Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-24
BUENos AYREs AND BRAZIL.

rs indulgence from Tue Lid iala W th@ '''' ~
March, which confirms the account already
published in this Gazette Of the naval affair DE-
tween the Buenos Ayrean and Brazilian squad
rons, in which the latter was evidently the most
injured, and adds, that on the 9th OF the
same month february another sangulnary
conflict took place, in which the BrazlilahS
were defeated, with the loss OF steam vessel,
one brig, and one ship the Iaporca) was driV
en- on shore. 1t was stated that the blockade
of the river could not be maintained, and that
the American and British ministers al BuenoS
Ayres had promulgated their opinions oil It's
irefficiency by public declaration Several
men-of-war sailed from Rio, (among which were
two frigates) on receiving the foregoing lntesli-
gence, to reinforce the Brazilian squadron oft
Monte Vidco, which was closely invested on
the land by the Patriot forces.
The following letter from the Salem Gazette
gives some further partit ulars respecting the
situation of affairs between the two parties:-
"Rio .Ianeiro, March 24.-The 2ist March
having been appointed by the Emperor Tor his
departure from Bahia on his return TOXIC, he was
confidently expected 10 arrive in the course OF
! 10 or IL days, and great preparations were ma
king for his reception BY the Citizens. During
his absence perfect tranquility had prevailed m
Rio, and no apprehension whatever was enter
tanned Of any political difficulty. Accounts
were received al Rio, that the Buenos Ayres
squadron, consisting OF a ship, two briggs, a
schooner and seven gunboats, had come out
second time, and were more successful than
before, having compelled Ihc Imperial block
adInr vessels TO abandon their ground, IN
anticipation Of an attack, and seek shelter IN
Monte Video pursued nearly the whole way by
the others, without coming TO action. The Go
vcrnmcnt Of Monte V;deo, indignant al their
apparent cowardice, would not allow them to
remain in port, and after ordering them to the
outer anchorage, sent them with u reinforce
ment TO resume their station.
The irigate Imperative was also ordered up
the river, and had sailed with Admiral Lobo on
board, but report states her 10 have been seen
in the mouth Of the riser--it would.be extreme
ly difficult for her to reach the anchorage in the
outer roads of Buenos-Ayres, on account OF the
shadows on the passage up, and she could only
Law there at anchor for the same reason, whilst
the enemy's vessels OF war might pass out Of
the reach of her guns. Ii is said that admiral
Brown is resol, ed TO attempIto board'hcr;i if She
takes station there; and many people are dis
posed to believe he may succeed, but il would
be a very desperate essay. After leaving the
pursuit of the blockading vessels, Admiral
Brown appeared off Coonia a fortified town on
| the river opposite Buenos Ayres, and held by
the Brazilians, which he bombarded for some
time, but could not succeed in taking it
| though vague report was circulated that he
| had, which, however was conlradicted on bet
ter authority. He lost one OF his vessels on a
bank, but took out every thing valuable and
| burnt her. She was the Beigrano, formerly the
| Mohawk of Baltimore. The government Of
Buenos Ayres had sent a deputation to that of
Chill requiring their assistance in the war, and
| il was expected the whole CHILEAN squadron
| would come round to their aid, in which case
| the Marine operations will become Of much
more interest on this coast. Their naval
force is said to be respectable and can be spared
( as they have succeeded in the reduction Of Chi
loe.
The U. S. ship Cyane left Rio for Monte
Nidco and Buenos Ayres on the 10Th March,
ana it was thought that Capt. Elliott would al
| ford protection to the Commercial lag Of his
! Country in their trade with Buenos Ayres
should the blockade not be maintained on ad
MISSILE principles, and any unjust measures be
| pursued by the Squadron. twas reported tina
| The British Admiral at Montevideo had sign
fed his intention TO adopt similar course, ant
that the Commander Of the Doris fgigate OF
,ha, station had offered to n,oy English mer
chant vessels to Buenos Ayres-thls repor
| however, seems to want confirmation. 1t Il
much doubted whether sufficient force can bt
maintained oifthat port, TO render the blockade
efcctual, as small vessels only can be activel!
employed, and the Buenos Ayreans are enablee
TO meet them to any extent, and TO more ad
vantage.
The troops at Rio Grande by the last &C
counts thence, remain in their quarters in
state of inactivity. The weather there was be
coming cool, and they were already ncommod
ed by it. When the winter sets in with severi
ty, tits thought they sill suffer very seriously
The Oricntalists were probably waiting fol
such an occasion to attack them, having hither
to shown no disposition to do so. Mgst Of TIT
Imperial troops at present there, are from TIT
OPTICAL section of Brazil, and have never ex
perienced cold winter.
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