Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-12-15
From the PHILADELPHIA United States Gazette. Dec l.
IMPORTANT FROM COLOMBIA.

Rupan, from La Guayra, we learn that forlo
Cabello has revolted from Gen Paez, who was
Fastening with his whole military force Tor Its
subiugation. Cuinana was invested oy ianc
and by sea, by Gen. Bermudez.
we are indebted TO commercial friend for
the loan Of GEL Columbiano" of the 9Th and Of
the 22d of November.
On,he 5th Of November, the Municipal Re-
corder of the Canton OF Caracas, addressed a
letter 10 Gen Paez making known to him that
in consequence of the late political events in
various departments, the Republic OF Colombia
is II, an evideni state of dissolution Letters from
Gen. Bolivar rendering il likewise certain that
Colombia has resolned tse4 INTO its FIRST elements
The Recorder says, that since April, Vene-
zuea and Apure, have endeayored and success
fully, TO resist all corruption. They exist for
each other, and while they invite friendly pro-
nositions from Bogota, aud other departments,
respecting the forms and conditions OF neoo
ASSOCIATION, they are resolved "aerer TO resume
The chains of Csntrafsm He adds that both
departments have proceeded peaceably on their
own grounds;
a9ut now the political horizon is changed;
the general governmental Colombia has fallen,
without the possibility OF continuing its illu-
sion over the people. The government OF Be-
gotta is now merely the government Of its own
these being the only two in accordance with
each other, in as much IS Zulia and Maturin,
s likewise clamor for reform, which however
wilfuIy misunderstood, obviously proclaims
separation from the Colombian compact; and
would have been uttered with the same freedom
"a by ourselves, had not the voices Of the peo-
pie been gagged
He then proceeds TO say that meeting OF
the people has become necessary, In order that
they may adopt such measures for themselves,
as NAV. in conjunction with the other Depar,-
ments be most conducive TO the regulation OF
the Federal association, irrevocably sanctioned
by the former public meeting, on the 5th oil
October.
Agreeably to this request, Paez called pub
lie meeting, Ga Town Meeting) at the Convent
of St. Francisco, at which he presided. Paez
opened the meeting with speech OF conside-
rabe length, in which, whatever may have been
said Of his principles, he expressed himself
mos, democraticaliy. He gives up, he says,
the exercise OF his own judgment 10 the will
IF the majority.
cit is certain however, that The Republic IS
in state Of complete dissolution. Venezuela
and Azure invite TO acknowledgement
adopts the Constitution of BOLIVIA; the town,
Of the Isthmus seek 10 be anseatic; Cundini-
marca remains firm 10 centralism. Some De-
par,ments resuming their original and prlma-
tive sovereignty, name Dictator; others are
IN favor Of the present social compact o. Co
lombia. with certain notifications and reforms,
and in this state Of confusion, only one point OF
sympathy can be discovered in defence OF the
common interest. 1t is fortunate event, that
the people, themselves, as result OF their clviil-
cation, and the mildness OF their dispositions,
are uniform in their adherence OF civli war,
and that they sedulously seek 10 coneiiiate and
dissipaie this load OF domestic misfortune, WIFE.
out the effusion of blood"
Paez assured the people that they might cal
culate on the appreciation OF Bolivar IN the fe-
deral cause they had adopted, that he had Civ
en- Bolivia Constitution, and would be glad
10 see them accept similar one, modified to
suit their circumstances.
Gen Paez was followed by several gentlemen
successfully, who advocated the immediate es
adjustment Of government by the people
Some gentlemen proposed the invitation OF
other departments, others concluded that IT
would be rather advisable to establish single
government, and lei the others follow the ex
ample-It was also proposed TO form but one,
or al most two states of old Venezuela.
The Judge of the Court professed his friend
ship for federalism, but agreed lhatlt would be
more expedient 10 continue Paez in power, aud
await grand Convention Of the States to be
convened through the Llberator.
The Speakers did not seem well informed up
on the subject Of the Uni,ed States. Some of
those who advocated the immediate adoption
of constitution of Caracas, aud then con-
yen,ion Of the whole states, added for illustra
tration:
GAS the United States of North America
formed their particular Constitutions, and pre-
sen,ed them afterwards to the government of
the Union, so we also may form our govern
ment, and submit il hereafter 10 The general So
yernment of Colombia"
Gen. Paez mentioned, that on the 3oth OF A
pril, he had sworn never to yield obedience TO
the government Of Bogota. That il the inha-
bitants of Caracas were resolved 10 take upon
themselves the establishment OF government,
the authority conferred on him should be no OBJ
stacle--sincs he sighed 10 resign 1t. He consl-
dered that il would be his greatest glory to re-
sign his command TO the people