The New York herald., 1862-02-04
NEWS FROM LIBERIA.
Our Monroyia Correspondence.

MoSRoYA, Lberii, .'c-. %, lsel.
Defence of President Benson and His Congo Pocy-The
War Movement Of Spain-Englaad an Ally of Me Negro
Rsyi,blic-Hossidy of the Native Trites-Deoth ofa
Bride from Neto York-Public Works and Indastral
Progress, dc.
The receipt few days ago of copies Of the
HERALD by the friends of the President, containing
statement in References TO the treatment of the Congoes
per ship Nightingale, had veryndigcstbIe effect among
the many supporters Of his Exce!ency in this city.
meeting Vas called last night with view to correct what
they formed Misrepresentation; but, after nduging
in TRADE of abuse against whom they supposed was
the author they seemed to lose sight Of the object for
which they had assembled aud contented themselves by
passing defamatory resolutions against T. N. Chester,
instead of vindcaug the government from the charges
The mere passage OF resolutions, in these days OF
liticai intrigue, will not relieve individual or
p,vernmeut from an imputation where there is just
cause lof ,y."on. No one would hays been more
happy than your to have rstraced every
word uttered against the dns!Tation of President
Benson il any his friends had pos out the least
Misrepresentation. It is duty owe to the oap!e !"
correct any Misrepresentation that may
convinced that injustice has been done to any o1e
Nothing has been hoard o. Spanish hostility since last
month, Of which informed you. We ore hourly OK
pec;ng the mail from tho statcs which will inform us of
the progress Of the war; and Fernando Po which will
wise Of the intentions Of the Governor General
wacs LIBERIA 1t is hoight here that as soon as England
lay the whole affair before the government of Spain
the Governor General will be recalled.
Her Britansic Malesty's steamer Falcon came here
some two weeks ago 70 settle possible psaccaby the
d,acltes between this government and any Spanish
menof war that might be sent here with hostile inten
tons, and in the that shs could not bring about
an amcabls adjustment then she was to assist the
Iiberiaus.
President Benson gave splendid dinner party TO the
Officers OF the Falcon the 10th instant extending his
invitsiions to them through the commander who at
tended accompanied by his first Lieutenant purser and
the captains private secretary. Several prominent citi
zens were present, and the whole affair passed of with
entire satisfaction to the assembled guests.
The native tribes still engaged in wars almost ad.
joinng the settlement very short time ago battle
Was Tough, not moro than about thirty forty miles
rom this city, in which allies routed their enemies
with gfea, saugh,er The kings head men who have
eaids hr hostility against this government
only awaiting for The spaniards to destroy this city
and 10 twea.y rosr hors after every settlement the
river will be attacked Lbcrian has just returned
from the interior aud while at town hundred and
6fty miles back report reached there that Span
ish men of-war were in this harbor, and Immediately
ilfs&kar drum was hsud throughout the town The
story Was soon cgnirsdicted.
Liberia represented in the international exhibition
May IN England. Some very excellent native curl
Nh he soon forwarded lanes T. sims ESQ Who
sent 10y the government. has Just returned from
the interior with nc collection OF native articles which
understand will be exhibited here before they
To Europe
II ia With regret that inform you Of the death Of Mrs.
Peter Downing whose marriage about one year ago pro
Srced yrsat sensation in the negro upper Of
sew fors. she smigratsd here about six months ago,
IN the bark Edward, with her husband; and, in eonse
ansnec Of being eseiae she bad been in bad health
frssa the time left your city until about two weeks
before ne died when she seemed TO revive and give
Of permanent reconciliation Che gave birth
. healthy daughter which Is now doing well, and
few hous after went into state VI nssnsbty FOR four
was native OF Providence, n. aud N the Glenn
mic Parker whose superior culture and accomplishments
we're the admiration Of all who we're fortunate enough to
make her acquaintance.
Afsirs IA Liberia were never in Q prosperous
STATE President Benson e carrying on many public i'm.
In this and other countries He Is certainly great IA
vorc With the people Of Liberia and already they speak
of him their Eext candidate Tor the Presidency. II he
runs no one can defeat him.
Nov. 90, 1861.
Yesterday was observed throughout the republic as
day OF Thanksgiving In this city the people attended
church IN the morning, ate big dinners Ia the afternoon
and enjoyed their social intercourse in the evening
The mail arrived yesterday from the states and along
Spanish steamer. of war was at Cape pa'mas about
two weeks ago. The natives in that vicinity who were
only waiting hear that the Syan had conquered
the Idberisns At this point before they would rise hail
nanof. and informed the commander that tho Lbc.
risus were preparing TO lire into thsm He sent
officer shore 10 be could be allowed 10 get water
which privilege being granted, and the natives false
hoods exposed, the commander came shore and In.
formed several persons that the whole affair had been
to the Governor General OF Fernando Po.
and tia, good feelings entertained by him for the
people Of Liberia.
thus ends our spanish difficulty
Tho Spanish captain who fred into the Quail-so the
Spanish commander informed the people at Cape Pal.
reported his return TO Fernando Po that he had
nh N n
officer 10 be the messenger Of his own shame.
The members Of the leg stature arrived here yester
day There hardly be any doubt but what they will
authorize the President to chasse some Of the tribes in
Iberia for their manifest hostile attitude during the
Spanish excitement The nsurrcctonary spirit was rife
zach Of the counties Of this state. No important
yet upon tho tapis.
This morning the s-iices FOR the international exhi.
hilton exhibited IN the hal OF the'iIouse of Repre-
ssn'atves They mostly consist U native country co,hs,
knPs' rOi c3 wa,kc nsrt me g om African ion, dyo
WOO Rice coeN, preserved ir 1T iron ore pios,
wfs. f-ncy bride, resembling those used circus
m h .hr st.tes aud many Otuc. things The suloting
yes mad by the natives are m excellent spsciu tnd
can scarcely be beaten.