The New York herald., 1869-06-22

PARAGUAY.

News from the Canlp-Prevailins Detcrnina-
tion Of the People, Conquer or Die-Pre-
sentatien Address Of General MacMahon. E.
We have received o Ole Of papers direct nom the
headquarters Of General Lopez up 70 April q, dated
from Piribebui,. from which we make the following
extracts:-The Estrela states that Minister Mac
Mansn arrived at the camp Of Pikysyry about De-
cember Il, $685. where he met with an enthusiastic
reception ana was present at the battle Of Itaybate
on December n. The encampment at Pikysyry Ia
described as most beauttful and healthy locality,
and not alone are the men greatly improving In con-
dltion, but the wounded are rapidly recovering.
Great enthusiasm prevails through the army and
people generally who have adopted the motto,
Conquer or DIE" Large deposits OF salt have been
discovered in various parts OF the republic, especi
ally in the Cordilleras. The Fifyfourth battalion Of
Marshal Lopezs army was treacherousy delivered
Into the hands Of the allies at the battle Of Itaybate
by two officers named Thompson and Garlic. The
patriot forces ithe whites) are most inveterate in
their hatred TO the allies the blacks), and the men
are eager for the fray that they barely allow them
selves the required rest from the arduous fargues
Of the campaign. sfr -f ~
On December IA Minister MacMahon went to the
camp at Pkysyry, where he presented his creden.
tials to Marshal President Lopez, accompanied by
the following address, eBcVrn lGT 8lH arfae
nave the honor e place in your hands the letter
me as the representative OF the government OF the
United States to that OF the republic Of Paraguay
cuies exist that may tend to disturb the friendly
relations between the two countries and the duty
% an to @ Ss
the government and people ' Of % Paraguay is conse
quently still more agreeable to me- The govern
ment OF the United States, while maintaining strict
neutrality towards all nations with which 1t is In
peace does not wish to dissemble the fact that It
evnces great interest In the states OF tins continent
ana witness with deep sorrow the continuation OF
prolonged war in the States Of La Plata May hope
late you the restoration Of an honorable peace 1t
would be great satisfaction to my government
It's good offices, which are at all times willingly
Onered TO befgcrent nations, can be eficaCi0ns IN
speedily realizing thus happy result. In conclusion,
allow me to express the personal satisfaction feel at
being presented to you, with whose name have
30 long been familiar In connection with the memor.
able struggle long sustained by the republic Of
Paraguay with an unparalleled magnanimity.
To which the President replied In the following
terms:-
autograph by which the President OF the United
States Of America accredits you resident Minister.
In your presencei in this camp not only proof
tries but also the sympathetic interest taken in the
fte or my country by the government OF the Ameri-
can Union, whose Minister is the nrst OF all the
friendly Powers to offer me congratulations In the
midst OF the clash Of arms arising from struggle
now SO prolonged. II, unfortunately, this prolonga-
invoked the name Of the great republic OF America
have been fruitiess, and my earnest wishes for o
lasting and honorable peace have been in vain, the
iault ls far from being mine. 1t Is gratifying to
me, Mr.. Minister, to see one Of the distinguished
figures OF the great war through which the republic
bear witness to the sacrifices and real heroism With
which people can fight for its existence. Mr..
Minister l sincerely appreciate the expression OF
people OF Paraguay, and to the honorable mention
mat you were pleased to make Of my name. n