American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-07-12

If trust and power. have carefully sought those
sho modes,y follow the dictates of their conscences
and respect the laws.
The public revenue anDihilated--traud had
,hu, up all its channels. Disorder and confusion
augmented the miscres of the slate-I have been
nances, TO preserve the existence OF the republic
Social life cannot be nourished if the riches OF the
country do not freely flow in its veins.
The crisis Of the Republic forced me to adopt
measures and to make reforms which centuries may
not again require. The political edifice had been
destroyed by crimes and an DISCRIMINATING war--l
found myself on field of desoation, but yet with
the means Of establishing beneficial government
Notwithstanding my ardent zeal Tor the happiness
Of Peru | regret that | cannot assure Congress
that the great work has attained the perfection
hoped. Congress will have to exert all Its wisdom
to give to the country the organization it requires
May be permitted TO confess, that not being Pc
ruvian, it has, on that account been more dlthcut
for me to attain this desired end.
Our relations with the republic OF Colombia have
obtained for us great assistance. Our ally and con-
lederate withheld nothing from us-shc employed
her treasure her navy, her armies IN combating the
common enemy, as her own cause
Congress will be convinced by these demonsra'
tons of Colombia" Of the infinite value With
which she view, close and intimate federation OF
-
which viii result from meeting Of a Congress oil
Representatives. have FASTENED to invite our con
federates in the name oil Peru, to assemble as
speedily as possible at the lsthmus OF Panama.
This angus, body will there seal the perpetual ALI
ance Of the different states.
The republic OF Chill has placed under the or
ders of our government, part OF her navy, com
manded by the brave Vice Admiral Banco, which
is blockading Callao, with the Chan and Colon
bian forces
The states of Mexico, Cuaamala and Buenos
Ayres have made US an offer of their services,
which owing to our rapid success, have been with
out effect. These republics have established them
selves and maintain their internal tranquility.
The Diplomatic agent of the Republic Of Colon
ba is the only one, as YET, accredited near our
government.
The Consuls Of Colombia, of the United States
of America, and of Great Britain, have presented
themselves in this capital TO exercise their Offices
the last has had The misfortune to perish in TIE most
'amentable manner-the other two have obtained
their eyequaturs TO enter on the dischsrge OF their
duties.
AS the military successes OF Peru shall
be known in Europe, It's probable that hose govern
ments will definitely decide on the political conduct
they have to adopt hater myself Great Britain
will be the first to recognize our independence. 1t
we are to credit the declarations Of France she will
rot delay in joining England in that liberal policy
and perhaps the rest OF Europe will follow the same
conduct. Spain herself, il she listens to her in.
terests, will longer oppose the existence OF the
new states which will complete the friendly rela-
tions OF the universe
Legislators In giving up to Congress the SUI
preme power which you deposited in my hands. al.
low me to congratulate the people in having rid
themselves Of the greatest curse in the world-War,
by the victory at Ayscucho and OF despo.ism, by my
resignation. Prescribe forever beg you, that tre-
mendous authority that authority which was the
grave OF Rome! II was laudabe, no doubt, in Con-
gress, in order to resist the dreadful calames and TO
face the furious storms which desolated the country,
to place her laws the bayones OF the berating
my but as he nation has obtained domestic peace
and political liberty. the laws only ought to govern.
Gentlemen, the Congress is installed. My duty,
as an auxiliary soldier, calls me to assist in obtain
ing the liberties Of Upper Peru and the surrender
of Callao the last bulwark of the Spanish empire
in South America. will then hasten to my
country, give account to the representatives oil
the Colombian people, Of my mission in Peru, Of
your liberty, and Of The glory of the berating ar
| my. BOLIVAR.