Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-06-27

1u' oe extremely sorry should you disapprove
ny proceeuinss' although they may be painful:
ior nave only been actuated bv the onod 49,;
convenience of every person. ard no, ~, a""
i"ie- hest assured. that was fulfillin. ms, H.,
'm uie puresi and sincerest faith and hlndlx ex.
ecu'ins the orders of gov eminent, When T 80.
engaged In the enro lmen; of the militia. bonsb,
ia made great sacrifice of my Tranquility and
-, "is' los, great many friends, which
could no, be avoided, hen Obliged 10 carr in,o
euec' the dlsasreeable order which alone cc,,id =,
INA. umie maintain the public security.
-" The intrigue which was already nre,,,.,
o ''e was uie only one that could have given
Gimnai aspect TO my innocent ac,ions-Fonr or
s. deputies, unknown in the revolution.
raised their voices and acted as foolish ns,rnnsn,
20 form black and per verse desops h., 49, I'
succeeded IN getting avote against me IN tho H.
nohoT OF the representatives. the Cban,b.rN of,l
Sen'te' WIN an inJustce scarcely parralleled adj
united The impeachment without proof and was
orcered 10 suspend my functions this ,vould bays
ao.I, - 80 niuch INJURY to the people that they
could moi tolerate the fulfilment of 50 i,npryaen,
resolu,ion-I assure you that who, ,h; 4; -
no" was made known to me, i, was d,caar
.housh my heart, and to so high DEGREE were r,-
ieeiihgs excited, that at the time ,yopld h.ro
uesuUSec my accuser and laid violent hands upon
MYSELF IL u had been necessary.-When ,ook
retrospective view of my pas, services In tho r.
Puoiic' the immense suferings through q bicb hal
OBTAINED my rank and honors, and the un,ye,r;.,
eAer'ions adopted 10 maintain the order of ,b;,
department. my heart could not but feel indig,,,,
al the inera'ude with which Congress- had rsp,d
SO many sacTllces-I was, however, so mucb ,c-
sus'1'hee 10 obedience, and had such dear love
ior me hepubic, that no interest no sufro,; -
passion could have inspired ne with = 49,: ~
oil breaking through the Constit tuition which 60
s'der ed as the work OF our exertons and the ,ecor
pence OF our toiis--i thought that nv enemies
would nave accomplished their views in w,berinp
MY 'aufeis and even destro ing my existence
ms "''' howevef' was oil lar less weight on my mind
than presenting myself before the world "a d..
rous citizen, who, with his own hands had TO-, T.
charter lie had sworn TO preserve with his s,,ora
Wy honor struggled against my interest and 70
oiSeo 10 obey the orders OF the Senate Gene-,r
Escaiona was acknowledged by myself Il remain
cd 'es"ia'ing my equippage, and was about 10 cell
o"'e oa''ie 10 oeiray my expenses during my re-
81 ence ~ boso a. Little did think ibs, The neo-
PIE would take any interest for me little did ,b;,
mat the people " ould adopt on nv account anv
measures winch would put at stake their wealth
their tranquility and their blood, when suddenIv
learned that a considerable number of the yaenci-
ans n'o presented themselves before the muncipal-
NY demanding my restoration to the command
This step, though the result of grateful foeI;.'n.
wounded my heart more severely than that bicb
under me Influence OF ingratitude and pe,fidv yoe
taken by the Senate.-The loud calls of The ne
pie and the duties imposed on me by the law. were
SO G n'rsdc'ory, that my soul was shaken from i,s
&c '"e' my Juusnent was blinded and my mind
was al loss, Gas yours ould have been. y what
course TO adopt. Al length such were NV feel
In * and my gratitude towards the SPECIFICATIONS
OF an entire people, urging me not 10 leave them
Ia'heFless, That forgot the sixteen wears I had
served republic, governed by unerateiul men. the
military honoTs that so many concealed rivals
W'u'u nave neen the cause OF my attaining and
the glories which had earned by nv qrea, efforts
and stripped myself of that uniform ~ bcb L.roa
was my pride, to begin new career For many
Gays hesi'a'ed TO resume it, notwihstandig the
suppiical ms OF friends and the solicitude of H.,
whoie people 1 could not see them without feel,
ing contrary sentiments OF grief, tenderness. ven
ge'nce, and every thing that can aeiiate an homo
raoie man, forced by his enemies 10 DISREGARD his
promises AID enter into new RESPONSIBILITIES 60
dangerous and OF so much consequence. that
Know nos whether pos Gritty will respect nv name
or Iniamy take possession of my reputation.
thought tina would burn in the public square. all
my u"ilofms' The splendid monuments of my mis-
fortunes. and that ouId solely preserve vou-
! oust' which was sent 10 me by the republic of Pc
Tu' as proof OF the sincere friendship | have for
you and my gratitude towards that government
| ~ IS very probable that our common enemy
VIII think that this is fine opportunity 10 invade
our territories; but assure you that its defence
was never In better situation Every man is
terminated and it appears that the interests of The
new cause has redoubied their warIike snri, r.
uhder no aiprehensions with regard to the Snan-
lard~; promise you that all their attempts would
be lilusive, and that they will be coaouered AZ tho
INST place where they may be found | shall have
'he pleasure OF delivering his country 10 you with
out any Spanish army. | cannot however, answer
Tor our tranquility, il the government of gotta
were so inprudent as TO be the FIRST to DISCHARGE
single gdn have taken charge of the projection
| "i these countries. IS have sworn that tbev ,;II
not be lhJured unless they were TO trarnpIe nm mo
dead body snail never be the agaressor. hi, +
shall carry the fame OF the yindication of ,bo;
rongs wherever they will accompany me Me
wealth, my comfort, my life, are set at napeb, =
disregard them; my only wish is the fu6Imen, rs
this dangerous trust. "
g Come to be the pilot of this vessel that n.,,;.
gates on the boisterou- ocean ;conduct il IN sato
por' and permit me alter so many tolls 10 snend
private LIE in he plains of Apure, where I NAV
live among my friends far from my envious rivaIs
and from multitude of ungrateful individuals ,br
enter into the public service when | end nv ca
reer. $50 I GO
I" Receive, General the sincere assurance oe =
hear that values you, Of true friend thai low Is Won
and oil companion in arms who 10 fransuess AID
truth adds the great consideration and respect with
which remain your most obedieni servant
JOSE ANTONIO PAEZ
! CARAcc4s, May %, 1926.
FROM JAMAICA BY the scbr Mali
Captain Smith, at this port, we have received o,r
hle- o. Jamaica papers to the 1st of June. and CIV
tract The following paragraph
! p" The Msdsena Post IS in with intelligence