Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-07-27
SOUTH AMERICA,

is probably true, since the state of the roya
troops in Venezuela has become difficult, and
the patriots have directed a guerilla war, TO be
carried on, in order to cut Off supplies from,
the royalists, pending the two transactions
now going on-that is the formation of the
new constitution, by the congress assembled
at Cucuta; and the negotiations going on for
the acknowledgment of independence and a
| federal alliance AT Madrid.
Gen. M'Gregor, gen. Marine, and gen. Aris-
mendi, are members of the congress or cen
vention at Cucuta.
Don Pedro UaN has succeeded al. interim
to the station ofsecretary of state, vacated by
the death of Don J. g. Itoscio and Mr. .3ijaIa.
The open intercourse ceased at Carthagena,
with the armlsticc; but it appears that there
was Il conviction on both sides, that hostilities
would not be necessary, as the state of affairs
pointed TO the inevitable acknowledgements
of independence there has been no conflict
nor hostility on either side; and though the
intercourse is not SO free as during the truce.
mutual good Offices continue TO he exchanged.
Maracaiho has become place of active
trade since the cessation of the truce Good
demeanor, and respect for the laws, is all that
Is required Oft those who visit Maracaibo and
the intercourse there bears the aspect of peace
and independence, rather than state of war.
Cumdna has submitted to the republican
regime, without conflict and the ad iacont
country begins to resume its former cmltiva-
ton. f. 4uroro
We recently noticed the commission refer
red to in the article from Madrid, and stated
that the agents of the Colombian republic had
no concern with that commission. The minis
ter of state, on the 26th of May, had indeed
notified to the Cortcs, that the two agents from
Venezuela had arrived at Madrid The cir
cumstance had produced very lively sensa-
ton; but the commission here mentioned, we
repeat IT, had no sort of concern with the Co
lomban agents.
1t may be proper indeed to take some fur
ther notice OF this commission of the Cortes.
Because as the statements are given, it might
be inferred that those commissioners are com
posed of deputies sitting in the place of South
American representatives, We're the choice and
the free agents of the will and wishes of the
South American people. In the South
American provinces under the royal au-
thorliy, there were as i'll Spain number of
persons, generally known under the sweeping
title of civilians. In former times i'm Europe.
the study of the Roman codes was peculiar as
profession TO a class of men. In later times,
particularly in Spain, the codes of their kings.
such as those of Alphonso XI. called Las Sicta
Parhdas and in relation to South America.
the laws ofthe Indies and others, besides the
unbounded and underlined rage of law craft.
which the generality, and an unrcstrained, and
irresponsible authority presents. The colonies
were overrun by thisrace ofmen, who usually
consisted of those who had not sufficient tai
cnts or influence to thrive at home.
1T is by this class that much of the calamity
OF the Spanish colonies has been aggravated.
Their influence in peace, and the notion that
men who had been educated in all the wiIes of
chicancry, were the iittest persons 10 be legis-
lators, had as much imposing weight, and was
as iraught with evils as these in other co,m-
tries. It's OF this class that the commission
at Madrid had been selected ; for the Mexican
deputies, as they are called, are ofthat dcscrip
lion.
The scheme of government which they have
projected, however, wants a few essential al
Lerdtons without which it cannot work and
Dnc of these essentials is, perhaps, sufficient,
mat IL is not suitable nor will it be accepted in
any part of South or North America. Militia
ry force has proved totally inadequate to sus-
AIN the royal authority any where, notwitb-
standing the supplies of arms, ammunition.
ships of war, and the protection given TO the
transport of the royal treasures from neutral
Countries. The projects of the commissioners
nay amuse the court, but can accomplish no
other purpose whatever. 1t will not be ac- |
;epted IN Colombia, in Chill, nor in Mexico
md PHeyredldon and Sdrdtlea have reason TO
tn0w that in La Plata, royalty is forever lost. |
indeed it would be almost superfuous To- Of |
er any remarks on this article, il it were not
proper to keep the people, at least of North |
America, apprized of the truth in concerns |
which they, next to the South Americans |
themselves, are more interested than any
'ther people. In South America those traits |
:annot deceive, for by the last Courier of The
bonoco, Just received, it appears that they
re not strangers to the articles, nor 10 the
haracters ofthe principal actors who under
nke so much for South America. [.4urord.
NEW YoEK, July l6--Capt Farrin, of the schr.
tampart Of Baltimore, arrived Yesterday, reports thai
Us vessel was sent into Bucnos Ayrcs Nv the shin He
ONE, David levitt communication cargo fak en- ont
vessel plundered of every thing that could be taken
way ana detained three and an half mOnths-and
zen givenup-eaying capt 40 pay all port charges
he cargoundervent no trial. but was partly Disposed
i from on board ;and the residue kept in the Gus
on house while, and then taken away without the
nowlcdgc OF capt and probably sold. James Ro-
lnson, esq. was appointed vice consul OF the United
'a'es, previous TO the Rampart's sailing.
trtraci Of a letter from Buenos .l,es doied Nm,
17h, receiUed By the sckr Rumpari.
Our political affairs arc not vet entirely
cited. Ramirez has at last proceeded TO his
lyasion IN attacking our Province. The Go
eFnor, at the head Of all the troops is now ,
laTchlng out to defeat him, and what will be {
&c result, remains doubtful. We hope soon
} become entirely settled. 1t