The Sun.
London, England, 1846-01-31 00:00:00

S IT N•
JANUARY 31, 1846

harmony which you are commissioned to re-establish be
tween the two banks. We leave the choice of the means
to your own experience.
" I have only spoken to you hitherto, Monsieur le
Baron, of cases in which the belligerent parties might
voluntarily accept your mediation even after some uncer-
tainty. It is, in fact, not very probable that both will
resist the friendly observations that you are instructed to
offer. If, however, you shall meet with an unconquer-
able opposition, you are authorised to have recourse to
the employment of force. You will address, at the
same time, to the two Governments, an invitation, signed
by Mr. Ouseley and yourself ; and if, within a certain
given time, one of them has not consented to submit to
your invitation, you will inform M. the Admiral Laine,
Commander of the French naval forces in La Plata,
who will take, in concert with the commander of the
naval forces of her Britannic Majesty, such measures as
shall be deemed necessary against the obstinate bellige-
tent party. The combined squadrons will, if necessary,
occupy the rivers, and establish an effective blockade on
either of the two banks of La Plata ; but the two Admi-
rals are enjoined only to employ the maritime means,
which have been deemed sufficient, and not to effect any
landing other than the temporary occupation of the isle
of Martin Garcia, or every demonstration of the same
sort useful to the success cf the maritime operations.
" Within these limits you might indicate on your own
responsibility, and after having come to a preliminary
understanding with Mr. Ouseley, such a measure as
shall appear to you efficacious at a given moment, Admi-
ral Leine will receive orders to obey the summons that
you shall address to him in writing. Copies of his in-
structions are anrexed.

It is expressly agreed between the two Govern-
ments of France and England, that neither shall seek
to obtain, in consequence of this mediation, either a
concession of territory, or any other separate advan-
tage. It is also agreed that if it is possible to avail
ourselves of the novel situation about to commence, in
order to obtain the opening of the streams of Plata to
free navigation, the representatives of the two Great
Powers shall occupy their attention with the question, but
only in cases in which the opportunity may present
itself naturally, and when the other difficulties may be
overcome. It is, no doubt, advantageous to open to
European trade those great fluvial channels which pene-
trate to the very heart of South America ; but that is,
for the moment, a merely secondary interest, compared
with those which are contending in La Plata, and it
would be imprudent to increase in the outset, by any
demand whatever, the uneasiness and distrust of the
Argentine Government.
" In conclusion, I enclose a copy of the instructions
given to Mr. Ouseley by the Government of her Bri-
tannic Majesty, and which have been communicated
to us. The intentions of the two Governments being
in exact conformity, you will find in the instruc-
tions of your colleague what may be wanting in
these. I need not renew, in concluding, the essential
recommendation to maintain, on all occasions, a goad
and cordial understanding with Mr. Ouseley, and to
contribute, by every means in your power, to cause the
same sentiments to prevail amongst the officers of the two
squadrons. That is one of the principal duties of your
mission, and the King's Government expects that you
will attach yourself to its fulfilment with the intelligence
and devotion of which you have already given so many
proofs.

" Receive, &c.,
" To M. le Baron Deffaudis, &c." " GUIZOT.

THE RIVER PLATE.

The following are extracts of letters from Buenos
Ayres, received per her Majesty's steamer Cyclops.
" BUENOS AYRES, Nov. 13.—Everything is perfectly
quiet here, and whatever may be the opinions against:the
administration of General Roses, there is but one against
foreign intervention, particularly as regards the forcing
of the river Parana.
" The batteries and defences erected between San Ni-
colas and San Pedro, to resist the passage of the expe-
dition upwards, are said to be respectable, but, in our
opinion, they stand no chance against the Gorgon and
Firebrand, whilst further hostilities are to be car-
ried on on both banks of the river, wherever
practicable, on the whole route to Corrientes.
Armed whaleboats are stationed in the different
creeks to surprise the merchant vessels in the convoy,
as well as on the coasts and ports in the pro-
vinces of Santa Fe and Lake Rios, and we much fear
that without reference to the unfavourable result which
the, speculators may expect from the heavy quantity of
goods of all descriptions going forward, that loss of life
and property will befal many of the merchant adven-
turers, who, without the least consideration, have com-
mitted themselves from Monte Video in this (in our
opinion) most hazardous enterprise. We shall, how-
ever, see the result before long. The war vessels to
Blear the passage are said rto have sailed. The conry
Martin garcia, • 7
.here until the passage ._ tree. NO Brazilian vessels
are allowed by their authorities to juin in the expe-
dition.

" The advices from Monte Video to the 10th inst.,
do not lead us to expect a change. Mr. Ouseley ex-
pects something important from England by the end of
December. It is stated that the French are becoming
luke.varin, and that the Baron Deffaudis does not second
Mr. Ouseley so promptly as the latter could wish.
"The Eagle had sailed for Maldonado, and it was ex-
pected that place would be occupied and entrenched.
"Baron Mareuil, the French Chargé d'Affaires, dis-
sentient from the Ministers, was about to proceed to
Rio. The proposals which he made were considered
inadmissible by the Ministers ; at least so it is repoited.
" Advices are in town to-day, stating that the war
vessels to force the passage of the Parana were off San
Pedro, three or four leagues below the batteries. It is
supposed they-are waiting the French steamer Fulton,
that was to sail from Monte Video on the 11th or .12th
instant.

" BUENOS AYRES, Nov. 14.—From advices received
in town last night, it is presumed that the expedition
attacked the batteries on the River Parana yesterday.
" From gDod French authority, we are informed that
it is not the intention of the Governments of France and
England to send any expedition to these countries.
They think that Roses wishes to get rid of foreigners,
and they therefore will attempt to show him how insig-
nificant this province will become wanting foreign trade,
whilst by the opening of the River Parana they count
on throwing the trade to Monte Video, where for the
present a more liberal system exists. Meantime Buenos
Ayres will continue under blockade. The realisation of
such views as these will be attended with some difficulty;
for whilst Oribe remains in the Banda Oriental (and this
he will do as long as there are resources in that coun-
try, unless a formal expedition is sent against him, or
his supplies through Brazil entirely cut off), it is clear
that there will be no trade in the State of Monte
Video on any side. Then there is Entre Rios and Santa
F 6, from which an army must be driven ; and having
done so in the last province, it remains to be seen
whether the interior states of this confederation will or
not join the new league. We fear the Ministers do not
well calculate the difficulties they have to contend with,
and they have committed a grand mistake in laying
hold of a party, who, with g )od intentions, can never
obtain the preponderance necessary to govern these
countries. In the event of Buenos Ayres being attacked,
we believe it is resolved that if the force is overwhelm-
ing, to abandon the town, and establish a siege from
Quilmes to Las Conchas, which would reduce us to the
state that Monte Video now is in, and which you will
agree would not be very pleasant.

All these things, however, must only be expected,
in the event of no arrangement taking place directly
with the Home Government, and in which we place
some little reliance, as we think these people would make
some arrangements in this way, which with the Ministers
they could not accede to.

We have heard nothing lately from the Uruguay.
The advices from the interior provinces continue of the
most tranquil kind.
" The packet is posted to sail positively on the 18th.
She takes a great many passengers to Monte Video, and
amongst these Mr. Ball, British Secretary of Legation,
and Mr. Griffiths, late Consul here.
"BUENOS AYRES, Nov. 15.—Her Majesty's ship
Melampus has arrived here this morning, to reinforce the
blockade squadron.
" We cannot help thinking that this Government has
received some advices respecting the expedition. The
alarm which exists here will not subside until the vessels
have passed up, and many people are of opinion that
some severe measures will be taken with English and
French residents ; but we hope that although the people
may feel themselves irritated at this aggression, they
will be discreet, as such a course is for their interest.
" BUENOS AYRES, Nov. 18.—We have heard nothing
further of the expedition. There is no gleam here yet
of anything like peace ; on the contrary, violent and
energetic resistance seems to be the order of the day,
and such will be carried on, fulfilling our prophecy that
intervention and ruin were synonymous.
"BUENOS AYRES, Nov. 26.—Advices are in town of the
attack on and destruction of the batteries on the Parana
by the combined fleet, on the 19th instant. No details
have as yet been made public here, and we are quite at
the mercy of reports. It seems, however, pretty certain,
that the loss of life has been considerable on both sides.
Up to the present everything remains quiet, and we do
not expect that any measures will be taken by the Go..
vernment until they obtain direct advices from Zngland
and France.

" This Government now permit the free importation
of goods of all kinds from Monte Video, and on these
and all other imports they deduct one-third of the duties,
Several adventures have been entered into, and will no
doubt be successful whilst the fleet is in the Parana, but
afterwards they will be wall looked after.
From the interior everythinc, is quiet.
"It was reported yesterday that three of the Parana
convoy had been captured by the whale boats dispatched
from this, but we douht if such is 'rue.
c„kiehauKe, 14-10; doubloons have reached as high
as 35'do111!"

•
Extract of a letter from Monte Video, dated Dec. 1,
received by her Majesty's steamer Cyclops ;
he day before Testerday intelligence was received
of the total destruction of the defences thrown up on
the Parana, to obstruct the passage up that river; this
was effected by the combined English and French forces,
after a desngately contested engagement, which lasted
nine hours. We enclose an account of this afAir;wl4o;.l4 has
heel.; published here, and which We "presume may be con-
sidered sufficiently correct, inasmuch as it is said to be a

PRICE SD.

1 summary of Captain Hotham's dispatch, given by Mr.
Ouseley to the publishers.
" The merchant vessels are still anchored at Martin
Garcia, where it is ascertained they will have atlast
to wait six or eight weeks, until the vessels of war re-
turn to convey them up, as it is in contemplation on the
part of the latter, to proceed to the Bajada, and commu
nicate with Paz ere their return.
" Since the sailing of the expedition, the demand for
goods has almost entirely ceased."