The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-05-09
Puerto CabellO.

Foreign Correspondence Of the Herald.
PUERTO CABEILo, 10th April, 1914.
We nave neglected to inform you, in our former
letters, Of most scandalous affair now before the
courts in Caracas in relation to forgery, alleged
to have been committed by one of the Caracas law
yers, "of the highest rcspectabiiity," and less
parsonage than Doctor Felipe de Larrazabal, who
has been recently sentenced to five years. implsom
,nent by the Courts of LIST Instance from winch de-
cision the Doctor appealed before the Superior
Court, where he intends to establish, in the most
'perfect and satisfactory" manner, his entire nno-
cence OF the awful crime imputed to his Doctor
ship" When the affair leaked out and came to
the knowledge OF the public, an immense sensation
was created among the respectable portion Of the
people throughout the country, but none anticipated
or presumed that justice would BIZ dealt or award
ed by the tribunals. However, they have been
agreeably surprised in the present instance although
we cannot vouch for the integrity and frmness oil
the high courts: their syppathles, the Intriguing
spirit of lawyers enlisted for the purpose, the loath.
ness and little inclination TO destroy brother law
yer, may possibly have considerable influence upon
the case and final determination We sincerely
hope, for the honor of the profession, that strict
justice will be dealt out More anon.
We learn by the New Granadian papers that the
high judicial authorities of that Republic, and the
Archbishop, have involved themselves into a seri-
court, OF crdte, officiating in of the provin-
ces, in consequence of his arrogatng to himself the
power OF expelllng from The country a priest of the
lower order, without the consent or knowledge OF
the civil authorities, which was considered to be
most audacious and unprecedented pretension or
the part of clergyman. The case was carried VI
to the Supreme Court for final decision, which tr
buna, after having delberated profoundly, decided
unanimously to confirm the sentence proclaimed
by the inferior court, and consequently condemna.
tory of the curates conduct, and continuing the
suspension aforesaid, Il copy Of which was sent tc
the Archbishop tor his guidance. His worship, act
ing Gas he stated in his Protest directed TO the Su.
preme Court,) according and in conformity to the
mandates OF his conscience, and to the laws and
customs OF the Roman Catholic Church, denies the
authority OF any earthly power to interfere in the
matters appertanng to the Church, in any case what
ever and prote SITS vehemently against the decision
of the supreme judicial authorities OF the Republic
and its intermeddling with the conduct of his sub
alterns. The Supreme Court, notwithstanding the
declaration and protest of Mr.. Archbishop Mos
guerra, ordered It's irrevocable decision to b,
strictly carried into execution, and a copy OF tn,
fanatical Archblshop's protest placed before thu
Supreme Executive Department Of the Govern
ment |
so much for Catholic ascendency, and its fana
teal defenders. We have nothing very interesting
to communicate to-day, or in addition to what W,
stated in our letter per brig Token of the 18th inst
Produce rules at the same rate then advised ant
no other arrivals since from the United States
The barque Anita, Capt. Judah J. Baker, will
probably leave this for Boston early next week
Capt. Baker Is most expert navigator and ma
nages his beautiful barque admirably; we do no
ing man, than this Boston Boy" We delight I,
honor those worthy of admiration for their anna
bility Of character. What say you, Mr.. Bennett
Yea. Yours,