The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-01
Later from Venezuela.
OUR CARACAS CORRESPONDENTS

CARACAS Oct 9, 1858.
Return Of Gen Pae.-Poioai Calm-Gea, Castro and the
Observation-Disclosures Escape Of Gen Gerardo Monagds
from Prison-Nature Of the International Difficulty and
its Staement-Chdnges in the Diplomatic Body-Recption
ofhe Mem American Minister, de-, DC
All the world in Venezuela is on the qui rire for the re-
Of Gen Paez, who many suppose, will bring with
him the salvation of the republic Cumana being port
from which he sailed when cxcd, has already prepared
the of his reception but Caracas disputes that
honor and claims that he shall land Laguayra and be
first feed in this capital.
Meantime there seems TO be truce between parties
here, and a remarkable political tranquility prevails rip
ped of course, by occasional, though probably
founded, rumor of revolutionary movement, But, upon
the whole the business interests OF the country parayzed
by recent events are gradually recovering their usual
tone.
General Castro appears still to dominate the situation
with the National Convention, though he is opposed by
strong minority there and the liberals, whom he
mery belonged seem now to be on the look out for Paez
their old opponent The constitution il said, will
be signed and proclaimed about the end Of this month
General Gerardo Monagas escaped from prison q few
days ago by means Of forged order delivered TO the
keeper OF the jail by disguised military officer.
The General went of the jail with his wife and daugh
ter on his arm who were making him their usual evening
visit They reached a not far from the prison,
being preceded by the disguised officer who turned sud
denly and said 10 the General iere Is horse saddlcd;
mount and yourself" The General obeyed nj once,
and his wife, turning to the officer, said, "Who Is this
friend who has done such services The officer said,
That no darted down the street and was soon
OF sight is said that the General has gone Cura-
and am sorry to add that his wife and daughter
in prison, but will probably be soon released
lobservc that the late international difficulty with the
English and French legations has been much misunder
stood in the papers Of the United States. The protocol
the 26h Of March was an agreement between this govern
ment and the President to which the diplomatic body
in parties, but merely witnesses Mcssrs.
Bingham ana Levrand took the opposite view two
with doing with design 10 promote revou-
ton In this construction Of that paper they opposed
by four of their colleagues who signed it, and especially
by the Minister Of the United States Their construction
from the first regulated by this government and by
Mr. Urruira, who signed the paper Minister Of Foreign
Relations. Bot the construction which gave the protocol
this international character received is na quctus 10
London and Paris, where II was wholly rejected,
although the naval commanders had incautiously
been persuaded by Bingham and Levrand 10 adopt
H. II l. aiso entire mistake 10 suppose that this go
vernmen ever intended to violate the promise made to
Gen Monagas, the contrary, Gen Castro rcafrmed il
IN his message and the convention in consequence passed
decree authorizing Gen Castro TO ibcrate Monagas In
pursuance Of the promise made to him the
ships should be withdrawn. The only claim
ed that they could not give up Mona gas, Gutierrez and
Guiseppi TO international reclamation and this point
they have finally carried In the settlement BY re
ainng Gussepp for trial, and exercising their jurisdiction
in their way Monagas and Gutierrez
The new Ministers from Peru, Great Britain aud the
United states ali now in function, and the Dutch Com
missioner, Mr.. Van Rccs, about return 70 Holland.
suboned you VII lind copy OF the remarks addressed
TO the Provisional President n the republic by the newly
arrived American Minister, Hon. T. Turpn, upon the
occasion Of hs pres. na,on regret that have no time
to translate the reply Of General Castro which very
friendly in its tone and accepting the OF Mr.
Turpn pledges the cordial operation Of the govern
men in the preservation ~ the best relations between the
two countries ] am compelled also 10 omit the tranela
ton Of the remarks Of leave taking Of Mr.. Eames which
arc also published and 10 which the President replied in
similar sense, expressing the high satisfaction OF this 70
ycrnmen ~ the manner IN whfh the duties Of the lcgs
ton have been performed
Mr. PREInKSr-I have the honor of presenting 10 your
txcclicncy the autograph letter Of the President Of the
United States, accredlng me as Minister Resident
the government oi Venezuela, ami instructed 20
repeat 10 you orally the expressions of his feelings Of
regard and friendship therein contained and the sincere
desire encrta ned both by himself and the people ~ the
United States that those relations 81 friendship AMI u
commercial intercourse which have long aud so hap
ply subssied between the two republics should be In
creased and pcfpetuatcd those principles of Justice and
bencyolencc which should animate them. by the
events Of the last few months Venezuela has declared her
dcierminat change the domestic administration II
her govermsni-a privilege none may gansay Tho poo.
pie Of the Cnited States regard sacred principle the
right 4 every nation 10 govern ts according 70 the choice
aud VIII q iis own people, and that without the Ia
billy 70 foreign Intervention Interference That
this change has been effected without the shedding #
blood. l. proof ~ IT. unanmty and Of s being the will
Of the people As such bring the congratulations Of the
government and q the people Of the Uncd states 20 the
government and people of Venezuela towards whom they
entertain naugh but the warmest sympathcs and most
cordial good feelings with such sentiments Mr. Presl.
dcnt. i almost needless for me g you how much
pleasure will always give me Individually BY all
10 my rover consistent with my duty, TO cooperate in
drawing together stu more closely the bonds Of friend
ship which already cordially unite the sister repab.
lie aud N this connection cannot refrain from express
your Excelcncy the great satisfaction affords me
q md. upon entering the discharge 81 my dutcs that
the only cloud which under tie late government Tor 4
time cast shadow the friendly relations long exist
between two countries, has been happily diaspl
tod by the prompt and frank recognition hy the present en-
rhcncd and patriotic administration ~ which yoer Evcc
ercy j. the bead ote rights Of our tzrns 10 equitable
indemnity IN the veNcd question Of he OCCUPATION ~ the
AYES islanda recognition based usdcratons homo
rable alike 10 Venezuela and 70 thu government have
the honor to represent IN coucus On. allow me H.
rcterate 10 you tho fnut heartfelt shes III thu President
OF the United States Tor the happnC ana prosperity OF
Venezuela, and " my sent mcris 81 the hrhsi re
gard and consideration for your hxcc ogcF personally.
Mr.. Eamcs aud family 70 sail In the bark isoWena
fus pIt sT,l4l.