The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-03-17
[Correspondeuce OF the Herald.
PUERTO CABKLLo, February 18th, lSiS.
JAMES GORDON BENNETT, ESQ.,
NV Ira Srp.

IUEHTO OAbkLLO, rcpIudIy lfii, lcto'
JAMES GORDON BENNETT, ESQ.,
My DEAR SIR
hand you herewith the Liberal by whlchyou
will perceive that General Soubette has already
| taken the reins of Government, having been sworn
into office as President of Venezuela on the 10th ult.;
you will also observe the address of our Charge
d'Affaires, Allen A. Hall, Esq. to His Excellency
the President, complimentary of his elevation to the
| Presidency, in the name of the Diplomatic Corps,
which proceeded in body to pay their respects as
is customary to the new incumbent. The following
distinguished persons compose the new cabinet:-
Juan Manuel Manrique, Secretary of the Home De-
partment DR.. Francisco Amanda, Secretary of the
Treasury and Foreign Relations His Exceency
General-in-Chef Rafael Urdaneta, Secretary of
War and Navy. Taking everything into considera-
ton, perhaps no better selection could have been
made by Gen. Soublette, and the people appear to be
contented with the new ministry; however, we
shall see how they conduct themselves, and then
there will be time to judge of their merits deme
rlts. You will have learnt of the death of Benjamin
Renshaw, ESQ, late United States Consul for the
port OF La Guayra; in consequence of this melan-
choy event, the President will undoubtedly soon
nominate to the Senate an individual to fill the
caney lpresume that numerous applications will be
made for the Office, land wish to improve the
present opportunity to inform gentlemen seeking
for the Consulship at La Guayra that if they ina
CINE for one moment that any thing Is to be gained
from the fees to be collected there they labor under
a sad mistake, and should they depend only upon
'that mite" for maintenance, | say ego ahead"
and let US have Consul at La Guayra, one
that would be willing to carry out to their
full extent the principles and system of
Sam Crockett. Now, seriously, Mr.. Bennett, may
! beg of you the particular favor to recommend the
following gentlemen, residing at Laguayra and this
port, to the favorable attention of Captain Tyler
viz. John M. Foster, Esq one of our Oldest mer.
chants a gentleman emnently qualified to dis
charge the duties of the office, and in manner be.
coming citizen of the United States; Royal
Phelps Esq, and ]. 5. McKaghen, Esq. The APP
pointment of either of said gentlemen would be un-
doubtedy satisfactory to the American merchants
at LaGuayra. / shall at some future day write you
more fully upon the subject of the Venezuelan ia
riff. 1t is certainly deserving of attention. and pro-
per representations should be made to this govern
meRt relative to the extremely high duties exacted
upon the productions of the United States which are
introduced into this country. Now, for example,
enormous duy is charged upon -four; while the
productions of Venezuela are, believe. excepting
indigo, admitted free of duty into the United
States
Tranquility reigns among the ladies', but pre-
sumo there will be stir when they find out that
the Right Hon. Sir James degns to notice them in
his official capacity Yours respectfully.