The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-28
Porto Cabellos


PoEro CABELLo, VENEZUELA, Jan. q, "A.
Movements in Religion-AN sorts Of Netcs- fnpor-
tant to Merchants.
The inhabitants Of this city are busily engaged
to-day preparing tor the reception of the llustrou
Archbishop OF Caracas and Venezuela, DR.. Fer
nandez de Pena, who will enter on Monday after
noon, 10Th instant, accompanied by numerous Off
cals, corresponding to dignitary and representa-
tive of his Holiness the Pope, and consequently the
head of the Roman Catholic Apostolic Church
of the Republic. DR.. Pena is a native of Venezue.
Ia. and one of those illustrious men, who in 1910
placed their signatures to The Act of National In
dependence, and added his influence to that of his
distinguished coadutors to carry into effect the prn
cples made manifest in that important document
This distinguished parsonage, with but few of the
signers Of the Declaration Of Independence survive
to see their country prosperous, furnishing and
most happy condition, which is consoling and gra-
flying TO a true patriot. These considerations,
as christian, induced the Venezuelan Congress
assembled in lSil, to eplace him in the Archi
episcopal Chair, and the eectionwas duly confirm
ed by His Holiness Therefore double honor will be
conferred upon DR.. Pena. both as an Archbishop
and tried patriouof the revolution, a friend of IL
berty and humanity.
JANUARY 81
Yesterday, at o'clock, A. NJ, the Archbishop
entered the city, accompanied by his own suite
several of the Foreign Consuls, and other gentle
men, besides large concourse of the populace,
who went out to meet him AT an early hour. The
public manifestations of the people, Of their deep
regard and profound respect towards the venerable
old gentleman, could not be otherwise than ex-
tremely gratifying We were highly pleased with
the dgnihed aud respectable appearance of the
distinguished parsonage alluded to, while pas
sing through the city, route, to the Church
he nrtn FINAL
street which leads TO the Church, with branch
es OF the cocoanut tree fastened to the RICH,
ana left, having very neat appearance -
Alter the customary ceremonies on such occasions,
his Eminence retired to his lodgings, which had
been provided by the curate Of this city, quite ia
ugued with the asslduous and laborious duties at
tending ceremony which requires much parade
In the evening We had the pleasure of hearing
sermon preached by the Secretary Of the Arch
bishop, DR.. Algeria, who is man OF distinguished
talents, and in fact, he spoke most eloquently al
though briefly. Now is the time for all those who
wish to become devoui christians TO stand forward
(as we ourselves certainly shall,) confess and re-
celye absoluton Notwithstanding the doubts we
nave in our own minds in regard to the soundness
OF the Roman Catholic religion, still we consider
II as our bounden duty to respect the religious opin-
ons OF others, whatever they may be, acting in
conformity 10 the old adage-"whle with the Ro-
mans we must do as the Romans do" Upon an
other occasion more opportune, we shall give you
IN exact account Of the Sayings and doings'' of
the Archbishop, not having time sufficient at our
disposal to-day tor that purpose however, we in
tend to inform you of other affairs which, although
perhaps they may not be so interesting, in every
point of view, as the already described, yet we
atter ourselves that they will not be entirely Gun
interesting" Here goes, then, the announcement
of the appointment and promotion of H. b. M
Consul at this port, Cen Daniel O'Leary, to be H.
NJ Consul General and Charge d'Affars near the
Government OF the Republic of New Grenada
John McWhirtee, + O., previously acting Consul
for II. u. M, having received, also, the appoint
ment to occupy the station vacated by General
O'Leary in this city.
Pray do inform us, for Gods sake, who were the
authors of letter published by you in the Herald,
dated 23d December ultimo, from the city Of Puerto
Cabelo over the signature OF "Punch ~ Co." We
were much lncensed against that firm for writing
those "solemn iruths;" in fact, we intend to put
stop to their correspondence, without they behave
better ia future, although il is rather difficult
matter to drive "Punch Il Co, as they are awful
stubborn fellows.
What sthe disposition of Captain Tyler in rela
ton to the appointment OF Consul in ST. Thomas1
Great Inconvenience arise from the want of an
official to represent the United States in that place
Please hint 10 him that there are thousands who
daily parade the grounds of the White House thai
would Jump at an offer oi the kind,