The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-08-05

fused-Nlinister Eiixalde Brings Him 10 -
Short stop.
appears that the rejection Of the offers Of mediation
on the of the United States did not satisfy Minister
Asboth and he determined press them again on tho
Argentine government This time he has been moro
unfortunate. however, the following correspondence
shows - sass.
GENERAL AsEorB IN MINISTER xlzALp..
LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES.
BuEsos AyREs. April 10, 1867
To His Excsleucy Senior DR.. Don Rur1so EtisALDs,
Minister Of Foreign Affairs rtl4
Excelencys Of the both Of last month in answer To-
the Argentine government the resolution the House Of
Representatives OF the United States OF America desiring
the President offer the good Offices OF the government
for the promotion peace harmony in south Amer
les, and also the propositions which, consequence Of
mtted consideration OF the parties Ia the
which the Argentine Republic In alliance with tho
empire Of Brazil and the Oriental republic Of Uruguay
arc waging against Paraguay-proposton calculated to
bring termination the disastrous and
honorable and permanent in South America, upon
solid foundation, through diplomatic negotiations,
under the friendly mediation of the United Statrs
Your Excelcncy refers in your note Of the Goth ult
to the 'amty and sympathy professed by the people
and government OF the Argentine republic towards tho
people and government of the United States Of America
and TO tho respect and admiration inspired by their in
stituions. with kindred appreciation also of the
sincere broherv desire of the United States TO the
evils produced by this unhappy war IN which the Ar.
genuine republic Is engaged put end TO, and good
faith and harmony reestabshed among the peoples or
south America
been pleased give such honorable and highly sasfac-
tory cannot fail TO find the veiest echo in
The United States and hepto confirm the heartfelt sy n
pathy OF its people and government Not less fatterng
will 1t BIO TO my government TO learn from your Excel
iency's note That the allied nations would much
tons wha. they seek by arms and that
it would he very gratifying TO them that this
should be effected through the friendly mediation OF the
United States government" This frank assurance OF
your Exceency cannot be taken otherwise than as tho
acceptance the United States mediation, leading
equally honorable and beneficial to all the beligereDts:
and my government therefore, will hardly be prepared
for the conclusion of your ExceIeucys stating,
that after what your Excellency had explained rela-
Two to tho motives that have given rise 70
the Paraersyan and having in view the situation IN
which the beIligerents find themselves actually the
Argentine government is convinced that the govern
ment Of the United States will understand that the
positions which II has presented in 80 friendly and
brothery manner negative the noble purposes II has
The history Of the events that occasioned the
present war--a history which your Exceiency has
weight to the circumstanccs that necessitaied the
alliance against Paraguay but Excellency will
don conessug that those weghty circumstances fail
enable that the propositions, submitted by
tho President nf the United States to the several be
gerents negative the noble purposes he has had in VIEW
namely. the pacifcaon and consequent welfare OF The
ala Plata and varanai republics Those propositions
may indeed he susceptible OF notifications that may
render suitable TO peculiar circumstances
and present etate OF affairs here; but the Argentine
government guided It u by just and conciliatory
spirit by IFS sincere desire for honorable and
lasting peace might without reserve have pointed out
under what notifications those propositions could be
rendered more acceptable TO IL as the basis for dpomato
negotiations with q view TO the termination Of the IT,"
And may add my conviction that the United States
government actuated only by the single desire 70 see
all south American nations harmonious, prosperous
and happy would certainly In the tender OF
its good offices provided that such notifications its
original propositions would not for mo-
suppose they would negative impartial Justice
II true that the situation In which the aes End them
selves actually is of very peculiar and complicated
NATURE that of the Argentine government pac-
larry embarrassing hound 1t is 10 its allies by honor
and by treaties. But l would respectfully submit to
your Exceliency whether the honor Of the Argentine
nation has not been already fully vindicated well by
happy by tho gallant herosm Of her brave sons
VINO, headed by their patriotic President Com
mander.in Chief Of the allied armies. have under
with good will and without murmur all
tho terrible tardships, dangers and privations OF
two years. campaign, Under tho burning sun ana
amidst the pesttential marshes Of Paraguay Many
bloody tights especially the memorable assault
on Cnrusaiiy, have stamped indebly the daring and
bravery of tho Argentine soldier venture however
remark lofty and undauntcd have boon and
the devotion and courage Of citizen soldiers and
great the enthusiasm OF the Argentine people ut
large the OF against Psrag uay
the general feeling now, Indicated also by tho
public press is Of wearness at the long protac.ed
Culinary strife against sister republic, with
earnest aud unmis;aEaole longing for peace The loss
OF many thousand brave Arsentines, which has
plunged into grief and DISSOLUTION their happy
homes; the waste of many millions Of treasury ac-
companci by heavy and daily increasing public debt,
tho parayzatlon OF trade, tho ruin OF agriculture
the drain OF tho couniry's resources, the open re-
beliion and anarchy in four provinces with
transfer by the President OF the republic OF the com.
raud In chief of the allied armies 10 Brazilian general
with tan sous Withdrawal OF tho larger portion o,
The forces from The scat OF war. ana nlrther
the frequent Indian invasions, attended with
murder rapipo and Cesoiation among nativea
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