The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-11-17

OF the Baltimore sum

BuENos AYREs, Aug 24 ioao'
LpOrtant and ninere'ing facts about Spanish An o
Of efeetions-1ne people compelled 10 dress 10 Peas
Their dictator -Ereeit,on Of officers te,thoM cause ~
far famed, aDaiabie. and beautiful daughir.-Rosass
favore companions Treatment q americans as ~
eursnsy-IAe nomnq,,on, [or n'ss'Ss e S TIC 0"
Queer republics those of the river La Plata! You OF
the great North American republic nave no ided OF ht
republics OF Spanish America, Or at least had mol 9n
became soiourner and observer here. bad read, az
doubles. most of your readers have the brilliant discus
sons of our eminent statesmen, preceding the acknowl
edgmen of South American independence, and keeny
do appreciate the elevated patriotism which prompted
these records OF our republican sympathes All thai
was then said against the most tremendous system OF
colonial despotism that the world has ever seen, was
historical truth SPAIN inconsderable spot in Eu-
rope adopted policy which rendered one OF the largest
portions of the world as one OF the most beautiful sub
servent all its faculties TO her interests Seaports
and vast countries locked up-ntercOmmunica- |
with foreigners under the severest penalties nhbit
edthe inhabitants OF one vice-royally dared not visit
their adjoining colonial ighbors-agrcuture rsgu
lated and restrained to prevent approach to
petition with that OF their peninsular mothercommerce
subject and selfish views, and fetered by
the spirit of monopoly-and education directed TO
the debasement of the people and to the preparation OF
oppression. These were some OF the reasons which
was not wonderful that the North American people
should have sympathlzed with the revoluonsts, A peo-
pie who revoed. did ours in 10, upon preamble
involving the violation only of abstraction, could moi
fail 10 have their sensbiles awakened the long
ord al practical tyranny which had marked the dominion
OF Old Spain in the New World. You will hardly real
lie the fact when tell you that despite all your sympa
thes, your hopes and your Impressions Spanish Amen
repubcanism, developed on the banks of the La
Plata tyranny and despotism odous any since,
three hundred years ago, Spain, upon the ruins OF the
thrones of the Montezumas and the lncas of Peru plant
ed her standard upon this continent
The administration of the government OF Buenos Ayres
is regarded among intelligent the best this
side OF The continent; in this connexion aude only to
those of Paraguay, Nausuay and the pseudo one OF
Montevdeo; and do not exagserate when say. thai
all that was said against Spanish dominion quarter OF
century ago, be repeated with truth against
the existing government OF the SO called Argentine Con-
federation The constitution of Buenos Ayres supposed
10 be that OF representative republic; the legislative
power supposed to be exercised by chambers the
representatives and the senaors-he former elected By
representatives from each provinces the executive power
is supposed to be exercised by citizen holding the tide
OF governor president, elected the manner as
the senators, holding his office for five years, and ELI
gble All the oticers-civil, judicial. military, and &C.
cleslasca-eave to archbshoprics and bishoprcs-are
appointed by HIM. Now, the naked truth of the
that this constitution has local habtation within the
bounds OF the Argentine Confederation II is non exist,
enta feless, blank parchment-a thing used to steal
false pretence-a mockey upon the great principle of
publican government The legislature, which we have
supposed was elected by popular suffrage every years
Is really appointed by Ross himself after this fashion
when the two years have expired, the newspaper which
belongs TO the government, and is edited at the Govern.
ors quind. publishes, few days before the election
the day after the election the successful candidates
having been unanimously selected for the very good
reason, that should any citizen dare 10 print ticket with
other names and vote IT, he is either thrust prison.
or ints eternity The Executive being eligible has
no Guilty In eecng in five years his council OF
appointment and hence find that Gen Rosas main
lans his permanence OF place easily any of those
who claim theirs by the ''grace of Cod
General Rosas Is the government of Buenos Ayes or
Argentine Confederation He is the Executive the legis
laure. the judiciary, the military and the church. in
Guiding the archbshoprcs and bishoprics He is indeed
the most absolute despot directing any people this
globe reputed to be within the pale OF civilization His
will and caprice the law and its execution has placed
on the record OF Rosas history acts OF tyranny and cru
city which none but the most ingenious and blood thirsty
mind could have conceived His reign is indeed the
reign OF terror He has made red very properly the
color OF his power, and no citizen, male or female
dare walk the streets without red band upon the hat
OF red vest Or shawl part OF their wearing apparel
Even in the Cathedral dedicated to the worship of AL
mighty God, have seen images of the lamb, symbols
OF the meekness and patience OF Jesus Christ with red
ribbons about their necks, with the inscription print
ed upon them OF "Vive La Confederation Argentina
Death TO the ruthless Untarians the Unitaans being
which he has established his despotism may be gathered
by relating fact within the knowledge of every person
here. colonel in the Argentine army, distinguished
for his long services, and general avore with the peo
pie tor his gaantry talents, and sterling character since
Rosas placed at the head of the government called
upon him. and was received with all the cour,eousness
which marks the manners of the Spanard and with all
the kindness which would indicate high regard for the
visitor and gratitude for favors rendered Rosas enter
IoT long ana the brave out unSuSpeC
ing soldier felt recompensed for all his services and sacr
hces by the disngushment which marked his treatment
during the interview.
AS the colonel was about leaving, Rosas begged him
to proceed Immediately to the encampment, some few
miles from the qu'nta and deliver a note 10 his Rosas
brother, as contained confirmation of what he had
just verbally said to him Of his high regard and consid
Grafton Mounting his horse, he rode to the encamp
mentwas met by Rosas brother with unaffected warmth
land after the usual cvlities had been inerchanget
the colonel delivered the note from his commanding gen
era The note read, and to the horror of Rosas'
brother contained imperative order to shoot within
ten minutes after lis delivery, the bearer He said moth
ing to ms unsusPectng guest but, requesting him to
await ms return FASTENED to the yanis residence pre-
dered him Immediately back, with the Injunction that
unless his order was instantly complied WITH he should
also meet the fate OF the condemned The brother of Ro
returned read the note to the unfortunate soldier and
told him he had but few minutes to live. Without
word the motive which had dictated this yrans man.
date, and without time bid his wife and children fare.
well, he taken out and shot This is only single
establish his despotism. The life of anybody sus.
pected OF influence is thus extngulshed and terrible
has he become that terror visiby impressed upon the
coun'enance of every who has the misfortune call
himself a citizen of the Argentine Confederation.
To show with what bar barrie IMMUNITY he exercises the
power with which he has he'd yed himself around, | will
relate what has ansped within three days of the date
most credable sources, and the facts which whis-
pered by everybody have given 10 universal horror
Camilla OGorman, the daughter of a respectable Irish
gentleman, who married native lady, was seduced by
Catholic priest, named Gutieres, who, upon discov.
ering her pregnancy, eloped with her. in disguise TO the
neighborng province Of Corientes. They were there
few months, he taking upon himself the pro-
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