Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-06-15
SOUTH AMERICA.
LATEST FROM BUENOs AyREs

LATEST FROM BUENOS AYRES.
NEW YORK, June Give are indebted to
captain Bassett, of the brig Laura Ann, ar
rived yesterday, in rs days from Buenos
Ayres, for the following interesting intell-
gence.
AT the time the Laura Ann sailed from
Buenos Ayres, the greatest agitation prevail
Cd in that city. Ii was reported that there
had been revolution at Cordova and yio
lent civil war was going on between the pro
sinces OF st. Jago de PEstcro, Tucuman and
7aiti. Carrea, with an increasing force,
was sa'cl 10 be at .Nellngue, within the from
TIERS OF the province of Buenos Ayres. 1t
was said that he had got together from to
1000 horses, on which it was supposed that
Ramirez would mount his troops as soon as
ne had crossed over the river Colonel La
Madrid had gone out into the country ORR
weeks before with volunteer but not very
numerous corps to observe the movements
Of the enemies he had reported the position
vi Sdrrea, out wasnot strong enough to at
tack him.
Ii was believed at Bucnos Avres that war
would soon be declared with PORTUGAL.
brig had been loaded and dispatched from
Monte VideO, with arms s. ammunition for
hainlrez She had passed Buenos Ayres. The
government had sent two vessels to intercept
her, BUTT was believed that they had not sue
cecded Daily impressments Of American
aad other foreign seamon had been going on
at Buenos Ayres for some time preyioijs to
Capt. Bassett's sailing, to man fotilIa fit
tlnS out against Ramirez. A few DAYS be-
fore he sailed, six men were forcibIy taken
rom Two American vessels lying at Ence-
Iiada, about ten leagues from Buenos Avres.
after passing few hours in the stocks, had
Deei pinloned and tied on to horses, brought
Axrrn rtln,,
Tours In prison, were sent on board the TO
Hla.--On the representation of Mr.. Forbes
our agent, those men were given up, but as
the PARTIES ofimpressment were renewed at
pleasure, notwithstanding very polite letter
from government to Mr.. Forbes assuring
That 1t should be discontinued, that gentle
men addressed n second note to the govern
nlent copy of which WILDE found in this pa
per, and it was believed at Captain Bassett,s
departure that the business would be placed
on the footing proposed by Mr.. Forbes. A
proclamation which had been previously pub
Hshed by the Governor, was renewed by the
JMnta IN rather strong language, ordering that
all foreigners who had resided two wears i'm
the country should take up arms, and be
enrolled as soldiers. copy of this procla-
nation has also been furnished by CAPTAIN
Bassett The British merchants had met
signed and addressed to captain O'Rrien
the senior naval officer atB. A. very firm
femonstrance against this order, declaring
their determination to quit the country soon.
er th1n submit TO il. This had been com
muncated to the governor by captain o.
Brlen, with sharp note which has given
great offence.
HE Governors immediate answer was
mat the Laws must be executed that il the
British merchants determined 60 quit the
country, they were at liberty to do 90, land
N reply to demand Of time 90 settle: their
aiiairs) the Governor further said that no
time wou'st'be prescribed that they might |
take their own time, but us long as they |
staid they must comply with the law.
~ the time Captain Bassett sailed, the |
were all threatening, and |
some were preparing to leave Buenos Ayres. /
Fortunately ihere were no Americans cstab- !
b5hsi there vino came within the meaning /
of tiie law, and onr agent there very propcs. 4
y r,tnaiapd neutrl IN the discussion.
The Day bs.cre Captain Bassctt sailed. |
hliag G0Na Ffiiss, DON JUAN MAR |
TIN POfEKliEDON, for several wears
TIE Director Of the United Provinces, landed
'fonl N ute Yideo, after about II months