The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-31
Rio DE- JASxrxo, Oct. n, 1913.

Naval Tntelige~ee- The Steam Fugats Ailegha~y
--1Ga,rs in Brasil and Montetdeo-7hs Save
7rads, &c. .l.s
Nothing new has occurred since my last of the
18th inst. The steamer Allegheny has sailed for
tbs Mediterranean, and the only American men,
of-war now in this harbor are the frigate Brandy
wine and the soop-of-war st. Louis; the latter to
sail soon for the River Platte. From what saw
of the performance of the Allegheny, l am of
opinion she will prove failure. may be mis-
TAKEN but il her speed on the day of her departure
be sample OF what she can do under ste am she
is certainly cons derable of slow COACH" If no;
more so. Some of her officers say that she can
steam ten knots IN smooth water, and seven
against head sea; but, on the other hand, others
declare that If she can accomplish seven knots per
hour, II must be only under the most favorable
circumstances. She is said to be very buoyant,
and sails very well under canvass.
This country Is, at present, tranquil, but the
ministry, Is very Unpopular; so much so, that re-
Gently the Emperor was obliged to dissolve the
Chambers, on account of there being large ma
joriy against them. Much dissatisfaction exists
IN various parts OF the country, and 1t would not
surprise to hear, in less than year, OF serious
disturbances. The recent revolutionary fire In
Europe has extended TO this empire; people are
beginning TO think that they, also, capable of
sefgovernment; and If the present ruler can ma
mage to keeph his throne he will be more fortunate
than think he will be. Thrones, at present, are
but rcketty concerns, even In Europe; and on this
continent, where this is the only one, the chances
are not at all in favor OF its existing many years.
A recent arrival from MOntevldeO and Buenos
Ayre 8 furnishes dates to the 9TH INST The French
had landed 800 men at Montevldeo, and Orlbe
Yves closely besleging the city. ROsas has had
difficulty with the Sandman Charge de Affairs,
aud has ordered him to quit the country IN fifteen
days. 1t Is also reported that he aud our Charge,
MIR. Harris, not on the best OF terms. The
exact nature of the business know not.
The slave trade flourishes here, notwithstand-
ing the efforts made to put it down. The Braz.
at the number OF negroes, and fear that, hereafter
there may urise war of castles. The black race
fouflshes In this genial clImateso similar tothat
OF Africa. Tropical fruits are abundant, and
treated kindly, and the amount OF labor required
but trfng; consequently, the negro race increases
IN ratio far exceeding the white add to this
the great importation from Africa, and 1t takes no
prophet to toretell the consequences that would
arse, should some black hero appear, to renew the
"horrors of st. Domingo" However, there is
not the slightest prejudice against soOty COM
plexiOn,-you meet priests, merchants, doctors,
officers of the army and navy. black as the ace of
spades, IN every society, and In all places of public
resort, all on terms Of the most perfect equality
with their white brethren. Indeed, If you Judge
by the complexion of the native Brazlllans, who
pass for white, there are strong grounds for sup
posing that practical amalgamatlOn exists among
the large majority of the best native society.
There is large number of American vessels
now in port and not few am sorry to say, are
fitting out for the slave trade. This is done open
ly, and the vessels advertised the papers for
the African coast; but they take care to avoid
giving any OF our en-of-war any cause for send
ing them home as prizes, by conceallng every
thing that would create reasonable ground for
SEIZURE. After leaving this port, if they have any
reason for supposlng they would meet with one Of
our cruisers, they are supplied with irons, water
casks &c., by steamer sent out for that purpose;
consequently, when boarded, nothing suspicious
is discovered, and .h->y cannot be detained.
| will keep you advised, from time to time, of
all occurrences OF Importance which may take
place about these "diggins."
The News FROM VENEzUELA-We shall be
heartily glad when Venezuela gets settled. For
an indefinite length OF time, we have been receiv-
ing accounts, by telegraph and otherwise, about
the movements OF PaeZ and Monagas, and we
know not who. Now Monagas is triumphant, and
anon Paez Is carrying all before him. The very
latest story that the city of Maracaibo-a fortI
ned place, and capital of the province of the same
name, containing something like rs, 900 inhabi-
tahts-has fallen into the hands Of the forces of
I y. taez' who entered the town on the oath
The letters in the New York papers state that its
capture was effected without bloodshed. A letter
received here, which was written previous to its
TALL, probably gives the reason of this. 1t appears,
according to the statements of the writer, that on
4 M I. S ns The place short Of
short time, unless relieved. 1t seems that 1t did,
nevertheless, hold out for nearly month, but was
no doubt eventually starved into Submission
The forces of President Monagas are stated tn have
been in sight of the fallen town, but unable to
cross the river 10 Its aid, IN consequence of the
want of boats.
The revolution, OF which this capture is the most
effective blow, was commend ed on the 24th OF
January last, in consequence OF several of the
anti-monagas representatives having been shot
down in the legislative chamber by the soldiers
of the President: Among others, was the rep.
resentatlve from Maracalbo, who had but short
time previously moved for an investigation into
the corruptions OF the administration. His con-
sutuents in Maracabo have ever since maintained
unhnehing hostility 10 the government, and have
been the life of the Revolution.
The settlement of this question, one way or the
other, is important to this country, with which
Venezuela has considerable trade. From Bos-
ton formerly several vessels were annually sent to
Laguira, Porto Cabcllo, Maracalbo, &C., and from
New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore, packets
ran regularly, carrying principally flour.
Since the troubles CONNIE need, however, many
OF the most respectable merchants have been
obliged to flee, some taking refuge in this country
and the profitableness and certainty OF the trade
has greatly inished.-Boston Traveller, Dec 80
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