Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-07-01

existence OF The new states, which will complete
the friendly rel tons OF the universe.
Legislators In giving up to Congress tie SUI
preue power which you deposited in my hands, al
low me TO congratulate the people IN having nd
themsels Is OF tie greatest in the world; war,
by The victory at Ayacucho, and OF deSpotism, by
my resignation Prescribe forever, beg you that tre-
mendous authority; that authority which was the
grave of Rome 1t was laudable, no doubt in Goa
gress in order TO resist the dreadful calamies, end to
face the furious storms which de>ola,ed the country
place her law the bay OF the berating ar
my; but, - The nation has obtained domestic peace
aud political liberty, tie laws only ought to govern.
Gentlemen, the Congress is installed. My duty,
auxiliary soldier, calls me to assist in obtain
ing the liberties OF Upper Peru and the surrender OF
Callao; the last buwarl OF the Spanish empire in
South America. | will then hasten to my country,
10 give an account to tie represent tives OF the
Colombian people, OF my mission in Peru; OF your
liberty, and OF the glory OF the libera'ing amy
BOLIVAR
| PERU.-The Peruvian papers received at the
office OF the American, contain a decree oil BOIL
VAR, as Dictator OF the Peruvian Republic, which
affords another gratifying evidence Oh his wisdom
and foresight. This decree, after acknowledging
that the Lancaselan 5, stem of education * the most
speedy and eifecuial for the promotion of public
instruction, provides that there shall be established
in the capital ofeach department, normal school
on the Lancasterian system, for the support OF
which the necessary funds shall be provided. Each
province shall send to the departmental school at
least six children in order hat they may hereaf
extend the system every part of the republic
One oi the first acts OF the constitutional Con
gross of Peru was TIE passage of resolution Civ
ing to Ro'.-r ,i.e title OF & fatheT AID Saviour
i Of Peru"
On the 18th of February the Congress passed
law ordering that medal be struck in honor OF The
nj Il. l..
| 10, To as Lt6erdiOT, Simon Boliuar''-- and
on the reverse the snns of the republic, with tee
following motto Peru restored at .fydcueid,
! 1924
Ia the capital equestrian statue of the .be-
ra'or Is TO be erected and in the capital towns OF
Tie departments large stones are to be erected in
| The pubic places with inscriptions.
Inc Lioer'ior is 10 enjoy perpetually the title of
President oi the republic.
Two millions, over and above their pay are vo-
! ted 10 the army.
General ANTONIO JOSH SUcRE is to enjoy the
tue OF . Cr0ad ,harshai Of .fyacmcho''
| All the Army are declared to enjoy the same
| privileges native Pcruvians.
The LocTator is authorized to grant any other
rewards, either OF honor or profit, to those who
nave rendered, ormty render any service TO Peru.
| Colonel FREDERIcK BRANspEH, for having
assisted lie eN-Fresideat, RIvA AUGUERo, in
his unla"tu intentions against the national repre-
senta,lon, and for having returned from Chi con
,rary to MS promise, was condemned on the ith
February, by council of war; to De sho /; but, in
consequence OF lis past services, General Bolivar
committed ms punishment TO degredl,ion and de-
prlvat!on OF ever holding any Office of trust or pro
tit under the government.
On the l6'h OF February part of tie garrison
OF Cailao made sortie under Colonies Alair and
Aznof. They were met by division command
Ell oy General Salon, and after warm contest
were driven back, with the loss of about 200 kill
ed, ~ prisoners, and great number of wounded
leaving on the ground number of horses and
arms The patriots lad IS killed % wounded
and ii missing-among the latter the commander
OF dragons, Don Juan Pedeneva. and captain
Don Antonia Rodriguez, boIh severely, and capt
HreeS OF Colombia, slightly wounded
The following is the reply of General Bolivar
10 The testimonials OF gratitude voted to him by the
Congrest of Peru
LIMA, I2ih Feb 1923.
To HIS EnceHency the President, oFthe Sore
reSH Constitutional Congress of Peru
Niosr EXCFLLENr SIR-rhe muniicence of
the Sovereign ongress has surpassed itself as re-
CARDS the Lberating Army which fought on the
plains OF AJacucho. The General in Chief.
Grand Marshal, has received a reward WORTHY OF
tie Scipios, and of great people. The other
chieis, officers and troops treated with The most
noble generosity. The Congress has riva!led in
nave shown themselves worthy of representing
mighty people. But excellent sir, was not the
Congress satisfied with all the confidence placed
IN me OF all the glory conferred on NE By pla-
eng Tie destnies OF tie country in my hands why
10 they wish to perpleX and hunililte me by ex-
cessive gifts ami with a reward which ougl1
not to accept 1t / receive the fayors which
! Congress has already bestowed on me- my servi-
ces TO Peru will be more than compensated bv the
Id erality oil Congress So that my most ardent de
sire IS that Peru may con niue owe me what lit
lie my have done. Il is not my intention to
slight the kindness Of Congress for me. l ne, e.
would accept from my o n country any recon-
pense OF this kind Therefore it would be in
consistent In me If were now to receive from,
Peru what l'hoye refused from my own country.
IT IS enough Tor me, mos Excellent Sir TO nave ac-
CURED Tie esietm and received tie thanks of the
Congress of Peru.-The uelal which has been or
dered 10 be struck with my bust is 50 mu CHI above
my services, that it alone exceeds my utmos de
sires accept this reward from Congress with
an eiffsion oil gratitude hat cannot express Be
50 ooliSing Most Excellent Sir, TO present 10 Con-
3 ess, IN the name OF the army, aud In nine the
most expressive testimonies OF our profound grail
'ude. have the honor OF presenting to your Ex-
ceiiency lie EXPRESSIONS of my considerable sand
respect ROIJYAR
The Constitutional Congress OF Peru, recog-
MIXING the high end important services winch The
Republic OF Colombia has rendered to Peru, with
out which, no doubt, she would have fallen under
the Spanish pow er---Has resolved
], That the thanks he given to the republic Of
Colombia as testimonial of gratitude for the servi-
ce rendered by her to her ally and confederate the
Republic of Peru.
z. That these sentiments be transmitted to the
Colombian Government by the organ of the com
mission sent by the Peruvian Congress 10 That
state.
| Ordered that the same be printed, published and
circulated. Done in tLe HllI OF CONGRESS. in Ii