Star.
London, England, 1831-01-15 00:00:00

MOT EXCLUSIVE.

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

BOLIVAR'S LETTER.

Posairsu, Dec. 16, 1830.
" My dear General.—To-day I depart for the Valley of
Cauca, with an intention of continuing my march towards
the north : and although Austria has made a long stay, he
has not lost the time, inasmuch as be has been able to medi-
tate thoroughly upon the proposition which be has come to
make me on behalf of your Excellency, at the same time
making known the patriotic and generous sentiments by
which you are actuated in the present crisis of the republic.
He now takes his leave, and will tell you verbally all our
conversation relative to the matter in question. Meanwhile
I will only repeat what I have already told you ossesruing
the policy that ought to be adopted for the preservation of
the republic, which we have „created through the Imam
and sacrifices of the people.
" Every body wishes to know what 1 think ought to be
done by the approaching Congress. My reply has uni-
formly been, that having called it together, and invested it
with the powers which the Council of State desired it to
possess, and having given it authority to form a constitu-
tion and appoint a chief magistrate, I ought to abstain from
hilluenciog its approaching deliberations by my own opi-
nions. I have said further, that I ought not to be present
at the place of its sessions, lest it should be supposed that I
bad some hand in the legislative proceedings of the Deputies;
that I ought not even to express in my message my opinion
relative to the form of government and the modifications
which on that subject the country requires. Also I have
resolved not to accept the appointment which the Congress
may offer me, of President of the Republic, that it may not
be said that I have conferred these powers upon the Deputies
in order to secure my own election.
" For all these reasons, and many others which I cannot.
mention, it is my irrevocable determination to resign the Pre-
sidency of the State, and never again to accept it, even-
though I should *be elected anew, and urged ever so
earnestly to return to the exercise f its functions. But
I am also determined to continue my services to the Re-
public, in the capacity of General-in-Chief of the Army,
and to render perfect obedience to the new Magistrate,
supporting him with all my authority, influence and re-
sources ; intending that my seal for the public service
shall be more efficient and active than hitherto, in
order to make amends, in this crisis, for my separation from
the Government, and to save the Republic, if possible, flan
dissolution by civil war, or by other causes more or less to be
deplored. In adopting this resolution, I have reckoned upon
the very important aid of your friendship towards me, that
we may jointly preserve the country in the present extraordi-
nary jarring. of opinion, if you should be elected to the Pre-
sidency: or, if your disinterestedness should decline the ap-
pointment or not desire it, then as comrades and companions
in arms; for without this co-operation on your part, I should
scarcely hope to contribute to so desirable a result.
" So then, my dear General, you ought to decide imme-
diately to save the country, commanding or serving—and
moreover, you should lose no time in communicating to
your friends in Congress, whether or not you will accept
the Presidency should it be conferred on you : for when
once the election is made, it is absolutely necessary that
the candidate elect should enter immediately upon the dis-
charge of his functions, in order to prevent intrigues, poli-
tical and military, which would otherwise take place in the
interval. I give you my word of honour, that with
the greatest pleasure I will obey your orders, if you
become chief of the state ; and I desire that you will give
me a similar assurance on your part, in case any other per-
son should be chosen to govern us. I have not sought to
exert an influence in this matter, because I do not wish to
burden myself with new political responsibilities. It how-
ever belongs to the candidates to make known their findings
and wishes, that the legislators may not be embarrassed by
being unacquainted with the dispositions of those who may
succeed me in the command.
" Col. Austria will explain to you in detail the advan-
tages which will result to the republic from my separation
(from the Government), and the circumstances which have
led me to the adoption of this measure. He is also in-
structed to inform you what will be my course under these
circumstances, and to collect such information in Bogota as
may acquaint you with the present state of affairs, in order
that you may be able to judge with more wisdom, and form
your determination accordingly. For myself I only ask
one thing, viz. that you will communicate to me with all
frankness, what you think, or desire to do under existing
circumstances, for which purpose I will advance to Cucuta
u rapidly as I am able.
"No one loves Venezuela more than I do. No one ea-
demean& better its true interests. And as yours and mine are
intimately connected with the soil which gave us birth and
glory, we ought to form a union the most sincere and cordial
between Venezuela and ourselves. But you may always,
take it for granted, that the destiny of Colombia depends
upon that of Venezuela, and the destiny of Venezuela upon
that of Colombia.
" I could add much more to this communication, which
would never end. I therefore refer you to what will be
stated by Austria, who is fully acquainted with my views,
which are briefly these—Sustain the Congress.
I remain, my dear General, your most Mend,
" BOLIVA
" To his Excellency General Jose Antonio Pass
(A true copy) " Colonel J. AUSTRIA."

SMUT OF THE JOURNAL&

rtuari.—ln a reformed Parliament we egad that, if the calib-
ration of property be retained, the privilege of persona inviolebility
against arrest for debt will be abolished. These two regulations are
consistent with each other. If qualification twilight, privliqp arose be
wrongs ; the former is founded on the pried* that a man who is needy
sad t ire see in a situation to matte faithfully duo duties of a
Member of Padimnast ; the Ism roe upon the supposition that a man
who wants either the mesas or the Maley to pay his debts may be com-
petent to to
the Ake Oa kilislaist. la our offal" it is do.
grading to the " peat Quad of tiro nation" to throw dat shield of
privilege over shoes who are in timbal* of evading its own laws, which
are so rigidly enforced spinet WWI

Cmtosictat.—Things Um awe to that less in being, that
the NUL* the nen of so pensigiss, have &sem the side of meal as
the safest. We bow that it is *cognise dismal Irish atems el
high character new in this EmbegeNs, *inert there at eireties to
ensue, few .ambers weld be estwesed net *Bpi le support thermal,
and to oppose the gemensent with • view is objr. This is, In.
deed, a wises mate of things. Believing, as we that blialmere
are Mundy ashes' of curgiag tick sou Wyman of all ques-
tions, Rehm et Parlisment, we anon but deem it p -essy
unfortunate dim the aides of Inland should amens nth a
threatening sesphnien at this sansentiet all others. At a time whom
ministers regd., die sawn dell bents miss gansiseat the country,
in cedar se Noble then at supple with the peels Wants opposed
tD Reims, they ass diettested- bp assepOseiden of a mew and most for-
tuidadi chummier. One false mop at suds a edeleasnes la be at.
teeded with the meet feud consghttem held. Offilmy the Peen is
mdldmde slaw is assismang the Irish g bat the *maim is not
what the blOsh OM, imam the Irish an. %in inhossmed. Ashen
behind is emeented, we an Milled the ingmeir Of the Stele Pillion le
Injuriessos it only tends to hams the Wen Irish. Than see two
panics to every castract. If the Irish an ditailided it is sot enough sop
that we are satisfied, except we an
leis to pes the enness hump
of having recourse to force. Themat dem be assiliend es
c*reed—that is the question The Wier is en einnesikv whisk we
tlticider to appeneh. The ashen@ Cliegt mi/ sees be sethied n
long as there lea Protestant Mei litter hiked. Of this
at ate users& Bat the arisissmeg thh essray will net sinedes
%lilts* this awes of wealth is emus. The pia body of Catholics
and many of the Protestants are hostile to tithes, and will new rest till
41eY aft abolished. Ws bars always bean prepared for this trying
question ; hut, we confess, we were net repaid for its eosin so sees

on us. The conjugator* is series& limy Ise is now of consequence.
Should one false asovessot be gigisolign is as reasliog.

Paz.—We have another inSisonality harangao of the unwearied
agitator 1111 the whim of the lootpadostatioad the Government. in
which he adesisons, by dtkg ("Wow esproatod by the members
aid suggionsto of die presort ethinkamlial es the bid far suppreseing
sesenthiles, to ambit shwa if Welt of prkelple in new op.
Essitel ationgthg to thwarthhm. Mt& To Ulm- rate hb petition sec
us the senthnume of Lord Pikaintra ea the soseele& es a fair
speekeen of_the Based wise of tire nag piety. • Tae Catholic Awed.
odes,' aid JAM Palsonstera, •is the People of Woad. Its spirit is
mod by the grievances if the people. and its seat is the bosom of
seven rees of its periods& It is danolore idle to talk of potting
dews the Catholic Amedodos, except by onaeving the causes to which
k awes its eximene." Suck were the seadosents of the party now in
power, and we must desedne acknowledge that Mr. O'Coonell's rea-
ming is not unsound, test his Nektons without force. The fully and
dr if the pokey whit& has perninaml this dilemma is now apparent
kr Qs whole wthany ; the neensity for Naming epee a new cense
is universally adompededged. The peeled, we drody awn, has at
length arrived whim the principles are to be lie sear agiodni, which
memo and ezrekees have thews m bed to Wilke emplkiess with
deo theromlesf iry, and whisk theinton rat is step sheet of este&
Wig this darodift- aml redibrons ispredkiwt, under the sires*
easedca and peammes of dee State.