Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-02-18
PuILADELPnIt, Feb. IL
LATEST FROM COLOMBIA.

We have received from correspondent a
letter dated at Panama, Nov 27, 1891; which,
with translation of the accompanying bulletin
we have inserted below. The Intelligence is
later than any we have seen, and from its impor-
lance will be read with considerable interest.
To The Editor rite Freeman'x Jonrnai.
Sir:-Witi' inexpressible Joy, l communicate
TO you the glorious intelligence of victory oh
tanned by bolivar over the Spaniaris near Po-
pagan after his late disasters, and which now
promises to Restore the Colombian cause again
to order, thank God, because else we should
have found ourselves here III AN awkarl situation.
for the last few days past, q considerable dread
prevailed here of an attack from the Spanar,ls by
sea, and no resistance could have been made
since the sailing of Iio!vars reinforcements,
there being no troops here. Inclo>cd YOU have
copy of the only bulletin which has been re-
ceivcd the original goes to England, else should
have procured it for You. have not translated
1t, but have taken care to copy it accurately.
There IS a report OF 4 scr,o;is commotion hav-
my broken out among the Spanar,ls ut G;iay;,-
gull
(1rausIoted for the Freenam's Journal)
REPUBLIC OF COLOMBIA.
LIBERaTISG ARMY OF PERU.
Camp Of Gndnararnnij0, Oct. % 1924.
Yesterday was day of glory for the brave sons
of Colombia. The enemy proud of their late
success due only to treason AMI MURDER have
dared To attack our invincbc phalnxcs; but
they have experienced the effects of Colombian
bravery, directed by honour and glory, beneath
the standard of the republic. The plaiRs OF
Guanacarumba have witnessed these noble cx-
PLOTS, an, the shameful flight of our enemies
His eycellency had notice to attack, in den e
column the position occupied by Sure. He
Immediately put his army in order; reinforced
the Vanguard with the battalion of Zulia, aud
two OF the rifle battalions otBoyac:, and march
cd TO attack the enemy. n dreadful FIRE of mus
kerry broke forth on both Sides which soon ceas-
ed: the enemy prcipitatei themselves upon lis
1T the charge of the bayonet but our ranks pre-
sented to them bulwar!l firm iron. They
made the attacks of the same nature. and final
ly, viewing the cnnlnass Of our brave SOLDIERS,
they began tn retire, leaving the field covered
with slain. Their loss must be ut least 800 xii
led and l21 wounded. cur loss is insignfio ant
not amounting to more than 5 killed and so
wounded. Among the former we are Sorry to
reckon the brave Lieut.. ChavcS of the battalion
of zllia; Capt. Lopez of the rihcmcn, and lieut..
Urbma ct the Grcnadicrs slightly wounded.
Thus has terminated this memorable day, on
which the enemy valny believed they should
bring us to utter destruction Baselcss hope!
how soon they have seen their error! Colon
bans! give yourselves up to the most heart
felt Interchangeable cause of your country is
prosperous in the eminent abilities of
the Liberator, who will soon bring to light new
days of glory for you, already discncu,nbcred
of the traitors OF G,Iayaqul, Quito and Paste
You have already seen the hostile ranks beaten
and have had revenge for the destruction of the
heroes who sacrificed upon the altar of
freedom in the evcntful campaigns of Cochiban-
iba and Pachibapimba. Yesterday the ruin OF
the Spanish army would have been Certain, had.
they not saved themselves by then prccipitat,:
flight Tomorrow the army will take the i'm
Pregnabie position of Fiquctique, three leagues
to the rear of Popayan, against which the enemy
is directing its principal force, and which may
serve rs protection to the capital.
BY order of his ExceIlcncv.
JOSEPH GABRIEL PEREZ