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.