The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-01
Our Porto Cabeal0 Correspondence.
PUERTO CABELLo March o. 1856:

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The Acno0as Government and the People Reaction Of SON
ent in Fauor Of General Congressional Proceed
Standardization Life and Morals at Puerto
CaJelo-The Consulate at Loguayra, DC
We improve Of the departure Of the Knight to drop
you few lines It is scarcely necessary say that the
venezuelans continue to submit with outward signs Of
humility and patient resignation to the scandalous acts
of the unPrincipled MOnagas clique which, under the
cloak of the constitution and of the laws permit
ted to rule the country The ignorance of the majority
Of the people is tho only to which be attributed
their submission to such government unfortu-
patsly rsigns supreme
In no country. not excepting those under the ruo of
absolute soveregns the personal incnaons Of the
chief magistrate more obsequously attended to and
obeyod subordinate authorities both Of the
euve and Judicial branch, than the very unworthiest
caprices of President Monagas and Of his ministers
Thus in nervous cases. occurring weekly courts have
withheld their decisions in suits pending before them
until Monagas and his people had been consulted to
render sentence in conformity to the particular desire
expressed by the head of the government 1t appears
extraordinary in the eyes Of those accustomed to gov
crnment of law, that you will undoubtedly feel surprised
at the extreme docy of the people, in continuing to
suffer- without exertion to FREQ themselves from
such unworthy rulers. The matter, however, here-as
have heretofore stateds explained occasoned by
the people, who deficient Of the knowledge Of the
true principles of free government az bulls foot.
This is the class of the community that the present ad
minstraton have caoed into its support while the most
intelligent vrtuous, and respectable portion of society
thrown into tae back ground and not only deprived
of the opportunity of serving their country in public
Office but also of critczng through the press the
sures of the government. It will be said that by law
there almost absolute freedom of the press but
provisions of the statute rendered in practice
petely ilusory in consequence Of the threatened
geance of the psrzans OF Monagas upon those who may
nf THAR
duties and privileges
We pleased to percsiye great change in the feel
ngs of many towards the us'rious General Paez-now
residing in your ctyand that they acknowledge frankly
their errors committed in 1889 in supporting, with
their influence and persons. the Monagas and Guzman
faction which has brought the country to the verge of
ruin, instead Of rendering aid to the patriotic General
who came forward courageously and earessy for the
noble purpose Of sustaining the constitution Of his
try His worthy efforts proved frutless those
sons nevertheless, enlightened patriots of his and
of other countries have unhesitatngy approved Of and
most sincerely that the time may not be far distant
when the Venezuelans shall recall that ilustrous to
pscty in affairs of State. What change in the aspect
Of the country would such suspicious event eGect
Bu. Ve viii pot continue TO dwell upon this SUGGEST.
Congress Is I'm session at Carascas without having
adopted any measure importance for the benefit Of the
country and nothing learn, enlvens the capital but
an incessant newspaper squabbe the two fac
fayorites of the two Monaa the exPresident and tho
actual President-relatiye to the spols of Office.
H the sT quality de-
mand. Hides OK and cow &c per h. and in view Of
the extraordinary demand should not DO surprised
see them go up to II Nc in day or two hence Indigo
very scarce; purcha offer 81 per lb holders ask
9rs. per Id. These articles in great request for
s N FPS
coffee and hides, in four or five days.
In regard to local matters have but little say fur
Their than to remark that probably place the face
Of the earth contains in consideration of its size and
number Of its inhabitants, such beautiful set Of busy
bodies as we foreigners are in Puerto and besides
We take our ten or fifteen glasses Of juaps, punches,
brandy and water, &c, during the day play billiards
Sunday attend the bull and cock fights every holyday,
talk scandal Of each other in backsliding way and
love with another while face to face Call other
rcoundrels Internal rascals &C., &c. today, and the
next We shall be seen hanging the arm Of the OBJ
ject of ndiscrminate abuse Consequently will
at once consider us as precious example for future &C.
ncrations.
vacant at the port of Iagsayra in consequence Of the
decease of the late CONSUL Mr. A. Keefs We learn that
ing, old resident Of that place, to act ad interim
United States consul If it in power to inau
the President of the United States with regard to
the appointment OF successor to Mr. Keefe, should
without the least hesitation recommend Mr.. Goding
worthy and deserving gentleman, who would exercise
rnent and Of the citizens Of the United States. Mr.
Goldng has heretofore in the absence of the consul full
filed the duties of the Office to the entire satisfaction Of
all and should be pleased to hear that the govern
ment of the United States had confirmed the appoint
ment, udicously made by able and respectable
representative near the government Of venezuela Let
have at least consul who will do honor to country
We pray thatthe President may select such shall
be unexceptionabe for the consulships abroad, and
throw aside bad men, who have rendered service to
the party in the elections, and expect Office at the
hands of the government. Believe us when We state
that the feelings of the friends of several con-
suls in this quarter appointed by the United States gov
eminent have only prevented the publicity of many
most infamous and disgracefu acts committed by these
individuals Some Of these officials consider themselves
entirely exempt from all responsibility and that they
at liberty to conduct themselves as they please, being at
a distance from the United States whore public opinion
anrot act upon and govern their actions, to
strain them from becoming disgrace to their fellow.
countrymen