The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-06-20
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PHLApxLPHIA, June IS, l845.
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| dated
LAouArRA, May 49, ls45.
Since last wrote to you. very unexpected and i'm
Of Vcnezuea Her Independence has at last been recog
nized by span and treaty peace and amity entered
| into between the two nations
AS many Of your readers are probably not aware O
the position which this country has occupied in reference
to spain since it shook of the Spanish yoke will brief
After series of oppre the part of the mother
country the provinces of venezula declared itself in
dependent nation the 10th of April 1870 Subsequent
| y II united with the province OF New Grenada ant
Ecudor under the name of the Republic Of Columbia
var the veteran of Span through several sue
cessive years. The battle which settled the question
Independence was fought at Carabobo in lsal atel
part ofSpain.
In 1929 the three provinces separated themselves into
distinct and independent nations, and adopted such
situations and laws as best suited them.
after the separation many attempts were made by We
dence but every effort has hitherto proved Ruthless
former owners Of the soil having persisted considering
the Venczueans rebels during period Of 50 years
The negotiations by which the recognition has beer
brooght about conducted the pai Of Vcnazuels
by their Minister at London Mr. Forfique, who, it il
said, was invited by Spain to conference at Madrid
where the treaty was concluded on the 30h Of Marcel
last.
No news of the successful termination of these nego
tiaons reached this country until the 18th inst wher
the utmost surprise and curiosity excited by the
appearance in the harbor Of Spanish vessel Of war;
such vessel having visited this country since the
ton Of hostilities; and still greater the surprise
when she run up the Venezuelan flag and fired salute
OF twcnty.one guns.
The bearer OF the dispatches proceeded Immediately
to Caracas whore he was received with great enthus
asm. The treaty laid before Congress- and after
having been under discussion four Ave dayswa
ratified the 26th inst and the 9th the vessel left
the harbor bearing the news Of the confirmation.
The Venczueans to have taxed all their nge
nuy to give gorgeous reception to the bearer of the
dispatches as well to the officers OF the vesse and the
representatives of Spain were no less active in showing
respect to Venezuela.
You will find the treaty at length in the Liberal ofhe
18th inst The following its most important fea-
tures:-
Spain renounces all sovereignty Venezuela. and
in the fullest sense Of the term yenepueis acknow
lodges, national debt to be consolidated whatever
may have been the debt to the Treasury Of the Spanish
registered in the account books Of the Trea
sury Of Venezuela at the time Of the declaration OF
dependence All the property goods, and effects which
were conscated by both governments during the war;
which may still be in possession of either of the govern
ments to be Immediately restored to their former
emoluments which may have accrued from them since
their conscation, and without any liability either side
for any dapidation or improvements which they may
have undergone Indemnifcnon to be made by the Re-
public Of Venezuela for any property goods effects
which have been sold granted for military serv
mcnt scrip bearing three per cent Interest," or in public
lands.
The Liberal remarks, Every little comparatively, will
be the amount to be paid by the Republic according to
the stpuaons Of this treaty 1t known that the value
othe confscaed property will not exceed 81 and
the debt Of the Treasury but little over ST. 100000
making together say three millions hundred
thousand dollars Of consolidate debt of three and five per
cent interest; scarcely equal In value to 100000 of
real money Calculating the present depreciation Of the
consolidated debt pitiful this, compared with
peace and with the political benefits moral and ply
which Venezuela will desire from it amongst which
will be more eminent than the performance of a
great act Of justice in restoring to its proper
what taken in the unfortunate days of the pro-
scription.'
Since the date of my last there have arrived the Mo.
hawk from New York. the Roanoke from Boston, the
Jane and the Orion from Philadelphia Large quantities
Of -four have been received by these vessels which has
brought the price down to $l4 $l4 currency, and am
doubtful whether large sales could be effected even as
high S4 good supply of lard and other American
provisions has also been received that there is now
very fair stock Of American produce on hand.
Coffee is bringing a SC in Caracas for such qualities
usually shipped to the United States, and it is
scarce even at that price, Hides bring &c. in Caracas
and their tendency is upwards
Exchange Philadelphia at 60 days sight Sl3li per
500 u s. currency Spanish doubloons S22 Patriot Sol
| and five franc pieces 81 25 this currency.
The Constitution left here the 9TH for Baltimore
and the Jane the 9th for New York, both by way Of
Puerto Cabello The Mohawk sailed the 18th in bal
last for Puerto Rico the Roanoke the 2h for Boston
and the Orion sails to-day for Philadelphia, leaving no
American vessels in port both the latter vessels also
Inv ypo ~ Caho MN Re-