The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-08-26
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SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE Of THE HERALD.

Progress Of the Observation-Disclosures Of
state Prissners-Fatal Personal AItcrcn.
tlon-Faiisrcs In Trinidad.
HAVANA, August II, 1867
By the Spanish steamer Pelsyo, from st. Thomas and
port. Of CALI and the mail from Santiago do Cuba we
have news from Venezuela TO the 25th ult.
In Caracas . telegram was received, dated VALENCIA,
Inly H. of the following TENOR
The upgatefui enemies OF the republic havc at last
commenced action against the tranquility OF tho
try detachment of cavalry appeared on the evening
Of the 10th nst attempting 70 surprise the Plaza del
Tinaco but repulscd with heavy loss by Colonel
Pillar Mstute Colonel Lara Nsgrin met with another
party Paomss Despite oil the vigilance Of the gov
eminent the revolution advances The authorities Of
Carabobo have increased their activity in main
tam tranquility in that State and they will act with
decision 70 chastse the rebels The chief Of the rnsco
party is Colonel Jose Gomez Colonel Maute again
attacked yesterday but being fully prepared for such
an emergency he rspulsed the enemy.
According 10 The Caracas press, all wa. tranquized
after the above events The revolution. they thought
failed al points, and the resou,s attitude OF the
people, after the government denounced the plot,
enough have effected n. They say thai the govern
men, Of the First or head Designate had proved itself
superior TO the emergency. He bad no, only dIstin
gushed himself BY his moderation and honesty In the
administration Of the public funds hut also nv his
swsrvng desire OF saving the material and economical
interests OF the country.
Marshal falcon was soon 10 return from his actual
residence at Coro 10 the capital lie was only waiting
for the steamer Bolivia which was repairing. Two new
bureaus had been created for the better and prompsr
despatch OF public afars, account Of the incorpor
lion OF the Merida ana rachira States 70 Zuis. Don
lose Antonio Monfisl appointed 10 The ONCE ~ Ad
n,nstraon and Justice and Don Carlos Maria Lopez 10
that Of Finances and Pubic Works
or the prisoners ct vsieocia concerned in the late
Iaxo Colonel Diego viliapo Colonel Juan Il. Fsrtdss.
Toionei & Csdea and msudsns Rafael Uncsin had
bseu released Don Grsgoro Marquee and Senior Agras
continued In confinement. General Cardenas Colonel
Romero and Senior Yrribsrrsn kept secure in the
castle Of Porto Cabeilo from which prison General Iur
bizs had been free General Saaxar removed 10
Porto Cabelo where he will remain I'LL the trial
The Secretary OF War had adopted measures to make
considerable reduction In the expenditure OF the
r,sops Of IAsaayra and tarscas
ouarrel between the Judge of the department, Senior
Soto and senior Hansen empoye took place N the pres
ence Of General Gomez Tho former received switch
or two from . vhip, upon which the latter discharged
his revolver At his antagonist and killed him the
sul white senior Soto committed 10 prison for trial
II was supposed that the dispute arose out OF political
rssor Bsuras vcsesue,an Minister PlenpossntIsry At
waspingop had submitted 70 the government for ap-
prova contract made for the consxucon Of railroad
b. az American company between LAguayra and Caacss
An earthquake wa feis In Caracas on the evening" 81
gh July. twssy-shrss minutes 70 seven o'clock.