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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-19
UNITED STATES STEAMER HARRIET LANE, I
CoRgIEvTES Feb ID 1859

toRRlENTES, feO. IA, 1852
The eaiy Signed and Salues Erchanged-7ae American
officers formally Presented to President LopesPsep1r-
ing Return to Monertdeo-Grand Ball TO the Iahabit
ants Board the Harriet Lane-7te Governor Of the
Prorince Enjoys Himself, dc, dc.
svce my letter of the Sd inst have been daily look
ing for the Of the Commodore from Asuncion. 81
the arrival here to-day from there of a Brazilian wa
steamer learn that the treaty between Paraguay aud
the United states duly signed the 9th inst; that
the 10th saues exchanged and the officers OF the
American vessels presented TO President lopez and
that on the 18th the Fulton and Water Which, with the
Commodore and Commissioner board, would sail for
this place and probably arrive here this afternoon.
II 10 rumored that the whole Of the squadron here
will Aontevideo fe days; that the way
down they will stop Parana and celebrate .shingtons
birthday, the Odd.
On the Sth ins for the many kindnesses OF
the Inhabitants officers Of the squadron concluded 10
sive inem grand board Of OF vessels.
Our ship selected for the purpose, and two officers
from each vessel selected as managers, viz
Dolphn-I.eut Pauding and DR.. Guion.
Harriet Labe-Lieuts Constable and Frobe
Pery-Iieuts. fruxton and Potter
BAN brdge-Iieuts. Stevens and Walker.
The ship beautifully decorated and presented q
splendid appearance The Governor Of the province not
only honored The ball with his presence but rendered his
band to The Committee Of Arrangements which aided
much to the enter taDment The company separated at
about day lgDt, every appearing delighted with the
first ball given by the Paraguay expedition.
By the Southern Star which arrived yesterday,
learn that she left The sloop PEBBLE AZ Rosario
passed stoesbip Release about 160 miles beoW
here, both bound up the river.
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ADDITIONAL FROM PARAGUAY.

Rspert Of Judge Bow,ln 10 the President
me Contest Of sontes Flattering Tone
- or Lopez's 0rgan--Friendiy Services Of
UrquIza, lmaraI and Guide River
Side Sketches Pressure on Lopez
t. Make Peace-IRmeDse Sup
ply VI cattle-Appearancc and
Population OF Rosario Rapid
Journey OF Gen. Ursuiza,
AC., &C., 10
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MoSrEvpEo, Feb. 8, 1859.
Situation Of Corrientss, tae Place Of R.aezoos-O Of
fcia! GOD Taste Tatd'ds Lopez IN Ftring on s-Ho,o
Lofez Eraded a War BY the U,quixa Neg ailion-Send
me,ts Of UTq;asa TJ,cards the Usaed S,a'es-What The
People Thought Var Vessels Had Iaslie of Them
The Fruits Of an Open and Firm Negotilticn, DE-.
Correntes must be remembered, is the capital Of the
province Of the OF the Argentine Con-
ieder bordering upon Paraguay but separated
by the river parana The rendezvous s therefore, with
out the territory Of Paraguay and therefore cannot wound
The susceplibties of hs Excellency-a decacy and
speci part fear he pablo of approaching
There is still, even here, we are To Paraguay
Adversely Of opinion to whether not Lopez will fight
The most significant evidence In favor of the belief that he
will Dot, does not intend try his strength with
Lion Of The North" the deep interest manifested by
each OF The neehborDg governments their urgent Offers
Of friendly nterposton for tee purpose of mediation 1t
s apparent that these the promptngs
Of national friendship; for such feeling ards Para
quay, its goverpment or people, anaes the breast of
native on either side they produced beyond all pr
advepture, by the direct (it may be indirectly nsg,
ton OF President Lopez himself He has put at dsplsa
OF General Urquiza the President Of the Argentine Con
feoershon, one Of bis steamers to convey MIN 20 Para
quay or COrreLtes where he will be CONVENIENT az
lance and the General has specially OF his
sbiet men, General Guido, 10 offer the mediation OF his
government.
UTquza friendly disposed towards US, appreciates ana
understands aud policy better than any
his negbbors for most OF them Brazil gnoraut
Of our dsigDs and so given TO pervertng policy
they believe we wish N provoke with Paraguay
for the purpose Of taxing possession Of the country tel
them the whole Of La Plata t, petition annexed
W the United States It's petition w)uld be laughed thai
desire 70 make them respectable and the sst step
TOWARDS thai condition is them respect the rshs
OF others.
There some amusing stories going the rounds which
no doubt will be rapidly carried 10 toe ears of PesioD
Lopez They your vessels queer looking tbDge
az menof war, but who kno Inside OF then
Tue IDEA prevails that they ed with all sorts Of
bustibes, end that TO blows their apprehension
s that Paraguay herself ght be looked for in clouds
Let his officially terminate as may, thing be
looked fosDd X to be hoped that pubc expectation viii
NOT be di-appooted-sDd 'bss tuat It's settlement sha be
on basis credisoe aud honorable 70 the government aoi
nation However IL tue hands Of The present Com
er we believe that all VIII be we'll Tue basis
should be such as will teach every neghborng nation
we'll az Paraguay that there point beyond which the
orbearsnce OF The United States must be pushed
that they must not relying upon their weakness aud nl
beciy, perpetrate acts OF outrage upon our flag and
citizeps
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On BOARD TIE USnsD STATES FHGATE SABINE, |
MDNTRvIpEO. Jan ~ 1879


MoSTRvDEo, Jan u, 1859 (
Sir Anaonga De NeShborng Po,cag Orasr q, Pceoe9
Wdr--xtdtation Al Sidss--L1ndf-g Of Nrtu.aliss
from Boston al NOnLcoideo. Cipdia Pages Seam Riser
Yacht-Im sican TSads ,Vi the Rrsr Po,0rs--Ca usr1
lion Of W7cR ana Raising Of Saeep--Ege in Preoeat.
tsg Reposions The Dce7ential Duties Of tie Ar9entlas
Conf,deakon-Fine Wela.r and Tropical FSvit,, dc.
very unusual effort 10 have been made by all
Che nghboripg governments 10 prevent hosttes by o.
ferins their mediation. However lhis dicoIty may
suit thing most anxousy hope for, and that that
she negotiations may be conducted and concluded 10
manner oeditatle and honorable to country, from
which these governments all will learn that the UnIted
States in her desire TO maiutsin friendly relations "wtb
all the world and the Of manl,indr will not permit
the Preparation Of outragee either upon her flag or cit-
gems
The brig Nankin, Of Bottom, arrived on the 18th bav
ing board Mr.. r. B Forbes, with bis companions Pro-
fessor wynan aud two young gentle the former in
search Of specnons Of natural history the latter n
jsgnars capinchos &C. He brought out 90 the deck n
no brig small steamer, for Cap; Page 10 his explor,
mon Of the rivers. after the Paraguay affair eha nave
beeu ended Tss little boat ia Of about twenty iacbe,
drausht, designed to 60 where the Argentina Rh her
irsrsht u four fco cannot Mr. FORBES aui c,mpaooos
win amnse u,emseiv 10 the neiRbborng for two
or three months when Ia supposed they VIII have ta.s
sed their search aner spec Nnens and game.
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OUR CoRRIENTEs CORRESPONDENTS

UNITED STATES STEAMER HARRIET LANE, I
CORplssTEs, Feb. 3, 1859.
President Urqt1sa Reixns 10 Corrieates-Te Hdrriet
Lane ErtecG Orders for Hns-Iadependence Day Of the
argentine CcnJtdeyotion-.SaHte by Ae Uaitd Siales 10
the fIaS-Kindness # the Pepls-A Grand Bal or
Shore, dc.
General Urquiza arrived here last evening In one OF
President Lo,zs steamers from Asunoion where he
has been for days acting the part Of friend both
to the United States and Paraguay.
The steamer ings letters from Commodore Saubrck
announcing that every thing had been amcby settled
that The demands Of the United States government had
been complied ~b and that therefore, tho purpose OF
the ParsRuay expeoilon bad been accomplished.
The sa Water Witch sailed for Asuncion last night
20 await the movements of the Commissioner rne Fulto0
Is exp ced IN JON here in few days, when the fleet
will prob ably Aontevdeo, aud tns vessel
be allowed to return home without delny.
During stay here the officers OF feet have been
treated with great Kindness ant attention.
To day IL the anniversary Of the Independence OF the
Argentine r. public, and our vessels noisted the
Argentine eusgD at the fore, and at fred national
salute IN bot,r Of the day This morning, by invitation
Of the governor of the province many of the officers
of the fleet could be spared from their pre-
sented IN due forn President Urqaiza in
chamber.
To night the citizens give grand ball TO the American
officers Is sad that it will be the grandest affair of
the kind ever attempted In this country.
President Urquiza sails to for Parana, in the
steamer which brought him from AsuncioD and will
avail myself Of the same convey ance to send you this
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-19
OUR ROSARIO CORRESPONDENCE.

ROSARIO, Feb. III, 1889.
The Return Of General Urquisl from Paragudy-Grand
Peace Banquet on tie 22d IF february
General Urquiza arrived here the 7th from Asuncon,
his way to his estate ST. jose board the Paraguay
steamer Of Taquari. He did not land, and
ed only few hours He stated tina. all difficulties
were settled before he left. The Fulton and Water Witch
al Aauncion.
General Urqatzs invited Mr.. Upton the United States
Consul at this pace, 10 dine with hin Washing on Is
birthday at St Jose. Judge Bowln Commodore Shuorck
and others woud be there, to celebrate the pea,e II VIII
be a grand affair.
The vessels Of continue gong up orders have
been received to the contrary Captain Page left here
the 9Th inst for Paraguay
Annexed il sI VI the vessels Of the expedition that
have arrived here
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES OF UNITED STATES YES
Sells OF WAR At ROSARIO, 1859.
jan 4-Arrived, flagship Fulton, Commodore Shubrick
with Judge Bowin on board steamer Harriet Lac,
steamer Water Witch, brig Dolphin, IF the FuIton
brig BaDbrcee, In tow of the Harriet Lane brig Perry
In tow Of the Water Witch
Jan. t--Saled steamer Water Witch, for Correntes;
brig Dolphin, for Corrlentes; brig cambridge, for Cor
riontes; brig Perry, Tor Corrientes.
Jan. 1Saed steamer Harriet Lane, for Corricntes./
Jan. 9--Saled steamer Fulton. for Asancion.
Jan. l7-ArrVed, storesfp Release.
Jan l9--Ssiled, storeship Release, TOR Correntes
jan 2o-rved, sloop OF war PreoIe steamer Southern
Sar.
jan 3l-saied, socp Of war Preble, for Correntes
Feb. 2-Saca steamer Southern Sar, for Corrientes.
Feb Arrived, steamer Memphis.
Feb S-Arrived, steamer Argentina
FEB. S-Afrivei steamers Atlanta and Westernport-
Zen s-saied ate amer Argentina, for C0rrieDtes.
Feb e-Saled. steamer Atlanta, for Correntes steam
or Memphis. for Corrieptes.
Feb. n-Westernpoft, steam up for sailing; etoreshp
Supply twenty miles below, on her way mp.
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ne bark Mary Elizabeth, OF Philadelphia, arrived on
tho l7,h, with coal for the squadron, " be landed y
Rosario.
The Kate of Baltimore, viii be the first vessel fon mere
home Our trade is better this time with Ba NOS Afs
for Monteviaeo has yet increase much IN cattle ana
sheep IN order TO reach agap healthy state OF trade
The cultivation OF wheat has very muea Increased, oo'n
in Uruguay and 10 the province OF suenos Ayres and do
no. douo, that in very years they viii export hour
The las csrsoes from the Uued States must have
tanned 0ne OF gooj q1aliy solo fJr So 20
a. one OF the beet for 81 rs The cultieatoa OF gram
tai the place gradually of the RAISING % cituc vblg,
together with that Of Sheep @ have very haJpy eusst
Ia preventing the countless revolutions wnich have
so laid waste the country IN years past As
the IopnatioD-by immigration, &s-iocsea es N the
uppr provinces OF the Argentine Cofeieranon, must
Parana VIII be quite accessible Baeuo Ayres that
is, there would be gain tune favor OF Rosario.
The off rental duties Which the gosernueat OF Ar
geptipe Collaboration has imposed its trade with
BueDos Asres have gwen the port OF Rosario decided
Advantage; and il merchants will carry tue trle
of this 10 three mss,ed scnooaes Of 800 aud 40
tons, with draueht greater tnau fest tnay
will dad the Navigation OF the Paraas 10 to Rosaro--lSo
miles above bueBos Ayresas perfectly prartcaDis "a
any port of the RIO |. PltA With Capt, Page
charts OF the fver aud the experience of trip up,
vessel would not require pilot
We enjoying, while waiting for the steamers
from home-ior this Is bar TO all real enjos Dtthe
f'ums u Urvguay-peaches pears neciarues, plumS,
&c., which though not IN great ofuson compare Well
With Similar iruls OF our own climate.
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OUR MoNTEvIDEo CORRESPONDENCE


hoyTEvIpEo, Jan. u, 1859.
Sscond Irc, sirer Steamer from BorA Hia, 10 Our
Gorernmett 10 Aid Our Shipbuilie,s-The Great Peace
Agtntion IA Brasl-7he Argenttne Confederation and
U,vguoy de-
This place very quiet ut present, both commercially
and p0nucaiiy. The present government Is devopog
mucn Of s attention 10 improving and identifying the
cry, while much Improvement in the way OF private
sidtnces Is observable.
Captain Forbes, OF Boston, brought out q little iron
steamer, the Argentina, owned by Captain Forbes but
now employed by the government OF the United States
the river survey service The Argentina Lieut., Notary,
Of the navy, command, arrived here few days after
Captain For bes reached here In the Napkn.
II has been remarked that by sending ane looking and
efficient steamers to the of purchasing
countries government would only strengthen its
squAdloos but would be advertising hese countries
OF the skill Of our shpbuiiders at home. THIS quite
probable, and the but true clearly
shown some years since 10 Brazil The Brazilian govern
Incbt wished three built decided 70
send asenis TO the United States procure them tn
Unfortunately for ship and engine builders, United
STATS steamer just ut hs me from home,
down apd disordered generally, arrived II Rio Janero
This frightened away the Brazans and 20, the
ORDER Nearly all III the South American
purchasing both war and packet stea Why shoad
al OF TINS trade go TO EuropeS
No impression false than that we cannot build
(Noodep) steamers as good and cheap the Engsh
Is easy 10 see how this trade thus be Inverted from
us.
The states situated on the la Plata msnesting great
deal OF coucern 10 the negotiations Paraguay and are
using every exerton to bring about an able adjust,
neht Brazil long since by special messenger no. lied
Lopez that she woud furnish INN with aay funds no
might need 10 NEE, demspds. has been
hete On reliable authority that Gen Urqnzl President OF
the Argentine Confederation, who Is niluential wi Lopez,
offered to JON Commissioner Bo~ln in the Fulton 10
use his friendly offices 10 bring Lopez to terms "
me oneT Will be accepted ia the sprt which
made. Uruguay nor TO be behindnand. offered seni
munster aso which, II IS understood, accepted by
fag oncer Forrest and the M in the Sou,h
ern star, as the guest Of Captain Pennock.
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BANQUET ON BOARD THE HARRIET Ian
Translated for the NEW York HERALD from the Opni


Translated for the NEW York BsRAID from the Opinion
of Correntes, of the 9th February1
We write these lines under the agreeable impress SION
left upon our minds by the beaut ul entertainment
which the officers OF the North American vessels In
port have delighted our people. Nothipg omitted to
make II perfect affair The beautiful ARTIFICIAL saloon
adorned with the banners OF ali Nations symmetrcaiy
arraoged and ilumip ated by thousand lights and
dccrs ar stcally formed with various arms-gave an
enchanted appearance 10 the dancing hail. while the sup
per room offered all sorts OF comfortable things Of tue
most exquisite kinds and In the greatest profuson
who visited II.
The select Of the inhabitants OF this city accepted
the invitations OF the officers bis Exceency the Governor
bonored the ball with bis presence nearly all the cvit
and military authorities OF the capital and despite OF the
extent Of the accommodations Of the place. too all
for the large NUMBER OF guests Our ladies' emuaed each
other In showing themselves gracious and amabe, and
the officers and their assistants attentive aud Kind
We have doubt that the gentlemen OF the squadron will
preserve this sweet recollection OF Corren,es aud we
shall always remember with pleasure the agreeable nigga,
which passed on board the steamer Harriet Lane OF
the United states Navy
We regret very much that time and space prevent
from enargIDg the dance OF last DRht; but whatever
we might be able " the subject woaf be very far
from the reality nasmuch the pcfect harmony which
reened during the whole night between the officers and
the guess, and the untirng efforts which they e
all should receive attention. contributed much
entertainment moro happy aud animated.
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Cuvsr "ony slightly inoorrect the crab moi nsh, nor
10 Il red neither dess wAlk back wards "
So 9Th G. y. MS reasons for Afing into The waees
Witch First the decree Of Lopez for biddn oriesn yes
sss Of navigate Paragnayau waters econd III 1t
tn. Water Witch nred The frat shot and shell on Fort
bspiru.
Fist the Water Witch al that time was not vessel Of
war, but SIMPLY government vessel engaged on q
scsIt4c expedition; second, the Water Witch vas .
vessel OF che was NOT navigating PaasuayaD eaters
Grsnde IL NJ xicRn one; third the Water Witch did not
return The Gre the fort until after Clancy the
at the helm, was killed. 30 much for G. r n.
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UNITED STATES Sur SABINE,
hoSIEvpEo, Feb. II, 1883. !
Lress Batteries to Salute the Ussied States Fog Board
he Water Witch-Great Rejoicing In the Sates-Grand
Ftde,otsSn # the american People in Prapect, dc.
ComDo sbubrick has sent orders for the Water
wth up from corrisntes TO Asuncion In order
to be sauted by the batteries Of Humaita.
Great rejoicing prevails throughout all this country at
the pacific solution Of this vexed question and ev
deuce of it send you the following TRANSACTIONS Of
marks from Mr. Maeso, the editor Of Ell Commsrcio del
Flsa, the administration organ here, who Of course
speaks catLei'd
III mme Of Feb IL says We present to the pub
lc Of the documents contained an extra OF the
Ndcicnai 9enn Of Parana Te'atDg TO the pacihc go
luIioo o, the paraguayan- American question.
This OF the greatest which the year 1859
mscnbe Ia lis annals General Urquza, who has 30
striv,p that IL might ne realized worthy of the graz
lnde OF toe American natoUs, who free fr ,m
the agitation OF this question: which has mucn dsqdiet
cd them.
This happy svent approxima<s the interests OF South
America 80 those OF the North and is The arst step
towards that grand confederation the people Of this
great continent,
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THE PARAGUAY SETTLEMENT.

DENT.
PARAGUAY COMMISSION,
AsrSCoS, Feb. II, 1889
To hrs ExonIf1cY JAMES BUCHANAN, PRESIDENT TIE
USrTHD STArss:-
sion has been emineuuy successu merely in settling
all our differences here peaceful and friendly manner
but 10 enargng the sphere Of commercial privileges
In these vsrs and extending the time of the treaty and
In such way "a to eniist cordial sympsthos, and
strengthen the bonds of friendship for the future.
All tins you would find 10 my dispatches protocols aud
par'men, but as that would impose aborions research
have thought proper 10 give you ths i'm oortant points
through the bret medium OF a prya.e letter.
enough.
When we reached kontevideo all seemed distant and
reserved-ipdeed unknd determined 70 ssolve th At
"; reserve ana give them better impression Of us az
Know every sentiment here rapidly carried ioland
throughout the country. The Commodore and myself.
ti~r thfee Gay OF delay, succeeded in procuring IN
n~tves WIN we President Of Uruguay. II stasey
anu iofmai nnui convinced him INA. our purpose
nether war oesoiston conquest H. then threw OIL
IN reserve anu, shaking my hand warmly, EXPRESSED
sIeSa aersu, nearing sucn sentiments from me op-
served ~ ire crowd Of officials around ia h II the Secrs
iary for Foreign Affairs not there tberefore on
ne same evening, called privately UPON hin at his
nouse soa ns' aous interview with him, which resulted
IN completely dsarm'ng his hostile feenr Al the be-
ginning be told me frankly he was the criand OF President
Lopez at the conclusion he avowei himself oar friend
anu, VIII ny PERMISSION, ne would Immediately advice
hs TREND Lopez Of our lofty and elevated sentiments
and desire for peace.
When reached Pwans the capitai of the Argentine
CONFORMATION. mel General Urqoza the President, aad
had ,org Interview ~th him. tenor OF which Ia pre-
served by my secretary Mr. WARD and sent 70 ts STATE
Department. General Ufquza, who 10 every inch sol
oer ana vho 10 to interview, by bs chvatrous FRANK
ness had won rapidly upon my confidence rendered mo
his mediation, vhch Of was forced N decline "a
informed nm, Tor two reeonsars bee nv tnstrus
uons nAa no anticipated sncn an event and second be-
cause two DOT ~ the three points OF differences
were points Of honor, and a nstioo no more tn On
an no'ViouS, could arpGab IL honor Bot as
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President Lope,s Fs,a idea Of Peaceis Feelings T,od'
Captain Page, &c
1t would that Loz intends 70 get OF the scrape
possible He slys-and the same Published 10 all the
pagers beretbat Captain Page has wfuly
the whole of the affair." and that he could get "
bim be would pull bis
So mach for intrigue.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-06-22
Temperance Versus Intemperance.
BY ANNIE GEORGE.
(CONCLUDED.l
CHAPTER XII.

TOO late too late! how heavily that phrase
Zones, ii.e a knell, upon the shuddering ear,
Telling of sighted duties, wasted DAYS:
VI privileges lost, of hopes once dear
Now quenched in gloom and darkness. Words,
like these ~
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-06-22

"a, at the scene across the way, you wouldn't
wonder that my wild spirit is sobered down
TO a serious, moralizing tone. Such a sight
heavens and earth! sad and shameful enough
TO make the angels weep, if tear could be
wrung out of the great heart of celestial ioy!
one made in the image and likeness ofGod,n
with a soul to live forever in bliss or woe.
measuring his length upon the sidewalk.
with a (. ping crowd around him. and a bot
tie OF S~hakspeare's enemy in his pocket
Six hours ago, our sympathies got the better
OF US, and We ran over to act the good Sauna
rltan to the mighty fallen" but aughl like
Jonathan when he tasted the honey, our
eyes were enlightened' at the disgusting
sight, and a faster futter of drapery, in our
homeward march, was the only result of our
investigation, and charitable intentions. We
could pity a sick snake, or wounded wolf. and
offer them a drop of Adams ale, on the end
OF a Uery long pole, in kindness, but we
haVnt a particle of compassion for a biped.
with a thimble-full of brains, who suffered
his degrading appetite to make a beast of
himself; and there wouldn't be such a hui
man-brute in all creation, as the filthy, bloat-
ed animal over the way, if the Lord had no
more mercy and consideration for a loath-
some drunkard than
FLORENCE FAY.
P.S. Lora, Invalid, Minnie ofMd., Frank.
&C, &c, let us meet you all in the Social
Circle" as in old times. Would invite the
MAJOR, il we didn't firmly believe him to be
Fallstaf No. 2, after running from Mollie's
challenge, time ago. F.. F.