The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-06-02


Of April, and the latter from Rio Grande with date
to the 18th.
The intelligence received by them is important.
II VIII be seen that the English interfering il
the affairs of Buenos Ayres, as well as of Texas.
II VIII also be perceived that appearances are deci
dedly against the Montevideans, Riviera had been
utterly defeated
There is probability of war between Brazil ant
Buenos Ayres.
The English frigate Carysford sailed from Rio de
Janero for England with $2,OOO,OO0 in specie on
board
Correspondence of the Herald]
RIO DE JANEIRo, April 23d, 1916.
Sir VIM. Gore Ouseley, the newly appointed
British Minister to Buenos Ayres, whose wife (by-
the-bye, is daughter of Mr. Collector Van Ness>
has been some time here in close consultation with
this government. According to the son dts" about
tne court the object OF his visit two-old-to fur
ther the negotiation OF treaty between Great Brl-
tam and the Brazils-and also cooperation be-
tween these powers, to force Governor Rosas to omen
the communication to Paraguay (by way of the
ed April in British war steamer Firebrand, for
buenos Ayres and it is said is soon to be followed
10y considerable force, (sma vesses) now on their
way from England.
and defensive, had been strictly negotiated and
signed between Paraguay and the Brazils, but the
fact coming to the knowledge of Roosas, Con the Sir
James Graham principle) he instructed the Buenos
his passports the non-raticaton of this treaty on
the part OF the emperor, when the latter alternative
was conceded.
The result of all this manGuvring has not trans
pred, bnt doubtless the result will not prove unlike
the usual effect of British mediaton-the oyster to
the mediator-a shell each, to the mediated.
Our minister, Mr.. Wise, is watching these move
ments closely, and Is engaged unremittngly in en-
Al IL
can flag BY Brazilian shareholders. AS to the claims
OF American citizens against this government no
thing can De accomplished, however energetic the
exeruons until our representative at this court shall
De furnished with instructions of the most mpera-
i've character, in relation thereto.
ne fngafe Rantan, Capt. Gregory. and brig
cambridge, Lieutenant commanding, Pennington,
are still in this harbor.
Rio DE JANEIRo, April 23rd, l845.
The ship Courier being on the eve of departure for
New York, avail myself of the chance to give you
tho little news we have in this city
The festivities attendant upon the ceremony of
christening the heir Of the crown are all over Ilu-
limitations have had their 'snight," and everything
now Is quiet. The latest information we have re-
ceived from Monte Yideo, states that "Riviera,' .
Rosas' General had been defeated by the other par
ty, and had fallen back to the Province Of Rio
Grande. The U. S. ship Boston was lying off Mon
te Video.
Here we have the United States frigate Raritan,
Commodore Turner, and the little brig cambridge,
Lieut. Com Pennington. The health Of the officers
and crew continues good.
The American brig Porpcise, having been seized
for an alleged violation of the laws of the United
States IN regard to the slave trade is about to be sent
from the flag ship The Saratoga is daily expected.
Lar OFFICERS OF THE U. s. BRro BArSBRIpoE,
AT RIO DE JANEIRo.-Law. Pennington. Lieut.. Com
handing Henry Walker. LIST Lieutenant; George H.
White, Purser; J. Brownlee, Passed Assistant Sur
geon w. r. Mckinney, Acting Master; VIM H. Hud.
son. Passed aidshipman; Geo. H. Bier, Milton Haxtun,
Clerk j. Thos Power, Masters Mate Francis Dawson,
Acting Gunner; John Young, do. Boatswaln; c. w.
bf.obtt do Carpenter.
Rio GRANpE, April 49, 1S45.
From the 10th February to 10Th April, ten Amerl-
can vessels left the port of Rio Grande in ballast,
being unable to purchase cargoes orProcure feghts,
on account OF the great scarcity OF hides and other
produce.
Since the declaration of peace in the Province,
contrary to general expectation, hides have arrived
from the interior very slowly, and immediately pur-
the sailing of the Stephen Brewer, the market was
completely overstocked with American produce es-
pecialy of domestics-sufficent on hand for over
two years consumption, large quantities having gone
nearly amount to prohibition Accounts were mo-
mently expected of the blockade of Buenos Ayres by
the combined fleets of England, France and Brazil,
the British minister having left Rio Sd April by a
en- his arrival
The Montevidean army, under Riviera, were pur-
sued into the Province of Rio Grande by the Buenos
Ayrcan forces, early in April, and after desperate
engagement, completely routed with severe loss on
both sides. The border difficulties daily increasing;
the opinion of the military at Rio Grande that
war would be inevitable between Brazil and Buenos
Ayres.
lFrom the Rio Journal de Concrete April 24l
Rio GRAwpE. April 24-On the 9th of last month"; the
Argentine forces commanded by Ruguiza, routed the
my Of Riviera at India Muerta 1t appears that the dis
pcrsion complete but that few were killed
General Me ina, Colonies Luna Fortunatus Silva
Dernardino, Baez vncento Ginas, Oavarria, Albicn,
Tavares and several other officers, with 500 soldiers,
and convoy Of families consisting of 5000 persons and
ls2 baggage carts came into Brazil These unfortunate
upon India Muera, and soon they received inte
gence OF It, they dispersed, marching towards the Bra
lillian territory more they entered at noon the GOTH
at the 30th the enemies force appeared
our lies. Ruguiza immediately demanded Of L. Col
sdeans, declaring that this not done by midday,
he should himself enter the Brazilian territory for this
purpose and added that the arms must be given up to
ment. The Rosistan commander at the same time in
formed It. Col Gargas that part Of his force had al
ready passed into the Brazilian territory some twenty
squares to take three of the baggage carts of the Mon
tevideans. but that they should be Immediately with.
drawn The commander of the frontier dd not answer
the Argentinan General but proceeded to disarm the
emgrant forces who were then encamped in 0crribatu
four leagues within the boundary OF Brazil The arms
then deposited in the house Of nhabitan Of that
district
General Riviera escaped from the field Of battle, with
about 80 and passed the Sauce direct to Ceboaty
this route also taken by other officers and groups
OF dispersed sodery BY Of the soldiers who arrived
here know that the 2sth Riviera passed through
Cruz beyond Cebolaty with 400 men, and accompanied
by the Colonies BaRco, Friere, and Calengo.
The commander Of Svas brigade conceded himself
in the hills Of Corez with about 100 men, and this is
his native district, and he Is of great influence
there is probable that he will rapidly augment his
forces.
Colonel Mundonca, commander Of Rveras escort,
passed on the s0h by Jagnarao, with more than an hum
dfcd and Il Is known with certainty that he passed
ur the Jeguarao 1t is supposed that he will soon re-
enter the Banda Oriental and rounc with Colonel Ca
macho, who has force Of more than 400 men, and who
not in the engagement of India Muerta, his COM
pany not at that time with the main body Of the
army.
General Medina and Colonel Olivarrca not in the
acton--they were in Polonia coast of Castios waiting
for vessel laden with cattle, intending to go In her to
Monteyideo but they received intelligence oil
the defeat they Joined the cmgrans and the part OF