The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-02
VENEZUELA.


Laauayra Observation-Disclosures I'm March.
CURACAO, Venezuela July Is, 1868.
The latest news from Caracas Is that General Mo-
nagas went to Valencia at the head Of fifteen hun
bred men, and then to operate from there against
Porto Cabello.
The port OF Laguayra is blockaded by the steamer
Bolivar and the schooner Mariscal.
No further particulars from Porto Cabelo.
Losses in the Battle Of Carncas-General
Bruzuaps Position and WORCESTERSHIRE
New Cabinet-A New National Party In
Prospect.
CURACAO, W. l., July 10, 1868.
Recent information reduces considerably the
amount Of loss in the late battle at Caracas A
semi-oficial bulletin issued from the Federdtfstd
office gives these figures the total loss sustained
on both sides in the whole three days 1ghting:-
Killed, 3d. wounded, 704; total, 1,0l5 This, how
ever does not include many non-combatants killed
and wounded, among whom were several females.
The force under Monagas amounted to 3,3O0 that
under Bruzua was about 1000. The loss of life was
much heavier on the side of the revOutoniss-
some say outnumbering that Of the FacOnists five
to one. General Pana was among the killed. The
conduct Of the revolutionary troops is said to have
been excellent. the fighting was most gallant, and
private property respected as much as possible un-
Bruzual has returned to Porto Cabello. He got
but little help In Basqusimento, that province hav-
ing already accepted" the revolution Feellng. pro-
baby that something must be done, he has declared
blockade OF the port OF Laguayra and sent the
gunboat Bolivar there to enforce it, l understand
the foreign diplomatic corps in Caracas has pro-
tested against this act and rumOr here goes 80
far to say that Charge d'Aaires in that city
had gone to ST. Thomas to ask the assistance OF a
couple of American war vessels but for this there
is no foundation. In the meantime Monagas Is
marching on Porto Cabello. Buzual has there but
few hundred men. In case OF a conflict he may be
captured but II il more probable that shall have
him In this island, to condOle with his companions
In misfortune, gone before the Marshal Falcon, Pa
chano and the illustriOuS Gil.
The new administration seems to give great salts
faction In Caracas. The personnel Is good; it is
posed Of men OF ability and honesty, who, 1t is to be
hoped, II continued In power, will elevate the moral
standard OF the country degraded to the lowest depth
by five years. rule OF thieves and cutthrOats. One
OF the first steps OF the government is the organza
ton Of q militia SYSTEM another Is the dismanting
Of the petty Qualifications along the coast. These in
foreign war would be perfectly useless, and they
are now are only constant bone Of contention for
the rival factions
Mr. Luis NJ. Dias has been appointed Consul and
confidential agent OF the Venezuelan government in
this island.
SO far, then, the "bluesn or "genulnos," are trl-
umphant There only remains Bruzual, in Porto
Cabelo, to be disposed of, and Sutherland and his
crew TO be driven out OF Maracabo. Let US hope
that good results will flow from the new order Of
things In one respect this revolution ID somewhat
peculiar in Spanish American affairs. 1t has had the
hearty Of many Of the best men in Vene
zuea, belonging to all the old parties This augurs
fortunately however, we can do little more than
hope for the best for the history OF South American
revolutions has but too often frustrated the wishes
OF all friends OF constitutional liberty.