Richmond Daily Times

REVOLUTION IN PERU.

General Echenique, the new President, received the Executive authority on the 20th of April. On the same day a revolt occurred in the city of Arequipa, which had its origin as follows: A company composed of friends and adherents of General Echenique assembled together for the purpose of celebrating the inauguration. In the heat of their enthusiasm they hung out a banner, inscribed "Viva Jose Rufino Echenique!" and saluted it with cheers. This was distasteful to the population, a majority of whom were friends of Vivanco, the defeated candidate. They collected in groups, and began to cry out, "Down with the banner!" One of the opposite party, a Col. Lopez, ordered out a troop of cavalry and attempted to disperse them. This brought on a collision; barricades were thrown up, a general fight commenced, and each party began a plunder of the houses of the other. The Prefect of the city attempted to quell the disturbance, but without effect.

The people fired on the town of San Francisco and the barracks of the soldiers; the bells were rung in all the Churches to call them together, and after 26 hours of incessant fighting, the troops were driven from the city. Some of the prominent inhabitants then exerted themselves to restore peace. A deputation was sent to the Prefect, who entered the city on the 24th, amid general acclamation. During the fight 80 persons were killed and wounded, the soldiers being the greatest sufferers.

At the latest date, the 28th of April, there was still some excitement among the citizens, and it was feared that the troubles were not wholly quieted.

[N. Y. Tribune.]