The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-06-11
ARGENTINE REPUBLIC.

The War In Paraguay-visit of the Count
pEu-Lopez and His Sacrinccs-PubIic I'm.
provements-Great River Changes-Peacc
on the River Pluto.
BUENos AyREs, s. A., April 10, 1862
There has been published here lust now a letter
written to the Argentine Minister in Paris by the
Argentine Minister for Foreign Affairs, giving an
account OF the battles Of December last and stating
that the Paraguayan war was ended Just as this
appears we learn the that Lopez has been able
to collect an army Of from 1000 to 10000 men, and
that he has entertainments, guns and ammunition.
And Of so much Importance to dslodge him that
oil the organization OF the allied army continues
and 10000 men are to march into the interior seek
the enemy and to give battle where they may find
him. This expedition Is costing an immense sum Of
money and goes not without danger.
The Count d'Eu, son-in-law Of the Emperor OF
Brazil, has been appointed commander-in-chief OF
the Brazilian forces, and passed through this city
few days ago, en- route for the seat Of war. lie Is
young, ambitious, Observing and gained some ex-
perience in practical war under General ODonnell
In Morocco, and on the star Of General Sherman In
the war OF tho rebellion. For these four years he
has been at Rio Janeiro,. where he knew well the
opinions OF the court and Legislature concerning tho
war, and he VIII probably carry out programme
acceptable to the government OF Brazil.
There was found IN the Custom House here q short
time ago very elegant set OF furniture, made in
France, Intended for the new palace of President
Lopez, az Abuncl0n. IL was seized as the property
OF the enemy, and sold by order OF the Argentine
government There was one sofa, four arm chairs,
twelve drawing room chairs, six charge dafiairo
chairs &c. great concourse witnessed the auc.
ton, which was spirited and the articles brought
high prices. They were bought for q room In the
government buildings, and were first used by Count
dEu on his recent call, on his way TO measure arms
with their former owner.
or the exact location of Lopez little is really
known. lie IL known to be between Cerro Leon and
Paraguay at pass called Ascura, and, sheltered
among the spurs Of the Cordleras, he has establish
ed powder mills and cannon foundries, and tho
number OF his men Is constantly increasing. Many
very necessary articles wanting TO him, and
even provisions OF the scanty amount needed by
native are very scarce. But he infuses his stub
born spirit into his people, and much OF the Indian
trait remains In him and them that he has his spies
always among the allies, and their movements and
plans are conveyed TO him with great regularity.
paper just published gives the number OF men
sent into action by Paraguay since the beginning Of
Lopez began, 1896, with, under arms. ..... 7450o
During the year he equipped besides. $1,000
During 1865 he called out..... ............. $1,000
IN 1907 ne raised besides. 5000
In 1868, taking all over ten years. he added. 1880
Total number OF men under arms .....,,. 16l 900
VI these. there are with Lopez now, not TO exceed
10000 men, and there may be OF wounded 1000
more, leaving alive In Paraguay total OF 10000 out
OF 10l,U00. There are few outside OF Paraguay rs
refugees or AZ prisoners but the number ~ not large.
About One-ffth part OF the population OF Paraguay
M persisted IN tins war. contract lQr forage nas