Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-05-27
SOUTH AMERICA.


Republic Of Coi0atbid.---Wc publish observes
ii Colombiano) very interesting, because
very equivocal, letter from Gen. Olancta TO his In
celency the Liberator. 1t may happen that the
decisive day OF Ayacucho has left Gen Olaneta
but little 10 hope IRON resisting the tide OF success
which bears the former triumphantly along, and
therefore he may be honest irCl inability TO be
otherwise. We should say However, that this let
Ter was written in very different spirit, and
Dre2thes as little disposition to submit TO Bolivar
and the constituted authorities of Peru, 10 La
Serna himself HIS object seems to be the es'ab-
isinnent OF rank despolism, and when coupled
with the rewards lately showere ON him by the
Court OF Madrid, may reasonably inspire with
nIistrust
From Il Coonhiano"
The third remuneration Of the PresidenShip Of
Colombia made by the LiberGtor.
j" His ENcelcncy the PRESIDENT OF the Senate.
Erc@ilent Sir: The peace of Peru, which our
orns have effected by the most glorious victory OF
the new world, has terminated the war on the A
merIcan continent. Thus Colombia has no longer
an enemy IN her territories, in those oil her
neighbors. | have therefore fulfilled my mission,
consequently it is time realize the promise have
so often made 10 my country, of retiring from pub
lie lite when an enemy no longer TO be found
in America
All the world observes and confcsses that my
continuance IN Colombia is no longer necessary,
and no one is sensible of this fact than my
self. | must add that deem my glory at
it's height, on beholdng my country free, CONSOLE
dated, and tranquil ere | withdraw from its glori
ons shores. My absence in Peru has manifested
the truth of this fact, and flatter myself that in flu
lure, the liberty and glory OF Colombia will still
further Increase The Legislative body, the Vice
President, the Army, and the Nation, have demon
sraed, IN the very outset of their career, that they
are worthy of Liberty, and fully capable of sustain
ing 1t against every opposition. Let me honestly
confess 10 Your Excellency, that wish that both
Europe and America should be satisfied of my abb
horrence oil supreme power, under whatever aspect
or name II may be conferred My feelings
are wounded by the atrocious calumnies lavished
on me, at once by the liberals of America, and the
SeTciieS of Europe. Day and night am disquiei-
ed by the impressions that my enemies entertain, OF
my services in favor of liberty being prompted by
ambition In short, | venture TO state TO Your
EXcellency, with unusual frankness, which hope
will he excused, that think the glory OF Colombia
will suffer by my continuance in her territories; in
aslnuch as il will always be imagined, that she is
threatened by tyrani; and the outrage thus offered
10 me, will IN some sort, tarnish the lustre of her
virtues, since form part, although the least, OF
the Republic.
beg Your EXcellency will bepeased to submit
10 the consideration Of the Senate, my Tenuncia-
ton of the Presidency of Colombia. Its admission
will be ample recompense for my services in
both Republics
O'H ASACCAS44SI w III piSstst ~ accept SSSu-
rance OF my distinguished consideration.
SIMON BOLIVAR.
Lima, December %, 1924
ANSWER.
To HIS ErceHeaey the Li5eyator and President
ofthe Republic of Colombia.
SENATE HoUsE, BoGorA,
FEB. IL, 1S25--l5.
Excellent Sir: Tn conformity with the commu-
nicalion had the honor make to Your Excel
lcncy in my of the lst instant, | assembled the
two Legislative Chambers the SIh inst. at night
IN order 10 deliberate in their wisdom, the re-
nunciation made by Your EXcellency of the Presi-
dency Of the Republic. The communication of
4 our EXcellency having been read, and this deli
cate affair proposed FOR discussion, most profound
and dgnified silence prevailed for some time. This
truly expressive siience--a silence eloquent
than human language, continued for the space OF
fifteen minvtes. The females, and numerous spec
t'tors, who occupied the galleries of the Senate,
were movable. and anxiously awaited the deci-
sion Of the Legislature. AT length the question Of
the retirement of Your Excellency was put 10 the
vote, and have the pleasure of announcing its re-
lection by the seventy three members composing
the Congress namely, twenty-o Senators, ard
btty-two representatives Then it was, that this
amiable People-this People that adores its Lbe-
rator could not restrain its transports Of Joy. The
Clapplng of hands heard for the first time In
the Chamber. Your Eycellency was cheered with
also were applauded for having manifested cor
rect judgment in this august deliberation. All
was joy, all gaiety. The People, Sir, knew
not how to express their feelings Of satisfaction,
tenderness, and pure delight. In short, they prov
cd how precious TO them was the father of Colom-
bia the friend of the human race, in a mode sin
cere 1t energetic Your Exceency would
have been daily afflicted, had you fortunately for
us) beheld this moving scene. The cherished, the
respected OF Simon Bolivar, renowned
throughout Bogots, and the numerous assemhlage
Of both sexes, that with contented hearts crowded
the Streets contributed to the solemnty of this act
OF Congress. There was not an individual who
did not repose more tranquility for knowing that
your Excellency continued in the Presidency of the
Republic.
Such are the events of the memorable night OF
the Sth Of Feb. which have the satisfaction oil
communicating TO your Exceency
Your Excellency will please to accept the senti-
nents OF my distinguished consideration and res
pect,
LUIS A. BARAULT,
President Of the Senate.