The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-31
p i r u I.
The Presidential Election---POlitical Cor
! rupton a Ia Tammany.
Tho international in Peru-Postponsment Of tina
National Exhibition-The Heather Chinee
asa Cook-Human Fingers in the Ra-
-. govt and Mans Body in the Lar.
der Of q Celestial Restaurant
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LIMA. Nav Ia 1870

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III ssrts 49, LIMA, May 10, 1872.
On Sunday the 5th instant, the different electoral
colleges throughout the country assembled for the
purpose OF manifesting their preferences for the
Presidential candidates now in the field. The term
different electoral colleges requires ON explana-
ton. Every city, town and hamlet In Peru rejoices
in the possession Of bodies Of electors respectively
in favor Of DR.. Arenas, the government candidate;
NJ. Pardo, the choice OF the liberal party, and Dr.
Ureta who appears on the scene for the purpose Of
diminishing the power Of the Pardo organization
and OF throwing his weight in the favor OF govern
ment. Each OF these organizations claims to be
the only one legally constituted and the contest
must be decided by Congress in its preliminary
meetings Of next month. The returns are sent to
the Legislative Assembly, and the Senators and
Deputies rather regard their interests than the
Justice OF the matters presented for their considera
ton. In q few weeks time, although the article
may not be quoted in the commercial columns Of
the newspapers the legislators Of Peru win boz
thrown upon the market and
OPEN TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER,
hence the candidate possessing the greatest amount
of the circulating medium will obtain the victory.
1t mustsnot be imagined that all Peruvian Congress-
men are thus venay inclined. but the fact Is par
of the government, and the monetary resources at
its command, the election Of Doctor Arenas Is more
than probable. II, however, any unforeseen dill
Guilty arises, 1t Is thought that the returns will be
all decided as illegal, and until new election can
be effected, the present government or delegate
appointed by 1t, will remain In office. In this latter
case 1t is to be feared that the partisans Of Mr..
Pardo will resort to arms; but the relative strength
seem to insure his speedy defeat. In former days,
when revolts in Peru were profitable undertake
ngs to Of int the parties the
position to offer substantial remuneration to their
adherents. Now the aspect Of affairs has changed,
and the greater part OF the national funds destined
for the construction OF the public works now in pro-
gress Is so locked up abroad that no disposition
Consequently the agitators are not enthusiastic
as they otherwise would be.
THE INTERNATIONAL AT WORK.
rumor that the International proposes sending
out committee to this country with the object OF
implanting the society in Peru fell like thunder
true or not, the religious newspaper In Lima dis
courses upon no other subject; all of the punish
authority threatened to those who even listen.
to the whispers of the emisaries. Attention,
oa called and to 20 the article as
posing the abolition Of oil religious creeds.
pne intervention a Of the n as na% d
from the expressions OF public opinion 1t Is safe to
assert that the seeds, If sown in Peru, win fall on
barren ground: This country is not yet sufficiently
disenthralled from its centuries Of religious pre-
dominance to offer prospects of success to the
agents or the INTERNATIONAL.
THE NATIONAL EXHIBITION OF LIMA,
30 long spoken Of and so anxiously expected, VIII
not be formally opened until the 18th of July next
The reasons for this delay various, but II Is
principally owing to the requests of foreign exhib-
tors, who desire to be well represented. Already
articles likely to attract attention In Peru, have
been received by the superintendent of the EXPOSE
hardly anything Of Importance has been sent from
the United States. Great disappointment is mani
Vy on e e paa Of the a. ss q
the community 1t was fondy imagined that q
between Inc a1esi ma
and sugar plantations and that received from Eu-
rope would have beneficial result on Peruvian in-
terests. 1t Is true that number OF specimens OF
firearms have been sent from New York, under the
charge of a most experienced gentleman, Captain
De Gress but just at this period the government IL
almost unwilling to allow even samples OF these
death-deaing instruments to be despatched from
the Custom House. Fearful Of affordlng an opp0r-
THE wouLp-BE REvoLurroNrsrs
to increase their stock Of weapons, orders were re-
Gently issued by the Minister OF the Treasury for
bidding the further importation Of firearms 1t is
not yet too late for American manufacturers to
daily extending field for consumption that Peru
offers, 1t certainly appears that the United States
should reap portion OF the benefit The Exposi-
who witnessed the recent Expositi0ns in Chill and
at Cordova, in the Argentine Republic, assert that
the buildings, grounds and facilities for exhibition
of the Peruvian enterprise far superior those
OF its South American rivals. Nearly two millions
OF soes have already been expended by the gov
eminent In the preparatory labors, with the hope
that the benefit to be dcrvedby the country from the
Exposition will be commensurate with this consider
able outlay. The government already appears in a
novel character Of stock-raIser, selling at mod
crate prices the Issue Of the choice specimens Of
cattle, sheep and horses obtained at great expense
In Europe and America Flowers, an essentially
Peruvian necessity are grown In abundance, and
variety under the care OF experienced horticulture
is IS, and from these the current expenses Of
the Exposition are covered
DINING on HUMAN FLESH.
Just at this time the "heathen Chince" is ut a.
discount in Lima. day or two since, while hun
CRY individual was dining in a Chinese eating
house, he was struck with the peculiar flavor of his
aapOaH Examining the plate he discovered, to his
horror and disgust, human finger, and the police
being insta 1tly summoned found the remains OF
people in the neighborhood instantly proposed to
hang the cannibalistc caterer to the nearest lamp
post, but their amiabe intention was thwarted by
the police. The matter is now being investigated,
and ii appears that the lie OF the Chnaman will not
long be a burden to him.
UNITED STATES WAR VESSELS
The United States flagship California Admiral
Winslow on board, left Callao for Panama on the
9Th instant 1t was the Admiral's intention to pro-
coed thence to the Central American and Mexican
ports, and then to continue his voyage to San Fran.
cisco. The United States ships Resaca, st. Mary
cruise In the Pacific, among the Society group OF
islands, and the third to visit the new port of Chin
CGte IN Peru t Mnere the works on the railway from
pidity under the active management of Mr.. Henry
Admiral winslow during his STAY in Cal,ao was
presented to the President OF the republic by the
United States Charge d'Affairs Colonel Baita,
salute from the California the Ossipee and the St.
Mary The President expressed his high admira-
ton Of the flagship, which probably, is the finest
visited Peruvian waters, and was especially pleased
with the very distinguished and courteous recep-
ton accorded to him by the gallant Admiral.
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