The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-10

The Progress Of tho CIVIL War In the
Republic-The Bloody Contest for the
sPoiis, &C., SC.
OUR LAGUAYRA CORRESPONDENTS.
LAGuAYRA, Jan. 10, 1860.
Alarm in the Cay-Aona0os Not 50 Bad Before Report
ed Centralized Erecutire Py,or Condemned - Grand
Fight for the Spoils of Oce-Politcal and Press Prose
cions-Sdd Condition Of the Countrywide War General
Orer the Country, dc.
Venezuela is sinking very FAST We arc unable to CD
tain any certain accounts Of the position Of zmora Fall
con and Castillo, three federal chiefs in opposition the
central despo,sm. The people were troddcn down by
the 'yrapnica rule of Monagas-hcy willing for any
change but now they FAY
With all his faiils We love him stu.
As long as central dcspotism exists there will be
PEI manent peace in Venezuela. The minority, with
N their hands, may put down tho majority for a
time-they may smother the blaze blu, the smoking
ashes will again ignite, and tho flames burst forth
with additional fury The people as body, if they were
supplied with aIDs would promptly put down the con.
power" that despoism could never again rails,
It's bead The combination Of fow who form tue centra
govern melt and their immediate friends, would willingly
build up their fortunes the ashes OF their country The
press that powerful cngno which makes yrants trcmbc
forced to suppress every sentiment which would reec
ian &c csn be a. ro pg e. NO
Of Venezuela; the constitution which allows free discus
sion relative TO political matters ramped under foot
ana NE pubic press positively gagged, as well as tho
II an individual known to be favorable to fedora
union OF States with a view to divide the power now
G. entered in one man or clique he is arrested and
seDt TO prison No dare give his vote for President
Vice President Senator or deputy, uncss he is contra
M so that every despotc measure TO benefit the few at
the expense Of The many viii be carried
The consequence Of this domestic Of tyranny against
ses are arriving and going away ballast thousands Of
the abong classes have forced from their homes at
the ont OF the bayono and coomed never to return,
eaylr their widows and orphans their untimely
end
The election has been going on several months with
view obtain President and Congress- but VIC can
bear nothing Of the result The whole country is dssa
sded with the order OF things The people
slaves-ahl worse than slaves for slave said he de-
sired 10 be free woald not be considered crime but r
citizen OF V,nozuela expressed desire 10 become free
h would be sent TO prison
In manner before heard Of officers Of government
pay attention to their official duties and every possible
cans are connected to keep of the payment OF just
oebs agar ST the treasury, while Spectators about Gov
erDmeLt House realizing large fortunes in the pur-
chasing Of claims due by tho treasury.
This lot confined TO any particular section OF the
country IT is general II not carried by arms, 1t Is
carried On in the hearts Of tie people, They sghing
Tor freedom eroanirg under oespotic rule. Give us
oeral constitution let us govern ourselves in
section Of the country Let US make laws, pay
our own expenses, is the cry; then shall be in har
noDy one with the other, and peace and prosperity will
prevail.
OUR PORTO cABELLo CORRESPONDENCE.
PoRTo CABEIIo, Jan. 16, 1860
Gloomy Prospects -Rerol,aiM on Conria Nnp, and
Political Prisoners Free.
Everything here in the most depressed state and but
little hope for the future.
The transport which sailed from this port some days
since with the federal prisoners from Valencia and this
place overpowered the guard on the voyage TO tho castle
OF Maracaibo aud carried the vessel into Curncoa aud
thus freed themselves from the dungeons that awaited
them Those prisoners from Caracas and Laguayra who
had onv, olvx
castle Of San Carlos do Maracabo, remain on bo,rd the
vessels which ed them thtLer the Comandantc
oyerpower the guard ana take tn, castle.
There are rumours afoat that tho fedcralists have
gained victory over the cenraliss; this however,
We, out here, grateful Messrs Daett Brothers.
Of PHILADELPHIA for their Kindness in receiving and
papers and for wardng them by their vessels TO yeuc
zuea their captains equally regarded as very
kind and attentive to passengers.
PoHro casEI1o, JAN %, 1850.
General Agtation-S;ors Closed by Gorer7,mer. Order
Movements Of the Revolutionary Chiys-Var Prcparc'
tions in the f0uns-A Decisive Bottle Erreed-A Go
rerr,memt Loan Wantcd-Foreisn War Vessels in Port
Arrest of a Lady lnsuryent-Trals No,gEae, &C.
The Watson will sa to morrow. Happy those who can
60 with her. But must remain here among the most
excited and agitaed people you Orders from
the government have compelled all the stores to close
their doors. although know but little Of the
such an unusual STEP Perhaps you will guess, tho
Yankee says place before you the events which have
lately taken place in this republic
Falcon and Zamora, tho two principal chiefs OF tho re-
evolutionary party concentrated their forces Barinas
in . small town called st. Ines. General Ramos and
troops attacked them the 18th Of December wcro
beaten; 80 much go that (no matter what the bull
letns poblsh) they retired to Merida left tho way
open 70 the federas to 10 Caracas And this Is the
very thing they intend TO do
Valencia is prepared with 2 800 or 1900 men TO give
strongly fortified 10 Try the fortunes Of war once more
General Cordero is tho Commander in Chief of tho 60
vcInment roopsa man, by tho bye whose name Is Lion;
cOrdcro (lamb) in battle.
Three veescs have arrived from Iaguayra with troops
two Of them American-brg Saginaw and steamer Albert
Horn.
confidently hoped that General Ramos, having re-
paired his defeat marching again towards Valencia to
protect the road 10 the capital (Caracas).
General Sotiilo who was in the eastern provinces, has
marched westward to meet Falcon and Zamora. The
three chieaiDs of the federal army are now together
ane the eastern portion Of Venczeia is in comparative
This news viii be sufficient for you to understand that
the fate Of the revolution will be decided when this letter
reaches you, for most certainly battle will place
between the principal bodies Of troops Of both bellige
rents, and result win not be long deferred. II the 60
vcnment troops should be in the sccndancy, the gucrr
Las will continue TO annoy every town and cty-t0 burn,
rob, &c as at present. because the cabcas or chiefs
always escape ana SOLDIERS in abundance wherever
they invited TO share In the epoils. If the federal
army obtain the victory then the matter is settled, and
God knows what will take place Ia this country! Lucky,
very lucky will those be who able their lives
from the lance of tho federal Lanercs.
You must, therefore, be the qai rre for the next
news; will be important.
The government has opened books in the provinces of
Caracas CaIabooo, Maracabo and Guyanc for loan OF
half million Of dollars at two and half per cent per
month payable in ten instamcnts at the custom houses
The fedc asts don't want any such loans they have
disposition all the property their hands reach.
There Of Of all nations including SPAIN in
the port Of Laguayra. They in q while TO
how matters stand with their fellow citizens. But alas,
you never see here or anywhere else spanged ban
The question Of Ievraud with France has been settled
Ia omtds Tho Secretary OF Foreign Relation has been
dismissed from that office 10 take charge Of tho portfolio Of
the Interior Leraud s never to come back French d.
pomatist venezua VIII pay her old debtto Francs (soe
s5oCGo), and national eaute will be fired In honor Of
the imperial flag The Chancellor Of the Legation, Baron
dc Jourreil, will be French Minister dd interim.
One Of the arrests made in Valencia for plots or nsur
recton that Of Dona Socorro Sandova She pre-
pairing cartridge for the federasta You that