New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-08-11

early history. In his childhood no was living in
Patagonia, where il was difficult to acquire the
simplest elements of instruction. He yet retains
letter written BY himself which he cannot decpher.
To-day 10 is momber Of various scientific
50. ieties of Europe, and honorary member OF tho
Historical Society Of Rhode Island. Not on &C.
count Of the position he fills, but because OF his
literary production partly poetic, bat chiefly his
torical, 30 that he who grew UP hardy knowing
how to write, is now tho Bancroft OF his country
as well rs C recognized leader Of the party which
has organic he free institution OF u Republic.
The future historian, statesman ald general first
emerged from obscuIity as q major in tho army
which for 10 years defended Montcyideo
against tho forces OF the Dictator Roses.
From this he vent TO Bolivia, and was instrument Al
in gaining the battle OF yitchi but he nextappears
as tie editor OF q paper in Chill. We then hear Of
hun as taking part in tho battle Of Casolos, in
which the power of Rosas wGs overthrow, but bis
successor inciini1c to the same course, Col. Nitro
took tie side Of liberty and Of his OWE city Of
Bueaos Ayres, resulting in cessation Of relations
for some years betwt a the State of Bucnos AyTcs
ard The interior States. 1t was owing 10 Col. Nitro
chiefly that Bucnos Ayres made, during this period
such progress in every wey. In 1853 tic other
provinces commenced a war against Buenos Ayres,
aud the battle of Ccpede took place with doubtful
result for the State. though not for the persona!
glory Of Con. Mitr6 for it led to series of bill.
liant actions, resulting in peace based upon the
plans of the General, which, in fact were as near
as possible under the circumstance to the laws
ana Constitution of the United States. II Nas
then elected President Of the Republic md from
this date ls6i) the advance Of the country IN ia-
terial wealth ana internal Improvements Las been
most rapid. Exports have increased to an asto'-
ishng extent, especially of wool, and immigration
from Europe is steady Ina increasing yearly.
IN 1868 disorders took place, and q revo-
luton commenced in Uruguay, the neichboT-
ing republic; but the Argentine Republic
maintained ITS neutrality in spite OF the deep sym
psthies of its people with the popular and liberal
Side Not so, however, with Paraguay, which took
up aims On the side of despotisrn and at the same
time made war on Brazil, asking permission of the
Argentine Government to cross its territories IN
order 20 attack BAIL. To preserve a s'fict ncU-
trally this was refused--whcreupon war wac also
declared upon the Argentine lRepublic. very
full account Of the character o. Part-
quay and it, government may be fourd
in Lieut.. Pages work on the La
Plata" Tho argentine people, thus dragged
into the war contrary to their wishes, Lave nSw
taken it up With enthusiasm. Tie foreign inhab-
itants have also taken IN Gctvo interest, no less
than eight bat.aons OF foreigner caiedy ltslians
having been formed. The triple alliance OF the
forces of Brazil ard the two Republics has been
made and tie command OF tho forces. consisting IN
oil Of 20 coo men and powerful squodron, Is given
TO Gen. Mite, Of whom We must soon heo- fur
fhar