The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-04-22
LOPEZ, TEEa DICTATOR.
Particulars Of Els Death.
The Comedy of "AIl for Love-"
e Warning TO Drinkers.
ETC.. Etc, ETC.. Etc. Etc.
THE LAST OF LOPEZ.
Full Details of His Defent and DcntI


Full Details of His Defent and Death.
The Tribune correspondent writes as follows
from Rio de Janeiro under date of March 2j-
The News at Rio.
on the nth inst. the capital was thrown into
state of unusual excitement by the arrival of an
English steamer from the South, bringing the start
ling OF another contest In which the Allies had
again most signally trumphed their too obsti-
nate foe But this time there was something more
than that wonderful disproportion OF loss among the
combatants--of course in favor OF the Aes-which
has ever been the customary tale told since the
began Lopez himself and his principal chiefs, had
pershed in the fight, Mrs. Lynch, with her brood OF
little ones, after some difficulty had been made
prisoners, and the entire Paraguayan force either
killed, captured or had been put to flight.
AS the Emperor was returning from the city palace
to san Christovas, and was passing through Rua
Dizeita, the people who filled the space in front of
the Exchange surrounded the imperial coach, and
shouted enthusiastic viyas to his Majesty the En-
peror, to Count d'Eu, and to General Canara. His
Majesty expressed his gratitude for these demon
war is now ended" Crowds of people, headed by
musical bands and bearing the cOlors OF the three
allied nations, marched through the streets, shout
ing vivas and discharging rockets. All the public
buildings were at once decorated with nags, aud joy
didy Illuminated, and the Emperor, giving his arm
to the Empress, and with the Imperial Princess at
his side, went on foot through some of the principal
streets, mingling freely with the people. Dom Pedro
was everywhere received with the liveest manlfes-
tations Of esteem and respect
The scene of the Last Conflict.
Early on the morning of the 1st inst. Lopez with
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same size which encamped on the left bank OF the
Aquidavan, stream twenty leagues to the south of
quay The Aquidavan river is the same as the Aqui-
davanigee traced on the map of the north part of
Paraguay. TO the north OF the position where Lopez
fought his last battle is the town OF San Salvador
and to the south of that OF Conception. The at
tacking force, commanded by General Camara,
the same which set out from Conception on
or about February 10 to overtake Lopez, upon the
receipt OF news that the Dictator had already
crossed the Apa and was hurrying his fight TO
Bolivia
The Denth of the Dictator.
So sudden and impetuous was the attack of the
Brazilians that the Paraguayans who guarded the
artillery had no time to give the least warning.
biIn tied frantcaiy to form bis troops into line to
re 9e the assault But before this could be done to
ay extent the Rio Grande horse were upon him,
and his little party routed and driven to the nearest
woods, where but few escaped. Lopez himself
killed in sight OF General Camara, who in vain
called upon him to surrender. The eX-Dictator
already severely wounded, obstinatey refused to
yield, and meanwhile tried to escape. The thrust
Minister of Lopez met a similar fate. .vice-Presi,,
dent Sanchez was killed before being. recog-
Estigarriba, Cardoso, Insfante, Soils and various
others also perished in the conflict Colonel Lopez,
son OF the Dictator, was killed as he was trying to
escape with Mrs. Lynchs party. Many chiefs were
taken prisoners, including Generals Resquin and
Delgado, and various other superior officers. -Four
priests were also taken, one OF whom was the cele-
brated MaiZ. General Cabalero, with some 40 men,
almost all officers, had, the day before, gone out
from CeTroCora to gather up cattle; they were at
lacked and beaten by Colonel BenitO Martins. TIE
General, however, succeeded in escaping after
abandoning everything he had, even to his sword.
Valia and Souza, who were in charge of baggage
train at Chiriguelo, managed to escape, although
their force was routed. Rocha, who was in the ad-
vance, with eight pieces Of artillery, was also
promptly beaten. Averio stook advantage of the
general confusion and made good his escape
The Capture of Madame Lynch.
A few hours after the fight Mrs. Lynch, who could
not at first be found was overtaken ON the road as
she was endeavoring to escape with a small party,
and made a prisoner with her four sons and the
ND IWn n 1alf
Minister Paranos states in his despatch, had been
condemned to death, and the mother OF Lopez was
TO have been executed the very day on which the
BrsZans made their attack. The families OF Cabal-
lero, Caminhos, and Gil were also taken prisoners,
and all were to return with the Brazilian forces to
Conception Seventeen pieces OF artillery are also
reported to have been captured. This shows that
with him during the past year or so or we must dis
believe much that has been said and written from
time TO time about the abandonment of all his heavy
guns, and the frequent throwing OF cannon into the
rivers his line of march Lopez left four sons by
his Morganitic marriage with Madame Lynch.
The Character of Lopez.
He was man of limited Information but is said
rectly He was cOrpulent but agile; agreeable in
conversation with strangers, lofty ana arrogant
Spanish than Indian Sometimes he dressed In the
garb of Napoleon BonRparte, a weakness also re-
lated of the first Dictator Francia. He wore his
beard long, and was about five feet and eight inches
in height During the long war just ended he is de-
feror order. "If Lopez had placed himself at the
head OF his troops IN the beginning OF the contest
says the Standard Of BuefOs AyreS, "beyond ques-
tion he might have gained possession OF
Entire Rios, Santa Fe, and the Banda Oriental. He
sacrificed corps darmee in his badly-inspired ex-
peditiOn to Rio Grande He lost an excellent oppor-
tunty to involve General Paunero and capture a
large park OF artillery in the Province Of Correntes.
He destroyed his war vessel in the unequal contest
with the Brazilian squadron at Rlachuelo. He
wasted portion Of his best troops In the mad attack
npon the island Of Itapiru. In word, he commit
tsd he most fatal errors. Still he had brave officers
and soldiers lett and the reverse of the allies the
22d OF September, 1866, at Curupaity was an event
from which he might have drawn great advantages
The ofJ-repeated declaration that Lopez was q
cruel tyrant seems now to be generally admitted.
His crueties during the last two years have doubt
less been exaggerated, and a proof OF this is fur
nished in the case OF his mother, whom BrazllianS
spoke OF as having been whipped by his orders
every day. But, unfortunately for his memory, M
cannot be absolyed from many other crimes o
ferocious character, which are proved by un
questioned evidence. Furthermore, he is de
country. In August, 1867, MIR. Gould, the Englis
representative to the Argentine Republic mad
overtures to him that We're most honorable
II Lopez would retire TO Europe and leave th
Government in the hands OF the Nice-President.
he had accepted these conditions, as in the begin
ming he pretended he would, he might have assoc
ated his name with remembrances OF glory an
patriotism, and he might, perhaps ere this hay
the free choice OF the people. In the last days
1865 after the decisive contests OF December Whe
further struggle had become hopeless, the trr
patriot having at heart the interests and h2ppine
OF his people, would have yielded rather than pc
init any more blood TO be shed on his account.
BraxIIIan Gratltude-DOm Pedro on n PrOpos
tIon 10 Erect Statue OF Him-He lReques
thar the Money Subscribed be Devoted
OoustruetinR Public Buildings.
A number OF gentlemen OF Rio Janeiro held
VneetnR recently to promote subscriptions for ereC
ing an equestrian statue OF the Emperor. II
Majesty on hearing OF the project sent the folOWi