New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-22

greatly increased the Jealous suspicion entertained
the ambitious intentions Of Flores aud belief was be
ginning to be entertained that, If successful in this wa
with Brazil. he would become a very dangerous neigh
Dor TO the Argentine Confederation.
News bad been received. supposed TO have oihca
basis that large force Of Paraguayans, reported
number 700 men, had entered the northern portion
the Argentine state of CoIrienes, which lies between
Paraguay and the Brazilian province Of Rio Grando DC
Sui, on their march to invade this province III th'
shoud prove true Ii is possible tho government Of
the confederation may not look upon this violation Of
Argentine territory a cssus beli. the tract in ques
ton being one OF the many districts whose possession
has been disputed point between the two countries
From MOntcvdeo tho latest news is that eleven yes
sells Of the Brazilian fleet lying at short distance
from the city Of Moneyideo dseinbarkng cavalry and
infantry and it was expected the blockade OF the port
would be declared on the 3Oth ut. The troops OIL
Flores and the Brazilian cavalry were marching by
land from Paysandu. and part OF them were stated 10
have already appeared in the vicinity of Monteydeo
In the city great excitement prevailed and In spite OF
all representations the Government persisted IN MAKING
preparations for defense which could have no other
result than the destruction Of the town. as the
Brazilian seet could lombard it within easy range
IRON two sides at once.
number of persons were kept working on the forti
hcatons and the is reported TO be in good state
Of defense but badly supplied with powder. lniorma
ton from private estimates the garrison at W.
troops but the Monte Vdean papers state the number
to be 10 900 and that the government strategy Is to
act strictly the defensive while awaiting tho advent
Of the Paraguayan troops who. they assert have al
ready invaded Rio rande with an army Of % 0OO men,
and were rapidly marching toward Uruguay, to coop
crate with tie defenders Of Montevideo.
1t is reported that body Of 1000 Urugayan troops
had entered Rio GIande. and captured l,OOO negro
troops.
Tie Brazilian minister Senior Paranhos. has issued a
circular manifesto the foreign representatives. setting
forth the III faith OF Paraguay in tho question OF the
free navigation OF the rivers and the part shc
has taken in the present
In answer 10 the note addressed TO the Government
of MOntcyidco, demanding what course they Wii take
in the case of bombardment or OF an attack being
made by the Brayilians the city the foreign minis
tiers merely acknowledged the receipt Of the commun
cation. and replying that they could not say what would
be their action until such an event had actually occurred
but that In any they would not abandon the pro
lection of the foreign interests confded TO them. The
British Minister. however has warned the Brtlsh SUD
jccts that they only expect reasonable notice rom
tho Brazilans and that after the expiration OF me
period allowed their persons and property would remain
subject to the risks Of without any rlgb on then
part 10 compensation
The whole Of the British Pacific Squadron had ar
rived at Montevideo 70 protect British interests.
The Paraguyan expedition invading the brazilian
provinces OF Mato Groso. after taking possession OF
Nova Coimbra proceeded With the feet up the Paraguay
10 Albuquorque which they found evacuated. On the
4th of January they occupied Corumba, where they
found the country deserted by its Inhabitants. aud the
town abandoned by its garrison. AT CorumDa were
found - pieces o canon II of when were sent !" As
cefsiOn. The inhabitants and troops OF tOrumDa en-
barkcd in gunboas and other vessels for Cuyaba. Pur-
suit made by the Paraguayans. and the Anhamha-
by. which aground was captured hy boarding.
The fugiiivcs who threw themselves into the river,
mostly shot. but those taken prisoners had tLeir
ears cut of. and sent as trophies to Ascension.
The Brazil news - chiefly OF wariike preparation.
The Emperor engaged daily In visiting the forts ana
us pecing the troops and their equipment. Soldiers
and recruits arrive By every vessel from the provinces
which. with the levies made In Rio are drilled and got
ready for the transport 10 the Plate. Sayeowners and
clegymen giving freedom 10 their slaves on comb!
ton that they volunteer as soldiers.
decree has been issued. calling out 20o0D National
Guards for service on tie frontier and In Paraguay.