The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-21

guest. Col SAndfod escorted b. troop of friends to his
quarters passing the public square was greeted with en
thusiassic cheers for the United States
Valencia has eDdeavOred in every 10 express tn,
people OF the United States and more particularly ths
citizens and authorities OF New YORK. s appreciation III
her hospitality 10 General Paez By the attentions shown
70 this young gentleman the friend aud guest OF General
faeZ, who is here visit to Vcnezuala Tho honors
pad TO the Colonel by all The people Of Valencia have
From the President Of the republic the young men Of
the city, 81 have Wed with each Other ia acts of hosp
tally and marked consideration The most enthusasg
oira for the friend Of General Paez his entrance win
the General 10 the CITY, were followed by aiteltons
the Minister OF war ana al the leading men OF tho
country.
The night after his arrival here bah was given 30 him
where the beauty anu ashion o. Valencia fuiy
resented; aud the following night the Colonel waited
by the President Of the Common Council ard escorted
to superb banquet rendered to him by the munich asy
On the right Of the distinguished guest was the Governor
Of the province, and on his left tho American Minister
Mr. Turpin. HH aF.
The toasts OF the evening expressive of the dsepsss
gratitude TO tie United States ana to the city Of New YORK.
were followed by hearty vvas and the heahs Of General
Sandford OF New York, and his the Colonel were
ceived with three cheers, ia American style.
The Colonel responded in short but expressive speech
in English, and closed with q Spanish which was
most warmly appauded.
General Paez removed after a few days to his own
mousse N order TO be more retired where be Is now at
'enaed by ms sons and circle Of friends.
he Is considered by all the champion OF progress
ane neisent portion OF the population are fully awake
vile administration OF Monagas.
Commerce. industry and agriculture have been ut a
total stand STILL and the country the edge Of ruin
The cry now H. roads, railroads and emigration And
more especially they look TO the Uated Sa,es-o thos
hardy pioneers OF cvilzatonfor aid and help The nav
government doubt will make annie provisouz "a IA
clitae and aid emigration.
On the 9Th inst the new constitution solemny pro-
mulgated and the oath OF Office taken by General
Castro as President od interim of the republic.
The little incident that amongst the decorations Of thu
coach in which copy Of the constitution carried by
three little girls, symbozng peace, union and progress
was picture OF train OF passing the OF
Venezuela may serve as sign Of the times.
The constitution is liberal in everything Although
there were three Catholic c'ergymen amongst the
bers OF the National Convention, liberty Of s
secured to all.
The election for President and all high fuuotionares il
by ballot, direct and universal The provinces their
Governors and Legislatures similar to those the States
Of the United States. The revision ana reform OF tho
constitution, If necessary, are also facilitated.
As before mentioned, Gen. Castro Is elected BY the Ma
tiona Convention President ad interim Sr. Manuel
Felipe de Tovar enlightened and liberal gentleman ana
patriot who always has dedicated his life and fortune
the service Of his country, Vice President and Sr
Don Pedro Gua who has served the of liberty since
the times Of Bolivar and has been member of i've
conventions, is reserved in the President Vice
President are unable TO attend to their duties.
ANOTHER DIVORCE CASE Growing our OF THE
SHAwMuT AVENUE AFFAIR BosToN.-The Lawrence *
To- correspondent of the Boston Journal furnishes the
following item Of Information concerning parties whose
msdemeanors created considerable excitement in Boston
few years ago:-A bill dvorcing Mrs. Frances G. Co
to their original rights, was introduced ia the H0use
yesterday, and will probably pass both branches Mr.
and Mrs c. as our readers will recolIect, figured pre-
mnenty in the events upon which the Dalton divorce
trial was founded Mrs G. is now residing in this c,ty
with her sister, Mrs Dalton. The evidence before tho
special committee to whom the bill referred, to
the effect that the parties had lived together many
months, and that there were rreconcabe difficulties be-
them That satisfied the committee that divorce
should be granted; and as several have already been
granted at this session similar showing, this is likely
to through nnQuestiOncd.