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coLoMB1A-cEN'L D'EvEREUx.

COLOMBIA--CEN'L D'EVEREUX.
From the Carthagena papers, received by the
,yay Of jamaica the following transalions viii be
read with INTEREST,"
CARTHAGENA, Oct. IS.
In the English sloop OF war Scout, Capt Wigs
ton, which sailed from this port on Thursday morn
ne, General D'Evereux and Suite embarked for
#Europe. II is now eight years since the heroic
heltain devoted himself TO the cause OF liberty and
A he Republic, and his efforts, and the services he
#has rendered during this period are we'll known and
uly appreciated by every true friend oil the country.
III the earnest wishes OF those whom he leaves be-
hind can insure him prosperous passage, propiti-
&bus zephyrs will watt him in safety to his native
8shores and his reception, wherever he may direct
&s steps, will be corresponded with his distinguish
lad merit and the zeal he has displayed in the cause
&oi suffering humanity.
u Previous to his departure, the General published
Mthe following Address:
n John D'Eyereux, Of the Order of Lberadores,
land General OF Division Of the Armies OF the Re-
8publc, Sc.
N TO THE PEOPLE OF COLOMBIA.
b Colombians and Countrymen!
s Permit me on taking what may be my final leave
Of the Republic to express the sentiments OF pride
#and gratitude which will not fail TO accompany me
#when retire into private lfe-of pride, that my
#e(lorts should have contributed in however humble
IA degree towards the great work OF Colombian In
acknowledgements gratitude for the distinguished
marks Of favor with which these efforts have been
sEhonored by free and liberal goyernment.-What-
Never have been able to effect you may feel assur-
Led has fallen infinitely below the of my zeal
land good wishes. IT, in the career of my endea-
hours, have encountered misfortune and calumny,
III have also been consoled by the triumphant ascen
8dancy Of the cause had espoused, and by the APP
Mprobaon Of virtuous and feeling hearts in this
8country the United States, and Europe.
III The days of trial are now past: The lndepen-
Adence Of Colombia is ihroned on the rock of free
Mdom may both prove bright and eternal as the
asnows oil her own Andes!
ii The relations and sympathes which have been
#creaed during the war betwxt Foreigners and Co
#lombans will acquire additional strength and de-
s@yeopment during peace, fos,ered, as they will be-
by the enlightened policy of the government Tor the
y common good Of all. Colombia will offer her rich
and boundless soil her mines, her valuable produc
y5tons, and the invaluable blessings oil political free
%dom in exchange for the arts, industry, and know
Hedge Of the old world; she will grow in strength
land prosperity by relieving the wants, and afford
#ng asylum to the necessities OF others, and her
Happiness will create no jealousy, because II will be
built on no principle OF domination or exclusion.
~ CotonlbianS You will pardon me if | now touch
upon subject not Immediately connected with the
Mpurport OF this farewell address lit is the honest
Asa,isacon feel as Colombian soldier in contem-
PLATING the glorious results of the revolutionary
Struggle, and the pleasing anticipation that the des
5cendents of the Foreigners who have participated
Yin your dangers with such consistency and valour,
Hwil proudly enjoy the independence and prosperity
(which their fathers purchased with their blood.
q Cotombians!-I hope soon to retire to the tran
xqulity Of private life, because consider the Repub
8lf has her occasion for services. and be
*cause having ceased to be useful may not become
3burthcnsome but the glory and prosperity of Co
8lombia will not be less dear to my heart, nor will
I lime or distance diminish my anxiety to promote
! her welfare--should misfortune ever again reach
! her, she will again number me in the ranks Of her
Y SONS, prepared to die in her defence.
D'EVEREUX.