The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-12-09
Correspondence of the union.]
LATER FROM BUENOS AYRES.

buENos AYREs, 23d Sept, l645.
After the taking Of Colonia by the English
and French squadrons, the Argentine governments
prohibited any communication with them, which
obliged them to look to Rio Grande for supplies
of fresh provisions for the town Of Montevideo, as
well as for themselves. From Buceo we learn that
all the population Of the Uruguay republic. are
armng; and on the LIST January, lS46, President
of that state. The French, Italian, and Spanish
residents have asked for to enrol themselves,
and will form a body of 10000 infantry besides.
The letter addressed to President Oribe transa,e
from the Gazette at Buceo, of the 9th August.
"To the most excellent President Of the republic Of Ur
gusy, General Don Manuel Oribe:
"The undersigned, French citizens, domiciliated
in the territory Of the republic, present themselves
respectfully TO submit for the appreciation Of your
exceency the serious determination which, after
grave reflection, wo have taken.
at is already eighteen months since the majority
Of the French population were convinced after having
vainly shown the greatest submission to the orders
of their government that the best choice that re-
manned to them was to make an armed demonstra-
lion, and TO display here the tri-colored flag, in
front of the same flag now dshonored in Monte
video; and prove length to France that she is
mistaken as to her true interests Your exceency
then did not think he ought to accept services;
but to-day we renew the offer of our arms, with
greater earnestness than ever, though we know the
army has no need of assistance.
"This spontaneous enrolment of six or seven
thousand Frenchmen will prove to the European
governments that all the French residents that there
are this beautiful country not enclosed within
the walls Of Montcvdeo--on the contrary, the
greater number live in the country; and that this
population which has been forgotten, doubt,
because il has not created difficulties, not having been
afraid to remain here, in spite of the troubles of
war; thus doing Justice to, and refuting the infa-
nous calumnics and all the absurd rumors which
have been circulated about the cruetes exercised on
foreigners by the united army.
entirely abandoned by those who had the mis-
sion to protect U.S. and seeing, with the greatest re-
gret, the policy which our government agents APP
pear to follow equally unjust and runous to our
interests, we come, after having wearied our pa
tience TO request your excellency 10 give us arms
and to permit us to Join in the fatgues Of the army
We can remain no longer tranquil spectators in the
prolongation of a ruinous war, which Is sus.
tanned alone by ignorance or the i'll will ofthe Eu.
ropean agents.
at is not for want Of new protection that we
make this request, Sefor President, because, unit
now you have always made US respected; we have
always been protected in our persons and property
and have always found justice
| "In consideration of the seriousness Of the cir
cumstances, and however great may be the exaspera
ton Of the natives Of the country by the unustiab
conduct of our government agents, we have 80 mucl
confidence in the generous character Of your excel
to enjoy the same benefits as before under the aus
pices Of your government. II is not then through
fear or want Of protection, that we request you u
place arms in hands; but If Europe has given III
sympathies for fifteen hundred Frenchmen arme'
in Montcvideo, and threatens to make war in thei
favor, to the injury Of the numerous French popu
ation scattered in this country, il may at length
better informed, and may stop before the immens
disasters of an unjust
"Thc French population being dispersed in thei
various occupations over the country, some fe,
days are requisite to get their signatures. This con
tains only those that are near; the others will O
quickly as possible be presented to your exceller
cy.
awaiting with confidence your decision, W
have the honor to be, with profound respect, YOU
humble servants"
Signed Count L. de Brayer, A. Robert, an
/ $500 others.
This petition shows that the French residents al
opposed TO the measures of the two ministers; an
assure you that nine out of ten Of the foreigner
in this country are also Of the opinion that thet
, measures will be as ruinous as they are unjust
them.
The recent decree that every person be enrollt
has been carried into effect. Every shop and s'o
is closed, and all are daily drilled from 70 3 p m
and the Argentine government have over hity tho'
sand men that can take the field. England AZ
France must send large army TO meet this alli'
! army Of 0,000, which will be augmented 10 $500
il the services OF foreigners are accepted And sin
the war Of Independence, no arming has taken pla
with such enthusiasm, and the government Of Ger
raj Rosas was never 80 popular The general vol