The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-01
THE PARAGUAY EXPEDITION.
TAe Probable Settlement OF tho Dimculty-
The Efforts Of the FluviaI Powers 70 Pre-
serve Peace, &c., &C., &c.

-oed Meeting at Couienes, DC, dc.
me steamer Primer Argentine, from up the river, s
.e in the British packet starts in three hours, and
nave Just TO inform you Of the following facts
Judge Bowlin Commissioner, started up the river
fsr Asuncon on the I'd inst on board the United States
steamer Fulton. He was stepped at the fort OF Ia-
peru and informed that by law decree then in force
no armed vessel allowed TO ascend the river Para
quay. Judge Bowin answered the officer in command
that he came the Of and duly authorized by the
United States of America for the purpose Of concluding
treaty with Paraguay and TO SEEK peaceaby "ndemnity
FOR the past and security for the future" Whilst com
muDicatons being interchanged between Comma
soner and the commander Of the fort ltaperru tn
penpoenaries sent by the Paraguayan government ar
rived proposed adjournment TO the neutral CITY OF
Correnes Argentine republic. Ihey rpTessed, on
NE part of their government The most d'1ioS desire Jor
far just and peaceabie arrangement ioth the gouernnn OF
s 6eS STATES; and further that they were authorized
a srsnt 10 the United States treaty similar TO those at
present using between their government ana tne 60
vernments OF England France and sardMa anu iartnef
United States any Of its citizens might have against the
government OF Paraguay. Judge Bowiin replied that,
sucb being case, he would not then make positive
but would the aforesaid plenipotentaes at
The said city of Corrientes within thirty days
payapa. where our new Minister, Hon. Ben G. Yancey,
Ttsoes Such the state OF Paraguayan expedition
mp 10 the present moment
Rbe steamer Southern Star and s0op Prebe lett Tor up
the river, from Montevideo, on the 2lst inst
THE BUENos AYREs VIEW OF THE ExPEDITIoN-Ex-
PEcrATIoN OF A SPEEDY SETTLEMENT.
TFrom the Buenos Ayres Trbuna, Jan. 80
Tho American proceeded some days TO t5
destnat conducting to AsuDcon the agent OF the Anne
rican government with the settlement, in
way or the other Of the question pending between Para
The pecose character the press Of Asunclon the
enc part and the ana even sor. OF
had made 1t believed from the beginning that only
resort to arms could resolve the question But the
hora rhann II nnW OMn
either of the belgeren has ezcessire renstos, and
that o., either side there prevails the noble desire Of
fly setlin9 the question We beeve-and 1t will be very
Strange It be so-that the next packet will convey
ihe intell gence of the tranquil solution of this subject,
which, with great reason, attracting the attention OF
Me people of the Plata ana principally that OF the Bra
zhan empire in whose interest could be to
sent that the Colossus Of the North should establish its
psedo INFANCY this side OF America.
In reference TO the passing OF the American squadron
through 6uvia territory and supported in the right
Of sovereignty which we exercise In IT, ths government
addressed Consul of the United Sates asking
certain explanations concerning the presence OF that ma
val armament IN our rivers
Mr. Hudson replied giving the explanations which were
asked of him. although in the notes exchanged be may
have discussed, though hurredy point relative to the
jurisdiction of the sovereignty OF the States the
rivers which wash their shores in which there was not
perfect understanding between the Minister OF Buenos
Ayres and the American agent-the correspondence,
nevertheless having In the most friendly man
per.
This same question has great employment for the dpo
matists of these countries.
SeDor Amara Brazilian Minister resident in Montevideo,
Gen. Guido behalf Of the confederation, aud certain
Mendez on the part of the Oriental government, have
gone 10 Paraguay special mission, Offering their
friendly mediation but all with the fred idea Of after
yards aking President Lcpss, in recompnse for little
au,stance in making against Bueaos Ayres We will
Zee how all these goiags and comings will end.
Afer writing our review foreign readers noticed
that the departure OF the steamer Menay, of Monte
yideo there came port part Of the Brazilian squa-
dron, whose arrival was announced few days ago.
that foreign readers may not give TO this
occurrence significance which 1t does not possess
will IN two words explain what IS meant by the presence
Of this squadron in the waters OF the Plata.
The government OF the empire, justly alarmed
by the announcement that an American fleet had
nsjesticaly entered our rivers decided in its turn
squadron to keep in view the occurrences which might
arise from the misunderstanding between the United
States and Paraguay.
TINS and no other is the object of the coming of this
squadron.
Notwithstanding our enemies who have been proclaim
ing with the sound OF cymbas and Of trumpets, that
were of q tremendous and unprecedented war,
insated by Urquiza, and strongly supported by Brazil
the Confederation and Paraguay wish 1t TO be. believed
Mat THIS squadron has arrived with the object of putting
into execution the supuaiions Of the humbuggfng ALI
Ance
But there is no ground for thus deceivpg themselves.
Without meaning any mperunence, We can assure our
foreign readers and those here on the spot that
not.itbstandpg the hum benees of social and poti
cal position, have data which authorizes us TO tell
them that whatever is said respecting the arrival OF the
Brazilian squadron which may not be IN accordance with
the statement have made above is completely false.
And II this asseveraton LOT subcient We ask the in
cTeduiOuS mOmeLb al Oh the prOp0
sRoD MADE by the Baron de Mana 10 this government
II shows in an unanswerable manner that IN doing 30
Mr. Mana had perfect knowledge OF the intentions OF
Brazil respecting Buenos Ayres-ntentious wnco they
were not entirely peaceful woulo have been induced
to be very careful in venurng his capital in 80 gigantic
speculation as that which he proposes TO execute.
Translated from the Journal des Debats of March o. for
the New YORK HERALD
By the steamer Temar we have received news from
In Plata the 3lst Of January. the conflict between
the United staes and Paraguay be not amcabiy settled
vii not be for the want of medatora agents disposed
20 kna their good Offices. When Mr. Bowhn, the North
American Commiss ioner opens negotiations with Pree
-. iorez he will find at Asuncion the Plenipotentia
Of Bsz OF the Argentine Confederation, and Of the
republic Of Urugusy-Messrs. Thomas Amaral, General
Gudo and Gualberte Mendezwbo, all three entris
ed with the mission OF bringing about peaceful solution
And what more Mr.. Lefebre dc Becour, the reprosen
tatve Of France at A Plata and the Sandman Charge
dAnans have also gone 70 the capital Of Paraguay no
doubt with the praseworhy intention OF supporting every
opening for an amcabe settlement Our correspondents
testify that the government Of the United States enerans
the strongest desire TO settle the difficulty In peaceful
manner in fact would not wish to leave behind bloody
OF the first appearance OF maritime forces
Plata and II feels the necessity Of being caro-
full for the future Of its policy and its trade
Thus when Mr. Meade the ~ American Sa, Charge I Cat at
tary Of Foreign Affairs Of Brazil the most formal
assurances Of the conciatory spirit Of his government,
Mr.. Bown called In succession President Perera
Montevideo, and General Urquiza, at Parana thank
them for their peaceful course and TO put one Of his
at the disposal Of the Oriental government
carry it's plenipotentiary TO Asuncion, promising the
meantime facilitate the amicabe settlement Of the diff.
Guilty by the moderation OF his demands
Everything seems therefore, TO Indicate that cannon
viii play role In that Affair." and nothing neglected to
prevent conflict II is even stated-and we have the
news from very good source-that General Urquizs,
who has made trip TO Correntes, province bordering
upon Paraguay, pretext, intends 70 20 to Asuncon
No better able than TO weigh the resolutions
President Lcpcz and he Is, al the same me on the most
friendly terms with the United states government, which
has lately sent him, through Commodore Shubricy, a
pecuo tho Transatlantic cable set with gold, having his
name engraved upon It.
However, President Lopez continues his preparations
for defence On the 3lEt Of December he at the camp
of Hum eIta and had shown himself much satisfied with
tho discipline of the troops. His organ, the Soma.
soro had not ceased publish begeren articles but the
oonviton that the government Of Paraguay endeavored
10 provoke the alternative OF did not prevent the firm
Resolution TO adopt all proposals which would not conflict
with dishonorabe conditions upon ". The violent blow
which That couniry--cosed for nearly half century 10
the civilized worldreccves at present from foreign
Power Will peace prevails, produce ssutary aud happy
reeui's IL we are TO believe journal OF Asuncion,
great progress has already been made by the
non, and the government was preparing grand pan
communication, which ia TO steer the public Toto the path
of modern civilization and general prosperity Usa little
vague but promiees at least action and liner