Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-24

an old woman came forward, and reminded the
king Of his vow, to bes,ow five captive Mos
lens on the church if he should ever get the
princess again. BY the Messiah, mother, (said
the king) l had quite forgot that: there is bur
one left, SO take him, and remain your deblar
for FOUR She took Nureddin home. The te-
suit is, that by accident he obtains an interview
with Maria, who contrives to escape with him
from her fathers dominions, and return 20
Alexandria. Here they encountered fresh mis-
fortunes, but after being again restored to her
fathers jurisdiction, she again found Nureddin
and fed with him. New dangers met them in
their flight, but these they surmounted through
the ingenuity and courage of Maria, and the
story Of course ends happily for the lovers.
COLOMBIA.
New York, June 90 We have received a
Colombiano OF March 18th, which contains the
second act ofth Municipality Of Caracas, on
the subject Of the political state of the Depart
ment. The first meeting was held on the 9Th
Of May; this on the 10th.
After the reading of the communication of
Gen. Paez, and the answer of the Municipality
ofValencia to the proposition for sending Com
ant, who had protested against the first meet
ing. He required written invitation, stating
the objects Of the assembly; on receiving which
he presented himself. A full discussion then
took place, after which the articles contained in
the proceedings of the city Of Valencia were
sanctioned, in The terms which follow.
LIST. That this Illustrious Municipality and
that of Valencia, with such others as have or
may manifest their concurrence herewith, be
assembled by means Of their respective depu-
ties, as soon as possible, In such place as His
Excellency General Paez may appoint, for the
purpose Of recording the imperious motives
that have compelled the people 10 replace His
EXcellency in the military command, and invest
him with all necessary authority.
cd. That the same act do contain the resolu-
ton of the people to accelerate the period de-
signated by the Constitution for the purpose Of
ascertaining the expediency Of the present sys-
tenn; in as-muc h as time and experience have
manifested the obstacles which oppose the COM
petion Of this period, and have pointed out the
reforms which must be effected.
Sd. That Commissioner be forthwith des-
patched 10 His Excellency the Lberalor, be-
seeching him to visit his native soil, where he
will be received as its ilustrious son, as its best
friend, and the worlhiest Of its citizens, in or
der that he may be pleased to use his influence
with the other departments, to The end OF con-
voking forthwith, the grand convention APP
pointed to take place by the Constitution, in the
year 1881; and that the mode Of effecting this
reform in brotherly love, and as mutually inter-
es:ed in the general prosperity,Sc in avoiding
the horrors of civil war, be taken into consider
alton by that assembly; and also that he may
apply the great experience which he has &C
qured during the long period in which he has
guided the destinies Of great portion Of the
American world, in communicating to US les
sons prudence and wisdom, and become our
teacher in the establishment Of our Institutions.
4th. That in the actual state Of affairs, it be-
comes absolutely necessary 10 invest His Excel
lency General Jose Antonio Paez, with all au-
thority requisite for the maintenance Of public
order and tranquility, for raising armies for the
defence of the country from foreign invasion,
or other acts Of hostility, and. for preserving
regularity in the administration, which au,hori-
ty he shall hold under the title Of civil and mi
litary chief of Venezuela.
5th. That the authority of His Excellency
shall continue so long as circumstances may
require; which it is hoped will change or the
arrival Of His Excellcncy the Liberator and
President, when, or as soon as it can be done
with security, the Venezuelan people shall be
convoked on basis yet TO be laid down, in or
der to deliberate or the form Of government
mos! consonant with their situation, their GUS
toms, and productions
9th. That His Excellencv General Jose An
tonic Paez shall commence from this day 10
exercise the authority of civil and military
chief Of Venezuela, in the exercise OF which it
is hoped he will preserve, and if possible in
crease, the glorious public estimation and re-
putaiion. that has entitled him to our election.
9Th. that the authority Of His Excelency be
formally recognized by all the existing autho
rites.
From the Ne,c York Daily .4drertiSp
MEXICO.