The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-03-12
From the Philadelphia North american.
From Venezuela.

By the arrival at Baltimore of the bark FL Do
RADIO, from Laguayra, we have private advlces to
the l4th ut, from that port and file Of Ell Pari-
ota, of Caracas, to the 9th ult.
Our letters give the following information
MIR. Steele, the new United States charge daft
flares, had arrived, and Mr.. Shields, whom he SUI
persedes, is coming home in high dudgeon against
the Administration for having removed him. He
is accused of having mingled largely in the political
troubles of Venezuela, as partisan OF Paez whose
property he protected; and it is said that he has
contrved to make his Office very profitable in va
rious ways-among which was the collection OF the
claims Of American citizens the government.
He has headed partisan meetings in favor of Paez,
and used the privileges of the United States con-
sulate to convey information to Curacoa and other
places, during the whole of the revolution.
Mr. Baker, the U. S. Consul at Laguayra, has
entered upon his duties, and has had several inter
views with President Monagas relative to CONNER
cal intercourse with the United States, on the part
of Venezuela, and it is hoped will secure useful re-
suits.
Monagas appears to be popular, and is opposed
To the rich and arstocratic portions OF the commu
nifty, of which Paez is the political head These last
wish TO set up military government, which would
overthrow the liberal policy Monagas has adopt ed
and is pursuing. II is the opinion of correspond
ent that Monagas if left alone will actf the bene-
fit of the country; and he adds:
"a He is honest in his Intentions, close in the e1-
penses Of his government, endeavoring all he can
10 promote the extension Of public schools vigi-
liant, far as can see, in the performance OF his
general duties which he owes to his government as
their President; and If the whole concern, without
distinction of party, would join together for the
general benefit of the country, they would, with
out doubt prosper, they are certainly the rich
est part Of South America"
Ell Patriotic of the 9th ult, contains the reply OF
the members of the Legislature to the message OF
the President. They render thanks TO the Provi-
dence which has protected the President from the
dagger of the assassin, and pour forth their graft
tude that He has deigncd to conccde TO Venezuela
the most precious gift which comes from his hand
peace and general tranquility" While the evil
doings of the enemies of the republic lamented
the assertion is made that neither its liberties nor
the life of its President can be sacrificed.
II probable, from the current Of affairs, that the
brother of Monagas will succeed him in the Presi-
dency. There is little or nothing said of Guzman,
whose influence, not long since, appeared TO over
shadow that of Monagas himself
Don Felipe Larrazabol has been chosen chairman
Of the committee on foreign relations OF the House
of Representatives.
Ell Patricia of the Cd contains the memorial oil
the minister Of the interior and Of Justice relative
10 the Espera," or stay law, which has caused SC
much dissatisfaction. He recommends its repeal
on the grounds Of justice, equity, and public con-
vcnience as IL gives TO the debtor undue advan-
tage over his creditors.
General Paez has addressed, from his prison al
Cumana, formal protest TO the President and the
Senators and Representatives in Congress. IL is
too long for 10 translate entire, but in il he rapid
ly reviews the occurrences since the completion oil
bitterly OF the horrible treatment he has received
at the time that he recalls 10 recollection the
services he has done for the republic. He says, in
one paragraph:
"From prison TO prison., have been conducted
at length TO this fortress where, IL is pretended, tho
cup Of my sufferings shall be exhausted. Il hope
that Providence will not deprive me of the strength
which, up TO this hour, he has given me 10 resist
these outrages. Reduced TO narrow habitation
without being permitted the slightest exercise
with sentinel in sight, with officer always by
my side AT the periods Of taking my meals denied
the facility Of communicating with my family
since IL is not permitted me either to write or re
ceive letters from them; deprived, finally, Of tn,
benefit which the visits of citizens would ofcr-
seems 10 me that they seek anxiously TO procur,
the termination Of my existence. The laws Of hui
manty and Of civilization raise their impotent
voices against this barbarous treatment. Without
being prisoner Of war am 80 held prisoner.
recognise the tendency Of this effort. They may
pursue IL TO the utmost but cannot keep silenc,
! upon acts which degrade and defle my country
] ought TO protest, as | do protest, against such
extraordinary and grave outrages."
This protest he wished TO have placed on tho
archives Of the republic, but the Congress refused
il with scorn.