-
on the 10th s to Miss Mcas
Carlos Degado Moreno-a family ranking
among the most influential and distinguished
the Peruvian principle, In the house OF the bride.
the church services following In the course OF %
this nature in Peru have been more brilliantly
attended, Mr.. Brent being honored with the
presence OF the members of President Batas'
Cabinet, the diplomatic corps resident In Lima, The
chief officers OF the American navy in Callao, aud
the most select of the Lima society. In Peru 1t is
not r6gle to invite other ladies than those OF the
immediate family to affairs of this nature. and con.
sequently the tail-colt element was decidedly in
the ant Tne happy couple aepared for
they will rejoice over their mutual happiness
THE NEW PRESIDENT OF BOLIVIA.
The last Bolivian mails have brought but little
news OF Importance, as the country Is resting in
peace after the labors OF the presidential contest
In this campaign, which was as peaceful as the most
ardent well-wisher of Bolivia could desire, colonel
Morales, the c0nquerer OF Melgarejo and the Pro.
yisional President, was almostIunanimously chosen
His services thus far give reason for believing that
his administration will prove most beneficial rhe
mines OF Bolivia and particularly those OF Potosi ami
CaracOles are proverbial for their wealth and
apparent ENTHUSIASTICALLY. company has been
formed in England, with a capital OF f5OOOoO ster-
ling for the perfect repair and development OF
these sources OF fortune and q commission, com
posed OF Mr.. study Leigh and NJ. de Bussey, dis
tinguished engineer, Is now on Its way towards
the scene OF operations. With this new impulse
towards progress, the enterprises Of Colonel Church
and Mr.. Piper, the perfect tranquility Of the coun-
try and the wise direction OF public affairs il would
seem that Bolivia has reason to congratulate her
self on the new era upon which she Is entering.