The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-11
OBJECT AND INTENT OF HIS VISIT.
What Was Said Of His Departure from the
South American Republic.
CONDITION OF AFFAIRS AT HOME.



determined stand made by some OF his more ardent
followers with respect TO such movement which, in
ieei leaves the great majority Of the voters without
eader.
THE OBJECTS JOURNEY.
Alta recent banquet given by General frado to the
Electors on his ticket those resident in Lima and the
suburban cities tho popular candidate was publicly
and particularly admonished BY his adhcrents to give
over the scheme OF temporary absence from tho
Republic, and was plainly told that such dcserton
might prove fatal to his prospects 1t certainly does
seem 10 be rather innovation time honored
customs, when we see tho chosen OF the
people quietly packing up his trunks and making
arrangements for separation OF several months from
the scene OF his expected future trumphs More than
all, in chronic revolutionary country like Peru
where out OF sight Is only OF mind but is
iamount to defeat and disaster Nevertheless General
Prado assures his constituents that his journey has
three important objects, thus
FirsThe restoration OF his health, which is to be
the result of his consultations with the best European
physicians, his n1rmity being an incipient cancer in
the foot which causes extreme pain.
Then the General hopes thar ms intervention in the
Peruvian financial muddo abroad may be beneficial,
trusting that the OF President elect
terviewing the bondnoders and enlighicning them
Aggrieved individuals
Finally that display the gorgeous uniform OF
South American General OF Division may prove enec-
tive toward enhancing the importance OF the legation
accredited to the Court ST. James 1t will be recol
lected that General Prado named plenpotent,ary
Of the Republic 10 London some two years since.
WHAT THR POLITICIANS
These arguments unfortunately for the prestige OF
PrAdo are futile against the overwhelming opinion OF
his supporters, that for three months time,
short space but during dangerous period the banner
raised IN his favor should not be abandoned by tho
chief OF the party. "Reminiscences, proceeding in
some cases from his most distinguished and influential
panersns are o. no avail and The General leaves
arity sadly diminished, promising however 10 return
N time for the opening OF Congress on the 2sth OF
July next.
WHAT MAY HAPPEN
IL is difficult to even form conjecture rs to the pos
sibe results OF this strange political One OF
two things viii probably oecar the selection OF Gen La
Puerta FIRST Vice President Prados ticket or the
Admiral Montero the Generals rival for the
supreme mags,racy. Moniero is very busily engaged
in the north eectonecring. He had strong party
and one made desperate by the disastrous ending OF tho
battle at the polls in October last
pIgRoLA's CHANCES.
Meantime Perola, who may yet grasp power, is
events, and reading the Peruvian newspapers,
peciay those OF the opposition. with the most CON-
PLAN GREAT NATIONAL CONGRESS.
Tho plan proposed by the Minister Foreign
Affairs OF Peru Tor the celebration Of Congress
South American JGrsts is meeting with general APP
prova on the part OF the different nations consulted
Chill. Bolivia the Argentine Republic the States Of
Central America, OF at least majority OF those Re-
publcs, and Colombia have promised 10 send repre-
sentauves 10 the Congress, which will be held in
Lima The object is regulariZc the civil and
criminal codes OF the various sister republics estab
lsh common and general legal regulations regarding
marriage. extradition, postal conventions, customs,
&c., which wil. in great measure tend TO do away
with the dangers arising from occasional misunder-
standings between the fiery peoples of this continent
No answer has been received from the United States.
INDUSTRY AND
BY the steamer which left Cailao the 1ith inst.
Tor Panama, sixty packages of Peruvian products
shipped to Philadelphia for the Exposition These
romprise but small and Insignificant portion of the
specimens OF Peruvian wealth, natural manufac-
turcd The attention of the government has been
called to this circumstance and effort will be made
10 secure better representation
ARRIVAL OF THE PRESIDENT ELECT OF THE
IEPUpLIc OF pKIU-HIs RECEPTION by
PROMINENT NEW YORK MERCHANTS.
General Mariana Prado. President elect OF Peru and
quite arrived the city last night in the Pacific Mail
steamship Acapulco Distinguished as a soldier and
eminent a statesman he has long since the af
Icctons of his countrymcn, while invarable courtesy
10 foreigners and the scrupulous vigilance lie main
ained in protecting their rights has gained for him the
respect Of all who have resided within his dominion.
General Prado has among other things
10 visit the Centennial Exposition although he long
entertained desire TO visit the United States
study its institutions and surroundings in order hat
he might add, II possible something BY his experience,
the material benefits he has already conferred upon
his country. In token OF the high IN which he
Is held by those more intimately acquainted with his
merchants doing business with Peru chartered the
William Fietc her yesterday evening pro-
seeded down the bay TO tho President elect OF
that republic and tender him hearty wei
como 10 the metropolis. Among those composing the
party were Mr.. William r. Grace, Mr. Charles Flint,
M T. Tracey Peruvian Ccnsc General; Mr. l. L.
Burr Mr.. s. N. Munox, Mr.. LOWS =. Delan aud
others The incoming steamer had been signaed at
half past six O'clock and shortly before eight the
William Fletcher started her joyf0 mission. Ii
was beautiful night the bright moonlight enhancing
the pleasure of the Afcr passing through the
Narrows the headlight OF the Acapulco discerncd
as she rounded sandy Hook. and long salute
greeted the inward bound vessel The Peruvian flag
ON tho Fletcher was promptly recognized, and
Inc answer from the Acapulco made the
Eelkn ring After the medical officer had performed
his usual functions at Quarantine and Surgeon VIII
.amson had made his satisfactory report the veteran
Commodore Gray ordered the gangway TO be lowered,
and the deputation stepped on board General Prado,
sno was partly taken by surprise, received his vsi-
Tors with characteristic kindness. and expressed HIM
sell highly gatncd with the generous motives which
prompted the reception. Mr. Grace, who was per
sonaliy acquainted with the General then IN Introduced
Which consisted Of Colonel lara, Secretary Of legation
pr. Charles DE v.day, Captain Deibay. Captain Do
Dragta, Captain v Nertre and Captain rgartcctre
GENERAL
10 = man OF splendid physique and commanding
sncc, apparently IN the prime OF lie. His dark HAIR
and eyes give him something Of stern and Gnninch-
ing appearance. but with the sound Of rich, mellow
voice. his lace lighlcns up with intelligence and
bilsy The reception, which was OF an informal CHAR
scter, took place IA the main saloon. The General,
@h0 and graceful IN his conversation, siiuact
70 the pleasure which hs trip had thus Tar Afforded
him. and DID not fail to refer Va warm terms 10 tho
kindncss extended to him ard parry by Commodore
fray during the voyage from AspinwaL His pro-
rranmc he sad, bad not yet been dchritclv deter
mined upon but be received to take advantage O.
his VISIT 10 the Centennial Exposition 70 MAKE as sai
factory tour the country time and circumstances
would permit IL is pfotabic the General VIII pro-
coed 10 London, should his presence be re-
orircd before his Peru IN refer
encc 70 pending negotiations But lar nothing
has becn decided to his future movements He
smoke hopefully OF the future OF Peru, and none who
heard him could fail 10 be convinced that far in
his power lay and prosperity would yet mark the
progress OF that Republic
HAVANA
Tho Acapulco touched al Havana on the 9Th inst,
sDaaninn n,cr nlrnl Consul s,cncTnl Hal being