Mr. Hovey to Mr. Seward
Sir: On the 22d instant a very serious outbreak took place in Arequipa, (following that mentioned in my despatch No. 90, of the 22d instant,) in which all the military stationed in that city took part with the populace against the government, and remained, at last advices, masters of the situation. General Canseco, vice-president under General Pezet, has assumed command of the revolutionary forces, and declared himself constitutional chief of the republic.
Troops have been despatched from Lima to quell this insurrection, and if they remain faithful to President Prado will, I have no doubt, be successful.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, your obedient servant,
Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, Washington, D. C.