Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-04-18

III gcNesat tntcItST iCuIOhoSS hofS
Encouraged by the success Of theirl left wing.
the Portuguese, utter several marches q coun-
ter marches, pushed their centre DIVISION, op-
posed by General Atorgues, to within about
eighteen leagues of this place, where they are
now stationed. AT a point on the riverSanta Lu-
cha, called Casupa.
Before, however, they had reached this point,
they had, by the activity of their enemy, been
deprived of most part of their horses, with
out which an army cannot operate in this coun-
try, and four couriers have been intercepted
on their way from this division to their lett
wing at Maidonado requesting relief in men
and horses, while the militia of the krazilS
Disguised by the length and severity of the
service, have principally retired to their own
frontier. Of the operations Mt the left wing of
the Banda Oriental, commanded by General
Artigas, the commander i'll chief and civil GO
vernon of the province, we know nothing. ex.
cept that hehad eutered and taken possession
of the Munciones Gnarices a district OF coun.
try taken by the Portuguese from the Span-
ards, in former war and that he had dis
patched $500 men t. join IN opposing the cen
treof the Portuguese, with orders to avoid a
general engagement, and to harass the enemy
and cut off his supplies. by burning and des
troying the country around him. Sanguipe
hopesare entertained that this division may be
cut up In its present situation, or be compelled
to retire 10 their own territory.
Owing to variety of local circumstau ces
q state of almost constant hostility has exis-
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nent OF Buenos Ayres and the Banda Oren-
tai. The former, however, viewing the at
tack upon their neighbors as the prelude to
an attempt against themselves. the moment
they heard of the arrival Of the Portuguese at
Mialdonado, dispatched ENJOYS TO Monte vi
deo, proffeTing their assistance, and directing
the same ENJOYS To proceed to the head quar-
tiers OF the Portuguese, tor the purpose of dc
mandng the immediate retreat of the invading
army, with declaration that they wsud JOIN
the Banda Oriental should the enemy persist
In their attempt. This declaration was mel
with an assurance on the part of tho Portu-
guese, that they had received the strictest
orders to avoid any act of aggression against
Buenos Ayres, but that, in compliance with
their duty, they shonld persist in their origi-
nal object. DESTROYS of meeting this tender
Tor reconciliation, the government of Monte
Video, in the beginning of December, sent
three Deputies to Buenos Ayres. They we're
received with the utmost cordially, and
treaty was entered into, by which the banda
Oriental agreed to join the" Union of the Uni
ted Provinces of the River De la Plata" to a.
dept the general flag and to send deputies to
the general Congress, sitting at Tncuman.
How far the power of the negotiators extern
ded, Is not rublickiy known; but it appears
that these terms werenOt contemplated by the
government of Monte Video-and for the mo-
ment ii was feared by the friends OF the coun-
try, that the attempt at reconciliation so much
wished for, would end I'm Buenos A,res rein
sing every species of assistance. For the pur-
pose, however, Of eifeC ting an union on terms
more congenial TO the feelings of this govern
meat, new envoy has been dispatched 10 Bu-
enos Ayres, and IL appears, by dates from
thence, down TO the latter end of last month.
thai, in conjunction with one from Ruenos Ayres
lie had proceeded TO tire head quarters Of gen
Artigas, and the friends of The country are
stiil IN hopes that some arrangement consis-
teslt with the views OF both parties NAV be
made, more particularly, as the government of
Buenos Ayrcs had, Notwithstanding the refusal
ofthe eastern side of the rverto confirm the
treaty, sent supplies OF arms aud ammunition
TO COlonl2. Should the union take place there
Cannot be doubt, but that the unjust inva-
sion OF the Portuguese, undertaken III direct
violation OF am existing treaty, and to this mo-
ment, with "A formal aud open declaration of
their views, Will recoil upon themselves But
De this as il may, trsm the determined spirit of
resistance which exists in the country. The inn
mense distance which the Portuguese are re-
moving from resources, the difficulty OF opera.
ting III a country where every individual feels
personal interest i'll the contest, added to
tie increasing confidence Of the people, arising
from the tardy movements of the enemy. II
viii cost the Portuguese more than il is worth
to effect the conquest, if indeed such an event
Is within the reach of pr0ba biity.
Led by their natural desire to maintain their
independence, the revolutionsts anxiouslv
look around for foreign assistance, aud upon
no power 90 sney more hrnly rely for support.
tue cause OF freedom IS destined to shine IN
South as we'll as North America; that there ia
strong unity of interest between the two
continents. / am satisGed, from their desire
TO form connection with MS, thut Immense
commercial advantages might be obtained,
could the United States be induced to take 81,
active part IN their support. Perhaps, having
resided here for this some time, and Of course
interested in their cause, l ana too Nkeiv
10 attach more Importance TO the advantages.
than II really deserves; but however this
may be, TO obtain assistance they wonId most
freely give whatever may be within their reach.
more particularly TO nation whose success
IN establishing their indie pendence, thew con.
ceiye as an example worthy Of their own imita.
ton.
/ wish could Civ you more 6atterine hopes
of success in the efforts for the liberation Of
Peru and Chilli III the former the war Ian
guislies with various success, and as vet we
have not heard of the departure of Colonel
st. Martin from Mendoza for Chill, altho'
several periods have been fixed for that event
The most of all tliesupplies which their armies
can receive, must be sent from Buenos Avres.
and you may readily conceive the difficulties
OF land transportation of several hundred
leagues.
Paraguay, an interesting and powerful pro.
vince, has, since il threw of the Spanisl, woke
remained tranquil, refusing to take any mari
IN the internal differences of the Country
These differences, 4 am sorry to say. have
very much impeded the grand carisc of
freedom but they are such as might be ex.
pected to spring out of a soil, however excel.
lent. which had been 90 long under Spanish
cultivation. Every day, however, produces an
evident change for the better; and / doubt
not, after these people have gone through the
ordeal, Which is the common iot of man in mis-
efforts to throw off bad habits, but that they