Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-07-13

sented 10 him that he alone must ho
werable for all the consequences Of w u"'
to avoid which | proposed to him r. W" "aa
we've the principal inhabitants Of L,mo
and TO represent to them the sincere wish
OF the government Of Chill and Of ,ba
United Provinces. to accede to the desia
ration of their rights, and to allow tben, -
adopt such a form Of government a. .has
should decree, promising that / wonia
submit to their decisions, which shoald
regulate my operations. This lhs.s,
proposition was received with coptemn,,,
GUS threats, and am thus driven hv ;'s
lice and common right to the last resort Cor
Of force. The blood which shall be- shea
IL this conflict, will recoil on the tvrants
and their proud satellites.
The sincerity Of my intentions has been
equally conspicuous since the battle &C
Chacabuco. The Spanish army was com.
Epieteiy defeated. Chill declared herself
an independent state, and her inhabitants
began to enjoy in safety their property ana
the fruits oil liberty. This example is the
surest pledge of my conduct. The w.
rants accustomed to misrepresent facts in
order to light the torch OF discord, have
unblushingly asserted that the moderation
OF the victorious army IN Chilli was
prompted only by their interest. Be it
So Does it not prove that our interest is
10 unison with the liberty of the people.
Can there be a surer pledge ? Can there
be safer foundation for confidence 2Tbe
effect doubtless will be the expulsion Of
The tyrants from Lima and as the result
OF victory, the capital of Peru will be-
hold, for the first time, her citizens as
sembling to adopt a government of their
free choice, aud to take their seat among
the nations of the earth. The union of the
three independent States will inspire Spain
with sentiment of her imbeciIity, and all
other nations with respect. Let central
Congress, composed Of the representatives
from the three States, impart new vigor to
their respective organization, and let the
constitution Of each State be established in
the midst Of Intelligence, Of concord, and
OF universal hope. The annals Of time
exhibit 40 revolution SO splendid in its
object, so indispensable to people, SO IL
lustrious in the united wishes of so many
hearts.
Let us follow with confidence the
bright career which destiny unfoIds to u.s..
Under the empire of new laws aud new
authorities, the same activity which a
chieved the revelation, will sustain us 10
every species Of labor, and multiply the
blessings of society. En the first days
of peace, the ruins which these grand po-
IiticaI commissions shall have spread over
this continent, shall bscome like volcanic
lava, which in time fertiiises the same
fields over which it has rolled its devas-
tating torrents. Then shall your land
smile 10 all the luxuriancy Of nature
then shall splendid cities arise embelished
with the monuments Of arts and science
then shall commerce spread his benign in.
flnence over the immense regions nature
has allotted to lis.
Americans! the armies Of an insoleDt
tyrant spread terror among people whom
they Cypress; but those have the honor
to command, compelled to fight against
tyranny, promise only friendship and pro-
lection to their brethren, and wish only
to deliver them from bondage. pledge
my sacred honor for the faithful fulflment
OF this promise. have made known to-
you my Intentions and my duty-your
conduct will shew whether you know
your own, and whether you deserve to-
be hailed as the true sons Of Peru.
European Spaniards / come not for
your destruction. l come not TO spread
devastation. The object of the war is to
protect the honest and peaceful inhabit-
ants, and TO promote their welfare. Your
future happiness depends on the prosperi-
ty and independence Of America. Your
eternal shane will flow only from your
opposition. You are sensible that Spain
is reduced to the last stage OF weakness
and corruption. The revenues are ex-
hausted; the state is burthened with an
enormous debt, and what is still worse,
terror and distrust forming the basis OF
her public measures, have reduced the
nation to a state Of gloomy pusillanimity
and mute dependency. The liberty OF
Peru alone can afford you secure re-
treat. Who Of you is without relations
or friends in America ? 1t depends only
on yourselves TO constitute a family oil
brothers. Respect to persons, to proper
ty, and to the Holy Catholic Faith, are
the principles Of the United Provinces
and those now solemnly guarantee.
Inhabitants Of Peru The eyes Of all
the world are fixed upon you. You VIII
destroy the prejudices which have ex,
listed against you for nine years. Should
the world behold you now improve this
favourable occasion, your attitude ana
vour power will inspire respect. Con-