The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-25
The Paraguay Expedition.
OUR NAVAL CORRESPONDENTS.
UNITED STATES FRIGArE SABINE,


MoNrEviDEo. Uruguay, Jan 8, 1859 J
Lopess Plans Shrouded in Mytey-The Excitement in the
Confederation Interest in Peace and her Repre-
sentations to Paraguay bcoeen Commissioner
Born and the President Of Uruguay Departure Of the
Commissioner and the Commodore for Asancion, de-, dc
1t is almost impossible to understand the movements OF
President lopez they appear so deeply curtained in
mystery The journals throughout the Argentine Confede
ration having grand pa!aver upon the probable
result Of expedition to Paraguay and what news con
corning to-day would BIO in reality but an atom, to-
morrow's papers would swell up TO subject Of vast
Importance.
1t can be easily by passing observer that great
anxiety felt by ali the surrounding country as they
view the formidable appearance of fleet in the waters
Of the Plata. Brazil the adjoining governments cry
out at the injury with Paraguay would bring upon
their commercial and political interests To prevent this
Brazil has sent her Minister 10 Lopez get him to
the idea Of contest with powerful nation the
United States and to offer loan OF an amount SUN ;ent
to pay the damages we demand.
The arrival OF the squadron here caused much talk
among the citizens and was Fortunate Tor us
visited the President Of the republic for thar
the Judge stated position with relation to the govern
ment OF Paraguay be ony that OF Power ASKING
paration of another for Injuries sustained intending
sort TO war only when such measure was absolutely
cessary the same time the Judge spoke OF the pow
proceed any extremity rather than that
should brook insult He very cordially received b.
the President who wished him great and invited
him partake any convenience that the harbor the
city might offer TO the expedition To Commodore Shu
brick he was also very cordial Thus the visit passed of
very pleasantly, aud the announcements made by the
Commissioner placed in much better lighs Wild
the citizens Of the republic Of Uruguay
Tnere are few objects OF much interest In the city OF
Montevideo, and but few United States citizens
1t is urged that If expect to SETTLE difficulties
without ntimdatug force is necessary, while the
expedition, now only amounts to three small steam
ers and three very small briggs.
Lopez is well informed Of movements, and such n
start will almost insure fight for Judge Bo win has very
httle-amost nothing back the demands he vii
make in few days The number Of men is not 1900
Of which about 400 will be at Correnes when the Flu
is al AsuDcion.
Commissioner Bowlin and Commodore Shubrck, with
Mr. Ward Secretary of legation and Others started ten
days ago for Asuncion They enjoying excellent
health.
Marines and constantly being sent up to
Correntee by the briggs an steamers Of the ee There
they TO remain until all have arrived ut that place
when will know what further action to be taken
The bres Dolphin, Perry and cambridge, also the
steamers Fulton Water Witch and Harriet Lane
their way up the river.
Tho Harriet Lane broke her machinery four times
she left New York hope she will play like trick
when she gets under the fire Of the batteries She
most uncomfortable vessel.