Star.
London, England, 1810-12-07 00:00:00

SOUTH AMERICA.

EDICT OF THE JUNTA OF THE GOV.
THE CARACCAS.
Since-the period when, by the direction if the
of the SOTIZNIE BEINCI, the noble inhabitants of i
province declared themselves free, and renounced
allegiance to the Regency of Spain, our cities hi
enjoyed undisturbed tranquillity from domestic ene-
mies, although foreign foes have sought to make us
again bow the head to an authority the contempt of
411 true Spaniards. Hitherto we have been able, with
the assistance of that PROVIDENCE that protects our
just cause, to resist these attempts, and our enemies
have been disappointed.
Unwilling as we are to shed the blood of our breth-
ren, the people of Venezuela have been compelled to
draw the sword, and 'to sheathe-it in the bosoms of
those who attempted their destruction. But, how-
, ever success may have attended our efforts to the pre-
sent time, we must not forget that our enemies are
powerful and resolute—we must not forget the vast
population of the deluded natives of Coro and Mara-
caibo, supported by the influence of the Regent, and
the wealth of the territory of Mexico.

V

To provide against all events, and to frustrate the
endeavours of those individuals who, though bound
to us by every tie of affection, are employed in plant
to overthrow our lawful authority, we have deemed
it prudent to erect a military force sufficient for our
protection, fully persuaded of the patriotism of our
countrymen, 'and of their willingness to enlist them;
selve under the banners of liberty and justice. For
this purpose we have decreed as follows :
Art. 1. That an extraordinary army, consisting ofi
4.000 men, shall be raised for the public defence.
Art 2.That this force shall be composed of persons
of all ages, between 17 and 47 years.
Art. 3. That all persons within these ages shall,
without delay, enlist. themselves under the banners of
Governmnent and proceed to the places of rendez-
vous which shall be appointed.
Art. 4. That this force shall be at the disposal of
the Government, to proceed to such part of the coun-
'try.sts may be deemed expedient.
Art. 5. That each man shall receive the regular pay
who is unable to maintain himself.

Art. 6. That the troops raised shall be divided into
six regiments ; all the officers of which are to be ap-
pointed by the soldiers, the Junta of Government
having the power of dismissing them, on proof of ill
condact. The dismissal shall not take place until after
trial and conviction.
Art 7. That the Commander-in-Chief and the offi-
cers 2d and 3d in command, shall be nominated by
the Governor of Caratcas.
The Supreme Junta cannot conclude this edict
without exhorting all their countrymen, warm in the
cause of independence, to lose no time in delivering
in their names, and hastening to the places of ren.-
dczvous.

By order of the Supreme Junta of Caraccas,
(Signed) ANTONIO GOM EZ, SEC.
ILU of Government, Cameras, Sept. '2.6.

The following is an extract of a letter from another
settlement, from a Gentleman attached to the Euro-
pean party : _ _

Vera Cruz, October !.

I have the pleasure of assuring you, that the tran-
quillity of the public on this side the Continent has
met with very little interruption. We have ad-
vices from Mexico, informing us, that at Vallado-
lid in that kingdom, there had been some symptoms
of disaffection. A Priest has collected a few followers,
and has dared to raise the standard of rebellion, but
the Viceroy, on receiving the intelligence, dispatched
a sufficient number of troops to quell the disturbance,
and it is presumed thatitheinakontents will be brought
to punishment, and that perfect order will be restored.

THE EVENING STAR.

LONDON.

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