The southern press., 1851-10-01


following very interesting intelligence from the
Argentine confederation. II is not OF later
date than what we previously published, but u
is much fuller in detail -
MosTEvlDEo, July 81, 1851.
Correspondence cfthe London Times.
The first step in the present transaction was
the return to this city Of the minister OF foreign
affairs and of Admiral Grenfell, who had been
up to Guarguaichu and held conference with
General Urquiza as to the subsequent opera
tons on the 18th Of June. On the 29th Of
June, the Entreriin army was called together,
and on the 10th July formed a junction at Cuba.
The enthusiasm felt on behalf of General
Urquiza was best shown by the readiness with
which this measure was executed. The gov
ernor of Corrientes began his expedition by a
proclamation, abolishing the motto of death TO
the savage Unitarians," and giving u complete
amnesty to all political exiles In consequence,
General Madariaga, and other citizens of Cor
rientes who were in Rio Grande, passed the
Uruguay and returned to their country. The
governor of Entrerios, General Urquza, having
adopted q similar measure. the Entreran exes
returned, headed by Don Manuel Hornos.
On the 18th of July, Admiral Grenfell entered
the Parana, by the mouth of the Guazu, with
the steamer. Alfonso and Pedro H., and pas
sed beyond Obligado without hostiltics, not
withstanding the threats If Rosas' resistance.
On the 10th and 9lst, the admiral sent back his
| steamers.
On the 10Th the English mail steamer
brought great disappointment for Rosas and
Oribe, as there WAS no new of ratification Of
the La Pred4ar treaty Rosas addressed
himself to the governor Of the province of San
Juan, calling on hin to take the field against
| I1ro MIA hnf ha ram,inad oilant Nhara arn
three deputies of provinces in Buenos AYres,
sent before Urquiza's declaration to beg Rosas
to Withdraw his pretended resignation, but the
PROVINCES had not sent man to join his forces.
! At Buenos Ayres his iron rule was unbroken,
and the citizens were called upon to make con
slant demonstrations for his fayorite daughter,
MsDuelta
| The Monteyilean steamer, the Rio Uruguay,
arrived at Montevideo on the 39th July coming
from Paisandu, Conception, and Gualeguayehu.
The news which she brings Is Of the greatest
importance, announcing the passages of the
Uruguay by General Urquiza; the arrival, fra
termination, and cooperation of the force sent
| by Don Manuel Oribe TO defend the coast OF
Uruguay against Urquiza, and the determination
with whsh the Oriental chiefs have supported
the cause.
On the 10Th of July, General Urquiza deter.
mined to occupy the suburbs of paisandu,
and to establish hia line occupying the heights,
and placing the town between the troops and
the river Uruguay. TIE body of troops de-
tached for this operation was composed as fol-
lows.-
The Uquiza battalion, under the command Of
Lieut.. Col. NJ. ID. Man. Basabilbazo.
Two companies Of Corrientes Infantry, com.
manded by Capt. z, Thsoriii!us de Urquiza
| A squadron Of rifiemen of the Pasos division
under the commander Of the same name
| Two squadrons under the command Of the
Sargento-Major Baron du CRAFTY, belonging to
mis- division.
| A squadron Of the ~ regiment of the Elite,
under Capt. ID. Francis Carbalo.
These forces. under the immediate orders Of
Lieut.. Col. Basabilbazo, forded the river in the
night of the 18th July. This difficult operation
was executed with such order and precision
that the inhabitants az paisnndn knew nothing
Of il until they opened their windows the nexl
| day. In the morning Of the 20ih. the patriotic
and brave General ID. Servando Gomez, frater.
nzed and incorporated his fino aud brilliant
dvision with that Of General Urquisa, This
| glorious determination Of the brave veterans oi
Oriental independence is received with the great
eat enthusiasm.
On these events the commander Of the de-
partmcnt, Colonel Ventura, fled, abandoned by
the forces under his command, and followed by
only one man, and reached the division Of Col
onel Quinteros, but this being likewise in march
TO fraternze with the liberators arrested Colonel
Ventura, and carried him prisoner into Paisandu
The army Of reserve in Entire Rios consists
Of 1000 regulars, forming the following corps
Divisions Velasques, Bercs, Par, Hermelo
Gonzales, Nogoya, and Salazar; squadsons ga.
larza, Diamante, and Arrsderdo, Que regiment
Of dragoous, battalipns Fidelity, Eaire Rios
and Urani1a. The artillery Is under the com.
mand Of Colonel Marines and the national
guard is called out. In Corrientes numerous
army Is likewise drawn out.
The following dispatches from General Ur.
| auzI announces lis SUGGEST
VIVA "a cogFEDERAcI ARJESTrSk-pEATH TIC
THE ENEMIES OF THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION.
| HEADQuARTERs IN PAIsANDU, July 81, 1851.
The governor and captain general Of The
| province If En're Rios, and generalin chief oil
| ils army To the most Excellent the President oi
the Oriental Republic Of thr Uruguay, Don Jo
aquin Suarez.
The undersg led has TIE honor Of addressing
his Ex,el,ency the President Of the Qri ntal
Republic, to com auniCate 90 bly1 that the first
| divi ion 0f the army oT orerations, uLder the
comm md Of the under, igned, took possession
Of this town on the night OF the 18Th, without
drop of blood being shed, and without the
least resistance; and that further, the distin.
ruished Oriental, General Don Sevando Go.
me-, with his division, has co-operated actively
in favor { the liberties OF his country. and in
complete conformity Of the allied governments
This success and the co. operation Of the orders
under Gen. Gomez, are most impartant as well
rs the declaration OF Colonel Don Bernardo Con-
ziez, for both commonwealth Of In Plata, and
therefore the undersigned congratulates your
Excellency, and the defenders Of the heroic city
Of Montevideo. on such hattering events. God
preserve your ExcellencY many yeaes.
IUsro j. DE URoUTzA
VIVA LA coSFEpERAcIoH MISUNDERSTANDING TO
THE ENEMIES OF THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION.
HEAD.QuARTERs IN PAIsANDU, July 81, 1851,
The governor and captain geneFal Of the prov
ince of Entire Rios, and gcueraLin.chief Of its
army. To the most Excellent the President OF the
Oriental Republic Of the Uruguay, Don Joaquin
Suarez.
In continuation Of the despaiCh which yes.
| terday addressed 10 yonr Excelency, and In