New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-16
OBITUARY..
DON JUAN MANUEL DE ROSAS.


The life of Manuel de Rosas is one OF the
most remarkable OF those extraordinary ana ronan''
careers for which the history OF south America mas oe
came famous Descended as he undoubtedly was from
an ancient family Astura, he passed his early lie
among the most savage and brutal OF south american
herdsmen; took up arms, as their leader aghs' ,no
Young republic the Argentine States was declared py
them the savior OF his country; became absolute uic-
tator; fought against Garibadi in the war with MOI
teydeo perpetuated his authority by act OF the most
monstrous cruelty at last overthrow and forced 10
take flight from Buenos Ayres and on wednesday last
lie died southampton in England Dr. Frahcia inc
ruler OF Paraguay, whose career Carlyle mas hiauo III
mortal died in 1910; Rosas had then been in absolute
power for about five years
His ancestors settled in South America In the last CEN
fury: one of them was Captain-General of Chill. Inc
preent Rosas was born in 1893 at BuenOs Ayres, and
early in life acquired the domains which came 10 MIN
from his father He began the life OF ga"cho or ca'oe
driver in youth and passed his time with the "ost
men of that class he always with them on horse
back with hand and gun upon his shoulder lie
first appearcd in politics in 1890 The United Provinces
of South America had acquired their independence fom
Spain in 1910; in 1920 a Constitution was adopted
which was similar in its features to that OF the United
States Two parties at once arose-CnHa'7os ana feu-
eralss The former were led by the llberaminded ana
wealthy men of the country, who had been cducateu III
Europe and learned their ideas of liberty from the spirit
a.
men, and Rosas became their leader Before the final
struggle Of parties came, he had warmly supported the
administration of RCdrigues, who governed with wise
and moderate policy Free institutions under MS DIS
pensation enjoyed a liberal encouragement nut 'he
gauchos in the northern provinces, ambitious Tor iAde
incidence and power in their possessions, naturally
became Federasts, and Rosas was only too ready 70
cspouse their cause and lead them to It's defense
In July 1927 President OF the Republic abdicated;
period of anarchy followed and In 1929 che Federal
lists won decisive victory sautcd Rosas as their SAVIOR
and i'm December proclaimed him Governor and Captain
General of BuenOs Ayres This placed him at the mead
OF the army gave him much power over internal state
concerns, and practically made him Minister OF Foreign
Affairs One Dorrego, however, the real President
A counter revolution set on FOOT Dorrcg0 ana
Rosas were defeated battle and the former shot with
ont trial In a succeeding conflict Rosas was the Vie
tor, and ruled the country In military way uhu iSoo,
when another nsurrcctOn resulted in two governments
being established neither OF which was able to maintain
itself because Rosas controlled the army Rosass term
OF Office expired in 1889 reelection was offered MN
and declined. Five times it was repeated and as many
times declined Taey then offered to make him dictator
for five years this he at accepted Twice the oEer
was repeated and twice accepted They were both mere
fornalties, the chamber which elected him being com
posed Of his most fanatic followers ROsas while hold
ing the Office OF G0ycruoG cnera had sklfuy wrought
himself into the attitude OF military hero. Many Of the
native Indians had always been source of annoyance by
tler dclredatons upon the foreign and wealthy element
Of the population. Against these he conducted several
successful expeditions and thus became very popular
among the rich and powerful inhabitants
The position lie had thus acquired easy one to
maintain A wise and honest ruler would lave found
the path diicut; an ambitious and cruel one found it
hect with many dangers The y years OF his Dictator
shin were constantly interrupted by war With other
countries when Uruguay declared herscl; free from
Brazil and Gariblldi ut arrived from Italy by way OF
Rio had espoused the cause Of that young republic,
Rosas went her aid with Interior designs in his heart
and brought upon him policy of encouragement from
Brazil toward the enemies OF Rosas among his own
people He soon found II advisable to relmQuish the
cause of Uruguay and attend to bis His enemies
had gathered at Moutcyideo, aud Garbald was with
them. Garbadi TOOK command of a naval exped1tlen
and proceeded up tine rivers Plata and Parana, re-
moving the distractions which ROsas had placed
there, and offered conveys as far north as
Corrientes. The forces OF the dictator suffered
serious losses in this expedition which j. one Of the most
daring and adventurous that Gdrbald ever engaged ~.
The revolution Of 1913 in EurOp" called Garbald home,
and he left his MJnevidco friends 10 continue their
struggle alcne The wax continued with varying sue
ce-sea until in 1852 ROsas completely Oyerihr0wn,
and escared deah in taking flight to England HIS gov
ernment had become most intOefaDe 90 the people II IL
charged that he was instrumental in the trcacherCus
murder of all The friends who put him in power; At
! last the explosion came; his own provinces revoed
since led quiet nfe with his daughter at southampton.
In 1861 the cOurt at Buen0s Aytes sentenced him 10
death, and the iaGis In his rule which then came before
the world pictured him Of the most cruel and un
scrupulous OF modern rulers
| Hartford, Conn.,, March 1j.-Austin Dun
| ham, head Of the firm o. Adsn Durham & Co., wool
merchants Of this city, and Durham Il Ives OF New
York died tonight, ace y years lie was prominently
connected with many banking insurance, and manufac-
/ turing companies