Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-15

Presieientet The Republic Of Colombia.
ANSWER OF THE PRESIDENT.

ANoh UT i f1EL L..
NluStrious Sir-NIy heart was overloyed at
receiving the honorable letter from you, which
Mr. Emenard has sent me, from Bogota. For
q long time longed for the happiness of cores
ponding with the most worthy of the prelates OF
the nineteenth century; but my good fortune
has even exceeded my DESIRE since the rood
ness which you have designed to manifest TO-
wards me. That letter Is the most glorious mon
ument my life. 1t engraves my name in the
Temple of Memory, with that incompatible
chisel that illustrates all it touches. Were a.
like TO great Prince, should, like Philip, say
to myself, that my happiness was not to hay
been born, but TO have existed at the same time
that did De Pradt who iinparts Immortality to
all tliat his pen writes. Accept the assurance of
my unlimited gratitude towards the defender of
the new world: him who has honored Inc infinite
ly in supposing me bcnefactor to mankind.
Your memorable pen has never impeded in its
coure towards truth. Thus, it will be your fate
to suffer like heroes and martyrs. Nothing is
more natural than the prosecutions against him
who, combating the power oftyrants and of bay
oncts. has proclaimed the truth in the midst of
countries, and defended liberty, when surround
cd by Cossacs. Alike to the ideal sage, you
have flrmly maintained yourself, over the ruins
winch despotism has heaped over Europe. Be
so kind rs to receive this cordial testimony of
my enthusiasm, at the moment when have
Just read your writings, full of fire. and fulni-
mating against tyrans. Mr.. Emcnard has al
ready been recommended by me to the Execu-
tive power; have MT had the pleasure of an
acquaintance with that distinguished gentleman,
whose conversation would have been most a.
grceablc to me, particularly as itwould have af-
fordcd Inc an occasion of speaking of the Arch
bishop of NIalnes. Awaiting myself of this op-
portunity, have taken the liberty ofwriting to
Mr.. Emcnard, intreating him TO dirict this let
ter to you, which is not the first, but the fourth
written. Some days ago, took the liberty to
offer to you my likeness, sent by Mr.. Tubana,
who sailed from this port. hope that you will
have the goodness to receive, with indulgence,
this expression of my distinguished affection.
Ii you desire TO come and visit our immense
forests and vast soitudes, less is my desire TO
make voyage to Europe, in order TO rccciy G,
like Franklin, the blessing, not philosopher,
but of all apostle of justice and liberty.
Receive, with your accustomed kindness, the
most sincere testimony OF admiration, from your
servant, 1BOLIyAR
GisdyaQ,a2 18th June, 1922.
The advices from the African coas. are dread
iui. The Ashan:ees killed four thousand OF the
force under Sir Charles McCarty, who was
wounded i'll two places, and missing. TheI e
we're fourteen officers with him when the ac-
ton commenced, and only one escaped to tell
the tale of woe. Among the slain, are some of
the principal and Oldest merchants at Cape
Coast. An officer on board the British ship of
war the Owen Gleudower, writes thus fl ON
Cape Coast, under date ofFebruary g.:
All is confusion here. Our marines garri-
son Cape Coast Castle. We have been on du-
ty, night and day, of the severest nature. We
are all ready for hard work; and, as the Ashan-
tees shew no quarter, but torture those they
take; II our lads are obliged to land, (which is
more than probable u land too--no prisoner will
amy of be, that is determined. The country,
ovcrrun by Ashantees, is in a horrible condition
Every male old person and child is put to DEATH
the girls Just arrived ut proper age are saved.
Captain L'Estrange was so affected by the
dreadful sights which he saw on the march, that,
on seeing two childi en- hung up by the neck, and
two with their bellies cut open, Ire dropped
down and dicdn
There was every probability that the esta-
blisment at Sierra Leone would be DESTROYED
by the natives. The British will have to make
considerable efforts to regain their footing on
Tie coast. Nat. GaS.