The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-18
Enthusiastic Reception Of the Distinguished
Sayant in Chile and Peru.
SANTIAGO WILD WITH DELIGHT.
The Professors Success Dem.
onstrated in Lima.
TIE HAsSLER A FLOATING MUSEUM.
Hospitable Invitations and Honors in
Profusion rendered by Peruvians.

VALPARAISO Chile May II, 1872
The United States Coast Survey steamer Hassler
sailed from this port for Callao and Panama yester-
day morning, having on board Professor and Mrs.
Agassiz and ex-President Hill, of Harvard College.
The coming OF this distinguished savant has been
looked forward to with great expectation, and his
reception by the authorities and the people has
been in the highest degree iatterng. He viii carry
away from Chile not only many specimens In natu-
raj history hitherto unclasshcd and undescribed,
nut also membranes OF hearty appreciation
and admiration. The Professor left the Hasser in
Talcahuano and came by land through the great
Chile Valley TO Santiago, crossing in his way all the
rivers which flow from the Cordilleras to the sea,
from nearly all OF which ne obtained new species
varieties of fish. While Ia Santiago he was the
recipient OF attentions from all the leading men in
political and scientific circles. public reception
was rendered him by the lntendente Of Santiago,
which on account 81 tue state OF his health he was
His stay In Santiago rendered more pleasant
from the fact that the Rector OF the University and
one OF the professors Professor Domeyki and Pro-
lessor PhillippD were college mates In Paris forty
years ago. DR.. Domeyki gave to Professor AgassH
duplicates Of his entire collection OF fossils, by far
the most complete and valuable in South America
and which he has been thirty-hve years In collect
ing so that the museum of ProessorAgassz viii
have the most complete collection OF South Amer
ican fossils ever made.
Lima-Visit of ~ Herald Correspondent
to the Hnssler-'The Professors Work.
His Estimation Of the Expedition and
It's Success.
LIMA, May p, 1872.
On the I'd inst. the United States surveying
steamer Hassler anchored in the bay of Callao. On
board are party OF distinguished Swans presided
over by Professor Louis Agassz. This is now the
sensation of the hour. Your correspondent, al
ha idpro
with Peruvian character, must express
his establishment at the enthusiasm and admiration
manifested towards the distinguished guest. The
leading newspapers are eloquent in his praise.
Many OF the most prominent men OF Lima have
signned desire to do him honor; but the retired
habits OF the Professor and his vast abors render
1t impossible for him to respond 10 these marks
OF distinction. The Hassler has the honor of his
society," and his admirers shore fearful OF dis
turbing his privacy. Nevertheless, some OF the
more determined vcnturcd to visit him-among
them your correspondent-and the gentle, genial
manners Of the Professor inspired much regard
az the reverence excited by his profound attain
ments.
THE EXPEDITION A SUCCESS.
In the course OF conversation DR.. Agassiz re.
marked that the results OF the voyage so far had
far exceeded his most sanguine expectations. The
various and valuable specimens he mad succeeded in
collecting would, he was confident, form museum
1 OF which the country might be proud; and the diff
fercnt bservations-geologc, geographic and in
! other particulars-wticl he mad made would prove
to be OF more than general interest. In word, the
Professor congratuates himself with the idea that
the experiment is q success. When we take into
consideration the well known modesty OF the man
our own Impressions concerning the benefits TO be
derived from the labors he has SO vaiantly
undertaken cannot be exaggerated. The iIassler
Is study OF herself. Accustomed to the grim Sc
S Se 81 R Mo ss bearing nr the american nag that
decks cause the most extreme establishment and
surprise
THE PROFESSORS SPECIMENS AND INSTRUMENTS
Great packing cases. containing specimens OF al
most everything that files, walks or swims I'm their
ATTITUDES are piled mp together amidships. Aft an
Misunderstanding man was discovered in a most
extraordinary position. Seated on camp stool,
with color-box before him, a live fish in one hand
and camels hair pencil in the other, this Indi.
vidual was busily engaged in depicting the fading
unfortunate animal to the spirit bottle. A complete
Photographic apparatus stood close by ready for
use on the appearance OF any peculiar phenomenon
or striking lanscape; quantities or scientific works
and unheard OF instruments, the OF which your
correspondent was difdent to inquire, covered the
matches; coils upon coils OF sounding lines Uttered
the decks, and even the faces of the scanty crew
seemed to possess degree of wisdom seldom found
tagious. 1t appeared that captain Wragge with his
manufactured science, would have been a valuable
companion for your correspondent. AS It was. he
was obliged TO listen and regard with wonder ana
admiration. Descending into the cosey little cabin,
and welcomed his visitors with such grace that the
feelings excited by the appearance OF the deck
speedily removed.
Mr. Agassiz was especially emphatic when sneak.
ing OF the invaluable assistance afforded him 6y his
associate laborers. Indeed. he went so far az to
remark that the object Of the expedition would he
as perfectly accomplished by them even without
his cooperation.
CORDIAL HosPTALITIEs OFFERED
Mr.. Henry Meiggs whose hospitality is proverbal,
on learning OF the Professors arrival sent special
messenger on board begging AgassiZ and his est,-
mable lady to visit him. The Professor consented
to accept the offer, but for an unfortunately short
period, as the nasser will probably leave for PAN
ANA about the 1st Of June.
The only point upon which Mr.. Agassiz appeared
disappointed was concerning the vessel itself. He
complained that she had deceived them on several
occasions, and that her sea-golng qualities
were not OF that nature calculated to
aid him greatly In his efforts. But at the same
judgment. had, In q measure, neutralized this de-
feet. AS a specimen OF the spirit OF the public
press pr su3Jon translation from La Iutrid, one
OF the leading journals OF this city. 1t says
PRESS COMMENTS ON AGAssIZ.
really great man has arrived at shores-a revolu
ZIONIST in science, wonder u naturalist; born SWISS
u1 s'A Of A' anye 9nS e @.dom have %s
the establishments Of scientific principles a. il
ss o r. Ie II RE
United States vessel Hassler bringing with him the
sssns a 81 %hGR Soan By h Un
tinguished member To fully comprehend the position
ranks with Hamboldt and Darwin and that he Is the
Of the scientific S No gum a eor nr
d. ", universal M but the pres AZ a Sa
honor to bid him welcome TO our country
This is but a faint specimen OF the enthusiasm
OF the Peruvian journals toward the distinguished
guest 1t Is satisfactory to remark that even whle
dreaming Of gunpowder, time can be found to ex-
press such latdabe admiration 1t is another proof
of the advancement which Peru s making
In political circles nothing OF moment has oc-
cured since the Of my last despatch. The stu
alton is unchanged, and peace reigns supreme.