Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-09-18

the Libcr.ddor President Simon Boiiror 10 his
teller renouncing The presidency Of the repub-
tie.
Palace ot the congress, Mt Rosario dc Cucuta,
10Th Nav. 1871
Host ercelient sir.-The general congress of
Colombia have received with infinite satisf;,c-
tion the expressions of honor and respect with
which your excclency congratulates them
from your head quarters at Varinas on their
installation. The congress did not expect TO
receive other sentiments from him, who either
as the first magistrate of the republic, or as
chief OF its armies, has made it his profession
10 consecrate his life TO the independence
and happiness of his country.-The con-
gress cannot recolect without the most
lively emotions of tender gratitude, that
to constant valor and perseverance Of your
cxcellency, aided by the glorious victo-
ries obtained by the worthy defenders of Co
iombia, rs well as to the generous sacrifices
of the people, the nation is indebted for being
now nationally cOnSregated, and in a situation
MOTTO pronounce in a solemn manner their own
will. The memory ofyour excellency will al
ways be unitedwith the history of the national
representation, and the laws will be as many re-
membrances of the tri,unphs with which the
brave soldiers of the republic, commanded by
your cxcellency, have fully accomplished the
vows OF the people and have insured the hope
OF their future prosperity. Such are the SEN
tments which in the name and by the res0l,l-
ton OF the Congress, have the honor to COM
mthcatc to your eXcellency, in answer 10 the
representations, and fulilthe agreeable duty.
whcnby order of the same congress, | present
To your exceency the expression of a pro-
found acknowledgement for the great and in
nciaiiSable services for which the country is
indebted to YOU The congress is not indif-
fcrent To the reasons expressed by your ex-
cellency TO be exempted from the presidency
oi the state, either from the incompatibility
That your excelcncy feels between the office
oi hfst magistrate and that of commandapt of
me armies, or from other reasons of particular
consideration. These reasons require more
mature reflection than that which the short
ness ofthe time permits, besides the urgency
WIN winch the congress wishes to answer the
congratulations of your excellency reseryinc
To themselves to weigh them to their full ex-
tent whenever they shall judge it expedient,
ana let your eNcellency know immediately
their deliberations.-In the meantime the con-
Gress deems the continuation of the executive
auinorlty IN the person of your excellencv to
DE- absolutely interesting To the welfare of the
country; and penetrated with this sentiment
meg expectfrom your eXcellency the sacrifice of
your repugnancy in favor of the interests of
Colombia by remaining in the exercise of
your functions as president OF the state Thus
IL has been agreed upon by the congress, and
they arc persuaded that your excellency will
add TINS new proof of your ardent zeal for the
best services of your country, especially as the
vice president residing in this capital exc
cntes the functions that your exceencv can
Hot discharge, in consequence of your being
~3t the theatre ofwa In fine, the congress
las nothing nearer their hearts at this moment
than the ardent wish of seeing the important
services OF your eXceency crowned i'm the
present campaign, with a victory that NAV ac-
celebrate the term of your heroic contest, CO.
veflng you with new glories, accompanied by
The efforts of the troops under your command,
they being the solid support of this national
representation.-God preserve your excellen-
ey many years.
Most excellent sir.
FELIX RESTREPO,
President of the congress
..fts,Cer from The congress 10 the Libe,iddor's
ifter through the minister Of finances respect
ans- pay assigned 10 him iciM other grants.
Secretary office the general congress 18th June.
1921 ~o'' ''"''
TO the minister Of finances =" The con-
Srcss being informed of the resignation made
by IL. f. the Libertador president of all the
pay, grants and assignments which belong to
MN III virtue Ofthe laws made in the extraor-
dnary session of last evening but taking into
consideration his love for liberty, his indefati-
'disInterestedness he can never renOunce the
gratitude ofCoombia which is his best patri
mOny
Resotred THAT the Libertador SIMON
BOLIVAR, may well renounce before the future
congress the pay, grants, and designations be-
longing to him by the laws"
And which have the honor to transmit to
your lordshp for the effect that may be con-
venient.
God preserve Your lordship many years
FRANCISCO SOTO, Secretary.
lfron The baltimore Federal Ga.stte.l
COLOMBIAN Observation-Disclosures this head,
in another part of The Gazette, our readers
will find the intelligence to be of considerable
Interest-This new and widely extended re-
public, embracing one ofthe finest portions of
The earth-imposing from its position-rich
almost beyond the grasp of the human mind,
In natural resources and destined, not only
to be the most powerful of. the independent
governments Of South America, but a great
and splendid empire, begins to break on us |
with lights and colouring pre-eminently calcu- |
lated to interest the feelings and rivet the at |
tention ofmankind.
But what is it that the present generation |
does not owe--what is it that ages yet to |
come will not owe to Bolivar
DECREE.
In thc City ofMaracaibO, this oBth day ofJune.
I821-FRANcIsCO DELGADo, Colonel in
fha Army ofthe Republic, Governor Com
mandant General and Intendant of this Pro-
vince, makes known, that
Whereas, his excelency the Libertador pre-
stdeni has thought proper TO continue the inst
Struggle that we have with so much glory and |
success sustained for the independence of A.
TnerIca :and taking into confederation that j., !