The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-06

too far from Paraguay TO reach that Land OF security
when, as his last and only move, he resolved
TO abandon his ship, blow her up, and tight his way
through the country with his brave men, all which hs
accomplished most successfully
When (:aribaldi returned 10 Montevideo he was re-
ceived noble Porter was when he reached The
United States from his gallant cruise in the fgate Essex
ia the war OF 1914.
Colonel Garbadi, as he then ranked, one Of the
mos. efficient officers Of the government OK Montevidso.
and ready at all times TO light the enemy, either the
land or on the water and his name was terror TO h
enemies
three hundred Italians ten miles into the country, TO o.
tain provision, was most noble enterprise. He WAS
surrounded by two Thousand Of the enemy's cavalry,
when he formed his nan in hollow square repealed al
the charges, and made such destruction in the RANKS a
to his vessels the Uruguay without any further moe
tation.u t~- 49, .-
operations during the which affords me this time
created daring ohasapsss asd since rs has fought his
his native land and placed his by the side Of Wash
ingion look back with pleasure TO carly recoectioa
and knowledge OF the hero and assistance rendered him
Contrast tho present situation Of that great ana good
man retiring to his quiet home after having redeemed his
native land and delivered from 0Qpreu1on twenty
millions Of people with what IL was when I knew
him On board my ship the harb0r OF MontevdcO,
cold morning received the following from officer
Mr. BpnRows--I have no meat or wood fsr my mea
Can you help me this morning. Yours, GARfBAiDI.
With great pleasure gave his officer barrel Of bee
and plenty Of wood as my contribution in aiding the holy
|~ ACAvAfry regiment OF General Riyora'S army
commanded by Colonel Silva, who in most gallant
manner during dark and stormy night dashed through
the lines OF the encrny win his entire regiment driving
in tive hundred head Of cattle This supply Of beef
exhausted when Colonel Silva's regiment added TO
the distress Of tho government in obtaining supplies
Garbadi, who thesou OF thu government said give
a ship and the regiment of Colonel Silva shall be
placed at point The coast where fresh horses be
obtained TO remount the men.
Application WAS made 70 me- when the bark Rlizabesh,
Captain Rowland S. Halett-a most excellent man-waG
placed at the dsposson o. GasSaldi who emSar.sd she
Santa Incca whore they were soon again In their srru,
battling the common enemy.
government Of Monteydeo had made great exertions 70
obtain clothing and supplies for their army, under com
net sent for at midnight 10 TO the Government
House, wh@eI had been sent for before In the same
When entered the President said-ssMr Burrows, we
have sent for you subject of great importance TO us.
and one which we rely upon your honor, whatever you
His Exccllency was assured the government might rely
on that.
He then sad:-ssWe have received dispatches from
General RIVERA that if he be supplied with winter
clothing for his army, munitions Of war, stores, &c,
force his way through the besegng army, and unit
ing with army in the city, beat the enemy and bring
us deverance peace and independence. We bavc with
great diculty succeeded in obtaining all the wants Of
General RIVERA and the cargo ID now afoat In the
harbor. 1t has been transhpped from the first vessel
! TO another but have Information that the enemy
know its present position, and we know not what TO do.
Col Garbaldi says there Is one man who can save
dertake IT.; and, Mr.. burrows he says, you tho
person. and have approved tho nomination. Will you
do 1t for us2 will you In this critical p0st0nR
Unless this cargo reaches General Rivera his army must
be dsbanded this winter II it can be placed in his pos
session the siege OF the city can be raised and our suffer-
This was the first information had Of this important
business, and for few moments hesated and reflected
how 10 act Knowing the dangers that were to be encoun
| tered ii the task was undertaken.
then said, Have you perfect confidence in mes Ha
replied, ''We have"
continued ssYou must as the first step assign
to me the entire cargo as my individual property and
The Minister Of Foreign Affairs vasquez, said What
will you do then, Mr. Burrows replied, No one can
know that but myself"
his ministers, when he said Mr.. Burrows, wo will do
twill do all you say and leave the result to Your
discretion knowing that you fully realize our posi-
iioa that every thing depends your success"
An invoice Of all the cargo made to me, agreeable
to the marks and numbers OF the packages receiving
which said To morrow you shall hear from me, and
when give orders for the cargo to be ranshpped it
my may know wha, ship it is in, and will endeavor
soon to trouble them to find the ship in which they arc
Ihs next morning went to Mr., McEcken an excellent
number Of packages, marks, &c. wished him to have
them shipped in the American ship Herald in his nane
to his house in Rio Grande, which is the first Brazilian
port In Eastern Monteyideo
Mr.. McEcken good friend Of the government
and think knew the character Of the shipment sign
cd tho bill of adng myself, and said to Mr. McEcken
at Is usual know, for shippers to have at least one
tain all, TO which he consented and took all with
My son, who bears my name, and who is well calcu-
lated for such Nh enterprise directed 10 be in read'
ness for the voyage to sail that evening and TO put
board the ship twelve good men, with stores for three
weeks The ship was cleared with her valuable cargo
at the Custom House for Rio Grande, Brazil very late IN
the day without permitting the clearance to be made
public
Giving the least possible time required transhp the
cargo went to the Government House, and said 20 tho
Minister Of Foreign Affairs, The cargo must all be
placed On board the Herald before eight O'Clock
~ which time embarked, and NV son soon had the
ship under way. No one IN 70 this period knew my in
tenions, Us .e undertaking attended with great dan
ger Of life, should be captured and nothing but cut
ting the Threats Of prisoners taken in battle induced
% take share in the hazard Ships that time were
allowed by the biockading squadron TO land cargo a.
l Montcvideo, and then run up TO Buenos Ayres
Being satisfied the enemy did not know the military
supplies were in my ship, as the government Of Monte
ydeo had by land and water as far possible prevented
all intercourse with the enemy, determined to past
the bocksding squadron directly for Buenos Ayres The
night was bright moonlight and we ran southwest with
strong northeast wind for two hours, when the ship
was hauled up southeast towards the Buenos Ayrcan
shore. The next morning lovely a Northern June
not sail in sight, and we We're running directly from
| the army where tho cargo destined which
destitute as washingtoas when lie retreated through
We kept a, the masthead, who OF three O'Clock
y NJ, cried out 'Sail GA brig weather qnarter"
This was evidently one OF the bIockadng squadron in
chase. said to son, Do not change the OF
the ship DO not let them any alterations our
movements Do all YOU can to help the sailing Of tho
che gains ON u.s.. AT four o'clock found the chase had
gained abont two miles, and that she could not be up
Win w elorc naIk Wnlcn hpppy moment, az those CAL
realize who have been chased by enemy they had
strength 10 meet, looked for with impaticnce ana
then squared the ship away west.
For four hours we this course and then hauled the
| ship tip again southeast.
The next morning nothing in sight but the beauti
fGi waters Of the Ia Plate and whcl we had reached
its southern shore entirely clear from the track
OF the Bnenos Ayroan cruisers. We then kept the ship
for Point IT. Mary the northern entrance Of tho La
Plate Having reached this point which Is the territory
OF Montevdeo, the ship hove to to .he prac.
ticabiy Of our landing the cargo Of that place.
the surf on shore would permit II light boats
went myself Shore and walked back 10 the highest
sand hill, with which the cape abonnds but human
being was In sight.
After this went on board and said TO my son, Sup 10
this period of the expedition clearance for oGrande
Is all legitimate hut the moment landing
here voyage partakes OF It's real character
and if Of tho cnemys ships upon the shin
and cargo are prizes, and we prisoners Of In
addition, boats too frat to land the cargo
IL General Rivelras troops here TO receive the
ag we t,o