The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-31
Daring Capture Of the Iron
Clad Huascar.
ACTION OF THE GOVERNMENT.
Death of the United States Con-
sui at Iquique.
Her Britannia Majesty's Ship
Shah.
LIMA. Nav ~. 1877


arst step taken by tho conspra.ors has carried dsmay
INTO tho ranks or the government On the afternoon
Of Sunday last, the 9Th inst, the train to Callao,
leaving Lima at three O'Clock, bore to the port two
distinguished parsans OF old revolutionary friend,
Don Nicolas Pierola tho former Minister OF Finance
under Colonel Balta and who has lamsntably tailed in
two attempts since at change of government These
ndhorents, Colonel Larralaga and Major Echenique,
remained quietly In Callao until dusk ana then pro-
ceeded on board tho iron clad ram Huascar, where
they were expected by certain disahected parties,
officers OF the ship Matters had been care
fully arranged beforehand TO insure the successful
carrying out OF the plot The commander and execu-
tive officer OF tho ram on Shore The officer OF
the deck was accomplish, and the sailors and ma
rnes easily became converts to the cause IN view OF
the money profusely bestowed upon/them. From
o neighboring frigate, the Aurimac, camc boat
conveying the second officer OF that vessel and
number of marines, who instantly united
with the rebels on board Then efforts were
made to get up steam, but tho engineers,
Engshmen mostly. refused to obey the orders
of their superiors until the officers oil the ship
itself assumed all responsibility. Still II found
difficult TO set tho engines in motion, and hosting a
little canvas, the heavy vessel forged ahead toward
the oing, running down launch, and nearly collidng
with the floating dock by From the deck Of the
within gunshot OF tho captured Huascar, the
suspicious proceedings Of the ram OBJ
served, it still being daylight; but, strange
to say. the officers OF the Independence
did not think proper to send armed boat to dis
cover what the origin Of the movement, but con-
tented themselves with advising the Port Admiral on
shore that the Hauscar was under way. Then forces
were sent from shore to recapture the ship, but by
this time she was under steam and good three miles
of. BY an unlucky coincidence the commanders OF
the Independencia, the corvette Union, tho ia.
nous monitors brought from the United
States; tho Atahuapa ana Nance Ca2ac
were all absent from their posts, aud their
subordnates appear to have lost all presence of mind
In such critical circumstances or course tho author
ties in Lima instantly communicated With. To
be ready for any emergency the garrison Of the capital
was placed under arms and the batteries in Callao
manned. Tho remaining vessels Of the squadron
ordered to light their Ares and prepare for pursuit.
whilst strong division Of troops Of all arms. composed
OF three regiments OF infantry, section Of artillery
vnd battalion Of cavalry was organized, under the
command OF General Bustamante, the Minister OF War,
10 proceed toward the South, which II supposed
would be the scene OF action.
IN THE INTEREST PiEKoLA.
The newspapers meanwhile were supplied with the
manifesto OF the rebels detailing their grievances and
The motives which induced them to revolt, all OF which
are OF the usual acknowledgements with the
claiming pieroa as tho leader OF the move
mont This gentleman at lust advlces
quietly domciled in Ch awaiting the course OF events
In Peru ana by the time OF present writing is doubt
less among his old adEcrents in tho ever rebclious
province OF Moquerua, IRON whence access is not DIFF
hcultto the fiery city OF Arequipa where 1t IS al.
legged, the spark Of revolution would be tanned into
general flame BY tho mere reception Of the news re.
garding The capture OF the Huascar. Meanwhile this
vessel sighted Pisco by
chant steamer steadily proceeding on her south
despatch was received from the Captain Of tho port
oil lsay announcing that she had passed, still steam
ing to the South Tho Huascar is the finest vessel on
the west coast OF the aclhc. She was built In Eng
land in 1885, by the Mcssrs Samuda, turret vessel
heavily armed ana perfectly armored- Thanks to tho
lett the dock, where her bottoms had been thoroughly
repaired; her magazine was well filled, and she
coaed and provisioncd for a months cruise.
Asmay we'll be imagined, the greatest CONSERVATION
felt III Lima. Although orders were given to pre-
pare the other vessels for instant pursuit It DIS
covered that they were out OF repair and one, tho
monitor Atahualpa, was declared to be utterly unfit
Tor Work was Immediately commenced upon
her, and by yesterday tho 11tn) she had received
nearly complete set OF new tubing, with
which II was imagined she would BIO able
steam slowly down the coast under convoy. INC
morning. ON all sidos the government ID taxed with
inability and gross negligence In awaiting Ave days
before sending forces the South, where their pres
ence absolutely essential toward maintaining the
public peace. Moquegua and Arequipa are known TO
be ready Tor revolt Puno aud Cuzco are far from
being enthusiastic in their loyalty to the powers
that be, and the Huascar Is considered
most formidable opponent 10 any successful
attempt to land troops, provided tho leaders
on board OF her choose 10 risk combat. Tho monitor
Atahualipa, carrying two hfeen-nch guns, could
easily vanqush her 1t not for the superior speed
of the Huascar and the consequent difficulty OF APP
proach. The President on the Sth issued decree,
declaring the Huascar pirate Offering u reward
to her captors, although not specifying the
amount and declaring that tho government is
not responsible Tor any acts which my be
committed by her, while she is flying the ma
licnal flag Tho banks noby to the front; offers
were made TO the government TO supply tue Treasury
1t agreed TO furnish the exchequer with 900, 900
soles in silver com, receiving Ia payment drafts
against the guano consignces in London for the subsi
dies Of September and October.
UNPoPULAKIry OF PRESIDENT PRADo.
Lima remains perfectly quiet awaiting with impa-
thence tho news from the South Should Arequpa pro-
claim Tor tho PieroIa cause we doubtless viii have
trouble here and also IN the dsalected Northern ais
lricts The government Is certainly unpopular More
Ihan nine months have passed uguration
OF President Praio, ana absolutely nothing has beon
done for the public good. Mr. Pardo, the ex-pres.
dent ana still the leader OF strong political party,
hts determination TO observe the most
iul neutrality in the coming struggle.
LARGE FIRE.
A heavy fro took place IN Lima on the morning OF
the LIST INST Several large stores In tho heart tho
Guy were burned 10 the ground The Messrs Denegri
Brothers the principal sufferers the tire osg
being estimated at 400, 900 solcs about bali Insure
Tue store the Mcssrs DAVIS Brothers, American
lrm situated next TO one OF the burned buildings
capped almost miraculously
TIM WRECKED STEAMER GEORGIA.
We hear strange stories about the American
steamer Georgia, wrecked some months ago on tue
chan coast IL seems that she sold to some par.
ties in Valparaiso, but not paid for and when the
Wilmington, sent from the United States 10
assist her, arrived Ut the scene OF disaster
the Georgia was quickly noatod, and taking prisoner
the officer placed board by the purchaser the Two
vessels steamed of In somo unknown direction. The
CLan government has issued orders for their dalen
ton should they touch In any port OF that Republic.
We just advised that both vessels arrived this al
tcrnoon at Callao, the Georgia leaking badly.
THE KxGLIsu NAN-oF-w.R SHAH.
on the 7th inst the famous English man-or-war, the
Rear Admiral De Horscy. Salutcs were exchanged
with the shore The Shah, IN view OF the present
settled state Of Affairs In Peru, will probably remain in
port for some time.
The Onward is the only American war vessel in Pc.
ruvian waters
Will await the last moment before closing this do
spatch.
An PARTICULARS.
Since writing the above kilograms have como to hand
from Moiendo announcing that the steamer Rosa
left AREA on the evening OF tho 9th twenty
to nine. Whilst stcamng out sho ic the shock