New-York tribune., 1873-05-07
JOSE ANTONIO PAEZ.

Gen. Jose Antonio Paez, ex-Presdent OF
Venezuela age "a years died u this city yesterday
morning. He born at Araure, In the province Of
Varnas l70O ana when 13 years Of age became
seer OF the cattle estates OF wealthy Spaniard Wher
the revolution broke out 1910 he formed the nsurgn,
army and In his first campaign promoted 20 the
rank OF Sergeant of Cavalry Three years later on the
approach OF Bolivar TO Venezuela, he Ohereda
captains commission In the Spanish army, but refusing
be again joined the patriot forces. Twice be was cap
red and narrowly escaped death Incbruary aud June
1876 he defeated the Royast commander, Don Rafael
Lopez but the results Of the campaign were not gen
orally favorable the insurgents Toward the close Of
this year Paez made commander OF the revolution
iss with the rank OF Brgader- General, and he agaa
defeated Lopez, also capturing the CITY OF Achaguas
and recovering Apure Yarnas, and Casanare. Hs
totally routed the Spanish army Jan. %, 1871 and
soon after he acknowledged the authority or Bolivar,
and thenceforth they acted IN concert In 1919 Paez was
once more promoted this the rank OF General Of
Division his whole having been series Of sue
cesses
ew-Grenada and Venezuela were then united into
one republic under the OF Colombia, with terri
tory Of I5OO square leagues In 1871 the grea; battle
Of the war was fought the field Of Carabobo. Paez
had command of the leading DIVISION which was re-
duired TO force its way through narrow dehle the
nights surrounding which covered by Royait art
lery Nevertheless he led his troops forward brayey
that the Spaniards driven from their POSITION and
the fate of the day was decided The result Of this bat
tie secured the independence OF Colombia and drove the
Spanish commander La TOrre into the last stronghold
of the Royasts at Puerto Cabeo. Paezs military rep
utation was thus established, and he was appointed
Generalin-Cnef Of the army. The overthrow Of tho
spanards was complete IN November, 1873, when PseS
took Puerto CabellO.
On the formation Of the Government Paez entered
the Senate as representative OF the Department OF Vene
zuea and devoted himself 10 study. At the same time
he was an active politician, leading the Federal party
In the execution Of law requiring the enlistment OF all
citizens Caracas Paez gave much ofense, however,
that the House Of Representatives determined 10 I'M
peach him. Unwilling to submit to this, Paez put him
self at the head of the military Of the party opposed
to the Constitution. rebellion followed but B0uVn
returned and recognized Paez commander in Vene
zeua The troubles continuing, in September 1922 Vene-
zuea was declared Independent, and Paez was chosen
its first President. Two instructions disturbed the
pew republic, but Pae5 quickly suppressed bOtn,
and was presented by his Congress with a golden
sword He served second IN 1888, at the expirs
tion of which he retired to private e only % reappes
however in 1896 when disturbances in his country agAin
called him forth Involved in civil strife. be was e1ied
aud came 70 the United States In 1850. He remained
here until 1882 when he recalled by an act OF ths
Venezuelan Legislature For three years he held 1Ns
Office of Dictator, and then returned 10 this COUNTY,
Subsequently he visited the Argentine Republic snd
Peru appearing here more, SIX months ago. ana TO
naming until his death. He spoken OF as man "
pure character as well great talent.