The New York herald., 1846-04-21

madness, and 1t 10 doubtful whether they will make
Of them are, however, gathered in the vicinity Of
the troops, cursing and swearing At them, Kissing
and groanlng, calling them I'D yankees" and
mb-.y towards. who would run. if they saw the
becoming fortitude and patience, preserving tho
most commendable discipline. They were to oc-
cuny the ground all last night, under arms.
While walking through Brooklyn, we observed
the Volunteer Office" placarded on the most con.
spicuous places:
OF THE LABORERS
OF BROOKLYN,
BERG lsi: I'LL,
At B o'clock, on Tuesday, 2lst AprI,
chael, the contractor Of the Atlantic Dock, in bnng
ing German laborers to take the place of those who
have been abouring on the work, and who are will
ing to give ten hours work per day tor seven shi.
tend, the character Of the city will be dsgraced
by the riots which must follow the repetition of
such conduct.
A BALL
VIII be giuen in the Eueni,lg,
To aid the men now month on strike, for refusing
to work Is hours day, tor the miserable sum Of 81
cents,
AT MILITARY GARDEN
Committee Of .aryansenents.
VIM 'N McDermou, Martin Mari nj Mcdonnell, MEs
JOnu fnelan, Dan1 MCNAMARA,
Francis Masterson, John Dougherty.
Andrew Ford"
What the result of all this will be, God only
knows. We trust that there will be no sacrifice OF
life or property, although matters threatening,
means improbable. We shall keen close watch
upon the proceedings, tor the information OF ouI
readers.
TERRIBLE FIRE ON LONG ISLAND. - There has
been tremendous fire on Long Island. 1t COM
menced at 10 o'clock on Sunday, ran about six
miles, and would reach the South Turnpike, about
two mules west Of Babylon village.
1t is said to be the most destructive fire which
has occurred for many years 1t started nearly two
miles away from the roailroad, and the fact that
trains run on Sunday, tends to exonerate the COM
pany in this case.
1t has burnt over the lands of Patt Care, Mr..
Fleet, Doctor Carle, and many others. 1t began in
the town of Hamburg, Suffolk county, and escaped
from coal pit, in charge Of and ewned by Daniel
Bedle.
have been destroyed.
INTERESTING FROM VKNEzUELA-We have re-
ceved files Of the " EI Liberel," published at Ca
raccas, in the above State, to the 2lst ult.
That journal, of the 18th February, contains
long, and well written letter from General Paez, the
same illustrious man who figured 30 largely in the
war of independence In that country, and whose
name stands high as that of Bolivar In the annals
OF his country, in which. he expressly regrets the
honor which the people anxious to put upon him
for the third time, OF becoming the President of the
republic. So determined is he not to accept he Of
ice for the third time, that he declares even If he
should be elected unanimously, he Juld not accept
It. He also refuses to accede to the request which
has been publicly addressed to him, to recommend
candidate for the Office in the event of his own re-
fussl to acceptit himself The reasons he gives for
these refusals are sound and solid, and tho whole
letter bears the stamp and impress Of honest patriot
ism and firmness.
Among other reasons these are prominent. First,
he sayshe does not refuse the offer through selfish
ness or egotism. A lite devoted to the service of
his country, proof that motive Of personal
would lead HIM to declne again those services.
Next, he says, it is not from fear, for he who was
not deterredby fear from serving his country in
critical times, when there was danger In the task,
would not fear now when it is in peace, and the
government established on liberal institutions and
good order. Then he affirms that his sole view is
the love of his country. He says he has remarked
that the troubles OF the South American States have
chiefly originated from the perpeuation Of Office
that though the office Of President has been legally
obtained, in the outset yet the retaining it too long
by the same individual, has been dangerous to
liberty; and therefore he thinks that no President
ought to be elected for third term. As to recon-
that the people would say that, though not nominaly
the President himself, yet he was virtually so, and
that the nominal President only acted at his dcta-
ton and in his viewsa charge, he says, his enemies
and how much more would they do 80, if one was
elected at his recommendation He concludes
very sensible letter, by summing up Its contents as
follows-whic, J, by the by, affords good hint for
halt 30 important and interesting as this.
lst will not accept the Presidency.
3D. will neither recommend act against any
Sd. whoever may be President, be he my On.
emy my friend will 6ud in me citizen and sol.
der submissive to the law respectful to the magistrate,
and always disposed to fulhl his duty to his country
As coming from the Washington OF Venezuela,
this document is as important as it is interesting,
while it also contains senmente, and an example
which other republics might safely initiate and
follow.
A very rare event occurred in Caracas on the
l4h ult., viz Ia fire. BY some accident, barrel
of spirits caught fire in the store OF Messrs Tirado
& Trugio, In the main street, near the government
boring barrels TILL the confagration became exten-
sive. The inhabitants OF the city, totally unaccus,
toned to such q sight, were hled with terror, and
deserted their houses, hou4n even remote IRON from
After some hours, the fire was happily extnguished.
The loss however, was considerable, and there are
NO insurance Offices in the country to replace It,
T & + loet about $4,000 Next day, they called
together all their creditors, and the Journal says,
no doubt as men OF integrity and vlrtu tney viii
have reasonable time and indulgence granted to
them, in their happy circumstances.
NAVAL United States store ship Relief, Com
msndsr Robb, from the Pacific via Rio Janeiro,
arrived last evening. She has been absent five
years. Mr. James H Brewer, bearer Of dispatches
from Mr. Wise, United States Minister AT Rio Ja-
neiro, came passenger. We are indebted TO Com
mander RoOb for batch Of Rio papers. The fol-
lowing is list Of her oficers,-
O. Robb, Esq., Lieu'enant Commanding; George
C,lrocoresss, Lieutenant; Ed drard stover SPECIAL
Store Kseps, aud Acting Master; B. Hunter su geor;
Wn nd Acpu y