New-York tribune., 1869-01-25

against the Minister Of United States was on record
IN the tribunal OF justice and produced certain depos
bers Of tho conspiracy then awaiting trial
or already convicted. A peremptory demand
render of package Of papers alleged TO have been In
trusted TO him by one Of the traitors He denied posi-
tive and explicit terms that such package had been de-
yered TO him. whereupon the demand OF the Paraguayan
Government discOurteOusly repeated. After cor
respondence OF great length much embarrassed by the
paifn and ingenious attempt connect the Minister OF
the United with the conspiracy for the overthrow
ef the Government. Mr. WashDurn hnally receives his
passport in accordance with his repeated request and s
notified that steamer is In readiness 70 convey m TO
Vileta whore the United States steamer Wasp awaits
hin, The oyernment refuses passports for Messrs Bliss
and Masterman and arrests them IN the street. while on
their way 10 the steamer company With the minister
and his family Nr Washburn, after addressing letter
to President Lopez, soemny processing aRahst the a
and detention OF members OF his legation and other
acts done in Paraguay, proceeded TO Buenos AyTes'
where he still remains. .
Eshese events naturally produced great excitement
In South America and there exists, OF course, much
speculation, with diversity OF opinion, as TO the
course action proper TO be taken in anticipation OF In
structions from the Government at Washington. Mr..
Webb our Minister at the Court Of Brazil has frankly,
views as to the proper be followed and has in
formed me that in the communication which am now
hourly expecting TO receive from him. he will discuss the
affairs Of the Paraguayan mission, and inform me at
length his opinions thanked him for the kind Interest
and will give his letter OF advice such careful and
respectful consideration his high character and great
dent the Department will not expect OF me that VIII
permit myself to be deferred by the high consideration
and respect entertained for Mr.. Webb from proceeding
with the Admiral TO the nearest proper point OK
approach TO the capital OF Paraguay for the purpose
Of promptly advising the Secretary OF events as they
occur. make this remark because, In consultation with
Mr. Webb he informed me that 1t was his opinion that
ought not under circumstances, 70 proceed Deyond
BuenOs Ayres that tho United states are now IN state
OF with Paraguay that my instructions are there,
would Compromise the dignity of the Government by ap
preaching Paraguayan territory From these views am
compelled 70 dissent. believe 10 my duty 60 inform the
Secretary OF State OF all that occurs IN Paraguay ana s
duty can perform properly only by proceeding up the
u
have officially acquainted tho Admiral with the state
OF affairs as already communicated to the Department,
and informed him that In the absence Of instructions
from Washington, diplomatic relations with the Govern
ment OF Paraguay Will not be & resumed me unti he Two Two
are released, and such reparation made as may
seem proper in view OF the serious character OF the
Oense committed against the honor and dignity OF the
The Admiral has announced his intention Of proceeding
the Information communicated 20 hn, promptly, ana
with all necessary rmness. He has requested that VIII
accompany him 10 Veta to the end that we may consult
upon Interior action should the demand for the rendition
Goyernmept We will accordingly sail Tomorrow for
Montevideo with the entire squadron and thence with
such OF the vessels as are adapted to river service up the
Psrena.
IL is proper 20 add that the information regard TO
affairs in Paraguay he obtained In Brazil is usually OF
the most unreliable kind what Is asserted today most
regard the unfortunate circumstances now claiming
attention, Capt Kirkland OF the United ntaes seae.
Wasp, officer whose course In Paraguay displayed
great discretion, writes unOlhciay To Admiral DAVIS
that important that Government should thor
Oughy investigate the subject before taking decisive
action that such Investigation may reveal important
facts yet made public that President Lopezexprcscd
10 him great anxiety TO preserve friendly relations with
the United States, and solicited his mediation with Mr.
Washburn for the purpose OF restoring more Gmcabe
state OF feeling between the Government OF Para.
quay and the representative OF the United states
IL appears also that the statements positively and
repeatedly made in this city that the Portuguese CONSUL
Mr. Lee Pereira. former refugee at the house OF the
United States Minister az AsuncOD, had been executed
by President Lopez are incorrect The French Consul,
also reported put 20 DEATH not only alive but has
left Paraguay a French manof-war, aud reports by
the Admiral OF the French oot this station that he
time dunng his stay IN Paraguay dsquleod on
account OF his personal safety In view OF these facts
led indulge the hope that Messrs Bliss ana Master
man have suffered at the hands of the Paraguayau hu
thories personal discomfort other than their forced
detention and that they will be restored 10 the pro
lection OF the national nag.
have endeavOredin this dispatch TO touch but briefly
those matters which have already been made known
10 you in full IA am Informed. aud 70 communicate such
other circumstances as may help TO afford you full un
derstandng OF the existing state OF affairs.
The communications I had expected 10 receive from
Mr. Webb conveying the that the Government
Of Brazil will interpose obstacle passage through
their line, has not yet reached me. "a
Ihaye tho honor TO be- very respectfully your obedent
servant NJ. 4. MCMAHON
Hon. WILLIAM II. SEWARD. Secretary OF State, Washing
Ton, D. G..