The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-24
Farewell Levee OF General Paex.

"A.
II Farewell Levee OF General Paez.
INTERESTING STRETCHES BY THE Ex-pBEsIDENT OF
VENEZUELA AND HIS HONOR THE MAYoR-AR-
RANGEMESTs FOR HIS DEPARTURE.
AS the readers of the HERALD have been already ap-
,rised the patriotic long banished exPresdent Of
Jenezuela General Paez embarks Saturday next, to
inter- once more upon sphere Of activity to which for
ears lac has been stranger. Gratefully mindful Of the
Inequalities extended him during bis sojourn among US,
he old soldier would not leave the home Of his
ncrted exile without parting word Of farewell TO those
who cheered the lonely hours Of his sadness and ad
yersty The City Hall yesterday placed at his dis
oos order that he and his friends and ad-
nrers nigh, be afforded opportunity of heartfelt
>eaye-tikDg.
AT two O'Clock p NJ the General, accompanied by all
he members Of the Venezuelan Commission, ar
lived at the City Hall, and upon being re-
ocived by the Mayor, the party proceeded to the
:banber Of the Board of Councilmen, the Governors
cm being so to speak, de combat for public pur-
roses at present The attendance Of the members of the
Common Conpc sparse, owing, doubt, to their
beng absent the funeral of Alderman Heay, OF tho
Fourth ward. Tho members Of tho Commission, and the
Aldermen and councilmen present occupied the desk
seats and other citizens were seated around promscu-
Dusty
osrun, standing his right hand (Senor Rojas being
,n his lefty, and addressed him to this effect
&
members Common Council here present The
rlour Of which meet together with bu
ancss a'ocsons, or other engagements, no doubt COM
oined, have rendered their absence unavoidable,
The General was then sevcraly introduced to those
present and then, with marked feeling, addressed the
audience IN Spanish.
Senior Rojas the President Of tho Commission trans
,atod the Generals remarks as follows
come. sir give in this visit and in the respectful
words uhch shall address you proof of the aiec.
onaie regard and gratitude which feel the city
hf New York. Thanks 10 the efficacy Of the enlightened
f.tta If Nan Nnrvt
acquainted with those events Of my life which have dc
served A place In the history OF my country Sho
sot my efforts for the liberty and Independence OF vene
tzuela, which resulted principally from the tiumphs OF
The Iatcrstor, Simon Bolivar my chief, my companion
and my friend, and finally, she well knows the honor
able cause and the circumstances OF my Punishment
IL have been Ia sufficient consolation in this
banshmsni, TO recosec that since the republican days
n Athens many citizens whose devotion 70 the com
ncuwrahh en,ite them TO kindlier fate had, In
uaents civil STRIFE been driven from their homes.
la. the generous welcome accorded by the city Of
New York; welcome which gave the ostrariscd citi
zen all the eidt which belongs 10 the accredited re-
preventative Of friendly nation-.not only con
soled me In my misfortune, but anticipated what |
felt must be, regard the Judgment OF postcrity
come therefore, 10 present through you my most cor
dial thanks this great city for the noble hospitality
ended 10 me- and 10 you that in departing from
that my exile has drawn 10 close bring with me
carry IN my hcart.recolee'ions which shall never ?.
name Of the powerful community which conhded with
patriotic zeal her municipal government to you.
the conclusion OF Senior Rojas rendition Of the Gene
rss remarks the audience manifested their sympathy and
approval by subducd applause. His Honor the Mayor
GrsrnAI PAz-I Is my pleasant duty on behalf Of the
Citizens and municipal authorities Of New York, 70 re-
spond to those generous sentiments which you have
expressed reference 10 them, aud 10 you that
lhcy fully appreciate the patriotic struggle and the tolls
you endured achieving the Independence Of Venezuela
irous soldier of liberty simon Bolivar Nor do they for
get the still greater suficrings you have experienced
Through the conduct Of ambitious and designins dema
gogues by whose selfish acts You were cxcd from the
country q your birth and your love, fur whose liberty
AMI prosperity you had devoted your talents and peried
your your life. They rejoice, however, tina,
alter many years of banishment the sober second
Thoughts II the people Of Venezuela have recalled you
kho Athrninns did Arides of Old 10 restore their lost
rights the broken fabric OF their republic la
bidding you for your safe return 10 your native
shoreswherc trust hcId s opened TO you worthy
of your taent only express the hopes and prayers OF
ms clow czcns, who have enjoyed the honor Of afford
ing an asylum cxed patriot and devotee Of liberty
That under better auspices than before you establish
government those great principles Of virtue Justice
freedom which safely defy all the waves OF disorder
and revolution and that the peaceful sunset Of your gor
Nous c may be lutrious than even ~ Respondent
amid the battles and victories Of the War OF Liberia
fion.
was concerned, and Immediately the whole party went
over the Governors Room, for the purpose OF over
hauling the portrait Of General Bolivar tho great venczue
Ian fbcraior, which among the pile Of pictures with
their the walls consequence Of the IRE. II was
found after delay and tho recently presented por
~ the distinguished statesman aud patriot was
also brought up possibly 10 crafty pardonabe curiosity
by a contrast The portrait presented by the Commits
the other immeasuraDy superior
ness, and pronounced BY the Venezuelan gentle
linen present The portrait of General Psez, very fine
likeness indeed also brought forward and placed
aonggde the other pictures and the three were duly
.scanned and criticised by those present
After short period passed in friendly communion, the
party broke the General retiring IN company with the
venezuelan Commissioners.
understood that the Mayor will present General
paez with some handsome firearms IN the course Of few
days.
ARIA SaExESrs ron rHE DEPARTURE or aKS rAEz
HEADQUARTERS fraSr DIVISION N. Y. NJ, I
NEW YoRK, Nov. ~, 1858. (
GKvrRat oRrvps, NO IL.
The government of the United States having detached
Che steamers Atlanta and Caledonia 10 convey the lustr
General Paeg late President of Venezuela and the
native land, the embarka,on will take place from the
Battery, Saturday next, the 27h inst, at two O'Clock
r.. NJ
This division having received and welcomed this vete
and gallant soldier when exile from the home and
cornty whose Independence he had secured viii now TO
l iocc IN his honorable and triumphant restoration.
The cavalry Of the FIRST brigade, with the troops
horse belonging 20 the Second, Third and Fourth brgadcs
and battery Of light artillery from the Fourth regiment
hereby detailed the escort upon this occason un
der the command OF Brigadicr General Spicer
The detachment will form line in the FIFTH avenue
Owes, side), with the right Twenty sixth street, at
twelve O'Clock nj noon.
The salute upon The enbarkaton will be fred by the
haery o the Fourth regiment the commandant whereof
will make requisition for the ammunition upon the Com
missary General.
The firader Generals of the division will issue the no
ccssary orders 10 effect the foregoing arrangements
s,on duty are invited 10 meet the Major GENERAL upon
Madison square, In full Uniform and mounted at half past
twelve o'clock r 10 accompany the escort by order
OF CHARLES W. sANDFORD, Major General
z ~ SANpfoRp, DO NJ, Acting Division Inspector
Our A,uevscsU rovssv.