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PERU.

The Peruvian Papers, received at the Hike of the "lei -r-e
A incri -ow, contain a decree of Bolivar, as Dictator of the Perusiar.
Republic, which afford,' another gratifying evidence of his wisdom
and foresight. This decree, after acknowledging that the Lanai.
terian system of education in the most speedy and effectual for tie
promotion of public instruction, provides that there shall be cats.
Wished in the capital of each department, a normal school, on the
lotricasterian system, for the support of which necessary funds shill
be provided. Each province shall send to the departmental Achrol
at least six children, in order that they may hereafter enteral the
system to every part of the Republic.
One of the first acts of the Constitutional Congress of ',era
was the passing of n resolution giving to Bolivar the title of ' Facia":
and Saviour of Peru.'

On the 12ili of FebTUSTV, the Congress passed a law ordering
that a medal be struck in honour of the Liberator, having on et
side his bust, with a motto, "fo its Liberator, Simon liolivae—
and on the reverse the arms of the Republic, with the followirg
motto Peru restored at Ayacucho. 1112.1." In the umital
equestrian statute of the Liberator is to beerretcd ; and in the capi:nt
towns of the departments, large stones are to be erected in the pub:::
places with inscriptions.
The Liberator is to enjoy perpetually the title of ' President ci
the Republic.' . . . .

Twontillions, over and above their pay. ore voted to the army.
General Antonio Jose Sucre is to ecjey the title of • ti;ar:l
Manthal of Ayacucho.'
All the army are declared to enjoy the same ptivilegcs as na-
tive Peruvians.

The Liberator is authorised to grant any other rewards, eitlftr
of honour or profit, to those who have rendered, or may render, ar.y
service 4 +0 Perm

Colonel Braitsden, for having assisted the Ex-President Rica
Aguero. in his unlawful intentions against the national representa.
ton, was condmintel to be shot ; but General Bolivar enninmed
his punienient to degradation and deprivation of ever holding any
office of trust or profit tinder the Government.
On the Itith of February, a part of the garrison of Callao n•ade
a sortie under Colonels Alair awl A znar. They were met by a
via!on commanded by General Salon', and, after a warm contest,
was driven back, with the loss of about 200 killed, 19 prisoners,
and a great number of wounded, leaving on the ground a number
of horses and arms. The Patriots had 26 killed, 23 wounded. and
11 missing ; among the latter the Commander of Dragoons, Don
Juan Pederneva, and Captain Don Antonio Rodriguez, both se.
reedy, and Captain Gregg, of Colombia, slightly wounded.
The Following is the reply of General Bolivar to the teatime.
nials of gratitude voted to him by the Congress of Peru:—

Lima. Feb. 12, 1C25.
" To his Excellency the President of the Sovereign Constitutional
Congress of Perm
" MOST Exott.t.rwr SIR —The munificence of the Sovereign
Congress has surpassed itsrlfaa regards the Liberating Army abuts
fought on the plains of Ay:tench°. The General.in-Chief, Grind
Marshal, has received a reward worthy of the Scipios, and era
great people. The other chiefs. officers, and troops, are trewrd
with the most noble generosity. The Congress has rivalled in mtg.
nanimity the Liberators of the country ; they have shown them.
selves worthy of representing a mighty people. But, Excellent Sir,
was not the Congress satished with the confidence placed in me ?
(fall the glory conferred on me by placing the destinies of the
country hi my hands ? Why do they wish to perplex and burnt.
hate me by excessive gifts ? and with a reward which I ought not to
accept ? If I receive the favours which Congress has alr,:ady
bestowed on me, my services to Peru will be more dian compels-
sated by the liberality of Congress: so that my most ardent tie.s;r:
is that Peru may continue to owe me what little I may have done. It
is not my intention to slight the kindness of Congress for me. I
never would accept from my own country any recompense of this
kind. Therefore, it would be inconsistent in me if I were now to
receive from Peru what I have refused from my own country. 1:
is enough for me, Most Eacellent Sir, to have acquired the esteem,
and tee iced the thanks ache Congress of Peru. The medal which
has leen ordered to be struck wilt my bust, is so much shove Me
services, that it alone exceeds my utmost desires. I accept this re.
ward from Congress with an effusion of gratitule that I cannot es.
pre a. Be co obliging, Most Excellent Sir, to present to Congress.
in the name of the Army, and in mine, the most expressive tat:.
monies of our profound gratitude. I have the honour of presentirg
to your Excellency the expressions of my consichra ion anti respect.
" BOLIVAR. •
The Congress of Peru, recognizing the high and inn ertant
vices which the Republic of Colombia has rendered to Pero,
witl:ou: which, no doubt, she would have fallen under the Spanish
p twee—has resolved :
1. That thanks be given to the Republic of Colombia ass testi.
monial of gratitude for the services rendered by her to her ally and
confederate the Republic of Peru.
2. That these sentiments be transmitted to the Colombian Go-
vernment by the organ of the commission sent by the Peruvian
Congress to that State.