The New York herald., 1868-06-12
VENEZUELA.
Dissolution Of Congress-FaIcOn ResigDs-The
Rebels Fighting in the suburbs Of Caracas.

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Dissolution Of Congress-FaIcOn Resigus-Tho
Rebels Fighting in the Suburbs Of Caracas.
LA GUAYRA, May 7, 1858.
Since July, 1867, the government Of Venezuela has
existed but in name. 1t possesses no means and is
without any funds to pay either its soldiers or en-
ployes.
For the last ten days Caracas, the capital, has been
mehaced by the revolutionary party and in conse3
quence OF armed forces being permitted to roam
about the city, the President OF the Congress closed
the Legislature under protest.
dency some time ago 10 head the Venezuelan army
and enter upon active service against the revolu-
two months at Puerto cabeo aDs and aaS abeas
three weeks ago. Finding things mucn better than
he expected he left again to concentrate his forces
provided himself with property, upon which he
intends to settle some day when his power in Veue-
Within the last few days the revolutionary party
have entered the very city Of Caracas several times,
on both sides being more than the rulers would be
disposed to acknowledge.
At this moment, four p. NJ, there is hue and cry
in the town that revolutionary party have entered
and are fighting in the town OF Mayguetia, about
half league from this place.
The Battle mt Caracas-HOw the Adherents Of
Both Parties Divide the COuntry-Wretched.
and Msery-An Advance Towards Free
Navigation Of Colombian and Venezuelan
Waters.
ST. THOMAS, May 30 1868.
We have private advices from the Venezuelan
capital to the 22d, which show no amelioration In
the political and military situations OF the republic.
On the 10th, at early morn, q stubborn battle was
commenced in the very suburbs OF Caracas between
the government forces, under the command OF
General Bruzual, and the insurrectOnary army, led
by General Michel A. Rojas. The last was the
attacking party. The engagement lasted until half
past nine when General Rojas withdrew his troops.
for want OF ammunition, to the village OF AntimanO
six miles from the capital. He was unmOlested In
his retreat. The loss of the two sides Is
not exactly known, but must have been very heavy.
Over five hundred wounded were brought to the gov
ernment hospital in Caracas comprising most Of the
wounded of General Bruzual's forces together with
such OF General Roas army as was not carried of
by him in his retreat.
On the 11th the Secretary Of the INTERIOR DR.. Wen
cesaO Urrutia, had an interview with General
ROjas and arranged truce with him, which had not
expired up to the latest advices. Many conferences
had taken place between representatives OF the two
parties on the subject OF a peaceful settlement OF
difficulties, but no conclusions had been arrived at:
and on the 21st the contending parties appeared
further of than ever from agreeing upon bases 01
reconciliation. In Caracas people were beginning TO
to gain time as he was daily looking for REINFORCE
ments from Coro and Maracaybo, which places con-
tanned the only troops upon which the government
relied with full confidence Should these not soon
arrive General Bruzual will surely be unable to sus-
was Thought would be terminated on the ed, and
General Roas expected to be reenforced on the oath
Dy 1000 men, under tne eder @ brs was re-
march from Caracas. Then the revolutiOnists would
enter the city unless General Bruzual was also reen
The revolutionary fires were daily spreading, ana
nearly all the central and eastern portions OF vene-
knOwledging allegiance to President Falcon. Most
Of the West remained favorable to him. whilst the
forming the southern portion, preserved mastery
neutrality and thus escaped the devastations OF the
nsce OF S his pedence na cene OF his ~
and he kept q war vessel near at hand supposed
generally for the purpose OF bearing him and his
household penates to other shores, as soon as dis
cretlcn replacing yal0r should render 1t advisable
Amidst ali these political troubles and intestine
wars wretchedness and disorder had reached their
maximum limits. The government had ceased pay:
ing its creditors nearly all the legitimate sources OF
revenue had ceased furnishing money the treasury
which was almost dry, the troops were on the point
of losing all pay forced loans and arbitrary Impress
ments OF daily occurrence the soldiers, half fed
and half Naked were begging in some instances and
eVeryWSere re- were in the ascendancy. The sonbre
picture held good for both Sides The great hopes OF
respectable men, even OF the government e party
f placed at the head OF AFFAIRS in restoring the reign
of law, with its accompanying blessings OF peace,
prosperity and tranquility. But here arise new diff
cuties Even after the fall Of President Falcons
administration as fall, it was generally conceded,
ernment following. General Rojas had proclaimed
the revolution his and his rival pretensiOns well
as those known to be entertained by Mendoza might
prevent Monagas' accession to the Presidency and
become the fertile sources OF new srifes United in
opposing President Falcon, the fears to the country
that this union OF the three great leaders of the
revolution would terminate the moment the common
enemy out of the way.
The government has formed three important trea-
ties with Colombia, through the latter's Minister
Plenpotentary, sent expressly Tor the purpose to
Caracas, SenOr Manuel MurfllO. The first opens to
flee navigation and friendly commerce the Orinoco
river and Lake Maracaibo with all tributaries. We
nezuea is to discontinue all custom houses on the
frontiers Of the two countries and in lien thereof Will
receive from Colombia an annual subvention OF
800 to be paid by the Custom House OF Cucuta.
The second treaty is one OF peace, commerce and
maritime navigation and the third relates to the
duties required Of the Colombian and Venezuelan
COnsuls respectively. No treaty was made for set
tement OF the boundary lines ut dispute the uncul
tvated condition and sparse population OF the small
districts d0ubly claimed justifying the Venezuelan
government to remit to more peaceful periods OF Its
history the decision to the justice Of its titles.
Minister Muri0 was very well treated during his
brief so0urn In Caracas all classes and parties unit
ing in giving him proofs OF their good will and
esteem.