Winchester Virginia Republican

From Chile.--The Massachusetts Journal contains the following intelligence from Valparaiso. About a year ago, Messrs T. G. Wells, and Thos J. Kimball, printers, natives of N. Hampshire, left this port for Valparaiso, in Chile, carrying with them an extensive printing apparatus. As previous efforts by foreigners to establish a book and newspaper office in Valparaiso had failed, in consequence of the jealousy of the Chilian government, fears were entertained of the success of Wells and Kimball. But it appears that they have obtained permission to print a semi-weekly paper, called "The Mercury." The typographical execution is superior to that of any other newspaper printed in the South American states. Mr Wells states that their prospects are very favorable.

The following is an extract of a letter received from him, dated Valparaiso Dec 17, 1828.

"The attention of the political circles this side of Cape Horn, is at present turned towards Buenos Ayres, and the movements of Bolivar--It is generally thought here Bolivar will invade Peru. I do not think he will myself. He is unpopular in the extreme in Chile and in the city of Lima they certainly wish for any thing rather than his presence. An American cargo finds a dull sale here at present. Domestic cottons pay better than any thing; they are preferred to any other, and will always sell at a fair profit."