The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-04-23

Interesting from South Amerlca.
We are indebted TO a gentleman of this city
for copy OF the British Packet, of Buenos
Ayres, of the 9Th of February last.
1t contains several items of intelligence Of
considerable interest. The most important
piece of information is the letter of M. de La
MARITIME, relative to the interference of France
in the affairs of the Argentine republic. II was
written before the French revolution, but it pro.
badly foreshadows the intentions of the provl-
sienal government in reference to Buenos Ayres.
The Montsvidso obbers have purchased the Gus.
om.houss revenue for 1881 Wswish them joy of their
bargain.
II has been rumored. for the Last few dsys-we know
not what authority, there has been change of
government In Bolivia 1t stated that General Bslla
appointed By tho latter Minister to chill General Gut
are's administration ID represented merely Que Of
transition the opinion being that General vslazco would
be recalled to the presidency.
Three runsns who are supposed to belong to the Its-
lsn Legion well known for its buocaneering exploits
entered evening in the latter end Of last month the
esteemed Mr. Edsrd ony w pel
then in the house. they put coupfs Of loaded ps.
tolls his breast and demanded the key Of the ONCE
wherein deposited the iron chest; and having pos
sessed themselves Of the latter they decamped with their
prize though not = are sorry to say prsyiou;
with their Knives In his head and thigh The alarm ha
wing been given the chest found the night by
yet unopened and has been restored to
It's with ali s contents: which were more or less
about 80 douboons 80 spanish dollars and about 900
currency in bills MI Dawson IT, We are happy to state
fast recovering from his wounds.
Some disturbances, of NO avowsd political character
took place short time since In Mendoza owing to the
characterization Of military chief, named Rodrgues
There reason to bsisvs that tranquility has been al
The rsoration Of legal order In Correntes has been
contaminated BY the rehabilitation of the Legislature
overthrown by the Madariagas and the election of Colo
room Of the late signor Csbral. General Urquiza
turned more than three weeks since with his victorious
army to Entreros.
I'm. LAMARrINE-Ths name Of this celebrated poet
orator and statesm.n having been Of late frequently
brought In the discussions between the Paris jour
nails the subject Of tho Affairs Of the River Plate the
honorable gentleman has been induced 10 address tho
following interesting letter to the Pre';s nsnsPaps,
To the Editor Of La Prens-
SIR conceive 1t to be my duty to say word spon-
v:Iy which for days past has BEEN carried on b..
tween the Presse and Commerce. in which ny name
and opinion in the affairs Of L. Plate have been re-
which uttered in the chamber the a7th Of April,
gsration in those GNkds-but, the contrary, have
sxpresssd the feeling OF sprobation which the conduct
and aggravated this unfortunate affair, has and stii
does Gail forth on my part
have behsd therein most scandaous violation Of
the law Of nations which docs not allow strangers to
take part in the civil of any foreign nation without
the authorization Of their government have the
abdioation Of the tide Of Frenchmen in the adoption Of
foreign cocksde and dag by French emigrants have
observed the most odious Of the authority
Of the mother in the obstinsoy Of those emil
grants armng themselves against the advice their
owngovernmsnt and In setting ught the opinions and
orders Of agents appointed them have seen
the nexplioable weakness and implication Of cabinets
In suspending ao wing encouraging those irregulsr-
ties, concluding by the carrying on tho war through
Of civil In Montsvideo, aided by tho French
government In fine, ! have decidedly reserved to
myself the right of demanding some day account of
the ministers who have accepted those bills Of
of the remittance disbursement and Of
millions of secret diplomatic sxpens s. subsidies stained
effected interested and irresponsible parties through
the hands Of know not what merchants SCENTS Of
that deporabe trac OF the dignity and blood of France
Those the facts; regards the diplomatic prin-
ciples Is desire Of comprehending the absurdiy
Of those which alleged requires but to establish
the following hypothesis which has already ceased be
such Let US suppose that the Frenchmen residing in
o oS
ton the French government to uphold them with the
ships and troops Of France would 1t DO necessary
support Of each Of the two opposite causes, as L. de-
mandsd by her ctissns, and oblge our brave fellow
contradictory wishes Of her emsrsnts Such an alb
surdity no less opposed to patriotism than good sense
grants In Montevdeo reprosch France with not having
done for them and what unfortunately France has done
BY halves and for too long time ., m x.+,on.
on tho affairs Of Monevideo They in wise alter the
feelings which entertain and which may In conver.
representative Of tho interests Of
in Montevideo nor my sincere aud merited conside-
rotions for that delegate; but ~ LIE Long and the
other delegates ef Monsvdeo will also remember that
when they have done tho honor to at various
times to speak 10 CT their affairs besesohng to
uphold their cause in the Chambers have ever inva
riably declined this mark Of confidence.
Go and seek out, told them, with feeling Of regret,
other advocates amongst those who approve the rresu
larities Of diplomatic conduct the shores of the
Plate; pity the unfortunate Frenchmen compromised
vernment IL would also defend them, in Of need,
the consequences Of their faults but will not sacrifice
to them neither the law Of nations which they have
violated, the public treasure which has been bur
compromised the blood Of the mother country which
they have been allowed TO hazard in contest which
belongs mot to France.
opinion intend to combat them all occasions and
psseverinsy to defend against them the diplomacy the
honor the treasures: and blood Of the country know
will add, that ct this moment cannot become popular
on this condition, but viii wait.
A. DE LAMARTINE, Deputy for MACON.
FIRE IN DoRcHEsTER-A fire broke out on
Thursday afternoon on the lumber wharf of
Chamberlain Son In Neponsit village nearlhe Old Co
lony Railroad depot. considerable quantity OF
soned lumber burnt together with two small houses
The on the road were checked in two n
the fames The loss Is estimated ct SIS 00O
which there IL S2 900 insurance-$0 900 at the Ma.
nufaoturers' ONCE Boston, and the remainder at offices
in Dsdhsm and Braintree-Easern Argus Nth inst.
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