The New York herald., 1861-10-17

The Diare de Ia Marina OF the oath September con-
tans lengthy extracts from the correspondence for
foreign readers Of tho Dario de Avso Of Venezuela or
the 7th OF September, together with the official resigna
on Of the command Of the army by General Paez and
the reply Of the Minister Of War. We suboin transla
tion Of the Generals letter.
REpumlo OF VENEZUELA \
HEADQUARTERS or THE CoMMANDER- CHIEF OF
THE ARMIES or THE REPpMdc August l6, 1861.
TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE DEPARTMENTS WAR
AND MARINE
His Exceleney Dr. Angel Quntcro acting on behalf of
te republic, has just arrived in this capital and dis
charging special commission from his Eyceiency tho
wee President Of the republic has demanded that
should Immediately present to the government my re-
sisnntion q the communicated of the army
without hesitation aecede to the desire Of the Vice
President Of the State and, through you formally resign
the important charge Of commander in chief tho army
VIII leave my native country rs soon as he
government shall direct that, on account Of
what Is due to me from the national Treasury
sum Of inoney shall be paid 10 me sufficient meet
some obletons that have contracted and to defray
The expenses OF my removal to n foreign country
!, am tranquil and resigned liy conscience tells me
that have always sought the welfare my country Nv
oye lor hcr IS inextingushable. feel that this is
strengthened in my misfortunc and my fellow citizens
nave understood H. inasnuch as they have FASTENED
express TO mo their feelings OF marked affection considera
ton ana frittideousprrgso OF the heart Pure indeed
II the satisfaction which feel Ny country does usto, to
my Intentions admres my past services pre-
s,nt and 10 the title uf illstrpls citizen now Ids
ward? Certainly not.
Inc reluhc is seriously threatened and the desire
save II should prevail over evey other feeling ct tho
republic trium! its enemies, and thore will soon
peaf I'D alptalx - my pubic ls, from the year 1858.
Postcry will hc just TO me- and do doubt tho judg.
ment os my conteInl am, &c.
JOSE \. PAE7.
Tie resignation was accepted by the government udre
form and the Vice pres ent Immediately ss ed do .ree
fo anew military ganizaton. Tic Of tho govern
meht dlG not, however meet with Tho appreciation OF
the people land the diligence ot Paezs res
nation was spread abroad great agitation was NH.
cy inaniiosed on all sides among The people. In tie
ihclle AZ Caracas and ether pubic places The people
MADE InmistakaGc demonstrations tf hostility to the
gpycrnn ct. The pressure so great that the Cabinet
gave way and retired, and the ditc ty of org,ni2pr
poW ministry was III own on the Vice President With
great diicGly the new Cabinet was formed but ponu-
lar enthusiasm in favor OF Paez was by no means
abatei Oh the moing Of the 10Th Of August the city
WOKE up 10 new revolution, led by tho military All
the ecerS OF the troops in the city vicinity were
calel oeethcr and after arresng the Vice prescnt ia
ms own house. meeting cf citizens was held in san
Francisco TO deliberate the state b, Affairs Tho re-
suit was the pas sago OF act declaring that tho illus
trous citizen Gen raj Jose Antonio Pacz should be recon
niaed as the civil and military chief tic republic with
supreme powers, 10 pacty a.d reeeRstititc IL under
tho popular republican form OF COVE nmcnt.n This
declaration was issued in Caracas the 10Th OF August
1sGl.
Az frst General Paez refusei accept this high office
On coAsideratios OF legality Tut according to our latest
avices (2ist OF Septmb ~ he is installed in the
position oi Temporary dictator, and has already appoint
ca ihsiry and d5ilg everything in his power
IN dileI.ofAti0l and pacific lt.on oi Venezuela,