The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-01-22
Later from s1ontevideo.

Correspondence Of the ". Y. Courier & Enquirer
MoNrEvIDEo, Nov. 30, lS49
NV last, under date the 18th ultimo, informed
you Of the loss Of the ship Robert Fulton, of New
York, at the Falkland Islands. Capt. Chase, his
two mates, and one or two passengers, who had re-
manned with the cargo saved are expected to arrive
tered for the purpose General Rosas has of late
been making extensive and active preparations TO
open the campaign against the Paraguayans; the
latter are said to have an army OF thirty thousand
men, subdivided to different points their from
tier and determined to maintain their indepen-
dence On the other hand, Rosas calls them rebels,
and insists upon unconditional submission TO his
authority He Is of opinion that Brazil has secretly
under his instructions, the Argentine minister,
General Guido, near the court Of Brazil, has had
some inhammatory correspondence with that gov
eminent on the subject and rupture appears in
has been augmcnting for several months past, and
explosion of hostiities may be anticipated at
distant period. We are still in ignorance as to
the result Of the Le Predosu convention for the set
tlement Of the Plate question; but judging from
extracts of letters from France, published in the
newspa pers, II would appear that the French gov
eminent will not ratify il, but, the contrary, are
about sending TO the river additional naval force
One would naturally take for granted, that both
England and France had, by iormcr experience,
learned the futlity of their fleets in dealing with
Rosas, and unless France determines to send an
army against him, (Which Is not likely under the
better she should ratify the convention. To per-
sst in the intervention, thus far practised will
only involve her in deeper dsgrace, when she shall
find herself ultimately obliged TO withdraw, and give
TO Gen. Rosas n signal triumph The French gov
eminent continue TO supply that of Montevideo with
$40 1000 per month, for the support of its garrison
The custom house is guarded by French marines
On a recent occasion, Governor Rosas handed in to
tie House Of Representatives his resignation gov
ernor, evidently with the view of augmentng his
authority and power, strange AZ such remark may
appear TO the reader but the fact Is, that smulta
ncously with his resignation, his emssaries were
on the alert TO get subscriptions to petition, al
ready framed, 10 be presented 10 the represent
atives, TO iHpiore his excellency 70 remain In hs
high station, for the salvation Of the Confedera-
ton; and not satisfied with the signatures Of the
natives alone, the governor has been most anxious
for those Of the foreign merchants that he may
alixe some object in view Tho writer would ven
assert that there Is not Of the represent
alive body who dares 10 accede 20 his excellencys
resignation. Wo be unto him who possessed the
temerity II is well known that Rosss Ia not popu-
lar with his countrymen, and that large portion
Of those who may sign the petition will do 90 UNI,
der the influence Of terror, which n universal
throughout the Argentine domnions; consequently
such persons will become nimcal TO those foreign
crs who may be unwisely induced to sign the doc
ument lliF fe iefsei d s'iaii
The letter Of II. B, M. minister, Mr.. Southern,
addressed TO the Argentine minister, Arana, which
you win find in the accompanying "Commsrcio del
Plata, !" Is the most Awning document have ever
seen from tho pen Of dplomatist. You must
bear in mind, that yet he IL only minister OF
officisliy recognised may iinduos him TO Be- thus
subservient 10 Rosas who is doubt amused there
by, and holds him IN the contempt which be merits
likewise beg TO refer you TO MIR. Arana's reply to
Mr. southerns note, and TO the letter addressed 70
The British admiral, Reynolds, near this port, I'M
der the signature Of Britannic'm, from British
merchant at Bucnos Ayrcs, exposing the weakness
of Mr.. South srn to the derision Of the public.
The United States ship John Adams, Con'r l.
M. Powell, arrived here on the ID instant from Rio
and IL was understood that she was to remain on
this station some two or three months, when, on
the 18th instant, orders received 10 leave for
Rio Immediately, and departed on the 18th. We
were informed that, after her arrival at Rio, she
would proceed 10 the coast of Africa and there bear
the broad pennant Of Commodore Gregory, until q
suta BILE vessel should be sent him from the United
States. am happy TO report, that the commander,
officers and crew, we're all In inc health; the st.
Louis will probably take her station here shortly.
The only American vessels in port arc the scbrs
Zcrviah, Of New London, and Adventure, Of New
York, both waiting employment
Our advices from Bucnos Ayrcs 70 the 18th
instant, and are most gloomy ig regard 70 com
Ncv. 22d. We have just learned that Mr. South.
ern British Minister Mt Buenos Ayres has received
per packet. dispatches from his government rati-
| Tying the project Of convention, which had beer
agreed upon by him and Governor Rosas, and
| transmitted 10 England some months ago5 IL Il
said that Mr.. 9. N now busy framing new treaty
based upon tho articles Of said convention, tho te
| nor of which 10 unknown, never having been pub
liehcd. II IL well understood, however, that the
independence Of the Banda Oriental Is 10 be held
| inviolate II may now be said, that England hes
withdrawn entirely from the Plate questions, lcsv-
ing France 20 adjust her Affairs N shc may deem
expedient, and we must patiently await the re
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