The Sun.
London, England, 1818-01-09 00:00:00

VENEZUELA.

PROCLAMATION OF SINION BOLIVAR,

Supreme Chief of the Republic of Venezuela, Ele. &e•

TO THE SOLDIERS OF THE LIBERATING ARMY.

SOLDIERS !—Yesterday was a day of the deep-
est grief to my heart. General Piar was executed
for his climes of high treason, conspiracy, and
desertion. A just .and legal tribunal has pro-
nounced sentence
,against that unfortunate per-
son, who, intoxicated with the favours of fortune,
and seeking to satiate his ambition, sought to
bring destruction on his country. General Piar,
in truth, had retider,ed important services to the
State, and notwithstanding the course of his con-
duct had always been that of a factions man, his
services. were largely recompenced by the Govern-
ment of Venezuela.
' Every wish had been gratified of a Chief, who
had obtained one of the most eminent ranks in.,
the army.. The second whority of the Repub-
lie, at that time vacant through the disagreement
of General Marino, was about to be conferred up-
on him, before his rebellion ; but this. same Ge-
neral, who aspired.to the chief comtnand, formed
the most atrocious design that ever was conaiv-
ed in a wicked breast. Piar had not only pro,
posed to himself a civil war, but also the anarchy
and most inhuman sacrifice of his own companions
and brethyen.' Soldiers ! You are well aware that
Equality, Liberty, and Independence are our
motto.— Hai not humanity recovered her rights
through out laws ? Have not our arms broken the
fetters of the enslaved Has not the odious dif-
ference of classes and colours been abolished for

ever ? Has not the national property been or- *
dered to be distributed among you? Do not for-
tune, renovtn, and glory equally await you ? Are
not your merits rewarded with profusion, or at
least with justice ? What then was it General
Piar wished tor you? Are you not equal, free, in-
dependent, and honoured ? Could Viar•have pro-
cured to you greater benefits 3. No--the tomb of
the Republic Pier was opening with'his own hands
in order thereby to bury the lives, property, ho-
nours and glory of the .brave defenders of the
liberty of Venezuela, as well as of their children,
wives, and parents.
Heaven has beheld with horror this cruel parri-
cide, and Heaven has given him up to the ven-
geance of the laws. Heaven has not allowed that
a man who had sinned against the divinity as well
as the whole of OA human race should any longer
profane the earth, which could no longer bear hint
after the nefarious crime he had committed. S 4 1-
fliers! Heaven watches over your welfat e, and the
Government, which to you is a parent, has no other
object in view doll your good. Your Chi,f,
who is also your companion in arms, awl who,
always at your head, has shared in your dangers
and hardships as well as in your triumphs places
his reliance on you. Co, fide, there ore, in him,
well assured that he loves you more than if he
was in reality your father.
klead•Quurters, Augustura, 17th 0ct.1817.
(Signed)

BOLIVAR.

PORT-SPAIN (TRINIDAD), Nov. 12 —All the
witnesses against General Piar were of his own
colour, not one white ; and many of the Officers
who sat on his court-martial wer.e also mulattoes.
This skews how *faithful they are to the whites
When he could not corrupt them, and how well
they knew their real interests. His plan was to
separate the two classes, and assume the chief
command. Marino is also superseded; and will he
tried for repeated acts of disobedience, involv-
ing the safety of the country, and .for a total
relaxation of military discipline. General Bermu-
dez commands the army formerly headed by Ma-
rina. In fact the good order and subordination
which reigns in Guayana is pervading all the corps,.
and the most perfect subordination and obedience
to the Supreme Chief, who is just the man to bring
things aboitt. Marino will probably be dealt with
more mildly than Piar, whose plan was diabolical.'
Morillo has dismantled La Guyra and is fortifying
himself at Valencia, which skews the defensive
state to which he is reduced. The game appears
completely up with the Spaniards. The indefati-
gable General Arismendi, since his return to Mar-
garitta, has fitted out flecheras, and taken several
prizes, with Morillo's dispatches to the Governor
of Cornetts, so that the Independents know all his
plans trod means. One important piece of intelli-
geuce, is, that the province of Maracaybo, with
the sole exception of the capital, is up in arms
against the Spaniards.

Yesterday the Puke of YORK. took the diversion
of shooting in the neighbourhood of Ealing and
Brent ford.
bliss BRUNTON possesses so much merit, that
we regret our want of room yesterday to notice
her appearance in a new character on Wednesday
last, at Covent-GardenTheatre. This character was
Viola, in the delightful Comedy of Twelfth Night.
She supported it with admirable feeling, taste, and
judgment. We have not room to -dwell on the
theriis of the other Performers, who altogether
gave full effect to the Drama, and satisfaction to
the audience.
Miss KELLY is arrived in Dublin, after rather
a stormy passage, where she !s to make her first
appearance on Monday next: •
Le Comte D'Ozartowsxv and suite arrived yes-
terday at Mivart's Hotel, from Moscow.
JEWISH NUPTIALS.—The marriage of the Mr.
JACOB VALENTINE, jun. son of the famed Hebrew
Bard, with Miss Levy, of Ratbbone-place, was
celebrated in Meeks's Great Rooms, in Brewer-
street, Golden-square, on Tuesday last. Amongst
the•compaoy were—Sir GEORGS COCKBURNE and
his nephew ; Lady G. GORDON ; and Lady FRANK-
LIN. When the bridegroom had signed an obliga-
tion, which compels him to protect the bride
during his life, and her father and brother bad
bound themselves .to protect, her after his
cloth, the happy couple next repaired. to the
middle of the room, under a rich canopy, borne
by tour near relations, where, amidst the channtw
ing of the prayers, the bride and bridegroom
were each presented with a glass of wine.—
After this, however, the former broke her glass
tinder her feet, in remembrance of the de•
struction of Jerusalem. An excellent dinner was
then served up, and dancing continued till one
•
o'clock.