The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-07-22
THE UNITED sTATEscESsUREp
THE REvoLuTIoNIsTs IN VENEZUELA



LONDON, July 2l.--In the House ofCommons
this evening, Mr.. Mill, In answer to the state
ment made by Mr.. Vance, said that he had
never refused to put an inquiry to the Lord
Mayor about the ease OF the Fenian prisoners,
Warren and Jastello, and that he was not un-
willing, but glad that the Government should
claim credit for eiemency.
MARsEILLEs, July 2i.-Prinee Napoleon has
arrived at Malta on his return home.
At Syria the Cretan exiies presented him an
address, expressing the hope that France
would not abandon their cause.
The Prince replied with reserve, committing
his Government to no definite policy.
LONDON, July 2i.-Napier received the free
dom OF the city and 4 sword from the corpora
tion of London. Tho ceremony took place at
Guildhall, and was witnessed by a large az
semblage OF ladies' and gentlemen. The Lord
Mayor presided and made the presentation.
Lord Napier was loudly cheered by the au.
dicnce, among whom were many OF the prin.
cipal officers Of the British army. A grand
banquet was given tonight In his honor at
the Mansion House.
BERLIN, July 2.-The Grand Ducal Govern
ment OF Hesse has signincd a desire TO join
the other German States In concluding n
naturalization treaty with the United States,
and Mr.. Bancroft is expected to arrive at an
carly day at DarmstAdt to make the necessary
arrangements.
Important Central American News.
HAVANA, July 2l.-The revolutionists have
captured Caracas. They carried the entire
works by storm on the 23d OF June, but did
not then gain entire possession of the city,
the public buildings and churches having
been strongly fortified by the besieged parties.
The place, however, was finally surrendered
on the 25th, and General Monsgas at the
head OF his army made a triumphant entry
into the city,
General Bruscnal, the commander OF the
Government forces, made his escape by flight.
Porto Oabello still remained true to the Gov.
ernment. II Is well fortified and garrisone ell
by one thousand men and protected by three
war steamers. II was believed that General
Brusenal had gone to Porto Cabello, and Gen.
eral Monagas had started with two thousand
men In pursuit.
On taking possession Of Caracas the revo-
lutionists Immediately established a govern
ment with Monagas at their head. All the
foreign ministers were notified OF the change,
and were recognized by the Government. A
ministry has been formed by General NIonagas
from among the best men In his party.
Recent arrivals bring the following import
ant Intelligence from st. Domingo. A revolu.
tion has broken out in the northern portion OF
the country, headed by Cabral and Luperow
In the city OF st. Domingo. Arrests and ban
ishments continue, Dsez had sent assistance
to Gen. Salnave.
The latest adyices from Port.au-Prince rep.
resent that the refusal OF the American min
lister, Mr.. Hollister, to afford the protection oil
l
much Indignation, and his action is denounced
! as unworthy of the United States. Sixty refu'
gees left the American consulate and sought
British protection. Appearances indicated
that the United States were protecting Sal
nave.