Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-09-04

sion, composer nfthe valiant Bgi,is, battalion,
and of TIE v;lian; battalion uf Azure, with
1900 cavalry, headed by General Pace, the
second, of the second brigade of the guards
the tttalons ofTi.adores, BuVaca and arg,s
and the squadron Sagrada (sacredl under
comnhui or the brave colonel Arismendi
loaded ny general Sedcno, and the third, of
the first brigade of the guard, with the hat
u''ions OF rides, SrenaGers, conquerors OF
boyaca, AnIoateSl, and the regiment of
horses of colonel R6ntlun, headed by colonel
Plaza.
Our march through the mountains and de-
lie which separated us from the enemv's
camp, was rapid, aud in due order. At III
O'Clock IN the morning, we dpfled ON our left.
~ tront OF the enemy, within the reach of
their lire. " crossed rivulet, which admitted
the passage OF bu, one man at a time, and this
'oo' IN the presence Of an army we'll situated
on ap inaccessible height and plain, who
threatened and harassed us with their fire on
al sides.
Tue brave general Paez, at the head of the
fwo hattalions of his division, and of the regi-
-nent OF cavalry under command of the ihtr,-
pd coionei Munoz, went forward with so
much courage against the right wing of the
encmy, that in half an hour. il was totally
routed and cnt To pieces nothing will be able
10 reflect sufficient honor on the yalor of these
troops; the British battalion, commanded bv
the worthy colonel Farriar, has distinguished
itself among so many valiant ones, and ex-
perienced severe loss in officers.
: The conduct of general PACE, in this last
anu most glorious victory of Columbia, en-
titles hun 10 the highest military rank /,
therefore, in the name Of thu congress, have at
me Jerv scencof action, appointed him gen
crai in chief OF the army
OF tine second division, but small number
o llgh. troops of the guard, under command
OF thc intrepid commandment Heras. shared the
honor OF the combat; but its general, i'm
patient at the nlpossibility of Joining in the
acton with the whole OF his troops, owing to
'he i"ch barriers, engaged party of inie-
try, alone, and died in the midst Of the enc
my, IN the most heroic manner, that ought TO
terminate thc Goble career Of the bravest ofa!l
Tue brave warriors of Columbia The repub-
rs MS lost IN general Sedenoa great support
boan III peace anl war. There never was a
- more valiant nen than he ; | therefore recon-
Inend the relies of this general to the supreme
congress, Ia order THAI tae holors of a solemn
tFtlmpll may b. fully bestowed on them.
iEe republic Weep8 alike fir the death of
Inc Vaiiant colonel Plaza, who eiatuJ with
uetTanplcd enthusiasm charged battalion
vi the enemy, 10 force it TO surrender
Colonel Plaza deserves In. tears o. Columbia,
and the honors due 10 his eminent h roisul OH
the part OF the Congress
Atter the dispersion of the enemy, such was
the ardor cfour chicfaud officers in pursuing
that we suffered considerable loss among
this higher clas, oIthc army, whose names are
specified in the bulletin.
The Spanish army consisted Of upwards of
5000 men, selected from the very best part of
the pacifyhnS expedition. This army is no
L. I'm.
ed Puerto CabeIio.
Inc ioeFatinS army was equally strong
with the enemy; but no more than one filth
ot 1t decided the fate OF the engagement Oar
loss snail bat painful scarcely 400 slain
aad ouldcd.
C@onel Rangcl who has ever performed
wonders has this day marched to commence
the siege OF Puerto CabrIlo.
The sovereign congress will be pleased to
accept, IL the name of the intrepid men, whom
l nave honor to command, the homage of a
spodued army, the most powerful and great
tiat ever entered field of battle in Columbia
am with the highest consideration your
devoted humble servant Valencia, June 90
1891. ROI.WAR
To ms ercelie"c' Me President ofGte2
General Compress Of CohmJia. {
PROCLAMATION.
CaFdQUen'dnS.-A decisive victory has clos
~ 'hF war IN venezuela {; but one fortified
place now remains TO he subdued. But peace
Ear more glorious still than victory, is goio,e
10 place us in possession of all the places and
OF the hearts of our enemies. To Obtain r.
Lerty, honor and repose, we have done every
lhing hence every place will be ours in the
course Of this year
GraqaeniamS The general congress. with
Ats wisdom, has given you laws calculated TO
ensure your happiness. The HJeya[nr arn,y
win ITS military virtue, has restored vou to
your hohei hence, You are already free.
IdrdquentdnS The union of Venezuela.
Cundnainarca and Quito, have enhanced the
sPicndour Of your political existence. and laid
forever the foundation Gifts stability. Caracas
IS not to be the capital Of a republic. but the
ca?lttl of "A vast department, governed in Il
manner worth OF lis Importance The vice
president of Venezuela enjoys the attributes
dle TO great magistrate, and in the centre
OF the republic, you will ever fin d asource of
justice, pouring forth its blessing through all
tue channels of the country.
CordqueniGnS !-Bostow your gratitude on
the ministers of the law, who from the sane
tnary ofjustice have transmitted to YOU 4 code
OF equality and HJeyty
Caroqueniqns Lavish your admiration ON
ule heroes who have given birth TO Columbia.
BOLIVAR.
CcUdccds, June so, 1921.