The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-28

General Paez In venexuela.
| HIS RECEPTION MARGARITA AND PUERTO CABEL-
/ L0-ndMENsB ENTHUsI AsM OF THE INHABITANTS
/ SPLENDID ILLUMNATIONS-FIRIN0 OF CANNON
| DELEGATIONS TO THE GENERAL FROM ALL PARTS
| OF THE REPUBLIC-ExTRAORDINARY OVATION TO
HIN BY THE LADIRs-THEIR THANKS RETURNED TO
| THE CITIES OF NEW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA, ETC.
CORRESPONDENCE HERALD
Ar SEA, Dec. 80, 1858.
Yielding 10 the ervent wishes Of the inhabitants Of
the island Of Margara General Paez resolved pay them
| avisit.
Part Of the deputaton from Nargara, who had TO
Cumana to coDgratu late him his arrival in his native
country, Immediately left for home to communicate the
welcome their friends and compatriou, while the
rest remained escort their Industrious guest
The brig Espartana, Captain Braulis Siontes being
placed at his disposal the embarkaon took place the
evening ofDec 20. Captain O. L. Case Of the Caledonia,
having kindly offered the boats and of the steamer
to the General he placed in the Captains gig his
couch and amid the roaring Of cannon was conveyed TO
the vessel The company consisted of the General the
commissioners who had accompanied him from the United
States deputaton from the cities Of Cumana and BARGE
lona the attending physician and personal friends Of
the General, Lieut.. Col c. H. Sandford, Of New York.
being Of the most esteemed.
Owing to a continued calm did not arrive at Pam
patar before the 2Sh at The island lies north from
C1mana. u is about forty miles long and sixteen wde
mountanou ike ST. Thomas. 1t has, however, some
small rivers and is TO considerable cultivated
The little port of Pampatar presents, entering the
harbor pleasing aspect On small hill in front of the
place. commanding and the harbor, fort raises its
sive walls An inscription above the main entrance bears
the date Of 1866 The few cannons which Monagas had
left unsold thundered forth their welcome. little far
ther back the ground still rising, there the neat and
we'll preserved church, surrounded with cheerful ham,
let's while the bold outlines of the mountains form mag
nfcent background. The tidy houses adorned with
palm branches, wreahs Of flowers and patriotic nscrp
tions.
The inhabitants brave, hardy, industrious, kind
hearted and hospitable They were among the first who
rose in arms against the Spanish yoke With small but
determined band of only twenty seven they raised the
standard Of liberty in the face OF disciplined and organ
lied army That standard foated alo until the faith
full inhabitants Of Pampatar their champion crowned
with the honors, wreaths and blessings Of grateful
| nation.
They like all islanders navgators merchants and
fishermen. Pearl fishing is important of their
wealth. set Of pearl ornaments, made in the United
States from native pearls and valued at 81 50O shown
with excusabe pride
Their hammooks are known as the best in the country
port There Is also corn enough produced to export to
| Barbados, Trinidad and the continent.
The enthusiasm OF the inhabitants reached the highest
pitch the arrival OF General Paez body OF cavalry
initiating the laDcers Of Laneros, were drawn up the
shore 70 serve body guard while footmen formed lines
to let the procession pass The General landed in his
| memorable little bed. He was welcomed on shore by
intimate and tried frend-col Jose R. Armas, Governor
Of the islandnd conveyed to the hosptabe roof Of his
enthusiastic admrer, Don Ignacio Maneiro
People from all parts Of the Island were assembled,
many coming lTOU twenty HVe 10 tplTty miles on fOJ
The women in straw hats with small bundles containing
their frugal meals Of corn bread and paanos reminded
Of the pilgrims Of old Truly, this venerable chief
tain is considered by all as the saviour Of his country
The most ardent hopes Of the publication and regenera
and congratulations breathe this spirit and express the
wish for hearty and sincere union between him and Ge
neral Castro, and the establishment of friendly relations
with your glorious republic
The desire OF favorite was 70 great that
necessary take him out Of the parlor into the
large hail. TO give the hundreds that assembled
opportunity to salute him.
The commissioners, delegates and friends were invited
TO banquet, that IN variety and prouson of viands
| would have done honor TO Of your New York
palace hotels A splendid illumination of the for. aud
\ serenade closed the celebrations OF the day.
Next morning, the 10Th, the embarkation took place,
and accompanied by hotia Of schooaers feachas and
boats, amid the firing Of cannon muskcts and rockets,
! we started on our journey to Puerto Cabello.
| PUERTO CABEILo, Jan. 8, 1859.
The thunder of from the fort at of Decem
Der 81 the citizens of Puerto Cabelio the
unexpected arrival of the General Great preparations
having been made Laguayra receive him there, it
the general belief that he would FIRST pay visit to
that city Paez however anxious to present himself
the government join the National Convention pre-
ferred the direct route Valencia via Puerto Cabelo
Many remembrances must have crowded the memory OF
the aged hero he had TO take the latter place by
sault three times during the Of independence
formerly protected by erts, which almost
runs-one in the harbor, commanding the town and ship
ping, the other half mile south from the city, top
Of range Of hills which rapidly into from
1000 to 8, 900 feet high.
The harbor, although small, is the best the republic
possesses and has been considerably improved by sub
stantial wharves.
The shares with Laguayra the export and import
trade Of the country There many large stores and
magazines in it, The streets enlivened by long strings
Of donkeys and trains Of carts, bringing from the
terror coffee and hides and other articles expor
tation.
Anon the merchants representatives of all nations ae
to be found-Germans especially are numerous. The
city has large and comfortable clubhouse supplied
with well selected library and newspapers from all
parts Of the gobe-the New YORK HERALD beading the
The General welcomed by the authorities the To-
reign Consuls and leading citizens and conveyed to the
house Of one of his many admirers Among the many
visits from commissions delegations civil and mill
tay, was that the members Of Lodge Eperanza found
cd by the General.
But the most attractive feature Of all these celebrations
was the homage offered by the justly called fair of
Puerto Cabeo to the warrior and patriot Although his
brow is svered by years spent in the service of his
loved country still his heart beats with the vvacy and
vgor Of youth and like the knights Of old he finds his
best reward the approving smiles Of the fair beau
their the sick bed of the old warrior To make
the occasion more interesting some chose TO disguise
themselves in the garb Of shepherdesses peasant girls
and nuns and approaching his couch and kneeng offered
him, with their best wishes, wrcaths and bouquets of
flowers
These having retred-being kind Of ayaut guard-he
main body entered headed by troop of sweet and
cnarmine iookng iIIe girls, ana altogether forming
most dangerous phaanx, their bright eyes speaking
love 10 eyes that speak again. interesting high
spirited little girl delivered the opening address review
ing bis past life, pointing out his PATRIOTISM his selfsac
ces, his services for the improvement and elevation of
his country and expressing the anxious wish Of the nation
for hearty union between him and the existing govern
ment, that they may benefit by his counsels and his
perence during his exile, and concluded by cougratua
ting him in the name OF the youths of Puerto Cabeo
his return 10 Venezuela, and placing wreath of
tiies on his venerable brow.
The General, almost overcome by his emotions, ex
pressed bis deep felt gratitude for this touching proof Of
esteem and love, closing his remarks with rud for the
fair.
Other ladies' representing the senortas and of
Puerto Cabeo followed, reading poems and coDgraula
tons which received enthusiastic applause
After which the American Consul W. Bliss, ESD, It.
Col {. II. sandford Of New York, conducted into
the magic circle, and addressed excellent EGG
sh by one Of the ladies, who thanked the citizens Of the
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