Star.
London, England, 1830-01-11 00:00:00

COLUMBIA

TO THE EDITOR OF THE STAR.
LETTER XIV.
II ••evA, Oct. 4, IU.

The step that the moderate party took at Ocala be-
came more necessary and important, as already the most
sinister presages lowered in all quarters of the Re-
public.
The discord of the Congress, and the hostility displayed
by the majority, towards the LIBERATOR, had already
become apparent to the greater part of Columbia.
Already it was known that national confidence had
been abused, and preparations were made at various points
to disacknowledge the acts of the assembly.
Bogota was the first city which took measures to save
the State from the perils which threatened. On the 13th
June, 1828, that is to say, four days after the departure
of the 21 Deputies from Ocala, the civil and ecclesiastical
corporations, and the notables of the capital and its en-
virons, assembled together (no military being present, or
in the neighbourhood) and re.-olved to revoke the powers
granted their Deputies in the Convention, and confer full
authority on the Li. BERATOR " that he might organize
all the branches of the Ad *strition. as he might deem
expedient, heal the wounds which afflicted the Republic,
maintain union, assure independence, and establish credit
abroad." Moreover, he was authorized to exercise the
supreme command, until be might think it fitting to cal
together the National Repre,..entation. The example
commenced in the capital, was followed by the whole of
Columbia; all the inhabitants threw themselves, with an

unbounded confidence, into the arms of the IA BLit A TOR,
and abandoned to him the direction of their destinies.
There are epochs in the life of nations. There are
also nations in which particular men constitute the na-
tional principle of safety.
The moral force of the Constitution that governed us,
being lost—the people being dissociated—opinions in
collision and disorganizing, and parricide plans prepar-
ing in the shade, there was only one link of union, one
check to anarchy. This was the Li u t.R ATO R. The
Republic would have been left an orphan, if Bo tivAn
' would not have charged himself with her affairs ; but
he who had so many times offered himself as a sacrifice
on the altars of his country, could not be indifferent to
her fate. He took upon himself the enormous responsi-
bility th3l circumstances, and the national will, impera-
tively required, and in doing so he became the guardian
angel of Colstattbia-
Whilst the he7izon north of the equator, in some do-
pee brightened, a fegrful storm formed in the south. The
Governor of Peru had peshed troops towards our southern
frontier. The attitude of this country was indeed entirely
hostile towards Columbia ; and, as a preparatory means
to assure the result of its projects, agents were sent from
the head quarters of a Peruvian division, which was can-
toned on the Desaguedero to ferment revolt, and insur-
rection amongst the Columbian troops who were stationed
in Bolivia. In one of these criminal commotions, the
Conqueror of Ayacucho was wounded ; profiting by this
circumstance, the Peruvian chief, scandalously violating
the rights of nations, and mocking insidiously the gene-
rosity and good faith of General SUCILit. invaded Bolivia,
already evacuated by the Columbian auxiliaries, flattered
the popular passions with the most refined hypocrisy, and
this state, overset by cowardice, treason, and perfidy, " re-
ceived " the hard law of the conqueror in the Treaties of

piamisa.”
the hero of A yanicko,who, in a defenceless state, had
been treated brutally by the same persons whom a little
before he had liberated— the heroof Ayacucho, who from
his helpless situation, could not save Bolivia from her
excess of humiliation—the President of that Republic,
whose conduct during the epoch of his administration
was superior to all praise, delivered up the charge of its
affairs to the national representation, as he had antece-
dently offered to do, and free to indulge his most ardent
desires, returned to the bosom of his country—that
country, for whose consolidation and glory he had con-
tributed so much by his labours in the field, as well as
in the Cabinet, and not less by the example of his per-
sonal virtues. _ _

Thus I have concluded the second portion of the march
of the Republic to the middle of the year l 8•28. Many
of the scenes which I have bad to contemplate during
that period have sickened my spirit, and it may be with
truth said of them, " Variis casibus plenum, reditionibus
discors, ipsd etiass pace serum.
But if in the narrow circle of eight years some sor-
rowful impressions have been made on my mind, my
spirit has also been cheered by the fame of Columbia.
Where is the Columbian who does not feel a noble pride,
when be reflects that, though alone in the struggle, with
scanty means, and with so many elements of discord,
we were yet capable to breast oppression, fanaticism, and'
our own dispositions, and that after having executed so
many good and heroic actions, we established our place
in the society of nations, and were enabled to carry liberty
to other sister States ?

Wise ow deny us the merit, so rare in history, of not
bating sullied our cause by vindictive crimes, in the
midst of the tempests raised by ambition and democracy ?
What Columbian does not feel his heartbeat with ge-
nerous emotions when he remembers that his country has
been the anchor of safety to, as well as the example of
the American revolution ?

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THE APPROACHING SESSION.
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TO THR EDITOR OP THE STAR.

Slll,—The question of a " virtuous opposition,"
darted so quaintly by the Morning Chronicle, and taken
up with equal humour and good sense by your ingenious
correspondent " J is of such vast importance in the
present state of the country, when it may be truly said,
that the only hope of alleviating the rapidly increasing
distresses of the people, and deterioration of all that is
worth possessing to freemen, depend on the formation of
a new party,---1 should feel obliged by your giving a place
to the following extract from a justly celebrated letter of
Jun t us, to the Printer of the Public Advertiser. They
are replete with the sound judgment and practical wis-
dom which distinguished that eloquent Champion of,
English Liberty above all other wnters of any age or
country. Alluding to the differences which prevailed,
previous to opening the session of 1771, Junius thus
expresses himself:—

" The cause, undoubtedly. suffers as well by the diminution of
t►at strength which union carries along wit► it, as ►y t►e separ Ise
Wes of personal reputation, which every man ensuing when ►is
character and conduct are frequently held forth in odious or con-
temptible colours. These differences ate only advantageous
to the common meaty of the country. The hearty Meads of
the cause are provoked and disgusted. The lukewarm advocate,
avails himself of any pretence, to relapse into that indolent Itdif•
ferenee shout eves y thing that ought to 'Merest an Englishman, ao
unjustly dignified with the tithe of moderation. The fake, insidious'
partisan, who creates or foments the disorder, Dees the fruit of hie
►onest industry ripen beyond his hopes, sod rejoices in the promise
of a banquet, only delicious to such an appetite as his own. It
is time for those who really mean the Cause and the l'etple,
who have no view to private advantage, aol who have
virtue enough to prefer the general good of the community
to the gratification of personal animosities—it is time for such

men to interfere. Let us try whether these fatal dimensions may
not be ri conciled; nr. If that be impracticable, let us guard at least
against the worst effects of division : and endeavour to persuade
those furious partisans, if they will not consent to draw
together, to be separately useful to that cause which they
all pretend to be attached to. Honour and honesty must
not be renounced, although • thousand modes of right and
wrong were to occupy the degrees of morality between Zeno
and Epintross. fundamental principles of Christianity
may still be preserved, though every zealous sectai y adheres to his
own reclusive doctrine, and pious ecclesiastics make it pan of their
religion to persecute one another. The Civil Constitution, tan,
that legal liberty, that general creed which every Englishman pros
hoses. may still he supported, though Wrt.•a and Haase, and
Towsssau and SA Wlllllollcsiould obstinately refuse to communicate;
even if the lathes. of the Church—of Saville. Itichmund, Camden,
Rockingham, and Chatham, should disagree in the eremonies ut
their political worship, and even in the interpretation of twenty
teats in Magna Cbarta. I speak to the people, as o:te of the people.
Let us employ these men In whatever departments their various
abilities art best suited to, and as much to the advantage of the

common muse as their different inclinations will permit. may
cannot serve us wi hoot essentially serving themselves."

ii When I refer to signal Instance' of unpnyular opinions, der.
Tared and maintained by men, who may be well suppned to have

no view but the public good, I do not mean to renew the diseases
don of such opinions. 1 Moult! be sorry to revive dormant leer
tions of &amp Act, Corn Bill, or Press Warrant. I mei
mall to illustrate one:useful proposition, which it is the is.
tention of this paper to inculcate—eras WE snouts lera
BBBBB♦ALLY ZAJAC? TIM FLIZADAVIF OD ssavtcs OF ♦aT Mi.
sac♦uaa MX souses /BOX Us IX ♦ r♦asscoua ormion. Thit
will nut appear a superillsous caution, if we observe the ordinary
conduct of mankind. In public affairs, there is the least chance et
a perfect concurrence of sentiment or laelin♦tlos yet every man
is able to contribute something to the common stock, and no man's

contribution should be rejected. If Individuals have no virtue
choir vices may be of use to taw I are not with what principle
the new-bon patriot Is animated. if the wastage ►e supports are
beneficial to the community. Ihe nation Is interested in his con-
duct. His motives are his own. The properties of a patriot are
perishable in the individual; but there Is a quick succession of ash.
juts, sod the breed is worth preserving. The spirit of the Ame-
' ricans may be an useful *sample to us. Our dogs and horses are
only English upon English grounds; but patriotiun. it seems, may
be improved by transplsnting. 1 will not reject a Hill which tends
to confine Parliamentary privilege within reasonable bounds,tbough
it should he stolen from the house of Cavuoust. and introduced
by Mr. ChrIILOW. The features of the infant area woes( tbc de-
seest, and vindicate the noble birth from the banners of the &dep.
don. I willingly accept of s MUM from Colonel Beams, et
a simile from Mr. Beast. Even the silent vote of Mr. CALCIUM
is worth reckoning in a division. What though be riots In the
plunder of the army, and has only determined to he a patriot when
he could not be a peer? Let us profit by the assistance et sock

I men while they are with us ; and place them, if it be possible. in
she post of danger, to prevent desertion. The wary Wasesaimana,
die pompous scants, never threw away the ssabbards Nee even
went epos a forlorn hope. They always treated the [logs seriests
as ask with whom, sane time or other?, they might posdbly bi in
frisegship. When a man who stands forth for the public, hes gees
that hostk/Crom which three Ia no practicable retreat, when be bee
given that kind of .personal offence which a pious Monarch new
parsiagtao theh begin to think him in earnest, and that be IA
never have occasion to solicit the forgiveness of his consul. Bat
instances of a determ?nation so entire and unreserved, are rarely
met sd,. Let us tahe mankind BS they ale; let us distribute
the viruses and smug of indiviticals according to the
Aims they affect; and wben they quit the service, let as
endeavour to sop* their oases with better men than we have
lost. In this country there are alerAys candidate* enosght far pro.
pular favours. The temple of fame is the shortest passage so
deism and preferment."
Are not these remarks more or less vplicable to the pre-
sent state of the country ; and might pot these who are
impressed with the necessity of forming the New Party,
draw useful hints from them ?
Jan. it. B.

Friday lest, in the Ecclesiastical Court, the suit—
Sir A. Lsonixat, WALL, and others, ageinet DL
BAvots' Executrix—otherwise unimportant, wbe LT-
dered to he immediately dismissed.
It is not true that ?dies PATON is to be Mistress of
the Robes, and Lord WILLIAM LENNOX Lord Chaos-
berlain, under the new Richmond Administration.
FATAL DULL.—Friday, at seven o'clock in the
morning, a meeting took place near the Red-house, Bat-
tersea, between Mr. OLtv en CLAYTON and Mr. Lien-
KICK; the former attended by Mr. BtoLev, and the
latter by Mr. Cox. The quarrel arose in consequence
of some expression used by Mr. Li is BRICK to Mr. CLAY-
TON at an hotel in the west-end of the town. A message
was sent by the letter, end a place and time appointed.
Soon after arriving es the ground the parties fired, when,
ealtypily, Mr. Umbriek's ball passed through the lungs
et hi who instantly fell. He was imaediately
to the Red-hoese. Surgical aid was pemared,
bet Mr. CLANTON expired about sewed o'clock that
meeting, surviving his wound as nearly twelve hears
ae passible. It appears that a verbal spoke was offered
by Mr. Imasatcx both at the thee the Message was de-
livered, end en the ground, bet the maferismste vistha
to a Nee same of hoary insisted es its being a unties
plebeians. whisk Was refused. The' parties strived Is
eliiMpiterstshieriseles, sad have vitamin, Feasesioes.

Aria.