Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-07-28
sELEcTxoMs.
FROM SOUTH AMERICA.

SoH'dlhs information OF very cOnsiueTaule Hnpoi-
lance and Interest, not referred to by even late
advices from that quarter, particularly respecting
the Panama Congress, concerning which we have
received so little correct information. Our CORES
pendent writes to this effect
''it has been determined to Gala new Congress
IN Chill, which is expected TO assemble about the
middle OF June. This measure has become neces-
sary, as the term OF the prescn, Director, Freyere
expires in August next, and there exists con-
siitulione mode Of re-eleciins him or of choosing
a successor. Besides, the country is as yet almost
destitute OF political Institutions, and the govern
ment In wan, of thorough reorganization, :" and
II - moreover Indispensable to discuss and de-
etGe the difficult and delicate point, respecting the
! Congress of panama--whether or not Chill will
concur with Colombia, in sending depuiies.''" 1t
Is understood that the decision be made on this
question by Chill will depend pretty much upon
the character of the new Congress, as it is there
estimated. If majority OF the Deputies from
other States should consist of what Is called the
Petucon, or arts ocratic party, Chill will probably
acquiesce in this iavorIte project OF BolIvar-but
should The Hberaies, p'edominaie, Chill will de-
cline becoming party 10 the Congress, under the
views entertained there al the date oil iniorma
tion. The probability that the Liberal party will
predon,;nsle is inferred from the fact that they
have the assurance that Buenos Ayres will back
them which nothing but the necessity OF concilat-
Ing the LibeIator, with view TO obtain his assis-
lance in the war with Brazil, prevent.
Another motive confluence the opposition Of the
Chilians is the belief entertained by them that the
voice OF Colombia, that is of Bolivar will be par
amount to all others in the Congress. Il is said
he is OF four woes OF the seven, viz. CO.
lombia, GauateIaala, Peru and Bolivia Upper Pc
ru. The United Provinces of tie Rio De Ia
Plata are strongly opposed TO the Congress, and it
is understood nothing but necessity will compel
them to enter into Bolivar's views in this parti
cular.
The grounds upon which it is founded are not
well understood, but 1t is caian there exists in
@ iii and Buenos AyIes strong suspicion of the
slnctily of The Libera;ors views in regard TO this
Congress as well 10 OF the FIRST principles
OF free government. This suspicion is not 30 ge-
neral in Chill as in Buenos Ayres where II is said
to be almost universal There is without doubt
some obscuriiy and few ohiiqut:es IN tepolitical
conduct OF this distinguished man which his most
ardent admirers would wish 10 see cleared up and
explained. Many would wish that his motives of
action more clearly grounded in principle and
conviction, than ia necessity of conforming to
the public opinion and spirit Of the age, and in a
desire TO preserve his certainly well earned fame
These are, they admit, strong ties, but insist, they
would be much more hiding ii accompanied with
other virtues the existence of which they doubt.
| Many csnnot forget his recommendation of an he
reGitary Senate In Colombia, and rumours OF more
recent expressions OF on analogous nature, are not
wanting to keep alive this recollection, and give
assurance OF unchanged views and pIepossessions.
! 1t is also extremely difficult if not impossible
for man to receive such homage, and witness
such unhesitating, unlimited obedience, as have
been rendered 10 Bolivar IN Peru and Bolivia with
out experiencing some feeling of self-ccmpacency
some ambitious throb; or without perceiving the
relation To which such homage and such obedience
most nearly approximate, and in some uneuarded
moment giving expression TO opinions and feelings
originating in temporary conviction of the I'M
possibility OF correcting the disposition, habits and
other circumstances which give rise 10 this state
Of things. This reflection may explain the orig;n
and cause of these expressions (il true) which
have so much shaken tie public confidence, in this
quarter, in the sOundEess of his political views and
principles.
The other objections urged against acce1ing to
the proposition of Colombia to send ministers 10
Panama, are the principles upon which il is sup
posed to be founded, analogous those that in
huence the European policy -the iaetlicacy OF the
measure 10 produce the desired ends, and the want
OF security for compliance with The stipuations
thai may be made 10y the different States, other than
mutual interest, which is equally binding without
siiPulations. 1t is also urged tive Congress ought
to be permanent, In order to provide for cases as
they may arise; and here undoubtedly is the main
objection, the desire OF establishing federal Con-
sress on system like our own, and which it i.
feared the call of a temporary Congress at Panama
may prevent. At the same time they look upon
a permanent body, if TO be under he influence.
which they already much dread, and its tecis-
ioas Imperative without the previous APPRECIATION
OF the several State Legislatures, as fraught will
the most dangerous consequences. II is beside.
understood that England is TO be inyedto becoin,
/ a pa J to the Congress, which II is feared will
lead 10 the direct introduction of European inlu-
ence into the councils OF The new world.
Such are the opinions entertained Of tie measur,
| by those who oppose it, and who were not aware
OF the part taken in It by the United States who's,
presence by her representatives would undoubted-
| ~ be considered as guarantee that European
views would not be allowed TO interfere with the
true American policy, and as a sufficient check
upon the apprehended aspiring views Of Bolivar
Buenos Ayres is anxIously looking to the United
States to learn the course she may pursue IN tbi.
! question, and it is evident her policy will be ma
teTially influenced by the measures pursued by tn,
United States.
All these considerations tend 10 show in a stron
ger light than before the policy the course adopt
ed by the United States in reference TO the Con-
gTess at Panama. The presence of our ministers
must have decided influence in reconciling III,
ieaousies existing between the States in checkin,
the too aspiring views Of any member OF this as
sembly, and especially in guarding against the in
I, -
Noie-We would beg orr brother editors
Especially those OF the Baltimore Gazette, who
r. jtely styled us &" the credulous eastern editor
the dupe OF a hoax played OF upon US by inform
ants who must have shamed versciiy out OF cOun
ienance" with other like gentemanly epith-ts, 10
veniuing 10 assert that up 10 December last Chit
4 had not appointed ministers to Panama,) 10 not
this, which we appfehend is Sufficient to show tha
our credulity is after all hardly match for thei