The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-06-28

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We have received further information and cor
respondence from Cumana (Venezuela) and ST.
Thomas, relative to General Paez, aud his int tended
departure for the United States. We have before
us the newspaper styled Ell CoTeo de Orsnte Of the
26th May last published at cumana, two days after
the General left and have further advices from
81. Thomas correspondent
The Corrso publishes an interesting description Of
the departure Of Paez from Cumana. This paper
states that the General attended by immense
concourse of people who accompanied him, with
cheers and accamations. in sort Of trumphal pro-
c-sion. from the door Of his prison to the steamer
which was 10, convey him To st. Thomas The
spectacle exhibited is described highly exciting
and affecting even the women and children
crowded around the South American hero, and
could not be prevented by the escort Of officers from
approaching General PACE. Several printed fare
well addresses scattered among the crowd
Two of these published in ~ Correo, and one
contains these words addressed to General Face
elm your exile in your pilgrimage, let the grateful
recollection Of the tender and pure love which your
fellow citizens feel for you, and the cheering
idea that your ostracism will last only for short
time as the reign gneS,s ussous s
zen Farewell, distinguished General, until the
God Of justice, the protector Of virtue and dispenser
Of wisdom, may ordain, in his divine providence,
that the people Of Cumana shall again receive you
in their arms, and press you to their bosoms."
We publish the following extract from the letter
of our correspondent:
ST.. THOMAS, June 10, 1850.
General Paez arrived here on the 2Sih May last,
in the steamer Libertador, from Cumana. On the
30th, Captain VIM: Symons, commander OF the
British steamer Midway, gave the General splcn-
did dinner ON board Of the steamer at which about
forty invited guests attended. Captain Symons
himself came ashore, and escorted the General on
board of the steamer On the 3ls, the General
went again, on the invitation Of the Captain. on
board Of the Midway, to witness the working OF
her machinery. On the Sd June the General was
invited to- and attended an elegant dinner given
49, he enfk Huiz distin
merchant of this place. On the 4th, on the invita-
ton of Captain Woolley, commander OF the Eng
lish steamer Convoy, he attended repast, eie-
gantIy served up on board, at O'Clock, P. m
Captain Woolley came also on shore, and accom-
panied the General to the steamer. On the 9th,
the Governor of this island, Col. Oxholm, gave the
General dinner at the Government House On
the 9th he dined at the residence of Mr.. Precht;
on the 9th, Mr.. Moron's, and on the 18th at the
house Of Mr. Piccion, one of the first merchants OF
this island.
eigners, vie with each other in paying attention
and respect to the distinguished champion and
exile
The following is General Paez's Farewell to
Venezuela" which contains many noble senti-
ments. The General sails from here on the 9th
June instant, for Jamaica, where he will take the
Chagres steamer for New York:
TO VENEZUELA.
bow 10 destiny, and leave my native land My
heart is all my country's. To her have conse-
Grated the best days Of my life. For thirty eight
years have served her with decision and fidelity.
| have been faithful, ever faithful to republican
principles. In the presence of the Almighty, from
whom nothing cam be concealed, delight 10 re- as.
sert these sentiments, which have always guided
my public life, When it is examined with an i'm
partial eye, posterity will do me justice, should the
present generation deny il to me.
! cease TO exert an influence on the destinles OF
the republic but shall ever continue to feel lively
interest in it's welfare. Before its great interests
my sufferings sink into insignhcance. ] forget
them, and invite my fellow countrymen, all honest
citizens, whatever may have been, or may now be,
their political opinions, to lay aside their resent
Inents before the august altar of our country The
union Of all good men may save her. II all honest
men unite, they will have sufficient power to re-
establish the authority of the constitution to
store morality and justice to their veneraed seats.
Let an effort be made, guided by patriotism and
intelligence, and the country will secure for itself
an existence worthy Of a free people; an existence
which will afford security to honor, life, and prop
erty.
may here be allowed, gratefully and especial
ly, to remember n noble people, the people Of Gu
mana, my saviours. Yes, after God, who is before
and above all things, my freedom, my ex-
istence, TO the people of Cumana. Generous, he
roic people! render 10 you the most sincere ho-
mage OF my profound gratitude; you will ever be
present in my memory; shall rejoice at your
prosperity, and grieve at your misortunes. In
habitants of Cumana, my heart Is sincerely yours.
From the land of the immortal Washington,
where shall soon be, shall constantly direct my
prayers to heaven for the happiness Of my country
JOSE A. PAEZ.
SAN THOMAS, 18th June, 1850.