Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-10

South America, &c.
Eztrccss ofa letter from q gentleman at Bue-
nos ayres, dGted Marcia 8, 1890.
The change that took place some weeks
since, the details Of which will have been
communicated to you, was followed by a
peace with the Montonera, upon terms OF
such perfect equality that all was joy. HUI
mutations succeeded Examinations, for nights
in succession, and the event was hailed by
most as the term Of the revolution. Indeed,
such il ought TO have been; but lumut, ex-
cited by combination ofcauses, which
am about, in part, TO unfold. has disturbed
this happy result. The transition from the
sovereignty of many states to that OF one.
was necessarily to be attended with changes
affecting variety ofinterests; many abuses
were to be corrected, among which was TO
be anticipated general retrenchment OF
hest of dependents, civil and military ,grow-
ing out of a war OF ten years duration. Tn
der the impression of these feelings, before
they had time TO reflect, many were seduced
by the intrigues OF the disafected OF the for
mcr administration, openly to reprobate the
treaty as disgraceful to Buenos Ayres. This
clauor continued 10 augmentto for some days,
when, upon the delivery of few hundred
stands OF arms to the agent of the Montone-
"a, in compliance With the third article, a
serment was excited, which terminated IN
the choice OF military chief, who was to
restore to the capital its lost dignity, by COM
mencing hostilities forthwith.
"a measure so precipitate, SO subyersiye
Of all order, SO derogatory to good faith, and
so Immediately affecting the independence
as well as the interests OF the city, has COM
pletely indisposed the citizens towards the
new chief aad his followers. He may at
tempt something with the troops, but, as he
will not be sustained by the inhabitants, the
struggle will not last beyond 4S hours. Sar-
ratea is a few leagues distant from the city,
where crowds are hocking to him with de-
termination TO support his administration and
TO maintain entire the peace. | still hope
that, before the vessel shall sail by which
this goes, may be enabled to announce 10
you the dissolution of this mischievous asso-
citation, together with the return of order, in
the triumph of principle and of federalism.
"Sarratea had discovered some documents
to which be intended to give publicity, and |
know not, from their tendency, whether this
may not have operated powerfully with ma
ny ofthose who had distinguished themselves
by their zeal On this occasion. 1t appears
that the late Director, Puerrydon, in con-
junction with the congress, had secretly
formed treaty with France Cor the recep-
ton of branch OF the Bourbon family now
10 Italy, and for the surrender Of this place
upon the arrival OF the Prince. France was
to advance IL millions Of liyres, and Portu-
gal guarantees the stipulation IN consIdera-
ton of the cession of the Oriental District
These are the principal heads of this instru.
ment as communicated to me, Of the eXis-
tence of which am not al liberty to doubt.
The fact hold directly from gentleman
whose integrity has never been impeached,
and he was good enough at the same time 10
promise me copy, but in this all disap-
pointed by his abrupt departure. lhope he
may still retain the minutes of the Congress,
disclosing this disgracetul transaction, in
which case | Shall obtain il on his return, and
will forward it by the Amazon, TO SAIL in "a
bout three weeks from hsnce for New York.
1t may be important to you to know the ex-
tent Of this confederation for, although
understand that the arrangement is made
upon the basis of independence, yet it is one
to which the people are not parties, and one
to which they will not assent whether il be
a Ferdinand or Charles is matter OF lndit-
ference; they are to them alike objects OF
adherence, and will be so OF resistance 10
the last extremity. French frigate left
this about two months since, on board OF
which, it is said, was secret agent, with
whom the final arrangements were concid-
ded. However extravagant it may appear
on the part OF France, in her present distract
ed state, yet | am inclined to believe that the
measure has been taken without the knowl-
edge OF Great Britain.
g have just received letters from Chilli of
late date, by which ] learn that thu troops
. Con Ma rtin had left behind him al Mendoza,