New-York tribune., 1869-06-21

States Minister In BraZn, action can be taken upon
such instructions until such advice has been received
from our Minister informing this that the
matter has again been referred 10 this legation"
Against this extraordinary decision Gen. Webb remon
srated stating that such course was persisted in he
would resent the offense TO his Government and de-
mand his passports stating at the time that SIM
pie rejection Of Mr. Stewards proposal to compromise
would be perfectly satisfactory because that would be
recognizing the Minister'S instructions thereby removing
all cause Of offense The Baron de Cotegpe refused 10
the letter. discaimng all unknd feelings
or the slightest dsrespect toward Gen. Webb
but insisting that the Government of the United
States had treated their Minister with disrespect
and wounded the sensbities of the Imperial Govern
ment; and that what ppOrted to be renewed instruc
Ons could not and would not be received The secre
tary Of Legation replied that 1t his Minister and the
dignity Of his Government that outraged; and TOOK
his leave bringing with him the letter which the Baron
refused to receive Before leaving however, Gen. WeDD
was requested not to seek an interview until the Baron do
Cotegpe had officially replied to his note Of the 3ls OF
March. On the following day the rejected note
again handed to the Baron, and left Win
him. On the 1st Of May, Gen. Webb received a
dispatch from. the Foreign Office in which he was again
officially told, and disrespect had been intended
toward him; but that "The American Government not
having announced TO Brazs Minister in Washington the
result Of the promised reconsideration nor Of me issue
renewed and modified instructions 10 Gen. We6o, Keeps
this Government in the same state OF uncertainty thst
before; ana from WlUn III uepdIt
I'm such manner shall have full consideration for the
respect due to our Minister, and from Government to
the other"
To this Gen. Webb replied In note, dated the Sd OF
May, in which he employed very strong language OF IN
dlation and reproo stating that he did not consider II
any honor be present and attered at his counys e1
pense, and concluding in the following torms
"The undersigned In closing his mission Of nearly
eight Duration has the satisfaction TO reflect that
he has all occasions under all circumstances, and at
very sincere friend Brazil OF the Brazilian people,
That friendship will not yield 10 the niustces reckless
y done him and his Government; attributable, as IS,
70 Conservatism and contempt for Republics and Re
publican institutions which belongs TO another age"
This note returned to Gen. Webb by Baron Cote
gpe, with the remark it wounded only webbs
dignity but also that of the Government and the
country and could be preserved in the archives OF
tho Brazilian Ministry" At the time the passports
for which the General had asked sent him. with the
assurance that not the least obstacle would be placed
IN the CustomHouse the embarkation OF his effects"
This is in brief the history OF the rupture and the
Brazilian Government has certainly 10 cOngra-
ulate itself upon the result Gen Webb has addressed
lengthy explanation Of the whole affair 20 the Hon. Geo.
b. Matthews Her Brttanic Majcsty's Envoy E1traor-
dnary ia BRAZIL for the information Of that gentleman
other members OF diplomatic corps in Rio Janero.
Substantially II is tho the account just given
but IN the concluding portion Of 1t Gen. Webb gives
parting shot the present Brazilian Government in the
following language:
III ulsrtgdiOlug Tghls grossly insulting my
Government the present redciOnGv and prO-slavery
Government OF Brazil has also violated the rights which,
colectiyely or each for himself have done do what
Is necessary the premises Brazil has been admitted
into the family Of civilized nations; and being
within the pale she must be required to discharge the
duties she has voluntarily assumed and De taught
70 practice the international amenities OF the
In the meantime the United States will discharge her
duty promptly and efficiently aud as the party OF prog
ress who are the advocates Of liberal and enlightened
adipnisraOn Of affairs, must very shortly come into
power here all friends Of peace aud constitutional free
reasonably anticipate Tor Brazil brilliant
prosperous future"
There is only too much ground for the reproach
bodied in this passage for the present Conservative Min
stry bent upon preserving reactonary course
the best proof Of which that in the speech with which
the Emperor recently opened the Imperial Legislature
there is not single word tho emancipation Of tho
slaves IN Brazil.
As may be supposed the rupture Of diplomatic rela-
with the United states has produced great excite
ment and alarm among all classes OF the population
here Commercial men, especially, and capitalists are
very troubled about the affair, dreadjng tho
consequences from IT, not only TO the general trade OF
country, but the credit OF Brazil in the European
money market, whore she is al present seeking 10 nego
tate fresh loan Pubic opinion Is decidedly against
the Government The correspondence has been published
every impartial mind that the Government has adopted
wholly unjushable course, and that cen Webb Is per
fectly right IN the action which he has taken.
The from the seat OF is that the naval eIpe
dOn which went up the Mandnytra 10 destroy the six
Paraguayan steamers near ts head were unable 70 OBJECT
their mission being able 20 get within range OF then
the party landed reach them being prevented pro
aguayans In returning the vessels found the enemy
gagged Ia cutting down trees and placing other embar.
rassmcpts their descent aud having also forti-
hcaton and 1900 men at commanding place !
far down the river, with cables stretched across |
However, the vessels succeeded in forcing their
through all obstacles rcpelng attempts 70 board and
nfictng considerable loss on the Paraguayans No az
fairs Of any importance had occurred, the COmto dEu
being determined to place his army IN complete order
before making his movements. The Comte d'Eu had per-
mtted and gwen escort to an English officer carrying
a dispatch TO Lopez requiring the release OF some
British subjects THIS officer received from Cen |
Mcmahon a package for the American Govern |
empts TO forward. without success, the Allied troops
by the American naval officers for transmission 10 Wash
gon Ii said that Gen. Mcmahon resides at the tenn
pOrary capital OF Lopez and frequently Vlslts the camp
Of the PaIaguayan COmmander-in-Chief
The Brazilian Minister OF Finance has brought forward
the estimated revenue would be 1OooO or at present
rate Of exchange, &5620OO and the ordinary e&pend-
tive of any further charges iQr glSTeSi aud 9neTences Of
exchange, Of 16,%54Gl, or hearly 100000 ILLS |
creased import duties, and IN accordance with his
views, the House committee has reported bill adding
40 per cent TO the present duties on foreign goods entered
for consumption (aboshng the collection Of 10 per cent
in god and raising the dues free goods 70 per cent
the additional" duties Of per cent tot per cent and
goods not chargeabie with SUCH which changes
are estimated 70 produce about l,0O1OOO, but |
ing tfs duties on reGxport and reloading, the munich
paity tthes the PEI cept on national produce and
tion and shipped with duiypaid cerltcBtes. Il Is also
proposed 10 levy landing and shipping dues tle Suslg
House. and to charge for warehouse rent therein from
the day Of landing the goods.
LATEsr-DuLOMATIC RELATIONS RESTORED.
May 26-2 p m.-The pressure Of public opinion has
compelled the Government TO yield, aud diplomatic rela
tons have just restored the Government abandon
ing the unjustable and indefensible position 1t had
taken and granting all that Gen. Webb has demanded.
II is reported that the General and his lady will leave
Brazil for Newly ork, in the steamer Merrmack to-day