The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-11-03
FOREIGN.
AFFAIRS IN THE La PLATA.

have transpred IN the La flata, giving u sus."e
account of the mode and extent OF English ana
French interference in the difficulties which exist
betweent the Argentine and Banda Oriental republics.
BY the politeness OF friend, we are now enabled 10
| lay before our readers some extracts from the
"British Packet" paper printed in Buenos Ayres'
which confirm all that was said in the able treatise
TO which we have alluded. The editor, although
an Englishman, il will be seen, dcnounceA with
merited severity the quasi war which the French
and British governments have waged against the IN
dependence of his adopted country. We shall make
further extracts hereafter.
| From the British Packet.
| BuENos AYREs, August 9Th.
The scenes which at present are being enacted in
the Rio de la Plata Of s,cra disgraceu nature,
that is impossible for to describe them without
deep blush for what we have ever been accustoni-
ed 80 fondy TO pride ourselves in--the glory OF
Old England And, indeed, how can 1t be other
wise, since are doomed to see the agents oil our
country go hand in hand with those of France in
the preparation Of deeds Of the most perfidious
cowardice, enormous atrociiy and revolving nfamy
II such be the fruits Of that cordla understanding
which politicians at home, on both sides OF the
channel have taken such great delight in crying up,
| accursed, say we, be the policy upon winch II IS
based; for its consequences cannot be but dlsas-
lrous the peace and social interests of the whole
| world
| We mentioned in our last that the ministers of
! England and France in consequence of the refusal
of the Argentine government to yield to certain pre-
posterous demands, had asked for their passports,
and embarked for Montevideo. We then omitted
to state the rumor which was current, that, du-
ring the tendency ofthe negotiations, those MINIS
ters had ordered the Argentine squadron OIL Mon
tevdeo to be placed under restraint; for we could
| Ill shp
| seniatives OF two great nations, who had been so
| loud in their proiestaons of "peace and friend
| Ship The fact, however, was but too true; and
| was accompanied by circumstances of the most
arbitrary injustice and outrage. The captains of
the British ship Curacao and French frigate fri
came went on board the same vessels of the Argen-
tine squadron, and, invoking instructions from their
respective ministers, intimated to the French and
English volunteers that they must cease to serve
under the Argentine flag; the captain of the .4caine
stating to his countrymen that if, in the event of
war between the combined powers and the Argen-
tine republic, they should be taken prisoners, they
would be shot After this announcement, he took
French leave, and was followed by the captain of
the Curacoa-the latter, however, observing the rules
| Of urbanty.@ Scandalous as was this proceeding II
| is nothing in comparison with those which lmme-
diately ensucd It is understood that the Argen-
tine government, soon as it learned the humila-
ting position in which its squadron placed sent
| orders to Admiral Brown to withdraw His depart
ure, however, was opposed by the English and
French naval forces; but it was ntmated that on
| the return Of the steamers which were expected
from Buenos Ayres, every impeachment would be re-
moved. The Ffebrand and Fulton finally arrived
on the Cd instant; shortly after which, Admiral
1 Brown signaized his vessels to heave short their
anchors and after sufficient time had elapsed to al
low the combined fleets to manifest their intenion
without any objection having been minated he or
dered the squadron to get under way, which was
Immediately done by the General San Martin, the
Yeine Cnco de Mayo, and the .Naere de Julio; the
General Echague and the .Mdypu being rather tar
dy in the operation from accident restraint, As
soon as this movement was perceived by the COM
| bined fleets, vessels were detached in pursuit
and several shots were fired at those of the Ar
gentine squadron under way; one of which going
through the stern of Admiral Browns flagship,
| he struck his colors, as did likewise the Vente
Cinco and the Ninth Of July; and possession
was Immediately taken Of them by the allies.
Thus the inglorious deed consummaed;
but as it did not appear infamous enough to
its authors, a commission of Monteydeo Rvieristas
was sent on board, TO tamper with the captured
crews. To the honor Of the latter, however, be it
said that with the exception of the greater part Of
4 the English and French volunteers, they remained
faithful to their flag, spurning all the brilliant offers
made to them for the purpose Of shaking their ale
glance. Admiral Brown, his officers, seamen, and
marines, were then distributed between the two
steamers, for the purpose Of being sent TO Buenos
Ayres; but, before they were allowed to depart, the
admiral and such of his officers as were natives of
the United Kingdom, were obliged to sign pledge
that they would not serve again during the contest
1 The steamers arrived here on the 9th; and as soon
as the nature Of their errand was ascertained, the
expression of the deepest Indignation could be read
in the face Of every honorable foreigner as well as
of the natives in general. Still II was repressed,
and English officers and senmen walked about as
unconcernedly MS if nothing had happened; and the
whole French legation were as gay ever the same
evening at tcrtulia at his exceency's house. In
| what other country in the world would such for
bearance be manifested or such confidence placed in
the ruling poweri Admiral Brown, who
came up in the Fulton, did not dsembark till the
7th. lie came on shore in French boat, the
| French corvette Coquete saluting him with fifteen
guns, on his leaving the Fiiiton What cruel irony
The gallant veteran was received, on his landing,
| with loud cheers by considerable crowd, which
had collected in spite of a pouring rain. His car
| rage was in waiting, TO which he was conducted by
the captain Of the port, and in which he Immediately
proceeded to his quinia.
| II will be curious to learn in what manner the
glorious intelligence will be received at home VIII
not Admiras Lame and Inglefed be advanced TO
| the peerpge, and their officers promoted, for the
achievement 1t may not be too much to expect to
hear Of the firing Of the Park and Tower guns, and
Of luminaions taking place in all parts Of the en-
pre, as well as of the thanks fboth houses Of Par
lament being voted to the victors For it is no tri-
hing matter--a Whole squadron mas been captured,
and their officers If not their crews, sent on shore
on their parole of honor, Nelson did the van
pushed French after the battle Of the Nile O.
heavens, how times have changed Would that we
had not lived to see this day Of degradation
But the record of infamy is not finished. On the
Sd inst the Sandman packet Euacia, which sailed
from thia port the LIST for the Buceo, arrived Of
Montevideo, where she fell in with her Britannia
Majesty brig Racer which had ALEC left this on the
same day with the July mail. The Racer having
been signazed by the British admiral, made sail
upon the E,yracid, and fred two guns to bring her
TO. The packet obeyed at the second slIot, and an
English officer Immediately came on board, and or
dered the captain to 60 alongside to the admiral
Shortly after, the captain Of the Racer in person
came on board, and demanded all the correspond
ence which being delivered seventeen letters, the
greater part addressed to President Orbe, were sub
trac,ed, for which receipt was given by Lieut.
Hamilton, stating that they were to be inspected by
Admiral lnge6eld, who no doubt is furnished with