New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-08
TIE DEATH OF LOPEZ


afFltMl JOURNAL OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.
THE DEATH OF LOPEZ
P.rt,eulsrs Of the Last Hours Of the
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When Lopez was surprised by the Bra.
zilians he was mounted on gray horse,
and trotted along with two of his aides-de-
camp, all the rest Of the party going on
foot. This was the only time in which the
Brazilians surprised the dictator. Inc
orderly Of Colonel Tavares, the Brazilian
commander. as soon as he heard that the
prsy horseman was Lopez, gave him
BLOW with lance which wounded Lopez
in the abdomen. At the same time others
fred at him and at his aides-de-csmp, one
.of whom fell, having been wounded In
the head. This was Caminos, one OF Lo-
pezs ministers. Although wounded again,
topez continued to ride at half gallop
towards the woods near by. just at the
entrance of this wood lay great swamp,
wherein the presidents horse began to
sink. To avoid any delay in his fight,
Lopez dismounted rapidly, took of his
blouse and disappeared among the trees.
General Camara was then approaching,
and was told by major that Lopez was
there. The General doubted it, but dis
mounted and penetrated into the wood,
and found Lopez crossing stream and
endeavoring to reach the opposite bank.
General Camara entered the stream, and
when at short distance from Lopez said
to him, Surrender, Marshal; am the
Brazilian commander" AS an answer,
Lopez fred shot in the direction OF
Camara, and, as he reached the bank, fell
on his knees exhausted. In half minute
more Camara stood near him, and ordered
q soldier of the Ninth Infantry to disarm
Lopez. Lopez did not quietly surrender,
but struggled with the soldier for some
time.
At the same moment soldier of the
cavalry came up, and, seeing the hard
struggle, fred at Lopez, the ball entering
his heart. The Dictator fell down, and in
ton minutes more he was dead.
HOW he LOOKED WHEN KILLED.
When Lopez was killed his feet were in
the water, his body lying up the bank of
the stream. He wore blue pantaloons,
with a golden stripe, very fine shirt
waist, and melico boots. His hat had
been lost. In the pocket of his waistcoat
q gold watch was found; on one Of its
covers was beautiful engraving of his
monogram, F. S. L., and on the other there
were the arms of Paraguay, viz: A Phrygian
cap, supported by sword that rests near
the vanquished lion of CASTLE, the words
"Pas y justicia" on the top, and "Republica
del Paraguay" below. The pockets Of
his blouse were also searched, and the only
things found were two penholders, some
note paper, and an ivory ring, with the
customary inscription: "Vencir on n1Orir."
THE LOPEZ FAMILY
were going another road in two carts, Mrs.
Lynch and children occupying one and
Lopez's mother and sister another-this
one being very rude one, and the other
being escorted by q guard of soldiers.
When Lieutenant Colonel Martins met
Mrs. Lynch's carriage, Colonel Pancho
Lopez (about eighteen years old, and q
son of the Dictator) did not readily obey
the order to surrender, as the rest of the
party did; but with lances and revolver
offered most serious resistance. After
some shots had been fired by him, Colonel
Martins exhausted his patience, and
killed the young man with his sword.
Then Mrs. Lynch descended from
the carriage, and laid her sons dead body
on the front seat of it, She wept bitterly,
invoking "Panchito! Panchito!' and
opening his eyes while saying this. Mrs.
Lynch wore black satin dress, with trim
mings and founces of white satin. Her
hair was dressed as if for soiree. On
one of her fingers glittered four rings
which sparkled with diamonds. The
mother and sisters of Lopez, when taken,
were in one wooden cart, on their knees,
thanking Providence for the tyrant's fall.
The poor old lady Garlic was sentenced
to death, and Lieutenant Murizo had
received instructions to lance her in case
OF being oyertaken by the enemy.
HORRIBLE STORY.
It is horrible to consider the reason
why the Dictator had proposed himself to
commit such q nefariOus crime. When
Lopez was still at Panadero his mother
was accused by certain woman, the wife
of Marco (who was whipped daily, of
having planned the death of his son by
means Of poison, tina was to be given him
in the form of candy in an approaching
festa. Lopez Immediately summoned
Delgado, Falcon, Cavalier, President
Maez and Aveiro. Every member
of this so-called council, except one, pro-
the story mere fabrication; but
Lopez, hearing of the result of the investi-
cation, exclaimed: "Aveiro is my only |
friend" and ordered him to collect all evil !
dence bearing on the case 1t is useless |
to say that this Infamous Aveiro complied |
with the wishes of his master, and did it |
SO strictly that he quite often slapped the |
face Of the old woman and beat her with |
bis sword. As consequence of this,
Senorita GARLIC was condemned to death, |
md the matricidal band. of the tyrant ap-
pended to the sentence the compra Sc of
lis authority.
HE CRUELTY OF LOPEZ TOWARD HIS MOTHER.
It is believed that this ferocious DISPOSE
len in the character of Lopez toward his
,wn mother was impressed on him by the
influence of Mrs. Lynch, who could never
orgive her disapproval OF her Mrs.
.ynch's) relations to her son. This story
vas referred to the Count d'Eu by the
ady herself, in the presence of many
Brazilian officers, soldiers and number Of
DANCING AROUND LoPEz's BODY.
A few minutes after the Imprisonment
# Mrs. Lynch and the death of her dear
'ancho the body of Ell Supreme was
'rought in. He had four wounds, and
vas barefooted; his feet We're the admir- a.
ion of those surrounding the body, such
ras their delicacv and 6ueness. While all