The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-04
NEWS FROM VENEZUELA.

the Deceased.
When FIRST undertook TO report the incidents OF the
oyage Of Gen. Paez the feasts celebrated in honor Of
MIN and his esteemed guest, COL Sanford, little did
thnk 10 have to chronicle misfortune which has
created here profound sensation, and which, in New
York. will scatter grief and sorrow amongst the family
land friends Of this amiable young man.
Yesterday evening" at ten minutes to eight O'Clock, he
expired his friends the seventh day Of
attack of yellow fever. He was. taken sick
the LIST inst about noon returning from ride on horse
back AS soon as the fret symptoms of fever showed
themselves the two physicians in attendance on General
Paez-Drs. Zuuaga OF Valencia and NJ Parras, OF Ca
racas he latter living in the house. and being,
therefore, in constant attendance)- were called.
In consequence Of the fever showing the next day
malignant character, consultation of ten physi
cians come of them members of the Convention, and the
most learned and experienced of the country called
and the disease pronounced to be the yellow fever No
thing that science experience could suggest left
untried the life alleviate the suerings of the
Colonel Who by his amiabity and good breeding had
made large number OF friends who at the first notice Of
his Sickness rallied around his bedside to assist and COM
fort him.
The daughters Of the General deserve particular notice.
They had come from Caracas TO nurse their father and
with lady friends ut the danger Of their health
ant lives unceasng in their attendance The same
must be said Of the only remaining son Of the General,
COL Habas Paez who day and night administered to the
wants of his FRIEND and in whose arms he expired.
The General has been greatly gieved by this new mis-
fortune more co. as lie loved bis young friend only as
father loves his son.
In justice 70 the friends of the deceased compelled
10 state that he dregarded Boosting upon his strength
and health-ther wellmeant advices He undertook on
horseback, In spite Of their warnings large excursions
into the country, exposing himself unnecessarily to the
burning sum- bathing himself ia the height Of the rrta-
ton produced by lhs and partaking too much Of the
fruits Of the country.
His remains were placed in double cofn-the interior
being Of lead the exterior Of mahogany, covered with
velvet and adorned with his military insgnhs-and
manned during 70 day the drawing rosn Of the
A mr.
IN mourning, showed the interest taken by the inhab-
iants of Valencia.
At four O'Clock p NJ the hearse arrived and the pro-
Cession, composed Of commission whose President is
Col Ssbas Paez, the celebrated battalion, The FIFTH Of
March, with its band ordered out expressly n honor of
the militia Of New York, by the President Of the republic
and great number Of gentleman on horseback, started
for Puerto Cabeo to deliver the body into the keeping of
Mr. Bliss, our Consul
OUR CARACAS CORRESPONDENCE.
CARACAS, Feb. s, 1852
The Nev Contribution Of the Republic-Settlenea of the
Ares Island Claim-Remoral of the Capital to Cara
cas-, de-, dc.
The National Convention closed their session on the Sd
inst after seven months of constant labor to rebuild the
ednce Of the nation they said framing new constitu
tion and giving election law and many DEGREES Of
the private calendar have already sent sketch OF the
consultation which (no matter what they say) will be
good or bad any other Of South American COM
pacts, according to the who will govern 1t is
misfortune, but il is also a fact, that depend
upon than upon principles contrary 70 the rule Of the
Chevaler Webb.
Among the DEGREES Of the private calendar may
assgnpg 100000 to accommodate the foreign
creditors" employ the very words Of the Decree and
they have been happy indeed since half million Of dollars
Monagas Brothers Co. left as legacy. But in fact
better something than nothing our proverb says and
sss s Ouno O e
thing with half million, he knew how; but, indeed, he
has such peculiar notions Of his own about uancieng
in full! cash.
The convention has furthermore created Liquidation
and ordered the payment Of the abolition debt which was
originated when Monsgas ordered the emancipation Of the
slaves
Tho Birds Island question has been already seted-in
what msnuer do not know the newspapers being silent
on this subject have Mr.. Turpn In Valencia and
vention, stating that the Birds Island agreement passed
10 second and third readings and finally had the executive
Per Contra know very we'll that the National Conven-
ton put up round in the budget for our diplomatic
agents They did not want any diplomacy 70 be paid BY
truly patriotic All our diplomatic agents was grammar
must submit to truth) a certain Mr.. Berrsbsia, who
appointed o. Plenipotentiary Minister in London,
Paris, Brussels Madrid NC Such favoritism merits a
Correction and the denial Of the money for BIS support
in Europe has been capital idea.
The Ministers Of State who appointed that universal
agent have not felt rebuked by the defeat proceed
very seriously in their places with their portfolios under
their arms If such punishment was nothing for them
They proposed Also general amnesty they went TO the
Convention In full costume and supported the measure
specialized as much they could, to show the immense
dangers Of the country If the amnesty not granted
and all the exles, Monagas included not recalled.
Nevertheless, the Convention denied that amnesty and
the secretaries went ahead with their portfolios under
The capital of Venezuela is Caracas again, Valencia
being too far and too poor for the honor President Cas-
T a e their Sd
Of Caracas received Of very private
In solitary building 1.-THE foot of the mountains, and de-
tached companies OF soldiers TO assist at the meeting
The old members of the sanhedrim behaved like wise
men, and did not wait for their confederates leaving
behind them a box of ammunition and sword. The SOL
ders divided themselves in two parties, and msakng
themselves in the darkness Of night fred against each
other, killing one man and wounding three Near the
Mnstcr OF England, and pious peope suppose that such
good friend Of Monagas passed bad night with the rug
Of guns IN his neighborbood. Poor felowi
General Paez remains in Valencia The doctors In his
attendance have extracted small pieces Of bone from
his foot and opened the wound, TO relieve him OF great
quantity Of pus accumulated under it, The National Con-
venton ordered the payment Of all bis wages since the
year ls4s-some $4,000 cash. = v.,, - ,oso
D;ssolution Of the Conren4on-The Avis Island Claim
Health Of Gen. Paes--Condpion Of the Republic dc.
The long winded Convention is dissolved, and by ma
jorNy vote Of Ave, the government TO back to
Caracas.
The long pending Avis claim has been finally settled by
our Minister, Mr. Turpin who has returned to this cap
ta
General PACE is fast recovering from the injuries
sce'ved before embarkng at New York. but has had
severe attack Of fever now supposed to DO of
danger The Convention voted him full pay General
since his pay was stopped by Monagas in January,
io%sS-eleven years-amountng 10 $50 eOO
see put little Improvement by the change OF 60
CeInment. honagas knew how TO govern better than
sastro and was more popular. Attempting TO enrich his
AN sna friends from the public funds instead Of paying
sou sne nation caused his downfall The
70 DC the object TO dispute 10 the last ali lust claims
sSans I'm, sne government, and appropriate large sums
az o no. required. For instance, 100000 for
snrp'us 20 90 mto tho pockets Of government officials
1nc Ing have been made for many useless
ment officials will soon become wealthy by Indirect rob
berry viii not be surprising should MSnnras be re
eoreo 70 power within six months Castro IL moi nonuar
and Organized societies prevail in every proviuse ~ mt
him down The government should be lust before thew
are generous tney should first pay their debts thea