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rector ; and this gave rise to a schism — 

 some of the provinces declaring for Alvear, 

 and others for Rondeau. 



Artigas, having defeated the troops of the 

 government of Buenos-Ayres, obtained pos^ 

 session of Monte Video, and afterwards took 

 the town of Santa Fe. Alvear sent against 

 him two thousand men, under the command 

 of Viana and Alvarez ; but Alvarez revolted 

 against his authority, and arrested Viana. 

 Jonte also arrived from the army of Peru, 

 with instructions to insist on Alvear's re- 

 nouncing the supreme authority. Alvear 

 withdrew from the city of Buenos-Ayres, 

 sending in his resignation ; but he still held 

 the command of a body of troops : after 

 some negotiation, however, a compromise 

 was effected, and he was allowed to embark 

 on board an English frigate. Rondeau was 

 nominated supreme director; but his mili- 

 tary duties requiring his presence with the 

 army, Alvarez was appointed his substitute. 



