Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-10-20

nag was chanseu 10 Inc beTSantln hspuDic: II ~
said the Admiral was slightly injured by a
splinter; alss the brave Captain Espara lost leg.
Soon after the flag was changed, the 25th of May
made what sail she could and stood towards the
city The gun-bosts S one OF the schosners at this
time arrived ,& acted temporary defence; while
the Admiral with the barque and briggs stood out,
the enemy seeing this movement also stood out;
afterwards changing their course down the river;
towards night the admiral returned TO his old an
choraSc with the briggs, did also the 25th of May,
which was towed up by the gun boats
The Brazilian loss must have been considerable,
as during the action corvette which had los, her
nainmsst. and brig which was much damaged,
bore away and left the scene of combat. The en-
emy's loss, however, cannot be ascerained, but is
supposed TO be much more severe than that OF
the national squadron.
PERU.
1t is somewhat fiatter ing to learn that the affairs
OF this republic have taken another Turn, and tina,
all symptoms of anarchy have nearly disappeared.
We find in Peruvian Journal representation
signed by 80 members ofthe late Congress address.
ed 10 the Supreme Council of Government, in
which they expatiate on the improperly of INSTALL
ing the Congress till next year. and on the ne
cessity OF Bolivar continuing with the dictatorial
power.
They advise the following measures to be
adopted in the mean time, viz:
i. To take general census for the purpose of
regulating the elections.
Z. TO consult the different provinces whether
they wish the Constitution to be reformed and
how far that reform should extend, whether it
should be radical or partial.
). To enquire of them whether their repre.enta-
;ives can govern themselves by their own private
opinions, or must abide by the directions given
them by their constiu ents.
f. To consult them ectino he ,ax~a.
whom they would wish TO succeed Bolivar in the
executive power.
They conclude saying
When these measures have been tax en- when the
Supreme Government have received answers to
the before mentioned consultations; W hen the whole
nation Is in unison respecting the most important
points of their political existence the Fundamental,
laws, and the Supreme Magistrate, then will be
the time for the Government TO convoke the Con-
gress, fix the number OF representatives., and APP
point the time for them TO assemble. And then
VIII be the time too, when after the difficulties and
Inconvenience which now exist have disappeared
and The public opinion is rectified and order secur-
ed, the Liberaor will be able, without exposing
the Republic TO danger to restore the suprem e
command TO the Nation.
These sentiments deeply engraved on tho
hearts OF the undersigned representatives. and thew
have not the least doubt that if the measures be
adopted, which, with the most pure intentions
they have puIposed, they will have most bappy
issue; and that IN the conjuncture of difficulties
and dangers which now surround the Republic.
they will prove to be the best means of SATISFYING
the expectations OF their constituents, and the
desire feYery lover OF humanity and order
Lima, April 81, 1926"
The Supreme Council laid these representations
before Bolivar, who returned it with the followin.
note
Most Excellent Sirs: l have taken into con-
sideraiion the representation addressed you BY fv
deputies to The General C,,ngress. After the mos,
profound meditation, have approved Of the pro-
Ject OF those iIlusirious citizens; because they
wish, IN the midst of their endorsements, to an
ply to the fountain from whence emsnate their
powers Nothing is more consistent with popular
doctrines, than TO consult the mass of nation on
the capital points which states, Fundamental
laws, and supreme Magistrates depend. Indiyid-
uals are liable 10 seduction but il is not
so with the people who possess, in an eminent
degree, the knowledge Of their welfare and the test
of their Independence. Hence their Judgment il
just ami their resolution strong; and therefore.
nobody can corrupt them, much less inlimdate
them. ! have irrefragable proofs of the skill of
the people in grand deliberations; and for this
reason have preferred their opinion before that
OF ssges. Let the electoral colleges, most excel
lent Sirs, be consulted, and then we shall lnovv
what laws have received the sanction OF all. and
who is the Supreme Magistrate whom the nation
appoints TO receive from my hands, the auhoritv
with which have been intrusied. Then | saw.
the Representatives will have sure torch n
guide them through the rocks that await them. ri
will tell your excellencies with all sincerity fba,
my anxiety TO lay down the command which
exercised, made ME resolve TO conyoke the Con
gress before the time fixed by law, without consi
derng the great Inconvenience which the repre
seniatyes have pointed out, because desfened with
the cialnoufs OF my country, longed to return to
Colombia. will also say that, strangely urged bv
The extraordinary situation in which Upper Peru
IS placed, desired that the Congress should put
an end to the ambiguous, or may say, unbesrd
oirelstions between the two countries. Butt have
resolved 10 lay aside all these considerations in order
TO attend TO Peru; since it is not Just that one
state should sacrifice itself for the interest of
another and because I am aware that the fate oil
every American Republic depends on that Of the
rest, and that he who serves one, serves nanv.-- |
have the honor Of replying to your Excellepcies.
and OF offering you the proofs of my consideration
aud respect EOTIVAp
JHogdsiaHa, dpyH d. 1926.
la consequence Of this, the Supreme CoyocI
issued decree on The LIST Of May, ordering The
measures advised by The 52Representatiyes' 10 be
taken. fpsd g.