pEg.a7MsSr OF srArE, Washington, Feb 20, 1874
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s!r. Stanhope Provost, U. S. Consul at Lima,
Peru having informed this Department that the
whale ships of the United States are constantly
exposing themselves to seizure by entering ports
in that Republic which are forbidden to foreign
vessels, the following is published for the infor-
nation of those whom it may concern.


The port OF Pisco, in Peru, which was opened
to whalers by decree of the Peruvian Govern
ment, dated October 80, l942, has been since
closed by decree of 29th Sept. 1913 The only
ports of entry now open in Peru for foreign yes
sells are, Arica, Islay, Callao, Huanchaco, Lam
Bayequc and Payta. Vessels entering other ports,
without special license, are subject to seizure and
con6scation. Madisonian.