The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-09-17
Puerto CabellO.


PUERTO CABEILo Venezuela, Aug. 26th, 1872
The Herald in South Amaica- Webb and Marshall
Gen. Paes-Nen Presidency Removai Of the
Remains Of Boiipor-The Ladies.
JAMES GORDON BENNETT, Esq,
Editor of the New York Herald =
Allow me 10 congratulate you, now have leisure,
upon the extraordinary success attained already by
you, in your editorial career refer to the
dous circulation of the Herald throughout the u.
States and even its salutary influence is felt in both
hemispheres, whereverthis valuable paper shews IT,
SELF impartlng information, interesting and suited TO
every class OF people and all capacities, conducted
as it Is, in a manner impartial and Independent,
how can it be otherwise Every word it contains
indicates master-spirit-I may say, amaster-hand,
capable of drawing forth the attention and admra-
ton OF all those who may pass overits columns, upon
whatever subject it chooses to touch and | can
you, that should you think proper to continue
as heretofore, you will be able to revolutionlse
" that press" and mistake. 1t is certainly
amusing TO peruse your magnificent" cuts over
the OF your very particular friend OF the regu-
lar army" with the view OF bringing this " officer
TO his right senses regards good and souud
principles; | conjecture Marshall OF Old Ken
lucky has, if am rightly informed, given him OF
ner, ms disapprobaton OF " that officers unnght-
eous conduct Poor fellow, he was TO get oti IN
easy manner, only receiving slight wound in the
I" mind
Now to other matters and things At present this
country Is in a tranquil state, and the Institutions
consolidated as can reasonably be expected, having
no further back than the years 1856, passed
through the ordeal OF military revolution, or ra-
Their lnsurrectlon, tnumphanty, which speaks
volumes for the good sense OF the people in gene
raj Of this Republic. Something extraordinary,
confess taking into consideration the revolution
AIRY and unqulet character OF the Inhabitants OF
South America at large, inherited undoubtedly from
their European ancestors. The actual President OF
Venezuela is General Jose Antonio Paez, whose
term OF office expires the 10th of Jan. 1913, the
I'd Bolivar may say as regards the important ser
vices rendered his country In the war OF ndepen-
dence, and man possessed ofenergetc nerve com
bined with strict love OF justice, which has been the
cause OF his having been enabled to comma nd the
respect and affection of his fellow citizens; although
he cannot boast OF high brthhe has gained tor him
selta character, doing battle TOR the liberty OF his
counrymen, which can never be lost, and will ever
be duly appreciated by his grateful fellow citizens
Notwithstanding the Vaccinations OF his enemies,
his "envled" high character has procured tor
him, he will be able to ride through trlumphantly
the storm impending, and whenever the Almighty
may Withdraw him from the laboro OF this world,
all and every one OF his countrymen will unite in
giving him his Just dues, and In praisng the virtues
and acts OF their beneiactor. The electoral col
eges will meet soon, and II will be seen which OF
lucky one; their names are Gen. Carlos Soublelt
(the present Secretary of War;, Santos Micheena,
and Diego b. Urbanea; however, there is proba-
bllity no choice will be made in the electoral col
leges, II being necessary that one should receive
two-thlrds of the whole number of votes. In this
case, of course, Congress will be called upon to ex
erclse this all important trust, and Judging from the
political caste OF those who will constitute the next
Congress- have hesitation to predict in advance
that General SOublctt will be the President OF We
nezuea Tor the next four years
You, no doubt, have learnt that Gen. BolIvars re-
mains are to be removed from their obscure rest
ing place near st Martha, and brought TO the
tive city of this great man, In the month OF Nov.
next, in compliance with decree of the Venezuelan
Congress OF the present year, to carry into effect this
laudable and praiseWorhy act, this Government has
already given the necessary orders for the repair OF
OF the national vessels Of now lying at this
port; in consequence the, workmen have
menced overhauing said vessel, and will very pro-
badly conclude by the middle OF October next; il is
understood that so soon can be made convenient,
she will leave this for La Guayra, at which port the
three commissioners appointed by Government,
Generals Rodriguez del Toro, Mariana Montllla,
and DR.. Jose Vargas, to superintend at ST. Martha
the disbursement OF the remains OF the llustrious and
immortal hero, Simon Bolivar, one Of the most ex-
traOrdnary men that ever lived, the liberator and
beneactor OF the people, which, at the present day,
constitute five nations, namely, Venezuela, New
Granada, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, will embark
on board, and Immediately proceed on to the before
mentioned place to effect the object in view,
tensive preparations will be made in Caracas
for receiving the ashes of This great man. with the
greatest honor which can possibly be conferred upon
the son OF Caracas and Venezuela; this act OF strict
Justice meted out by the Representatives OF the Peo
pie in the last Congress- with the approval and cordial
support of the Executive power, will be ever looked
upon by their constituents with feelings OF everlasting
gratitude. You cannot imagine what enthusiasm
prevails among every class OF people in this Republic
upon this subject. The British and French Govern
ments have each resolved to send frgate to
pany the Venezuelan man ofwar TO and from Saint
Martha, on the important mission, and thereby show
their respect and admiration for the character OF
Bolivar. and | can assure you it would be exceeding
v gratifying to all the American residents in Vene-
zuea and full much to the people of this country,
should the United States Government be convinced
Of the propriety OF sending out vessel of war for
similar purpose the two aforesaid 1yenments have
thought proper to do and they have already commu-
nicated this resolution to the Venezuelan govern
ment; it is to be hoped that our Charge dAfiaires
will take upon himself, and will use his influence
with the United States Government, urging upon It
the policy of measure which would give so much
satisfaction to this Government, and delight to the
VenuZuelans to see that their sister republicans OF
North America, and the countrymen of Washing
ton, crossing the Atlantic ocean, and through their
representative doing honor to the remains OF Bolivar
the great champion! the Washington OF South Ame
RIGA A noble sight indeed to behold.
If am rightly informed that our President, the
scrupulous and conscientious Mr.. Tyler, is con-
slant reader of your Invaluable paper this manner
| hope, that the foregoing observations will meet his
eye and is to be hoped that he will coincide as
regards the proprety of the expressed, and
may / beg of you the favor TO call the attention of
our noble President 10 this matter. lhave been par
ticuary encharged by the ladies of Puerto Cabello,
and OF the adjoining towns TO thank you for your
ertioDs in the common cause, UNFOLDING the charac
ter OF Their sex in manner so honorable To them
and yourself; and also to enoln upon your memory
their claims to the undivided attention OF the great
lawyer the profound and able defender of true and
sound principles, James Gordon Bennett, /. l.. d.,
"hallowed be his name," and title attached TO no
other man in the universe could the Honorable
President and Faculty" of the great Mormon
University have profered and conferred this title
with more propriety than upon the man possessed OF
the name Of Bennett classical and distinguished
ny in political or private lite.
In my next communication shall give you rich
treat, assure you and not having sufficient time to
write all could wish BY the present oppnrtnnltY.