New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-09-18
A General Consumption Threatened
in Brazil.
Proclamation Of the Emperor
Advance Of the Paraguayans Toward
Uruguay.
BuEyos AYREs, Tuesday, July q, 1865.

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for Europe, in its packet edition ofthe above dates
The war which Paraguay has forced upon the Argen.
tine Republic still RACES The Paraguayans are still in
partial occupation of the province Of Corrientes, but
have not advanced with the same daring as II the COM
mencement. President Mitre, who Is the commander.
Concorda, at the head of powerful, well equipped
army The rains during the past fortnight have been
ncessapt to impede all military operations but
by latest advices from headquarters we learn that e
Flores who has the reputation OF being one OF the best
cavalry officers in these countries has marched at the
head OF 1000 to cut off the approaching vanguard
OF the Paraguavans which is said TO be descending the
right bank Of the Uruguay. The brazilian ftet OF gun
boats IA In number is anchored little below Corrien
ties, and holds complete mastery OF the Parana Inc
Paraguayans on the other hand seem to be fortying
their positions in C0rrentes and awaiting the onslaught
Of the allies when the campaign opens which we hardly
think can take place before Spring. We hare DO de-
sire conceal from readers the Importance OF the
present war; bat at the same time Is our duty TO cen
iradict the various groundess which the enc
mics Of the National Government are so largely circu
lating.
This Paraguayan war seems impossible to have
escaped and has sumed it's dimensions simply owing
to the peaceabe character OF Presdent Mres govern.
ment which altogether unprepared FOR the struggle
The alliance, however OF so powerful neighbor as
Brazil silenccs all doubt 10 the result Paraguay,
although thickly populated, Is small country when
compared either to the Argentine Republic or Brazil.
and utterly destitute OF the credit OF either
OF the two latter nations. Inc present war unless
possibly last long Paraguay. shut in from all CON-
muncation with the outer world, must inevitably soon
short OF supplies. Ii mere question OF time ana
we earnestly trust when IL Is peace VIII be so
firmly restored in the Plate that henccforward we sha
have nothing fear either from foreign aggression or
intestine brols. 1t is much to De regretted that SO
magnificent o country es the Argentine EepnDne shou'u
be no thinly settled and difficult to peorle.
Notwithstanding the war; the Government Is alive to
the Importance Of emigration and Congress he's recently
granted subvention OF patacons per annum 20
hat M ar w
could have wished 10 the National Legislature make
similar grant TO the two lines Of steamers 1T present
plying between Liverpool and Buenos Ayres: but the
matter yet has never been properly prouent Deore
Congress. When II Is we have no doubt the steam
boat owners Of Liverpool will be treated with the same
liberality as those Of New-York.
Two other important have received the at
tention OF the House. The first scheme for building
wharves at the Tgre and canalsng the branch mouth
Of the Parana. called the Captain; the second is mat
ter of still higher Importance, namely the River Saado
navigation which has for its object the opening up
direct uyial communication with the interior or re-
mote provinces. The period allowed for these enter.
prises having expired Congress very properly has ex
tended the time allowed in the concession.
Rio DE JASEIR0, August 9.
The Emperor on his arrival at Rio Grande, published
the following proclamation addressed TO the inhaDit'
ants Of that province;
Without me provocation the territory Of our
country has been invaded for the second time by order
Of the Government OF Paraguay Let our only thought
be ayenge great an affron and every one OF us
glory more and in the honor and bravery OF Bra
zilians. The rapidity OF communication between the
capital OF the empire and your province enables me TO
witness your noble deeds. l address you as father
jealous for tho honor Of the Brazilian family; am GER
tain that you will act brothers who love one another
the more when any Of them are re IN p suffering
Constitutional Emperor and Perpetual Defender OF
Brazil
ANGELO NUMB IA SILVA FERRAz.
Palace Of Rio GraHds July 10. Ices.
His Majesty was most enthusiastically received by
the population and it is to be hoped that his presence
will dspe the petty jealouses and party feelings that
divide that magnificent province After short visit
70 the capital OF the province Porto Allegro Ills Males
ty set out for Rio Pardo the 2sth, accompanied by
His Royal Highness the Duke of SAKE the Minister OF
War Gems. Caxias and Csbral aud Admiral Parker.
The Paragusyan invading army Lad passed through
Itaqua and on the march toward lruguayana, but
Gems Caldwell and Canabarro, with coo TO 10000 men,
are reported 10 BE- at the ford OF Santa Maria, on the
left bank OF the River Ibcuy TO defend the passage
and Col Fernandez is harassing the left Iank OF the III
vaders with his division 1900 strong, mostly cavalry
There Is however report, supposed 10 be unounded,
the Paraguayans had managed to cross that river
at a different point.
Three decrees were published yesterday appealing to
the country for volunteers and calling out the National
Guard. Severe measures are announced against the
in of remissness the only exceptions allowed
being married men and widowers having children
Advces have been received from BGenOs Ayres 10
the 2gth and from honteyideo to the 3O,h ult.
Urquiza had not Yet reorganzed bis disbanded army
After the exchange Of several letters between him ana
Gen. Mitre, an interview took place between them at
was held in their presence
IL now appears pretty certain that urquizas army
was not disbanded through any fault OF that General,
and that the occurrence was entirely owing TO the
tIeachcry of his officers some OF whom. report says
have been already shot.
Gen Flores, ut the head OF 5000 picked troops, Of
which 600 are Brazilians has marched up tue right
bank OF the Uruguay To meet the Paraguayan column
that descending; and the latest news stated the
forces TO be within few leagues OF each other inns
movement If successful. will cut OF the retreat OF the
Paragunyan army in Rio Grande.
kIo De JANEIRo. Aug. Sit Is expected all exemp'
tions VIII be swept away and all tho exempted classes
forced TO JON the army enrol themselves among the
National Guards the Emperor has forwarded orders
from the Rio Graude that $4,000 men must oe sent VIII"
ont delay to reinforce the armies oil the SOUTH
Tine Com,e dEu left the LIST to JOIN me Emperor ~
the Rio Grande 1t understood that both he ana Tue
Duke de SAKE will take an active part IN the operations
against the paraguayals.
IL is said the Paraguayans entered i'aqu! on tng
lth and the 18th marched lor sna s ,Sa
Salt. In Uruguay they were expected 10 raise .no
Rlanco Marty They had about lU,uoO men, Anu were
making for Santa Maria or loicuy, where tie bial'
ials lad several thousand men,
Tbc ,licd army In che River Plate was preparing 10
h,at nm c,mn and enter effective operations. bat II
WINS not known in what direction they would proceed
Ionez is said to be at Correntes. directing the Para
grovnn campaign and he has established severM Dat
,,i:s along The Parana. beside strengthening that at
Riachmeo under whose protection lac had placed the
remaining vessels OF ms meet. m
Gaming more satisfactory, circular has been issued
10 the Presidents of every province ordering the most
rigorous reciultments.
RAMA. Aug ~ 1865 In this province great erthu-
sIasm prevails the vigorous prosecution OF the war;
and In spite OF the large number Of troops already fur
nished volunteers are arriving from all directions
PrRNAuBUco, Aug. IL. lsG5.-The war In Paraguay
was nm popular In this province and there dis
position to make any more sacrifices TO carry ON the
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