The New York herald., 1873-12-30
antiquasea firearms had been Kept in the hacienda

antiquated firearms had been kept In the hacienda
OF Zevalos principally for the purpose OF restrain
ing the somewhat Communicated tendencies OF
the neighbOring people. The existence OF these
weapons, more dangerous to the employer than 10
the assai!ed, was no secret. But here the WHY
Project found his cew. Seizing the rusty hre.
locks and worthless sapres, he had them carried in
triumph to Abancay, calls his secretary and con-
cocts number OF letters, apparently proceeding
from respectable persons, alleging that Zeyallos
the present rulers Of the destnes OF
Peru, and, hoping to meet the approba-
ton or the President, declares Zevallos
conspirator, and consequently disabled
from further attempts 10 gain the election. All
the documents were forwarded to the government,
and published by the ministerial organs with a
great flourish Of trumpets, regarding the wonder
ful sagacty and brilliant tact OF the Project OF the
Apurimac A day or two afterwards the NdcionGl,
a journal warmly supporting the administration,
recanted, and signlhed mild distrust as to the
authenticity OF the complot so cleverly combined.
In iact its next number contained letter from
Abancay, laying open the motive Tor the con.
spiracy and clearly proving the rascality OF the
Project Down upon that officer came everybody.
His guilt was established beyond doubt, and IL is
feared tnat Mr. Pardo, whose election was con-
Quoted on comparatively clean principles Tor Peru,
may prove to be implicated in tins unwise attempt
to exclude from the National Assembly citizen
whose only demerlt consisted in his potical creed.
THE PUBLIC SiTUArioN-INDIcATIoNs OF FINAN-
ClAL CRISIS.
In the really serious crisis through which Peru
is now passing these occurrences are dangerous In
the extreme. The government Is simply destitute
OF means. The widows, orphans and other innum-
cradle pensioners depending on the national treas
ury for support reduced TO the utmost straits.
The banks, moved by spirit OF charity, concede 70
the government small sums to pay on Its most
pressing emergencies. The deadlock between Mr..
Pardo and the financial agents Of the Republic still
continues, and the aspect OF AFFAIRS, promising and
satisfactory year ago. u now as Diack as Erebus
and as gloomy as Newfoundland fog. Fall
ures are frequent. The exceptional condition
OF financial matters in Europe contributes
to the general misfortune. The cotton crop
ZOO
we are in most diflicut situation. When the
first signs OF the crisis appeared three or four
Wan bonds abroad and the imp0sslDility of float
ing the new loan at other than runous rates, the
hope was entertained that the danger might be
tided over. But our expectations have proved to
PUBLIC WORKS. PROGRESS
poying means never before dreamt OF, the public
works are being pushed forward from the firm
Usct,n their snccessm comnet,on with the
material interests Of the Republic. The cOntrac-
tors suffer while the country gains, and II any
name will preserve It's lustre when the cloud which
now hangs over us has passed away 1t will be that
OF Henry Meiggs, whose indOmitabe energy and
his charge overbalance the serious pecunlary
losses which will reduce his profits to most
diminutive figure.
have to add that the attempt made to fnaugu-
rate system of European immigration has re-
suited unlavorably. The colony OF $50 Italians,
were instantly made the object OF attack by en-
vious planters. The laborers alter having entered
into legal contracts, abandoned their employers,
and agricuturists generally regard the new
corners with suspicion, having but little confidence
in their good faith or reliability. In my next de-
spa.ches hope to be enabled to give more encour-
aging reports regarding this interesting Republic
but, speaking frankly, the horizon is sombre to an
extreme.
COMMERCE AND CUSTOMS INCOME.
Guano is being again actively exported, and the
house OF Drefus has resumed payment OF its obh-
cations.
The customs, however, are rapidly augmenting
and the railroad works pushed onward.
commission will soon be named to receive the
Arequipa and Puno line, which will establish steam
communication between Lake Teticaca and the
Pacific.
The government has placed an export duty on
nitrate of Is cents per quintal threatening to in
crease it to 25 cents.
Chile.
The House of Representatives was chiefly oc-
cuped In discussing the bill relative to public in
struction. The conservative party are opposed to
any bill which maintains the doctrine that the
Commonwealth should be supreme in all matters
relative to education. The bill put to vote passed
by 28 yeas to 10 nays.
The Bishops have protested against making re-
ligiouS instruction matter Of choice. univer
sity is to be formed Responsible TO the Pope alone
Some $4,000 have been already subscribed towards
II.
Three OF the Caracoles mines yielded in few
days s90,0
The vineyards promise an extraordinary rich
crop.