The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-24
THE PARAGUAY EXPEDITION.
Our MOntevide0 Correspondence.
MoSTEvmEO, s. A., Dec. 10, II

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Our MontevideO Correspondence.
MoSTEvDEo, S. A., Dec. 10, 1858.
Arrival cf the Vessels Of the Paraguay E1pedsonary Force
ost,lity of the Monerideans 10 the Sg1adron-Obslctes
1hroun ty Them in h Way Vezotios 1uara,tine Reyu
lati0ns-Lopes determined 10 ShoD FIyM-Arriual Of
B,astlian Squadron, dc &C.
The long looked for expedition 70 Paraguay is at length
beginning arrive in these waters The Brazil squadron
proper consisting Of the fgate st. lawrence soop0fwar
Falmouth and brig Perry together with the brig Balm
bridge, from the coast Of Africa been here for
weeks waiting events The Supply toreshp arrived out
the 4.h inst, making the passage direct IN fifty ak day
from New York. The brig Dolphin from Boston, passing
by this place. reached Buenos Ayres on the day fol-
lowing.
On the 7h inst the steamers Fulton and Water Witch
their appearan from Pernambuco and the Harriet
lane which sailed thence short time afterwards, daily
expected.
The Montevideans entertain marked hostility to the
pedtionay force though they dare not course indulge
this feeling in any Ill treatment Of its members The
papers with the most truculent articles (Lopez
said pay for them) against the Vandals Of the NORTH
They influenced doubt by both jealousy and fear,
for would be difficult convince them that
not seeking territorial aggrandizement aud
they are afraid that their turn may come next.
As instance Of the indulgence Of their spleen will
mention that the sanitary authorities have recently i'm
posed quarantine of twelve days upon vessels coming
from Pernambuco, alleging that there rumors of
cholera prevailing there. This necessarily affects the
Water Witch and Fulton, recently arrived nowthstand
ing they entirely free from Sickness and have brought
clean bills of health, !" certifying that contagious
infectious disease the place just mentioned Tie
general supposton that the authorities here, having
learned that Pernambuco is coang station for the
steamers seek this covert manner 10 inerpose obsa
cles 10 the progress of the expedition, which they
| dare not openly oppose. Through the interven
ton Of Commodore Forrest, however, it is thought
| that the quarantine of the steamers will be
materially shortened in duration On the other hand,
at Buenos Ayres there quite party composed of refu
gees from Paraguay, driven out by lopez and their
friends who disposed 10 receive our squadron with
open arms. No doubt number Of volunteers could be
| obtained amongst them, if desired.
smaller vessels Of the squadron have begun to
centrate their rendezvous the latter place. which is
about one hundred and'twen,y miles up the Ia Plata.
The Supply sailed for tnat point the day before yesterday
The Falmouth leaves in q few days. with Commodore For
rest on board, and the will follow The
rigates viii undoubtedly here there is not suf
depth of for them approach within fifteen
miles Of Butnos Ayres. They however send large
deachmens Of their officers and mel in the Steamers
| should any necessity arise for such course need
scarcely say that movement of importance can take
place until the arrival of Commodore Shubrick, in the
Sabine. with Commissioner Bo win on board
Iegret that can give no reliable news from up the
river. Divers reaching US constantly, hut
some of them spring from interested source, and
are TO be received with many grains Of allowance whilst
others too extTavagant TO be worthy Of mention.
Their general tenor however is that neither PRESIDENT
nands, and that they arc prepared to make vigorous
defence of their territory should the squadron ATTEMPT 70
force passage Of the Paraguay to Asuncion. Indeed
the impression would seem TO be quite strong, afoat and
aebore that the matter is not likely to terminate without
| bit OF q row.
| Public opinion at home has become so impressed with
idea Of the overwhelming force OF " the Paraguay Ex
pedton,' that any rebuff with which 1t may meet vii
REBOUND greatly to the navy Should sust
unfortunate result ensue trust that your columns vii
forced ascent OF the Paraguay as well as the the dehcon
cies the organization and equpmen, Of the force, which
already beginning TO develope themselves.
Rest assured that will keep you couran OF event
as they may arisc and that will send you not specula
| tons nor rumors, but facts
Since writing the above, learn from good authority
that Lopez hns recently procured two large chains
from Buenos ayres which is pretty significant Of his in
enon 10 obstruet the psssa es the iiyer ~ the event
| Of rupture.
Brazilian squadron of four steamers has arrived here
from Rio, probably for the purpose Of watching the
ments OF squadron The English and French admir- a
expected here soon win write you again 90 the
last of this MONTH via England, when may have somc
thing more decisive and authentic to communicate.
Correspondence of the Baltimore SUM-
| Ao'TEylDEo, Uruguay, Dec. 0, 1s53
The Paraguay Erpedion-71e tnef states Yesssts-Sya,
| pdthtsers oih L0pez, dc.
The United states steamers Fulton Water Witch ar
rived here the morning Of the 9th from the United
Staep via Barbados Maranbam and pernambuco Both
ships, although having perfectly healthy crew, have
been Qusrantnod Tor twelve days. The Harriet Lane is
hourly expected.
There are also now anchor en- the city Of Montevideo
the United States frgate ST. Lawrence, loop Falmouth
brigs cambridge and Perry, and store snip Supply.
brush with the Paraguayans is confidently expected
President Lopez expresses himself being prepared
for Nearly all the surrounding States, Buenos Ayres
excepted, sympathise with him Lopez) and their dislike
to the Americans is strongly manifested through the
dium OF the newspapers describing the Americans as
tho yanchls the blood thirsty barbaraLs Of North.
They say that our difficulty with Paraguay is merely an
excuse to get footing South America The squadron
will proceed up the river Immediately the arrival OF
UNITED STATES WAR STEAMER FuLroy, 4
MoTEunEo, URUGUAY, Dec 49, 1858.
We made The run direct from Pernambuco IN days
| The Water Witch arrived the day. The Harriet
lane had put INTO Rio Janero with machinery damaged.
flag ship this station, the St. Lawrence, the soop
owar Falmouth and the brigs oiwar Perry and Balm.
| bridge arc this port The brig Dolphin and store ship
| Supply had arrived at Buenos Ayres.
One Of the attached 10 the Falmouth killed
during drunken row in the city on the night of the 9th
inst The under arrest in the city, and
port says be shot Tue flag ship Of the Paraguay
feet the Sabine, is hourly expected The Southern star
Tie remainder of the transports must also arrive
shortly The opinion entertained here by the greater por
on of the nhahanls OF feet and OF its object is not
| Of an elevated character by any means.
-Four Brazilian steamers arrived in port day before yes
erday, which, with tho British, French and Spanish fri
| gates swell the number o. vessels in port to
thirteen This vessel, with the Water Witch, in
quarantine, though have Of sickness any
kind board. IL s, however, according 70 regulation
| ard We have to stick IL out twelve davs IL has bean
said ashore the OF our quarantine originate
the report that the cholera had broken out in our last
port Qcrnamnuco) although the place was never more
| healthy than u was when We left
The health Of the officers and Of the different YES
! sells Of our feet continues excellent.
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Police Intelligence.
Yesterday was dull day in the police courts but few
cases Of having been brought before the maeis
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