Mr. Coggeshall to Mr. Seward.
Sir: I would respectfully advise you that in commemoration of the aniversary of Chilian independence, and in honor of the league, offensive and defensive, between Chili, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, this government gave a grand banquet on the 18th instant, which was attended by the chief officers of government, the diplomatic corps resident in Quito, and persons of note at this capital. This entertainment was followed by a series of bull fights which were continued for eight days in the plaza Santo Domingo. Señor Casimir del Conval, the first diplomatic representative of Bolivia accredited to Ecuador, was officially received on the 24th instant.
A diplomatic agent from New Granada is soon expected in this city.
The news of the determination of Venezuela to unite with Chili and other republics in the anti-Spanish league was received with much satisfaction in Ecuador.
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Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, Washington, D. C.