The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-12-28
CARACAS, Nov. 10.
REPUBLIC OF COLOMBIA.

go, A,tonio PafE, Cru ana hiHtWy ChtJ %
so@ INV The state Of PeaesReia, Sc.
We. ,,ec,iton and strict Observance of the
rs,tos taken by the grand popular as
'.tIy held in the convent OF 81. Francisco, IN
.,i, on the TN inst the fundamental basis OF
'this TO constitute an Independent state OF
N WIZ and sustain such constitutions as its
nj representatives may devise, with The lives
NV, ;nhabitants, have determined on decree.
a.. and do decree, as follows;
"b, The electoral colleges now in exis-
an snail assemble in the capitals OF their res.
~, ~ .nroyinees on the 10th of next month !,
N case of the death, absence, or other we'll
a'd obyslcal impeachment Of any eector, the
P ay, N succession shall supply his place.
,pr . On the assembly of the electoral col
,,. they shall proceed to elect double the
'..bar OF dcputios that have been hitherto cleo
,,I f,r thc congress of Bogota, in order that the
r,.,q4sentafiye body mayb as numerous as p0ssI-
tp The election ofdeputies shall be made on
~, ntincipe laid down IN the constitution OF
Col,nba; but no senators shdlbc named.
Asr. g. In order that the election of these
denpfies may be as free as possible, and that in
,liigance NAV be united with other good quail
RIOS m 80 important au Office, IN whatever part
-ftbe state it may be found, all ColombianS may
h, elected, although not bonn or resident III the
nroynce where the election takes place, prosid-
ed thrs possess the other requisites enjoned by
,he constitution of Colombia.
Apt.4. All those who obtain clear majority
or votes shall be made deputies and the electoral
coeg. shall deliver to the persons thus named,
tba credentials which shall cntltle them TO a scat
IN the constituent congress otthe state OF tene-
znelle thes credentials must contain a special
clause, setting forth that the deputies are cleo
ted and med in order to IssiSt in Ihe constitu-
emf congress OF the state of Venezuela; and 10
Gorma constitution on the basis of Il popular re-
preventative federal form of government The
presdent and secrata,A of thc said electoral col
qee, shall sign the credentials, and on observing
tlsf1fnaIity, they shall possess all the credit
and GOOD faith usually attendant on such acts.
ART. ). All the deputies shall be in the city Of
Valencia on the 10Th OF next january, with
their respective credentials, and such as are not
present on that day, without proving that sul-
ciul motive for absence exists, shall forfeit two
hundred dollars TO he applied 10 the expenses Of
congress, and shall be- further compelled to take
his seat
AR & The electoral college of the province
of Carabobo shall before dissol,ing Itself, name
acomniitce consisting OF six ofits members Tor
thcpWpose of inspecting the credentials of the
Gsi five d. puliles who may arrive, and the sad
five deputies, SO admitted shall then form
cpmmtre Ion the purpose of inspecting the ere
dentals of the other deputies, as they arrive.
Ar 7. The constituent congress of the state
ofEeaczuela shall he installed on or before the
10Th of January next, in presence oi at least
four ffls of It's members. The civil and militia
nv chief of the state shall install the samc, and
tle congress shall then proceed 10 elect presi-
dent and vice president from It's own body, and
Two eerc,aries, who may be chosen from with
out the same
Arr. s. The daily expenses Of the deputies,
viii be discharged out of the funds from which
the Bogota deputies have therefore been paid.
They are to receive one dollar per leauge ON
tleir Journey to and from congress, and lor their
services during the session three dollars per day.
AR. .. All persons without exception, who
shall directly or indirectly oppose the elections,
Or any ofthe articles Of this Decree shall be iud
gei and punished as traitor TO the country
AR. ~. Let this decree be communicated to
tic nten at of the state for his observance and
circulation among those whom il concems.
Given in the city of Caracas ON the 18th of
November, 1870 10th ofIndependence.
JOSE ANTONIO PAEZ.
josE NUNEZ DE CAsAREs, Chief Secretary.
LIMA, Angust6, 1926.
10 DR.. Christopher heud1zo,
NV Esteemed Friend-'The present situation
ofCoomba, has induced me to dwell with pro-
tnnd meditation on the means OF averfing the
clanltieS which threaten he. have deemed
neApcdlent whilst preparing for my departure
.tlu1er, to send citizen AnOnlo LcoCadi3 Gus
man 10 Venezuela, in order that he may com
mlnlca'e to You the ideas which have occurred To
me. fouwill therefore hear them nom him in
person.
Should You aud other persons of influence sup
p@afse ideas, the flame which IS kndlng in all
Pft5 my be arrested Iproposr al the boli4i-
%'e'aa which with some slight a)tc atoms APP
PEN IN me suitable to the circumstances of
toiom5la The press will bean ailcctual organ
!" mchnng public opinion in favor OF this code
dod IN inspiring the utmost crcumspecton IN
matters of such moment. and a cautious advance
"S' dangerous path. BY the union of all good
c'laeas With our incorruptible army, We shall
sSIan an edifcc raised at the price of SO much
Virtue aud horoism. An imprudent step may O.
'f@aelm us forever. reflection and union are
oil thai we require at present
will soon hasten to assist a people that does
MOI deserve to lose in one dav the fruits Of so ma
~ victories and OF sacrifices which will have
"ta m vain II all do not oin hand aud heart
~ - llhlnS mass Of resistance TO the horrors
",,.a threaten US with destruction.
we possess aag which has been the witness
VI oui miStortuneS and cur glofics Colombia
y ''s sacred and magical word of all good Cit
1.",' mgself am TIE raiilGRg roipt ofdH rho
-, ne national i,'or8, aud the rights Of the p"o-
p'' With such guides there is mother motive
Sor excuse for alterations. Let us rennie I'm.
:, aese ensigns, which have protected MS du-
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