The New York herald., 1869-06-21
ARGENTINE CONFEDERATION.
Progress of the War In Parnguny-A New
Brazilian COmmander-His Reception and
Acknowledgement Lopez Ferce-Naval Move.
ments-Railroud and Telegraph Progress
General MncMnhon.
BUEN0s AYRRs, 5. A., May IA,

Acknowledgement Lopez Force-Naval Move.
ments-Railrond and Telegraph Progress
General MacMnhou.
BUENos AYRRs, S. A., May IA, 1860.
The ill-starred war in Paraguay opened new vol
ume Of Its bloody history on April H. 1862 when the
Brazilian steamer Alice arrived at Asuncion bearing
the new Commander-in-Chlef the Prince Compte
d'Eu. The troops were out a rich array OF
officers lined the shore and royal salutes
Numbered from the ships OF war in port.
The royal General was in fine spirits and
his only age, twenty-six, contrasted strongly with
the white locks OF many Of the veteran officers VINO
received him. On. reaching the cathedral, where
Te Deum was sung, and then he ana all gave them
selves to festivity.
The next DAY the foreign consuls and captains
presented themselves and the Prince began his
studies OF the situation. Next day the portion OF
the army at Luqne was visited and an address was
issued that greatly pleased the army. The old and
and favorite Commander General Osorio was made
commander Of the First Army Corps. and General
Polidero was given the second These and other
appointments were popular, and inspired high
hopes.
The Prince has been applying himself TO remedy.
ing abuses, and providing equipments and In all
was getting ready for a vigorous campaign. lie
asks month to reorganize The first want is cav.
airy, for they alone follow Lopez and an order
was Issued at once for 5000 more horses and the
money was put at order for their purchase These
Will cost more than IL would cost TO call out and
equip 5000 men. and once In the field, one horse
costs as much TO keep az two men do. But, an for
penny, In for pound seems to be the motto OF
Brazil. and, with more than half million hard dol
lars per month for prOyender for the army, the foot.
Ing up OF the bills must be a serious reckoning.
The change OF the chief command Of the army az
fords fine pretext tor delay. n one was needed,
and we cannot expect any movements OF importance
for some weeks II not months.
The Indications are that Compte d'En's youthful
energy and his skill acquired the stan OF General
sherman VIII lead TO great Improvement in disclp-
line and efficiency. For example he found
ana not used, while the wounded soldiers
had little else than the cold ground ana
remeded. For q long time, when deserter or a
prisoner processing 20 have Information was taken,
the testimony was taken and published. The Prince
obtains all such Information and keeps IL for profes.
siona use 20 the annoyance OF the army correspond
ents. These marks oi sense IN the generaisiuo are
For reasons gwen above there are no important
movements TO record. The Paraguayans are pleased
with any delay and fatten on It, Their wounded are
recovering, their food Is growing. their straggers
are coming In, and their recOurses OF extrem.
! w w are more lelsurely planned. Lopez has about
nl nOt lar from 900 men, and his sleepiess Scouts
are successful IN picking up prisoners, carrying OH
supplies o. the enemy, ana In various ways making
advancement both dfrcuit and dangerous.
The Brazilian Admiral has sent 90 the Paraguay
river small Meet OF iron.cads to search further for
Tue fdfdHuhldu hnlIs OF war SAID TO be concealed
IN small creek ana protected BY sunken schooners
and fallen trees.
The Paraguayans have again surprised the Brazil.
ians as they were carrying cattle across
the river at TeUicuari The latter had a
steam transport and o schooner, ana the
adventurous Paraguayans came down on them Ia
canoes and sunk the schooner and TOOK the steamer
and some cattle The boldness OF those people
exceeds belief, and attacking steamers as they do
and even iron.clads In canoes or nghtng iron.
chds In open nat boats, Ia mode OF warfare that
must wipe repr0ach from South American arms
II was written from this city by a native 10 a ma.
i've daiy at Rosario that President SarmentO un.
willing 70 establish q provisional government In
Paraguay as long as Lopez remains unsubdued. For
this opinion cannot vouch, but the developments
OF policy do not contradict 1t. In that case the way
may yet be o long one.
serious mutiny occurred not long ago on the
frontiers OF Buenos Ayres. 10 came TO hand TO
hand night, and the loyal troops came out best The
rngleadoss, amounting 10 about fifteen, were shot
after trial by drumhead court martial, and the
colonel commanding ordered the regiment TO be
ueclmated Dy casting lots. The lots fell
upon tnree young men worthy OF life,
and the order was suspended until the President
should be heard from. The President and war
Minister replied that In this case the parties should
pe pardoned, but gave notice to the aruy that here