The New York herald., 1872-09-16
The Reign of One Hum
~ drcd Days.
ACCESSION OF PARD0 TO POWER.
us Contemplated Financial Schemes and
His Work Of Reform.
vrospect Of Happy and Successful Reign-The
People in Raptures with tho New Regime
Interesting Narrative Of the Late
Troubles Of tho Republic-A Gath
sring War Cloud in Bolivia.

er1ng War Cloud in Bolivia.
-E LIMA, August q, 1872.
The example Afforded by the career Of Washing
10n proves clearly that, no matter how bravely
man may struggle for his country, his antagonists
aro always ready for the attack. SO has 1t hap
pened with Don jose Balta, the constitutional
President Of Peru, cruelty and cowardly assassi-
mated on the 26th OF this month by the very people
whom he had protected and cherished. The history
sf his life Ia short, and the moral is emphatic.
Bern in Lima, in 1919 Of most respectable parents,
Balta early evinced q decided inclination for
military life, and was, consequently entered as .
cadet In the Governments School for the army.
Graduating from this institution with the highest
AOnors young Balta was rewarded with the rank
sf lieutenant in the Regiment Sequiza.
-BALTA's MILITARY CAREER
Almost Immediately afterwards took place the
war initiated by General Salaverry against the
Republic Of Bolivia, then forming an integral por
sion OF Peru. In this struggle ending disastrously
for the hopes Of Peru Balta distinguished himself;
but in the battle Of Socabaya was captured, and
remained as Q prisoner In Bolivia for two years.
His promotions were conferred with liberaty; but
Il cannot be denied but that he merited the dis
tinctons OF an essentially organizative mind,
Balta was always remarkable for his abilities as
stan 0ficer and for his efficiency in the school Of
the regiment. Participating in the numerous revO-
lutions which agitated Peru from 1880 to 1856.
Colonel Balta achieved more or less ren0wn. In
1854, when the honor OF the country was COM
promised by the action OF the govern
ment in relation to the Spaniards, when
the nag Of Spain noated over the Chincha Islands,
Balta was proclaimed chief of the revolutionary
party in the North, and aided effectively in that
movement which finally drove the Spanish neet
sr0m the western coast Of South America. Re-
garded with some jealousy by Prado, the then
Dictator Balta was exiled to Chile. and, after a
residence Of year in that Republic, returned to
Peru. He was induced to support revolt against
Prado, and in January 1ses gave the finishing
blow to the Dictator government.
CALLED TO THE PRESIDENCY.
Then the people called him to the Presidential
chair. The great public improvements now con-
cluded or in progress attest the sincere desire ne
had Of contributing towards the material progress
Of the republic. His faults were few in comparison
with his virtues. The people, following him to mis-
grave only remembered his good actions and gen.
erously passed over those which, not meeting with
popular approval, were rather attributable to an
inexperience in executive knowledge than to q
bad intention. The story of his death is well
known. Stoutly refusing to abet the nefarlous
designs OF "a Minister Of War, General Gutierrez,
Ehen the latter was determined on proclaiming
himself supreme chief Of the nation. the President
was seized imprisoned, and while helpless and
without friends cruelty shot by the very men whose
fortunes he had made and whose positions he had
secured. The speedy vengeance which overlook
the assassins was really providential. Captured by
the people, the brothers Gutierrez were slain by
them, their bodies dragged to the principal square,
hung to the tower OF the great Cathedral, lowered
and burned by the mob. Balta leaves q family
his youngest daughter, very interesting lady,
was 10 have been married on the night OF his appre
hension.
BALTA's OBsEQUIEs.
The funeral was attended by the Vice Presidents
Of the Republic, the members Of the Senate and
House Of Representatives, and the diplomatic corps
resident in Lima. The Cathedral, draped in
mourning, was the scene Of the solemn ceremonies
which the Church performed over his remains, and
the people Of Lima now regret friend, while they
hesitate to pass verdict on the political conduct
OF q ruler.
The particular af1ection and interest always man.
lfested by PresidenS Balta for the United States,
and the avidity with which he endeavored to follow
any prominent example OF public Improvement
adaptable to Peru and offered by the United States,
endeared him especially to Americans sojourning
n this country - ..s-,. {, =,
THE NEW PRESIDENT, MANUEL PARD0.
Proclaimed President OF Peru by the National
Congress, in accordance with the vote Of the peo-
pie, Don Manuel Pardo was solemnly inaugurated
on the I'd inst. The scene was interesting in the
extreme. The old council room of the Inqusltion,
where many dread verdict had been pronounced
In former days, and now occupied by the represen-
tatives Of the nation, witnessed the new spectacle
OF President OF Peru constitutonally elected from
the civil walks Of life. Lima was dressed In her
NoviJ ha ar Wn 0av wit 40 aOa
and pennants; triumphal arches spanned the line
Of march, the fairest and best Of the population
graced the pageant, and the overjoyed people grew
hoarse in cheering the victor In the mo-
mentous contest through which the Republic
had passed. One week from that fatal day
when Balta was cruelty struck down by cowardly
assassin, and when the Dictator Gutierrez and his
brothers expated their heinous crimes, NJ Pardo
peacefully assumed the direction OF the nations
destinies. His inaugural address y replete with
wisdom. His aspiration was to advance the inter-
ests and glory Of the Republic. Pardo was the re-
cpient OF
A POPULAR OVATION
never before witnessed In Peru. With his prestige
and the favorable feeling existing among all classes
towards him, he certainly enters upon his high
duties with every prospect OF honor and success.
The nrst President ever elected by the people in
opposition to the government and military innu-
ence. his inauguration marks new era in Peru
Yian history.
PARD0's LIFE
Pard0 was born In Lima In 1884. His family one
of the most distinguished OF the capital, sent him
at an early age to Europe and Chile for tile purpose
Of securing greater educational advantages than
were at that time procurqbe In Peru. He speedily
manifested decided prediction for studies reat-
ing to political science and economy, and on his re-
turn to Lima was appointed to an important post
In the Bureau OF statistics. This position konf too
arduous for his delicate health was soon resigned,
and Pardo engaged largely In agricultural pursuits
in the valley OF Zaua, situated In the interior of
the Republic From thence he was called to the
management OF the affairs OF the company
Tor consigning guano to England. Under
Prado he became Minister OF Finance, and with
MS great personal wealth and influence contributed
most effectively to the triumph OF Peru on the
memorable I'd OF May, 1866. Meeting, however,
With strong opposition In his advanced ideas re-
country was hut indIffnrent nranarnd M narlio