CHAPTER IV

HISTORY (_continued_) 57

The advent of Artigas--First revolutionary movements in Uruguay--The appointment of leaders--First successes of the Uruguayans--The germs of future jealousies--Montevideo besieged by the patriot forces--An incident of the investment--Spain appeals to Portugal for assistance-- nvasion of Uruguay by the latter--The Buenos Aires Government concludes a treaty with the Spanish Viceroy-- Raising of the siege of Montevideo--Position of Uruguay-- Discontent of the Orientales--The exodus of the nation-- Incidents of emigration to the Argentine shore--Montevideo in Spanish hands--The country overrun by Portuguese--Buenos Aires effects a treaty with the latter--Resumption of the campaign against the Spaniards--Dispute between the Argentine and Uruguayan leaders--Montevideo again besieged-- Some battle incidents--Artigas reappears on the scene-- Drastic measures towards an ally--A national Congress convened--Oriental deputies rebuffed by Buenos Aires-- Artigas withdraws from the siege of Montevideo--Price set upon his head--War declared between Uruguay and Buenos Aires--The Argentine littoral provinces adhere to Artigas-- Fall of Montevideo.