Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-23
From the Baltimore Gazette, Oct. 81.
FROM COLOMBIA.

From a correspondent, who, we believe, re-
presents matters according TO his best judgment
and information, we have received letter via
Carthagena, dated Mompox, August 4th, %
which conveys no very favorable idea OF the
state of affairs in Colombia. We make such
extracts from it as will convey to our readers a
correct idea Of the supposed causes OF disturb
ance 1t is evident, from the circumstances STA
ted by the writer, that those citizens OF the u
nited States who reside in Colombia, have been
accustomed to practical system of liberty,
not suited to the long established habits OF the
natives Of South America:
"Mompor, Colombia) .Aug. 4M, 1926.
SIN the capital Of this miserable country.
(Which has made England run mad) there have
been experienced number Of earthquakes in
the. month of June. This has given cause TO
the clergy and monks to Glamour against for
.eigners and free masons, by preaching in the
streets that these commissions Of nature are brot
about by their machinations!! In Bogota the
monks are about 800 strong, and have the rab-
bic under their controul; and it is said that the
government, as well as the foreigners, began to
be alarmed, especially when Muera ell Con-
greso" was struck up in several places. The
Vice President Showed great deal Of spirit and
alertness, keeping the garrison under arms the
whole :ime All the foreigners who were not
in possession Of arms immed iately purchased
them; and appointed rendezvous in case Of al
arm. The Antioquenians begged to join, as they
had fear, and were accounted foreigners by the
:nhabit ants Of Bogota. The vice president, gen.
Santander, advised the foreigners to make them
selves easy, and it is stated, he assured them,
that on the very first appearance of a riot taking
place, or any dlsorderly mob meeting, he should
lay hold Of and snoot every Friar found among
them. Those who are not friendly to the Cler-
gy alledge, that they use these low means OF
sowing discord and disaffection towards the Re-
publican form of government, as they begin 20
despair OF regaining the vast authority they ex-
ercsed over the minds, persons, and fortunes
Of their hocks, in the times Of the Spanish go
vernment. But it is general belief Of the TO-
reigners here, that they still possess so much
power as to be dreaded by the existing govern
ment.
A paragraph here gives an account of the
murder OF the American Consul, Mr. Fudger,
which has already been published; and adds,
that person has already been taken up on sus-
picion of having committed the murder, on
account OF a personal quarrel about private az
fair.
"Of course, long before this, you are &C
quainted with the insurrectionary, proceedings
in Venezuela, brought about by the intrigues
of Doctors Pena and Carabano, the folly Of Gen
eral Marine, and the ambition Of Paez. Vene-
zuela is the fairest portion of the Republic of
Colombia in every sense Of the word No O.
Their mortal but Bolivar can heal this wound
without bloodsheG. "Under cover hand you
a copy Of memorial, presented, or at least for
warded by last post, 10 the U. S. Charge DAT
fairs at Bogota, signed by the citizens of those
states residing in this city.
Cali the travellers who have published any
thing Of this country, have had their own ends
TO serve, and have written accordingly. Many
poor people vii! be deceived"
Copy of the acknowledgement to in the above letter.
"ro Colonel b. T. Wars, Charge d'A,irs of the Uni
ted States of America at the seat of Government of
the Republic of Colombia
The Memorial ofthe citizens ofthe United States
residing in the City Of Mampor-
RESPECTFULLY sHEwETH:-
That RICHARDSON GAIT, a citizen of the u.
States of America, was violently assaulted in
the street at about o'clock, or few minutes
after, on the evening of the Goth inst by two
armed soldiers, by order of Clergyman, nam
ed Salvador Barraza, and has suffered conside-.
rable bodily hurt; the said Richardson Gait be-
ing at the lime, and still continuing in weak
et,ta &C haa1th