The New York herald., 1874-12-15
P E r u.
Pierola'S Revolution Drawing Toward q Close
Under the Action Of President PardO.
The Chief Of the Executive Journeys to the Seat
Of war-Military Council and q Plan Of
campaign-A Loyal Response from
the People and the Army.

LIMA. Nov. 25 1874.
Our little domestic tragedy Is not yet ended
The curtain has faiien the 1rst act, but the
picket dring OF P1eroas 0utposts near the city OF
Moquegua and the advanced guards OF the govern.
ment division under Colonel Rvarola, form
rather unpleasant symphony. No dennltive result
has been arrived at II 10 true that the news
would not reach us under three days at the least.
but our latest dates are from Arequipa and Mol
lendo, the seaport OF that famous city up to the
goth OF this month. In o country ike Peru where
telegrapns are generally out OF order, news sup
pressed unless u be favorable to the powers exist
ing and steamers leaving for Panama almost
Immediately after their arrival In Calao Is re-
ported, correspondent Is driven TO his wits end
TO combine the necessary data FOR his dispatches.
have determined to follow the only feasible plan,
that OF marking Gown events In q diary fashion.
Like ady's letter the postscript may contain the
cream OF the communication. Will, then, resume
my narrative.
THE PRESIDENTS TRIP TO THE SEAT OF WAR;
The voyage OF the President unexpected and
sudden as 1t was, to the seat Of war, was smiled
upon by Neptune, generally speaking propitious
god In these latltudes. First touching at Mol
lendo the Chief OF State ascertaned that all was
quiet In Arequipa; and, disemparkipg some field
artillery-six peces-under Lieutenant Colonel
Bonifaz "a brother Of the former Secretary Of the
Peruvian Legat tion in Washington, and a gallant
gentleman), together with some companies OF the
National Guard OF CallaO, who were all instantly
despatched TO Arequipa, Mr.. Pardo steamed down
10 Ilo. The sight OF the national standard dying
from the main OF the Panama rather startled the
denizens OF that pOrt-that Is all the starte left
IN their nature after the confusing Incl
dents OF the preceding days, and brought
them down to the beach In crowds to
learn the character Of the new arrival They
could hardly believe their senses when it was dis.
covered that the Chief Magistrate OF the Republic
was on board, and the honor was speedily recog.
nized by the ding-dong OF the church bells, the
liberal display OF the Dicolor and the appearance
Of the principal people OF the town at the gang
way Of the steamer to welcome the llustrious
guest
HIS RECEPTION By THE PEOPLE AND CLERGY
Mr.. Pardo. despite his faults OF obstinacy
and self-suf1iciency, 10 man OF the world
ana OF the most courteous bearing. The
villagers were treated with the utmost con-
sideration and the best lunch at the dis.
posal OF the Panama's steward. They departed
after the usual speechmaking, and on reaching
shore vowed that they would die sooner than sur.
render. The presence OF q respectable detach.
ment from the seventh regiment Of Lima National
Guards landed as . garrison, increased their
vaor and patriotism. Having despatched
ness, and after becoming fully acquainted with
the condition Of affairs returned to Mollendo; TAX
Ing train at that port he arrived at AreQuipa on
the morning OF the Goth. His reception was pleas
ing In the extreme. The popuace turned out
en- nasse to greet their ruler, nags were hung
from every balcony, and even the old houses
ruined by the fearful earthquake OF 1868 were
adorned with streamers and nowers. The Cathe.
dral clergy received the President under the
'palio" or sacred awning, made OF rich silk and
embelished with beautiful embroidery. cere-
mony heretofore only conceded to prelates OF high
rank; the doors OF the stately church we're opened
and 'Te Dsum" vas cnanted t2y the peace OF the
nation and the safety other chieI From all classes
the most nattering proofs or respect and admira-
tion were manifested. This was all very WELL and
the President. although channg from impatience to
proceed TO sterner work, endured the ceremonies
corS6iL Op WAR AND A PLAN OF CAMPAIGN.
But the moment OF escape arrived. and tnen 10
council with the members OF his staK and the
Preiect Of Arequipa, Colonel Osma, and In accord.
ance with the IDEAS Of Rivarola, commanding the
| vsed, and is now probably being carried out. To
dislodge Pierola from the magnificent positions he
Angeles Angeles would be % an almost impossible task for
troops approaching from The sea. No better idea
can be given OF the stronghold OF the invaders and
| the camp OF the government troops tnan BY refer
ling to Lookout Mountain and the plains beneath
1t. Only one little exception may be made, that
the level more or less, Of Arequipa, and
P,erola's forces. now numbering 500 or
mold it; their attention is engrossed by
the foe below, and II would be rash to divide
President, and consequently the following conciu-
sions were determined upon. On the 2lst ut VIII
to the afternoon Of the Soth onlyI DIVISION COM M
| posed OF the two line regiments Ayacucho ana
zeplta, . brigade OF mountain artillery, and the
| crack regiment Of Peru, accompanied by couple
OF hundred troopers, numbering in all, say Ii0O
msrcnes, calculated to require two days ana ma a
half OF hard WORK, Rain the plateau referred to,
Pierola, smell hlm out OF his entrenchme ats and
rife pits. Even should the insurgent cnef have
tax q t. tins rnua higher position 7 was
Driven once from bis shelter he could not
there he would meet Rivarola and smith with
1880 men ready to receive him with open arms,
toward Bolivia he would discover the passes
guarded BY the Indians Of the great department
savages Of CoOpers novels; the railway from ron MOI. MOI
lendo to Arequlpa lined BY national guards, and
south oDstructed BY the Prefect Of TacnS with a
number OF resolute men. Arequipa where he OK.
pected to md refuge, is SO lar loyal TO the gov
National Guards from Lima and Callao itwo hay
ing lett here since the receipt Of the intelligence
am now Transmitting.
IN A BAD FIX.
Therefore 1t would appear that lDon Nicolas de
Pierola is in rather desperate condition, but he
has desperate men under HIM, and your corre-
spondent ventures no prediction unt til the play Is
played out. Iquiaue although perfectly TRANQUIL.
has as safeguard the ongshoremen OF Callao,
$50 strong, under Commander Sanchez Lago.
marsino.
THE NORTHERN MOVEMENT uNIMPoRrANr.
The CaJamarca movement In the north under
lgleslas does not appear, at present. at least 20 be
particularly formidable. Chota, q town where
the revolutonists hoped to recruit. received them
coldly and our last advices report their hurrylng
down to the coast where the people OF Lambay-
eque and Chiclayo were awaiting their advent
with arms In hand and eager for the tray. Colonel
Aguirre, with his division Of about four hundred
government troops was following Igleslas closely.
IL would seem, however, that the President s act
ing upon the NapoleOnic plan OF crusnlng his ene-
mics In detail. If Pierola Is properly put down
Pardo can readily send such body Of soldiers
to the north as to bring lglesas to terms without
delay.
THE CAPITAL PEACEFUL AND Loyal