The New York herald., 1845-07-31
Puerto CABELLo, July 8, le45
Sta'e Of the Country-Comn,ercia 1faus-The
american Minister, &C.


american 1finiater, &c.
/ II will afford you renewed satisfaction to learn
that peace continues TO reign throughout this Re-
public, under the auspices Of the polite and able
administration which directs its destnies The
government, as established by the people in 1880,
appears TO be fixed upon firm basis and receives
the cordial support Of an immense majority, while
the President and cabinet endeavor to forward the
best interests of the country with energy. though
the means in them invested by the Constitution and
the Legislature The Venezueans owe debt of
magnitude to their great military commander and
noble citizen, his excelency General Joseph Antho-
nv Paez for his earnest and successful efforts to
duce the enormous and malevolent military influence
which existed previous TO the separation OF Vene-
zuela from the old Republic of Colombia in 1880.
General Paez was probably the only man who had
sufficient influence the military to bring 1t un
der the subsection of the civil laws. During the
existence of the Colombian Government, the mill
tary and civilians were IN continual brolls and con-
tentions, in consequence of the nsolent bearing of
the former Happily Tor the well being and stability
of the present institutions and republican form OF
government the large standing army has been redu-
ced to few soldiers sufficient for garrison duty,
and the due enforcement OF the laws when required.
In our next we shall give You an insight to the
commercial affairs OF this country, internal I'M
prOvcments, NC.
We beg leave to call your particular attention, and
that of your readers, In reference to the enormous
import duty exacted by the Venezuelan Govern
ment upon -four introduced into this country, which
amounts to upwards $3.50 of this currency per bar
rel. If not greatly mistaken, our Charge
dAtlrs near this government has used every effort
to procure reduction OF the duty upon the article
men oned, without satisfactory result. 1t would
appear to be the duty of the United States Govern
ment to enter INTO a serious discussion with this
Cove 'nment, in order to procure solution OF this
question, whether perfect reciprocity is observed
by Venezuela towards the United States. While
the staple productions of Venezuela principally
introduced to the United States free OF duty, one OF
great articles of export is made to pay an exor-
btant duty TO Venezuela.
We learn with extreme regret, that our present
return to the United States. This estimable gen.
tleman, and able minister, has gained the sympa-
thes OF the Americans residing In this country,
without exception; of the supreme authorities, and
of the respectable inhabitants OF the capital. Mr.
Ellis will receive proofs of the distinguished cons
deratlon and respect IN which Ne Is held by citi-
zens of both countries taking into consideration,
equally, his character as a gentleman, and as a re-
preventative of the United States government
Ii IS duty to inform you OF the arrival OF Will
liam p Chandler, Esq, Consul of the United States
for this pert, on the 18th alt
The American herm. brig Harp OF Baltimore,
leaves o.day for Maracalbo American brig Will
sail soon for Baltimore. The Philadelphia brig
+" Caraccas," is expected tomorrow from La
Guayra, and will, probably, proceed Immediately
for Philadelphia.
fsCoiiee, Z Sets; washed coffee, Sc l2c per To-.
Hides, OK and COW, 9scts per lb Cotton Sets.
Indigo 73cts per h. Cocoa $l5 1924 per fanega OF
ITO lbs, according to quality.
The ladies' of Porto Cabeo as beautiful as
the rising sun, and delight to be honored with your
attention.