The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-01-31
NEWS FROM THE RIVER PLATE.

The following intelligence comes to in this
mornings Baltimore American" We wait with
impotence for further details In the mean time,
we cannot forbem the expression Of our profound
sympathy for the harassed citizens Of the southern
republic. The blood boils with indignation at the
attempt of these allied squadrons to interfere with
he affairs Of Buenos Ayres, and the spiling Of her
blood in this contest. Nor can We repress our adj
mia,on for the bravery they have displayed against
such fearful odds az they have had 10 encoun-
ter III
From this mornings Baltimore American.
LATEST FROM BRAZIL AND THE RIVER PLATE.
The brig Argyle, Coskssy, at this port ys.ier-
day from Rio de Janeiro, whence she sailed on
the 18th December, and the brig Ssldans, Stubbs,
also from the same place having sailed on the 2Oth
December bring interesting adVices from that quar-
ter IL viii be seen from the annexed letters
that the combined forces Of the English and French
had achieyeda victory over the Argentine troops,
and captured the forts at the mouth Of the river
Parana. At Rhode Janeiro the price OF -four had
improved
"RIo DE JAsEiKo, Dec. IL, l845
'sThe alLabsorbing topic Of the day is the late ire
mendous engagement between the Anglo allied forces
at the River Plate and Of Rosas batteries al the
mouth Of the River Psrana. The newspapers will
doubtless TEEN with the particulars OF the proceed.
ings on both sides. On the part Of the English and
French, the victory was complete indeed not, how
ever, without serious loases ~ regards life, and
properly in the way Of shipping.
''rhe English brig Of war Dolphin alone received
l07 round shot in her hull and rigging during the
gassment The French steamer Fulton l0t shot
and French vessel, or at least a vessel manned by
Fesnchmen, but formerly belonging to the Buenos
Ayreans, was completely riddled. The total loss Of
al. HI. "A
while on the part Of the enemy, no correct state
ment has yet been made public. Report says that
upwards Of 800 are missing. Certain IL is that
in one fort no loss than $50 bodies were found and
IN another, some $50 or l6oi and, what is still more
strange, they all blacks To account for this,
il is said that fast a white man fell killed or
wounded he was Immediately carried of, while the
poor blacks kept al IL, and lay where they fell
"Onee or twice these miserable wretches attempted
10 Ace from the forts but did they attempt
IL, than Rosas's cavalry charged on them and COM
PEELED them to return to their guns at the point Of
the lance. Rosas seemed TO have anticipated the
fight Of his men, and placed these cavalry there on
purpose to keep them in check; for on the landing
Of some $50 men from the vessels Of war they met
with but very little opposition"
"RIo DE- JAsEIRo, Dec. Is, lsl5.
"Within the last few days prices Of -four have un-
dergone slight advance, owing to the falling of Of
supplies, and the additional purchase Of 5000 bbls.
Richmond -four by speculstor at from l6l500 cash
10 $4,000 credit Some 2, 500 bbls. Baltimore sold
at l65O0 l70O0 the Inter for extra brand;
and 500 bbls. Gallego from the hands Of speeula-
tors at l9H500 credit.
"Prees Of coffee have not varied. The finer grades
continue scarce, and we quote superiors at $500
3nl50; good hrsts 100 3R200. Exchange on
England 26d. firm. Freights Gu 65s. nominal.
"Montevideo advices to the lst ut say: I'VE
have news from Parana, stating the entire destruc-
ton Of the principal batteries at the Tonelero. The
loss Of the French and English amounted to about
$50 killed and wounded. Flour is selling at sl2 TO
net Sc, Spanish"
ave have nothing new from Rio Gnnde.''
Extract Of another letter dated
"RIo DE- JAsriRo, Dec. ls, ls45.
"Snce our last adyices Of the 18th instant, We
have nothing new to note. Prices Of -four remain
at last quotations, and business generally not very
actiyen