The New York herald., 1871-01-17

NoWh SXom IuhSuhy
MONTEvIDEO, Nov. n, 1870.
The monot0ay Of the prOtracted siege Of this city
is becoming dlstractlng. beyond the usual picket
firing there is nothing to relieve the stagnation and
suspense to which we have been doomed Tor
month past by the success OF the BlancO national
army, whose headquarters are still at the Union.
Reports of intended attacks circulate almost daily,
the real cause OF the failure being the besiegers
deficiency In the infantry arm, though they have re-
ceived over 500 muskets, smuggled from Buenos
Ayres through the port Of Nueva Palmira.
Great things are expected from General Suarezs
army II lJ VIII ever make Its appearance within o
hundred mies OF this city, because the enemy have
left columns OF troops strategically posted in sui
cent numbers to give the redoubtape Suarez his
quetus should he venture south OF the Black river,
winch is very doubtful.
There was quite an artillery duel between the ad-
vanced outworks OF both armies On the 25th. The
Blancos succeeded not only In silencng the govern
ment pieces, but after mnictng quite losses,
compelled them TO fall back, from fear Of being
outfanked and either being captured or bringing
a general engage nent-a thing not on the pro-
gra mme.
A conspiracy to assassnate President Battle and
several other members OF the government, with the
design of making an attack from inside on the
forces posted at the defences, thereby creating
disturbance go as TO favor the combined attack OF
the Blanco forces at the same time, was discovered
on the 23d through the zeal OF Bustamcnte Chief OF
Police and military commander of nis city. Twelve
men and $50 stand OF small arms, with about 10 900
rounds OF ammunition, were captured IN building
which was untenanted.
The Blanco General Aparlcio has established
novel practice, never before known IN the of
/ bpSicVpd
lected by au oicer on all descriptions of provisions,
| cattle, vegetables and milk driven into the city.
This is PROBABLY owing to the fact that as they
not blockade the city by water, and all articles OF
! prime necessity are brought from C0lonia and
| Euenos Ayres even 10 live stock, they nave con-
cluded to create revenue by allowing goods to
come In through their lines well since this traffic
VIII be heavier account OF the comparative cheap
ness OF the articles
The Colorado government !s making desperate
efforts TO reinforce the garrison by the opening of
recruiting Office in BueDos Ayres, where bounty or
$500 and s25 a month is offered to any able-Doded
men wiling TO enlist.
Tie resignation OF Senor Stewart as Secretary OF
the Treasury has been at last accepted, though
| new appointment has a5 yet been made, Sehor
Navas. chief Clerk, filing the onlce pro en,.
| The cutrhroat Fortunate Flores banislled several
times for hdeous crimes committed In this city, and
| who went from Asuncion to Rio, where he has
! spent few weeks, arrived here the 25th by the
| steamship Atacama. Thus far 1t does not appear as
/ il the authorities were disposed to interfere with
| this worthy's movements. 1t IL surmised that, be-
ing colonel Of this army, he may have come TO
offer his to the trembling Battle admInistra-
| tlon.
| The United States corvette Portsmouth, Com
| mander Semmes arrived on the oath from Bahia.
| On the 25tn a launch bound on shore from the
| Portsmouth was capszed by heavy squall, and out
| OF nine men two were drowned.
| The United States steamer Wasp Is still stationed
| al Coloma, IN apprehension OF disturbance in that
neighborhood.
! may mention in ;hs connection that it is ex-
ceedingly gratifying to Americans TO hear ever y
where the need OF praise SO justly paid TO gen.
temanly, kind ana ever watchiul senior onlcer OF
| this station Admiral Joseph +. Lehman, who In his
| relations with our Legations and Consuls all along
the coast, seems TO have blended the two branches
OF the service, having but aim, to foster kindly
4 feelings and promote the interests OF our country,
! uphodng It's dignity IN all cases.
Advlces from Buenos Ayres TO the 26th confirm
| the swift and strategical movements Of General
Lopez Jordan and subordinates. who seem TO be
| more than match for Mtre Rivas Ay ala and Gey
\ v ODes, and q host of other officers.
few cases VI cholera are reported to have occur.
| red in that City lately.
1 Several French residents, on the receipt OF the
| news OF the surrender Of Metz, by Bazane, felt
outraged In their national pride that they have
piled TO the courts in Bnenos Ayres for naturaza.
| lion paDers, considering themselves dsnonored
| should they remain French citizens any longer.
| 1t Is rum0red that Lopez JORDAN IN view or his
late victories In Entire Rloo, Is gong to send force
of 1000 infantry 10 help Aparcls to take Montevideo
by assault. There appears To be some foundation for
the report.
| The Indians having lately become very aggressive
on the frontier near Fort Union, the officer COM
! mandng the post decoyed Chief Wampa, with
numerous party, into MS camp, and having disposed
convenient force, sudden voley Killed the whole
party, including the Chief TINS Is Justified by their
rreacherouS intentions, they had broken faith
peatedly before.
/ All fears with regard 10 crops in both Uruguay
and the Argentine republics, from continuation
the long drought, are set ut rest since the 20th
! we nave been blessed with abundant rains.
From Paraguay learn that the convention fram-
ing the new constitution was about completing that
| charter, which, judging from extract i nave
seen, is Well worthy OF perusa abroad. IS as
1t may be completed copy VIII be furnished TO the
| press.
| President Rivarola had gone 10 Victoria to start
| military expedition into one OF the Indian tribes
| for the purpose OF rescuIng number OF Para
guayans recently captured by them and held In
serldon.
Preparations for the general elections were pro-
crossing steadily and peaceably.
Neither Senor Parannos tBrazilianl. Senor
Rodriguez (Uruguayan MinsJer, 10 conclude the
protocol OF peace between Para uay and allies
have yet arrived in Asuncion
Reports from the country about are all very en-
conragng with regard TO CROPS and the general dis
position evinced by all classes TO profit by their late
adversely and Till the sol IN earnest.