Year: 1866

thnguore serious than the gong people dream or
Ther&may have been at one time some commotion and
seelinf matter but they have long since passed
away No one talks concerning the war; and it is only
by cakfu inquiry that obtain expression Of
epnidh about It, They look upon a insgna-
cant aair in tho light OF fierce and sangunary
contest that result in the loss of life and the
penditnre Of treasure. The ministers have asked
for no additional appropriations TO carry on the
war. They fighting and paying from ''peace
footing" They have idea of sending rein
forcemens TO the squadron Of ordering out troops
" cooperate Every looks at it little
quarrel may result in black eye broken nose
but nothing serious When the Spanish people
have become satisfied the honor Of the Gag has becn
fully yndcated their the loss of tho
COvadonga completely removed by the bombardment OF
Valparaiso then they propose TO leave the Pacific and
abandon ungratefu fellows 70 their fate, which
have further relations Of any nature with them The
destruction of the allied feet in the Pacific Is looked
upon fixed fact After the engagement between the
Vile de Madrid and Banco, the news of which came
week ago, announced that Admiral Nunez would
proceed search of the allied squadron, wSth
&he Numancla powerful Clad and two ether shps
make short work of the matter He proposes TO
shc which guard the mouth OF the river in which
the allied fleet lies and finish up the affair at close quar-
The result Of the expedition will doubtless reach
You before this


ono thing may De safC IN reiaIOn 10 last
h not as yet generally credited here that much
aamage done the enemy the reports would claim
People, 6ud take the stilted reports with many large
grains OF salt Theg forgotten the reports of
che present Prime Minister Marshal O'Donncn, then
commanding the Spanish expedition an Africa There
were many victories paper, but Of substantial
nature for q long time They quite ready to wait
and hear the result from all sides before they give full
1ith reports The editors, Of course. become highly





glorious boastings but does not affect the people who
hurry in anything. think the only thing they
would like accelerated is the withdrawal Of their
nset from the Pacific and tbe return of peace.


BY the way, the severe measures which the Spanish
wish to adopt TO terminate and reund of the
been assigned to new leader. The present Admiral
kendez Nunez having exhibited indecision and
want Of energy has bean superseded although he will
probably be retained second in command. General
Quesada, late Minister OF Marine his He
n doubtless nearly the ground now, having left
four weeks ago. bearing tho full Instructions and
1olly understanding the wishes OF the govcrnment He
- TO execute the order TO lombard and destroy yapa-
yaiso and then take the feet Montevideo
hereafter possible. Qucsada is described q
OF intelligence, spirit energy and pluck He wall carry
cut to the letter the wishes Of the government
what may. II Nunez srffers disaster In his effort
destroy the allied feet the operations Of Spain In the
Pacific will soon draw to close The government 4s





little troubled relative to the Peruvian -csds lnde
pcndencia and Huescar They know full well their
tween them and iher nset. One Of tho most scientific
and practical officers In the Spanish army, Of high rank
who has devoted much time the study of artillery and
q defence anoat and ashore, has thoroughly inspected
the Huescar and reported his conclusions 10 the govern
Dent He informs the n Mister OF Marine that the Nu-
nanc,a has no chance at all with either the Huescar
Che lndependencia and that nothing but good
The govsrnnent seems rather inclined to trust 70 the
elements 10 dispose ol tho Peruvian ironclads before
Neptune as the wagner the aid OF Hercue
II Neptune disapponts them they hope Quesada will
not, but will be quick enough to got his feet out Of


Notwithstanding the favorable prospect of the Peru
vians going the bottom OF the rolt. there is
great deal Of uncasiness among tho few thinking
about the feature Affairs They AFRAID OF a
series Of bold and hurfu operations on the Cuban coast
n couple OF swift heavily armed and invulnerabe iron
slads could work world Of harm In very short time
m Cuba, and they dread the experiment The blockade
o. Havana would be a serious Affair." while they admit
would be perfectly practicable with such force the
English Peruvian iron-clads


The papers every little while publish cdndrfs announc
ing the destruction OF the allied fleet In the Pacific and
che loss Of the Huesear and Independenca somewhere
sea These pleasing reports serve to keep the
up for the moment; bat at the time they call
attention 70 the unpleasant prospect ahead and thereby
increase the uneasness Of those who occasionally think
AS have before remarked the public
no interest at all In the war. They deal
about number OF horses killed In the last bull
nght than they do Of naval operations In the Pacific and
become more enthusiastic over scientific stroke OF a
natador than over the destruction OF Chilean friaaie
II s perhaps from that national conviction that Spain
knvncble and destined TO win IN every event. that they
willing to let affair take their own course without
giving them a moments thought II Is proba.
bly, just well 'Whero ignorance is bliss II H. folly
20 be wise They are happy enough now and wby |
disturb them by discussions Of national welfare and
sress or course there Is large class Of intelligent and
patriotic persons who keeny alive to everything at
can Affect the interests OF their country Perhaps IA
are more sensitive in matters affecting what they sup
pose to be the honor Of SPAIN and Little too quick TO
Bosent insult without first asceranng whether Il
really Of grave Importance enough 10 justly the ast
appeal"
present lights upon may be safely that Spain
would pursue different But the parties dnlted
tnto war or went In with closed eyes, the bull
nj the red CLOTH and do not know how 10 got Ihas
been serious misaks for spain, aud she will withdraw
balm To her wounded honor have heard from the bcst
Informed sources that peace can be made with honor
since the Chloe affair which Is claimed a grc victory
by SPAN II that be the case, General Quesada who l.
clothed with full powers may succeed reaching an
ansiandng with the allies without striking another /
How, which will be satisfactory 10 spain At all events


hear that the government e s assured that the
Pacnc. Whether diplomacy arms effect IA = Dc.
by the time this reaches New York.


Another matter OF interest 10 the United states has
been settled here within the past forty-c ght hours
reer 10 the appointment BY the Queen OF Captain Gen
srai the island Of Cuba The character Of the ap
poinice subject Of almost universal interest because
having full sway and being under very weak
Of African slaves concerns not only the people
Of Cuba, but tho civilized world Il IL uoto-
rious that corrupt Captain General make an i'm
mense fortune BY winkug at the violation of the law
concerning the slave trade. Many have already rpaped
rich harvess BY simply closing the eye brof time
while cargo Of ebony landed the coast aud
suietly slipped into the country, then Instantly alb
sorbed and loet Under n strict upright and faithful
Captain General this sort of tranc may be entirely
stopped II be Is yglant aud onforoes the law IN every
case hs suborinntes will understand they arc
% be vgant n the performance Of their duties aud that
NO lapse or failure VIII be permitted sorry 10 say
That h very ddcut 70 select IN the list of Captain
Generals many names Of persons who have not had At
one time other disagrceable charges made against
them. The temptation 10 acquire wealth has been a q
nj that mans a.. |
has fallen " them their share live African cargo
These NAV be scandal, but they often believed


The Captain General Gen raj Inrsundc an |
officer OF the army, about fOrfynve ycsfs nge with
good reputation soldier lie has had no ex xperiencc
Ia ~. u.l....L .L.aa... r.-- J. L