The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1847-04-27
FROM SOUTH AMERICA.
Correspondence of the n. Y. CONNER
cial Advertiser.

Cldl AuVeTLlScI.
Rio DE JANERo, FEBRUARY 10, 1917.
We are most anxiously expecting later
adyices from England and Montevideo, as
they will probably determine the policy
of England and France as regards the arm
ed Intervention in the River Plate, par
ticularly as upon their decision depends
the question of peace or war between Ro-
sas and Brazil. The former has of
late offered many insults to Brazil, and
seems to be determined to goad her into
a quarrel.
Brazil is DESTROYS of peace, but is pre-
pared and is preparing for defence in case
Of being attacked at the South; and, at
last advices from Montevideo, Goth ulti-
mo, the troops of Rosas were in full pos
session OF the Banda Oriental, having
crossed Entire Rios in large numbers, rou-
ted Rivera, (who had a few days before
taken Paysandu on the Uraguay,) and
driven him across the country 10 Maldon-
ado, where he arrived on the 9th. 1t
was extremely doubtful if he could main
tain himself there against Oribe's forces,
and he would probably be obliged to fee
to Rio G.ande again; and if afforded
protection, as before, Rosas, would con
slider it "casus belli," and commence OPP
e%rations Immediately, as one Of his most
serious charges against Brazil is their af-
fording Rivera protection before, and at
tar allowing him passports to 60 to Mon
tevideo.
1t has been the subject of two very
strong protests by the Argentine Minister
at this Court.
The Mutine brig of war, which was
ordered to be ready early in December
10 take out the final orders of the English
| and French Governments to Montevideo,
was still waiting at Portsmouth on the
2Sth of December, it is supposed i'll con-
sequence Of some misunderstanding be
tween the two Powers, England being for
prosecuting the intervention, and France
opposed TO it. The latter is supposed to'be
! Jealous OF the former, as by the opening
of the Parana the English would be the
greatest and almost only gamers, whereas
France would have to bear the greatest
burden of ships and men. 1t would now
appear that Urquiza, the Governor Of En-
ire Rios, who it was supposed had deser-
ted Rosas, has again cspOused his cause,
not only allowing his troops to pass
through Entire Rios, but affording him ev-
cry assistance in his power.
Nothing is known with certainly Of the
states Of Corlentes; but ii 10 be feared that
she will follow Entire Rios, being party to
the treaty Of Alcerez, which appears to
hay been only to blind the other States,
while Rosas was preparing for the new
campaign.
The general opinion is that Brazil can
not escape a war with Rosas, particularly
in consequence Of her good understanding
with Paraguay, having acknowledged her
independence, and, may think, entered
privately into a treaty offensive and de-
~fensive. 1t is very certain that the Par
aguaYan Minister at this Court is on very
good terms with the Government, and i
would not be surprising if Gen. Guido
the Argentine Minister, should demanC
!, his passports, or rather the Government
should send them to him. His CORES
pondence and protests the past three
4; months have been couched not only il
strong, but rather insulting terms. Th
!, replies OF the Brazilian Government wer
very proper, and not wanting in spirit.
| This Government is expecting Mr.
Wise's recall, having signifed their Wis
that he should not be allowed to remain
S and under the circumstances 1t would no
be advisable.