Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-10-06
FOREIGN.
COLOMBIA
From the United States' Gazette.
BELLnIoNT ESTATE Sayan;

Wear Caracas, Hug. 2S, 1926.
In haste, give you some OF the most joyful IL
dings that has happened in Colombia since the ex-
termination OF its formal foe, (the Spanards. -
Though l am not citizen, feel truly delighted
at any movement that is like adding 10 the peace
and welfare of the country, Gas every son of lber
~, in, or from the United States, must) As by
this time you are well acquainted with the troubles
heaped upon this country by Gen. Piaz Cor Paez's)
arbitrary power, by taking the people on surprise
defyng all the civil laws as well as military and
proclaming himself Civil and Military Commander
OF the Province OF Venezuela, though he did it in
the name OF the people, as if by their sanction
but TO Illustrate II, the following will show what
the desire, as well their will is Every thing has
been quiet heretofore, from circumstances SHOULD
be expected, and more so; but at length the millions
band has burst, and fair freedom will flow her re-
sular course and crush the intrigue of scheming
designing tyrants, who aspire to self-aggrandize-
nent. There have been very late accounts from Ge-
neral Bolivar-he was then at Panama, and intends
oeinS IN caracas soon, (perhaps by the time you
receive ms Bermudez has received dispatches
TO put himself In defensive position in the pro-
vince OF OEinoco, in of hostile movements bv
Paez. But the present, as have stated will show
the favor OF the Generals, by their movements
This moment, I IL o'clock, (you will understand
1t Is dark here directly after soldiers are
marching by here in as gay spirits if they were
going to receive independent salary for life. in
" ".4'SN, N-'St "IS oLIy bOlu5 10 JOIN their
iavorte General Bermudez, at Barcelona Tbev
are headed ~ Colonel Musssro and Colonel Smith.
The plans on " hich they have marceuvred are the
most complete and nice pieces of art.
despatch was received last evening for the
military IN Caracas 10 proceed imm ediatey to ion
General Paez, (from hmselG in Valencia three
days ride from this. Acc lrdngly, preparations
Were made, secretly, among the officers and sub.
United TO The soldiers, which way they would
move 10 the field OF battle against their brothers.
or to the field OF peace; they have chosen the wise
path; after the decision, secrecy was enioined on
theni, respecting their intended movements, and
'hey commenced their operations First, they sent
ont and secured one of the most malignant devils
oil the PAez leaders, that being the main point to
secure them, prepared TO take up the line of march
this evening, which was done in complete STYLE.
to prevent an alarm in the city. The necessary
| arrangements being made, the soldiers commenced
marching out on different ways, from one to half
dozen III gangs place being appointed for them all
TO meet after dark; by seven o'clock they were
joined and ready for march; 80 complete was the
manGaVre, that no person IN the city is supposed
to be. aware OF 1t, except the families of officers
There is not a military man left in Caracas with
an exception OF Col Stopfoid, the Editor of the III
CoiomoIano, who is an intelligent man, and one
that Is wanted at home The highest credit ought
to be given those young officers as they have acted
50 entirely with the will of the people, and with
eqnai skill OF tar more experienced officers
You will excuse me for not giving you view
OF 'iis country, As you see have room here;
cannot say II Is the most romantic country, and
most delightful have ever seen; no part of the
season in the States bears comparison with it;the
natural productions unbounded, and the soil
and Climate is adapted to all kinds of borrow ed pro-
duce
l must also inform you that the u. States Charge
d Ahaires Of BOgota, has been assassinated. | am
not acquainted with particulars; but the brief is
that he was in intrigue with lady of that place,
Tor which her brother demanded satisfaction, but
was refused he accordingly took the opportunity
one day CATER Mr. Watts had been to dinner and
laid down TO rest on his sofa) stepped in and ac-
compiished his end frigate and some transports
passed Laguayra to-day, with troops for Barcelona
said TO be from Bolivar.