The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-11-27
EMMERSON.
For the UNION.
LATER FROM THE RIVER LA PLATA.

| The following letter. written by countryman
who had established himself at Bucco, the seat OF
government of the republic of Uruguay, corrobo-
rates the accounts received of the taking possession
of the town Of Colonia by the English and French
combined squadrons Colonia is u small town of
$50 inhabitants, about ninety miles west of the city
of Montcvideo; and its occupation by order of the
two selfstyled ministers of peace, together with
their having delivered up to the authorities of Mon
tevideo part of the Argentine squadron, who had
armed them and sent them cruising under the Oren.
tai flag, had caused the Argentine government 10
prohibit the people from furnishing any supplies to
either OF the squadrons. The following letter is
from a countryman who has been ruined by the
measures taken by the English and French This
is one Of many cases which, ere long, will be pre-
sened TO our government:
BUcEo, Sept. S, lS45.
"You will probably have learned before this
reaches you Of the treacherous and cowardy man
ner in which the English and French took possess
sion of the Argentine squadron; but you will not
yet have learned of the still baser act Of their hay-
ing given three of these vesscls--the San Martin,
Echague, and Maipu--to the so-titled government
of Monovideo;' and that these vessels left there
some days since under the Oriental flag, in company
with the gun-boats under the command of Garri-
baldi.
"Anoher piece of news-the grand and glorious
affair of the taking Of the invincble town Of Colo
MIA by the combined forces Of Great Britain and
France, and the insurgent Orientals, comprising in
all near thirty vessels steamers two corvettes
six brgs, fifteen schoonera and gunboats. The
town, by order of the President, had been ovacu-
ated but battery of light artillery was sufficiently
near to give them amusement for about two hours;
and although they have taken the town, they re-
ceived much the worst of the affair. The de-
tenders had but one man killed OF course,
we do not know the loss of the attacking par
ty. When and what will be the end of this
affair, and when will the republics Of this coun-
try be free from the dominccrng forces of Eu-
rope. This is sad affair for me; it places in n
critical situation, with family, and the prospect Of
my making living for them taken from me. Who
viii pay me for my losses Though some would think
them of small amount, STILL they are Of much conse-
quence to me, after my having undergone many ex-
pcnses 10 establish myself here, and when my pros
poets were so good. had many consignmonts, and
many more that had advices Of should have
done u handsome business; and calculate my loss,
by this interference of the French and English, at
about $4,000. Is there no way for my making a
claim for my losses!
81 have but little of particular interest to commu
nicate. Here can have nothing new; our port,
as you must be aware, being under strict blockade
by the English and French. Their unjust interfc-
renee and heretofore unheard-of proceedings, in the
political affairs of nation whose independence they
have Who shall give the title patriot
to Rivera any of his followers' None but those
whose aim is to place these free and independent
toms under the Ddn OIL mOnarcnlcal Out
have hopes, that before such thing comes to
pass, our countryside noblest of ALL the mother OF
republics-will not let it happen; she will not look
tamely on and allow the liberties of an American
republic to be wrenched from them by the
bearing and ever-insolent power Of Great Britain.
The stars and stripes taking stand in this qaes-
ton would all the republics of this great con-
tinent to follow in her train; thus combining the
whole America And am sure that there are but
very few on this continent, who would not defend
their rights--who would not shoulder musket to
keep us from the interference and dicaton of Euro
pean powers
"Your friend and servant"
Translated for the Union from the Journal Of Commerce
Of Rio de Janero, 10Th September, le45.
| LIVE THE ARGENTINE CONFEDERATION!
BuENos AYREs, 9th Aug. l845.
| The government of Buenos Ayres, encharged with
the foreign relations and affairs of peace and of
the Argentine confederation
| In consequence of the hostile proceedings of the
naval forces Of her Britannia Majesty and of his
Majesty the King the French, against those of the
Argentine confederation, and their subsequent as-
grcssions against the republic, which the govern
| ment sincerely desires to remove, it is dccrced:
| /. Ii ia prohibited from this date until a new
order from this port from any port Of the prov
ince or its coasts or the ports coasts of the re-
public all species Of communication, direct indi-
rect, with the vessels Of war of her Britannia Ma
jesty, or his Majesty the King of the French.
| g. All who infringe the preceding resolution to
be punished with the penalty that the government
| Judge convenient, in conformity with the circum,
stances the offence.
3d. Communicate, publish, and insert this in the
official register Of the country.
FELIPE ARANA.