New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-21
SOUTH AMERICA.


tOfily refused by the Government
SOUTH AMERICA.
THE WAR IN PARAGUAY-DEyoTIoN OF THE
PARAGUAYAN woMEN-MADAME LYNCH
SITUATION AND FORCES OF LOPEZ AND THE
ALLIES.
BUENos AYREs, Sept lit appears that after all
Lopez has not fled to Bolivia was at first reported
but has only retreated further into the Businesses OF
the Sierra Albania, where, surrounded by q devoted
band of Paraguayans, he has taken up new
position determined, it seems, to fight while he has
q single cannon left and soldier to serve 1T. Ills
army is now reduced to about 1000 men, but these,
il is said are all tried warriors being what is known
as "the Presidents Life Guard" They have 10 field
pieces with q good supply of ammunition, but not
more than six rounds each man OF musketry cart
ridges For day or two after the last OF the late
decisive battles the Allies vigorously followed up the
retreating Paraguayans but the pursuit has ceased
owing to the syampy nature OF the country
through which the enemy passed, extensive Dogs
and morasses rendering it impossible Tor cavalry 10
operate Meanwhile, the Provisional Government at
Asuncion has issued a decree of outlawryi against
Lopez and no effort will be spared to complete the
conoues of the country either by driving him from
the soil of Paraguay OF capturing the Dictator; for
as long as he remains where he is, although on the
the tide of victory, peace cannot be regarded as
assured ASCENSION is receiving back its long scat
tered population most of the citizens returning to
their homes in state of the greatest restitution and
wretchednessbut beyond the recognizing OF munich
lal affairs the Provisional Government al that pace
~ doing little or nothing for the country. The
Special Commissioners of the Allied Powers are hold
ing conferences and exchanging notes; but when
and by what means new Government Will De gwen
to Paraguay, we are not yet informed.
The energy with which Lopez has conducted the
war and the enthusiastic devotion OF the Paraguayan
people TO their chief, are receiving fresh illustrations
from many facts which have come TO light since his
late defeat Here are few Of them IL appears that
during the last eight months Lopez cast more imam
sixty pieces OF cannon. including some ried gns,at
his arsenal on the nights OF AscurTa, which he eyacu
ated on the 18th ult When he LETT the place the
garrison could not have numbered less than loVy
men and BOYS, armed mostly with lances ana OH
flint muskets Beside these he had some batahons OF
women, and all marched with hun into the interior
taking the guns and war material with them Hls
remaining forces in his present position were Tor
some time badly OFF for provisions, but the
latest kilograms mention his having received
v6 supply HSbich Mere S driven across the country
by women foot. Indeed. one OF the most
striking features Of this war is the selisacrhcng
ardor with which the Paraguayan women nave eS,
poused the national cause not only undertaking all
the work of the field IN order that the men might De
at liberty to fight for their country, but actually en-
tering the ranks and fighting with the greatest
bravery. An Englishman Just come down here from
Paraguay, where he has lived for some time speaks
in the highest terms Of the kindness shown 10 MN
self and his wife, well as 10 all the Engsh i'll tue
employment of Lopez by Madame Lynch, denonnc-
ing in indignant. terms, as calumnies and ISLANDERS
the statements which have from time 10 time ap,
peared IN the newspapers relative 10 the alleged
cruelty of Lopez TO Foreigners lie speaks OF Madame
Lynch ms perfect heroine. The new census OF the
city will probably reckon 2OOOW inhabtants', A
project for cOloniziDg the Chaco with DOO fanliles
Of agrcultursts in the course OF eight years Is now
under consideration
THE QUESTION OF PEACE-COsr OF THE WAX
TO BRAZIL EMANCIPATION.
RIO JANEIRo Sept. 26-The news received here OF
the recent successes Of the Allies in Paraguay ana
of the desperate condition to which Lopez Is reduced
has caused great rejoicings not 50 much, however
ON account of the victories that haze been gained,
which after ALL furnish but little ground for boast
ing. considering how dearly they have been pur'
chased. but because the people of Brazil, heartily
tired of war that they began to think was destined
to end in national disaster and humiliation, while il
was draining the country of men and means per
suade themselves now that the long struggle Is
drawing TO a close. LatteTy, the war has become
very unpopular, the feeling with the great majority
of the Brazlians being in favor of obtaining peace
at any price. This question OF peace IL the Etea'
ouestion of the hour, for although Lopez mas Deel
| beaten peace between Brazil and Paraguay has moi
vet been made. The Emperor. 1t appears, declines
| 10 make peace with the PROVISIONAL PaTagiaya an
Government. regarding such course as Mghly
irregular. and prefeTrlng to defer sei'ielenb o.
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established in Paraguay. His Ministers are In favor
however of patching up peace, and as the LlDeIa
opposition, taking advantage OF this disagreement
between the Emperor and the Ministry, are Decoin
ing holder in their attacks and causing serious en-
barrassment to the Government party Niinisstiia
crisis might occur at any hour. Brazil has suffered
severely from this four years war, having spent
fully $3.50 900 900 upon IT, and lost over l5OOD men
Shehas added heavily TO her debt III obtaining meant
To carry on the war; and although she has gained by
it valuable and efficient navy II will take ~ Or ~
wears for her to recover fully from the exhaustinG
effects of this protracted struggle All through sh,
has had bear the brunt OF the nights but t Is more
than questionable whether after the free navi
CATION of the rivers of the Platte shall have been pei
manently assured, she will reap return IN CONNER
cal advantages, anything like prOportionably equa
10 what will be gained in this way by her allies OF
| the Argentine Confederation aud Uruguay. IN,
| new United States Minister TO Brazil. the Hon. III
| T. Blow has had his first audience with the I'm
| peror when he presented his credentials, accom-
panied with an address appropriate 70 inc occasion
The Emperor replied briefly but cordially expressing
the hone that the friendly relations existing DetweeI
| Brazil and the United States might continue un
| broken. The new Peruvian Minister has also had al
| audience and presented his credentials. Inc qucs
ton of the emancipation of the slaves sui remains u
allowance the only thing done toward ameiioratlnl
the institution" being the passing Of an act by the
! General Assembly forbdding slave auctions In III
ture no private persons will be allowed 70 dispose o.
their slaves by public SALE and judicial sales WI
| have to DO effected by written tenders. ,ohouiu
Liberal Ministry get into power, there is nope VA
some measure will be adopted paving the way lo
the abolition of Slavery in the Empire IN fnlhllneh
of the pledges virtually given by the Emperor mo-
| more than two years ago.
| CUBA.
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