The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-11-12
SOUTH AMERICA.
The Rumors About Lopez and
Offers of Peace.
BLOODY BATTLE NEAR RUMA.rA.
DISASTROUS DEFEAT or TIE ALLIES


StHn-The ODJcct OF Ills mssstOu-N holesulo
Impressment Of slaves TO Foiiow-The Ifu-
m0red Proposals Made by Lopez in Pnvos
of Peace-Fears for the Alliance.
RIO JAsklRo. Oct. 0, 1867 II
Two days after tho departure OF the South America fo
New York considerable excitement created In thi
city by the arrival a special messenger from the Rive
Plate, who was no less . parsonage than the chief
star OF the Marquis do CaxAs- NuInberlsss contra
dictory rumors wore aloat immediately, amongst Their
ono or his being the bearer of proposals OF peace or
the Paraguayan government the allies. The messen
ger went back 70 Paraguay four Eve days AFTER with
out the public knowing to this day. what importau
mission brought him away from fold at such crit
cal time this. Proposals OF peace from Lopez wa
the conjecture most generally admitted and with som
reason, for Argentine papers published at tho time 4
long account of the voyage into Paraguay OF q Mr.
Gould, British Secretary Of Legation ir Baencs Ayes
and his efforts ofciay) to bring about peace beswss
Lopez and the allies.
The mission of tho star officer as has since bse
sscsrtained, was TO lay before tho Emperor and tn
Cabinet truthful exposition Of the OF aars in
River Plate, and TO open the eyes OF the BrazAa
government 70 the enmiy that is rapidly increasing BE-
tween Argennss and Brazians, and the naturally dir
astrous consequences Of rupture OF the triple alliance
serious event. indeed but that 10 fast approaching
In consequence OF this the government sraning ever
to keep the army good footing and reinforce
ments are being sent forward faster than could
ably DO expected after shs many sacrifices that hav
been made circular has just been issued by the i'm
perial government to tho Presidents Of provinces
recommending 70 their patriotism and vigilance th 4
active forwarding OF recruits and granting bounty
volunteers and protection TO their families in their ab
ssnca These measures, and others now under coz
sidsration, II hoped will reinforce the army in N
field with ten or twelve thousand men,
It has been whispered for the last two weeks in gov
eminent circles that q strong measure will soon b
adopted which will keep the army abundantly supplied
with food for powdehtor two three years longer AMI
that L. the appropriation Of thirty TO atty thousaa
slaves whose masters win b paid for them at the us
form rate Of $500 per head. This MEASURE Il carrie
out will b borne with full resignation BY the majorssl
or Brasilians, who in reality great lovers Of u
institution Of slavery OF late they reAzin
the disadvantages under which the empire has bess
iaborng for the last ny years. owing the institution
Three transports have ar rived during the last wssi
Tor reinforoemenH. The first enc brought the i'm
portant news, Afterwards confirmed BY the Others o
President Lopez having, through the medium ef shs
British Secretary before mentioned offered the follow
ing proposals OF peace which, need NOT say, MOI
only unacceptable bat not even believed IN
ARTICLE I. The allied army will Immediately evaeu
ate Paraguay and the Brazilian fleet the Paragusyas
ARR. O. Marshal Francisco soIano Lopez President o.
resigns the post Of President to the vice President am
that OF C0mmanderinChof to General Barrios and hs
the aforesaid Marshal leaves ~ once for Europe fol
the term Of two years, counted from the date OF th
treaty.
Arr. 8 Paraguay gives up her right 70 all and ever,
ART. The free navigation Of the rivers from their
sources TO the ocean, allowed recognized and ranee
by Paraguay and BY the allied Powers and the SAID fires
navigation vii be guaranteed BY Two European Powen
W - $50 assay.
ART o. The question Of boundaries between Brazil ant
Paraguay will b settled BY the arbitration OF neutral
Power.
ART. .. Tho expenses OF the war win remain rsspso-
tiveiy 70 the charge Of each OF the belligerents
ART T. Prisoners Of war Of all grades will be ex
exchanged without ransom.
ART. 8. No claim or indemnify will DO made or I'd
nitted by any one OF tho belIigersns
ART Q. The distractions In the river Paraguay Will
% removed BY the Psraguay.ns within three months
ART TO- Each one Of the beligerent Powers "a
appoint diplomatic agent representative 70 con
clude treaty OF commerce and friendship
ART. IL. The free navigation Of she river Paraguay
does not mean the admission % the same OF vessels
war
Arr. IL An armistice will be adjusted Immediately
and the ratification OF this treaty will be exchanged ID
due form In the shortest time possible.
or course, after reading the above the prevailing
feeling Of every Brazilian indignation which soos
gave way to the superstition that This attempt peace
was got up and prepared In Busnos Ayres for effect
the market previously to the departure OF the regu
attempt at peace has been made certainly not b.
Lopez or the Brazilian commander. but BY Mr. Gould
the said British Secretary, and General Mitrs
The only newspaper Of this city that takes real In
terest in Brazilian snars the Diario do Rio commenting
on the proposals Of peace offered through the medium
OF an English o1cia, has the following But there u
In all this matter OF proposals Of peace offered by tbs
secretary Of the English Legation Buenos Ayrss an
other question that US WORTHY OF examination
1t IL known that more than mediation has been
offered TO our government BY foreign power for the
conclusion OF The war IL Is also known that the media
ton has always been rejected We alluds to she gov
srnment Of the United States whose good offices wsrs
solsmnly offered and AZ solemnIy refused In whas
character does the secretary OF the English Legation In
Buenos Ayrss actually figure In Offering proposals Of
peacef This 70 whas We have not YET bsen
he worthy M. Gould only figures IN ali
his business a. an ofncious private gentleman
Bat ID such matter will such a character
Great Britain This ia what know not. In our opi-
mons the imperial government accept tho kind
Dce OF the British agent character Of mediation
Such acceptance would import an offence 20 the
United States and such thing In the feelings Of
he governments nor IN the interests Of the country 70 do
II any mediation can, or has to be accepted Il must b
hat OF the United statss mot only by reason Of the
priority Of the Offer BY she quality OF
Ind with whom all Brazians lend draw closer their
political and commercial relationa Such 10 our opinion
ne government fathfui 10 lts word ana precedenus
must be jealous for national dignity, avoiding, mQss
'crupuousy any slight diplomatic dispieasurs tnat may
BRING NJ the bad will Of governments and or people,
Who worth because they friends and
Americans than because they strong and powerful
While Mr. Gould kindly cxsrtng himself 4
bring about reconciliation between the beligerents
he Brazilian feet went on bombsrding Human apl
picking up torpedoes the former with little success the
after with the extraordinary good luck OF explosion
Il Is known that one Of The manufacturers OF d
dangerous machines, an American, persisted by the ex
ploson OF OF them while placing tim the fos
descent towards the feet
From the besegng army strong fore detached
10 attack the villa del Pillar . small town abreast OF
Humsta, that IL, In the bend Of the river they mes
With complete success, capturing hundred pri
sonsrs two pieces Of ARTILLERY, cattle unltioc, &c.
md putting the Psraguayans 10 fight But II 10
Considered that the position IN tenabls an 70 TOO
FAR from the main army ands NJ dihcus Of access ~
Sater that will have 10 be abandoned unless tue nss
mould be able TO tho distractions In the river
lnd 90 up 10 tts support
The internal affairs Of some OF tho provinces OF the
Ar repubfc eon,,on. "a vary dletu rbad