The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-23
Interesting from Paraguay.

THE EXPEDITION FROM THE UNITED sTArEs-THE
ENGLISH MISSION TO PARAGUAY-SPEpCHBs or
MR.. CHRISTIE AND PRESIDENT LoPEZ-LoPEz RE
LIES ON HIS INFANTRY f0R PEACE WITH BRAZIL.
Translated from la Trbnna Of Bnenos Ayrcs August n
for the New YoFK iiERAID.1
The republic Of Paraguay continues to be tranquil al
Though II ~ feared that some diplomatic combinations
may intervene, originating with the Cabinet at Washing
ton which claims considerable sums from that OF Asun
cion.
We are, however, confident that wise prudence win
avoid whatever contention may happen between the one
and the other naton and that peace will not be troubled
in any OF these countries weary oil seeing SO much blood
SPEECH or Mr. CRRTIE, british MINISTER, TO PRESIDENT
Translated from Daro do Rio de Janero Sept 5, for
the New YORK HERALD
SIR have the honor 70 deliver 10 you the letter by
which my august Sovereign accredlts me for spe
cia mission your Exceency. Five years have al
ready elapsed your Excelency wisely nauguratcd
new system in Paraguay, by concluding treaties Of friend
sh p commerce and navigation with Great Britain and
other nations BY developing the commerce Of your
country, and by promoting relations with other
countries, your Excelency contributes TO the
fulfilling Of the designs of Providence God
created the and the rivers as highways Of commun
cation, and man the faculties OF serving himself by
them for uniting the inhabitants Of distant countries,
and for exchanging the products of different countries and
clmes. The old countries find in distant regions new ele
ments OF commerce and fields for their activity; the
nations profit by the civilization OF the old, by the
lessons Of their long experience the work OF centuries Of
thought and labor Increased relations between nations
augment their knowledge and power destroy their pride
dssipato preudices and tend TO unite by mutual toe
and paterna love who, under all governments,
in all climates of all religions, and of all colors, have
and all the same Creator and Father. Within the
last few months your Exccency has given more exten
sion TO the free navigation OF your rivers by
ton which secured TO country peace and friendship
with tho empire Of Brazil Aside from the which
the sovereign Of great commercial nation takes what
tends TO deveope commerce. her Majesty viii learn
with great pleasure the happy termination Of your last
differences with Brazil The position of that en-
pre-, bordering on all the States Of the Platte
river and its tributaries, its vast resources
aud ite on
its neighbors The acknowledged virtues and prudence
Of its Emperor furnish reasonable assurance that during
his regn--whch, fortunately, in the natural course Of
things may be long-the influence of his policy will be
just sautary and wholesome. At this happy moment,
when peace has been assured by your prudence come
10 your Excellency in the interest Of commerce. fulfilling
mission OF the Qaeen Of England The sovereign Of
old nation who is seated firm throne, consecrated by
time, and whose vast dominons the sets,
sends new message of congraulauon and good will to
your young distant ourshng and interesting nation
much favored by the munihcence OF nature happy in
an industrious and tranquil population, and SO nt
70 prosper IN freedom, IN industry ana commerce
Across the vast Atlantic and along the extended course
the hand OF cordial friendship, and invites you confer
durable benefit your country and TO erect monument
your fame by eernay securing for Paraguay the
friendship Of Great Britain and free commerce with the
whole world
President IoPEz replied
Sn-I receive with high satisfaction from your hands
the letter of her Majesty the Queen of England by which
she accrcdts your Excelency 10 special mission
the government Of this republic. The friendship OF Great
Britain OF immense value Tor TINS young nation: She
viii be grateful 10 hes Majesty the Queen and improve
all occasions the good intelligence and commercial rea
tons which happily exist between the two nations.
The correspondent Of the Diar adds the following
marks
am told that at the moment the British Minister spoke
Of the influence which Brazil necessarily 10 exercise IL
the states Of the Platte river, Senor Lopez purposel
directed his attention TO companies OF infantry who
were Just drilling outside Whoever familiar with the
character Of the President Of Paraguay will perceive
this insignificant act Of his malicious intent Besides
know that that portion Of the discourse Of Mr. Christie
which Brazil caused considerable dspeasure q
the President.
This all very well, At last there is English Min
ster who recognizes the necessity Of (the Brazilian
influence npon t. politics of these American regions. Bet
ter late than