The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-01-30
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THE RIVER PLATE WAR.

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THE RIVER PLATE WAR.
Lator and important advices regarding the the
Plate furnished in the copious details of our Rio
Janeo correspondence brought by the steamship South
America from that port which arrived here yesterday
The letter of President Lopez of Paraguay to General
Mtre the Argentine President alluded to in previous
dispatches instead of containing propositions Of peace
at first surmised, proved to be of very different
character Lopez charges tho allies with conducting the
war In a most barbar0us and outrageous manner, and
his determination if satisfaction is not accorded
10 reate in the severest manner and to prosecute hos
tlties with ferocy and renewed vigor To this General
Nre replies at length denying the principal allegations
OF his antagonist avowng that he has nothing to regret
take back, and warning Lopez against pushing mat
ters to the threatened extremity We give the
respondence in full 1t affords indications Of early
peace There cessation of hostile operations
She allied armies still keeping up their march pursuit
OF the retreatng Paraguayans, while the latter though
falling back, far from vanqushed Disease and
starvation, however, had committed terrible havoc
pmong the troops both sides. In addition to the
news correspondence contains much matter of in
teres regarding the domestic affairs of Brazil Its railroad
and other enterprises and the progress of the schemes
Cor emigration thi,her Of persons from the Southern
States Of this country.
CONGRESS.
In the Senate yesterday petition from the st. Paul
Board Of Trade presented asking for the improve
mont Of the Upper Mississippi and the negotiation with
the British provinces OF Reciprocity treaty,
Ing stpulations for the freedom American vessels Of
Che Weland and ST. Lawrence canals and their enlarge
mont to extont sufficient to pass vessels of thou
Band toms Another romonsrance against the renewal Of
Che Reciprocity treaty also presented Bills
tinctions of civil and political rights account Of race,
color condition. reorganize the national Judiciary to
raise standard Of admission the West Point Academy
and increase the number OF cadets and provide for
tne various colleges OF tne
country. The resolution granting a portion OF the
Military Reserve st. Clair river, Michigan,
Tor railroad PURPOSES adopted and the bill to restrict
She fee for collecting soldiers claim except In certain
cases. dollars passed resolution of thanks
10 vcc Admiral Faragut and his officers and was
presented and referred to tho Naval Committee The
bill protect the freedmen in the enjoyment of their
rights then taken up and It's discussion occupied the
remainder Of the open session. Mr. Trumbul being the
principal speaker and addressing the Senate at length
In its support. An executive session held the
Conclusion OF which adjournment took place
In the House Of Representatives the resolutions in
Produced days ago by Mr. NibIack, democrat, of
indisna commencing President Johnson's refusal TO
accept the gift OF carriage and horses rendered him by
New York merchants were adopted, was also
luton ins,ructins the Committee Rules to report
the proprey OF prohibiting the Of the hall for other
chan Legislative purposes Another resolution calling for
Che speedy trial and punishment JEFF Davis was offered
but sfser debate laid trhe District Of Column
ba Committee were instructed to report bill TO
prevent the exercise OF the elective franchise in
The District by all persons who at any
lime In the rebel service bill providing for the trans
Ter from tho state TO the national courts Of all
sending In which the parties residents in
Produced and referred TO the Judiciary Committee The
Consideration Of the Reconstruction Committees pro
posed amendment 20 the constitution fixing new bash
for representation and taxation then resumed from
hast week. and continued to tho adjournment Mr. Ray
ond took the floor and spoke at length in opposition to
She measure and in support Of President Johnson's
reconstruction policy and proceedings He also IA
yored tho immediate admission OF such Southern repre-
senaves as can take tho required OATH and advocated
Che abolition OF the Reconstruction Committee itself On
the conclusion Of remarks other members spoke The
vote on the question will DO taken to-day
President johnson yestcruay sent communication tC
Che senate stating that in his opinion as well as that Of
Che Secretary Of War; would not at present be promo
eiyo of the interests OF the country 10 submit 10 Con
Rres a. requested by that body, the correspondence
OF General sheridan and the officers Of our army rela
i've 70 events and the condition OF Affairs on the Ric
Orandc border
General Sherman visited both houses Of Congress yes
seray while they were In session, and received an en-
thusAstc reception In the House OF Representatives
shrce cheers for linn were proposed by member and
compsnicd in the latter portion OF the hall by the rising
OF the a~embass The swinging Of hats and the waving
OF handkerchier1
/ THE LE0IsLATURx.
Both branches Of the Legislature assembled at seven
O'Clock last evening In the Senate bills were intro
ucsd TO continue the Improvements Of the navigation
bf the Hudson river and make appropriations there
Tor and 10 encourage the importation Of laborers The
oils making APPROX ratIons pay the canal debt and to
submit to the people question OF convention TO re-
hse tho constitution were crdered TO athd reading
In thc Assembly Mr.. Lil,lcjohn was unanimously
Affected Speaker pro m for tho remainder OF the ses-
Mon Mr. Tremain having communicated to the House
As inability on account Of professional engagements, 70
Be present for several days Bills ordered 70
hrd reading TO authorize the Comptroller OF Now York
u ,une fy thousand dollars water stock, and for attor-
seys and oounseos Of the Supreme Court residing In
ndo.uns States 10 practise in the courts Of this State
MISCELLANEOUS.
An account IL furnished In our st. Thomas and Havana
Of The movements Of Secretary Seward
3 the wsss Indies In both g. Thomas and Cuba ne
received with marked courtesy and demonstrations
N respsos By ths authorities and people while on the
lossr isand he had an interview with Santa Anna, and,
: y reported, stated TO that distinguished Mexican
DxiIs thas The United States win never permit
he pssnassus establish ment Of Maxmilians empire In
|1srioo II usvAss the secrstary's reception was cor
nat saA sven snshusaso every possible attention be-
NJ shswn him end bis party BY the Captain General the
|shsv emoiab and ths csens generally. The Captain
Dsusni sassrsaissd them u banquet and placed his
pupssv rsasscs n ths sscrsarv's dsocsaL which let