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In 1858, the US Congress authorized a Naval Squadron be sent to Paraguay to seek redress from Paraguay for the shelling of the Water Witch in 1855, which had resulted in the death of the American ship's helmsman. President Buchanan appointed James Butler Bowlin, a former Missouri congressman, as the American commissioner to conduct the negotiations. 1858 is a common year starting on Friday. ... The Congress of the United States is the legislative branch of the federal government of the United States of America. ... 1855 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... President of the United States - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins/monobook/IE50Fixes. ... For the economist of this name, see James M. Buchanan. ... Missouri, named after the Missouri Siouan Indian tribe meaning canoe, is a Midwestern state of the United States with Jefferson City as its capital. ...

To lend credibility and force to Bowlin's demands, the President ordered the United States Navy to establish a force which could compel compliance. However, only a couple of sailing ships were then assigned to the Brazil station; and few light-draft, naval steamers were available elsewhere. To fill this need, the Navy chartered seven steam-propelled merchant ships for the expedition. The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations. ...

The expedition was lead by Flag Officer William B. Shubrick. The task force departed New York City on 17 October 1958; but, for the most part, its 19 ships proceeded southward independently. The ships of the expedition formed up at Montevideo, Uruguay. The slowest ship, M. W. Chapin, arrived on 29 December. All but two vessels of Shubrick's fleet got underway from Montevideo on 30 December and ascended the Rio de la Plata and the Paraná and the Paraguay Rivers. Upon reaching Rosario, Water Witch and Fulton left their companions behind and continued on to Asuncion with Bowlin and Shubrick. They arrived off Asuncion on 25 January 1859. Midtown Manhattan, looking north from the Empire State Building, 2005 New York City (officially named the City of New York) is the most populous city in the state of New York and the entire United States. ... October 17 is the 290th (in leap years the 291st) day of the year according to the Gregorian calendar. ... 1958 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Independence Plaza Montevideo from space, March 1997 Independence Plaza, c. ... The Eastern Republic of Uruguay (Spanish: República Oriental del Uruguay) is a small country located in southern South America. ... December 29 is the 363rd day of the year (364th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 2 days remaining. ... December 30 is the 364th day of the year (365th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 1 day remaining. ... This page discusses the estuary. ... Overlooking the Paraná River from Encarnación, Paraguay. ... The Paraguay River near Asunción The River Paraguay is a major river in South America, running from west Brazil south through the centre of Paraguay to flow into the River Parana. ... This article or section should include material from Rosario, Argentina This is an article about a city in Argentina. ... January 25 is the 25th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1859 is a common year starting on Saturday. ...

Bowlin went ashore to began the negotiations with the dictator Carlos Antonio Lopez, which were completed in a fortnight. As a result of that expedition, Paraguay extended a satisfactory apology to the United States, indemnified the family of the slain Water Witch crewman, and granted the United States a new and highly advantageous commercial treaty. Carlos Antonio L pez (1790-1862) was a Paraguayan political figure. ...

Sea power achieved what four years of diplomacy had failed to obtain: an apology, an indemnity for the family of an American sailor killed in the fight, and a commercial treaty advantageous to the United States.

Ships of the Expedition

• USS Argentina
• USS Atlanta (subsequently USS Sumpter; may actually have been USS Atalanta)
• USS Bainbridge
• USS M. W. Chapin (subsequently USS Anacostia and Alexandria)
• USS Dolphin
• USS Falmouth
• USS Fulton
• USRC Harriet Lane (subsequently USS Harriet Lane)
• USS Memphis (formerly Mount Savage; subsequently USS Mystic and General Custer)
• SS Caledonia (subsequently USS Mohawk and SS Alliance)
• USS Pulaski (formerly Metacomet)
• USS Perry
• USS Release (formerly Eringol) supply ship
• USS St. Lawrence
• USS Sabine
• USS Southern Star (subsequently USS Crusader)
• USS Supply supply ship
• USS Water Witch
• USS Western Port (formerly SS Western Port; subsequently USS Wyandotte)

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Reference

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