The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-05

The Parnguaynn Wnr-Lnfeyf from Lopez.
However diversified may be the opinions OF
people regarding the character of the Presi-
dent of the republic of Paraguay, there are
few who will deny that he is a man OF pluck
and daring, fertile in resources and capable
of great endurance. For over four years has
he struggled against the formidable army OF
the allies operating against him, and the ability
he has displayed, the bravery with which he has
fought, and the strategy which he has invari-
ably exhibited, entitle him to rank with the
greatest heroes of ancient or modern days.
Driven from his capital at Asuncion, beat en-
on the Parana river, routed at Ascurra and at
Peribuby, and badly defeated at Curupaiti,
he still lives to continue the fight and maintain
the independence Of the republic
The latest accounts from the seat Of war
inform US that Lopez has strongly entrenched
himself in the Grand Cordlleras. His posi-
ton is described as being almost impregnable,
and, from present appearances, here will he
remain until his army is sufficiently strength
ened to again take the field and assume the
aggressive. On the other hand the announce
ment is made that discussions have arisen in
the allied army, and that the Argentines were
preparing to dissolve their covenant with the
Brazilians and depart for home.
frecent accounts prove true, that the allies
are about to depart from Paraguay, leaving,
however, small force at Asuncion for the
protection of the provisional government there,
their operations for the last few years against
Lopez will result in no advantages to them.
The man who for SO long period could with
stand disastrous defeats and sustain losses
enough to strike dismay to the heart of one
less brave and demoralze followers far less
tenacious, and still exhibit as bold o front as
ever, will not remain inactive long, and
before many months pass it would not sur
came forth from his Businesses in the noun
tains, regained his former positions aad COM
PEELED the provisional government at Asun-
cion-which only short time since declared
Lopez an outlaw-to flee before his victorious
march.
If Lopez is the inhumau savage which he is
by some represented to be, how is it that he is
enabled to hold together his army, or how can
it be explained that the people, even in many
instances the women, rally around his stand
ard? The allied armies have traversed trium-
phantly large tract Of Paraguay, and have
offered great inducements to the people
to engage with them in their efforts
| against Lopez; yet we find not more than
| FIVE hundred Paraguayans are fighting with
the Count dEu. Aside from the alleged bru-
| talities of Lopez, it is undeniable that the
| Paraguayan chief is making brave fight
against overwhelming odds for the mainte-
nance of republican principles and a fierce and
| stubborn resistance against the encroachments
of the Brazilian monarchy. That European
| governments should stand aloof aud appear
unconcerned spectators Of the progress of
events in South America is apparent. Brazil
But why Che A tis rrsbbes AAsuaa0 Gfasb9an y
the same degree Of apathy it is hard to say.
However, Lopez still lives. His position
to-day is said to be safe. The fight is not yet
| ended, and how it will terminate is question
| the future alone viii determine.