Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-01

A constitution of the Liberator's own framing
IS imposed on the people, the general fsa.ures
of which are repugnant to every principle ofre
publicanism, and oppressive IN an extreme de
gree. GcAeral Andres Santa Cruz is Vice Pre-
siden,, and during the absence OF Bolivar, in
Colombia, exercises the delegated authority Of
President He is destitute Of talents or merit,
and is recommended TO the Office only by fex-
ible character and the basest servility. He has
three associates, and the four constitute what
is called the council of government From this
body all laws emanate. and by ii are repealed
at pleasure, the constitution to the contrary
notwithstanding. In fine, there is but the name
of republic, while the most revolving military
despotism exists. Such system cannot but
produce dissatisfaction among the people,
They have been deceived; they have not obtain
ed the liberty which they commended and suffer
ed for. Consequently their discon,ent, though
SILENT is deep, and in spite Of the terrors Of I'M
brided tyranny they wilfnally casse their just
complaints TO be heard. III Bolivar should con-
tinue TO give the rein 10 his unbounded ambi-
ton, If he should not ease the burdens Of this
oppre ssed people, think this devo'ed country
will, ere the lapse OF long period, witness an
other revolution, and pass through new scenes
Of bloodshed and civil strife. Between the CO.
lombian and native troops the deepest animosi-
~ prevails, which has shown itself during the
las, month in several acts Of open hostility, in
! which number Of lives were lost
Lima has hardly begun TO feel the beneficial
influence of peace. Some few Improvements
| are making in the appearance of private dwell
ings, but in general the devastation and ruinous
effects Of the laVe war are still apparent. The
revenues ofthe government are said TO be am
pie, but they are diverted into other channels
III an that Of rebuilding and adjoining the city
Commerce is in depressed state. The i'm
ports of the last two years have been immense.
greatly exceeding the consumption, and the
trade consequently ruinous. 1t is now in some
measure improved, but still Improbable. This
government has passed law which goes into
operation on the 9th February next, laying an
! additional duty Of so per cent. on sundry artl-
cles, among which are those which constitute
| large potion of the imports in American YES
sells, viz plain cottons, furniture, saddlery, lard,
,allow and wax candles, hats, shoes and boots,
sugar, soap, tobacco, and ready made clothes.
The consumption Of our cotlons, however, is
annually increasing, and from their superior
fabric, and cheapness, will eventually supersede
in spite of every obstacle, the use OF all others.
| The consumption Of Amrricanhour, which has
heretofore been valuable branch OF comm rec
10 this coast, is gradually d,minis g. The
quantities Of wheat introduced from Chill are
nearly sufficient for The supply Of Lima; and
as the manufacture Of it is daily improving
here, there is little doubt that our Hour will
soon be excluded from the market. except In
cases of short cropin Chill The wholesale
price may now be quoted al So per barrel. on
board. The quantity in the market 5000 bar
rels, and number OF vessels known 10 be on
the way, are daily expected.
The working of the silver and gold mines
since the conclusion of the war, has been los
ing speculation 10 the adventurers. Consider
BILE quantities Of the metals are produced, but
the expense of conveying machinery to the
mines, the clearing them OF water, the inexpe
rience of the workmen, and above all the rapa'
city of the Government, absorb all the prohls
and nearly all the capital, AS the precious me-
1 tails are almost the only exports from Peru, com
merce must flourish or decay in proportion as
they abound or are scarce.
An agent of the French Government present
| ed his credentials to the authorities here lew
days ago, under the title of" Inspector OF Com
merce" The Peruvian cabinet refused TO re.
cognizc him IN that capacity, and he has con-
sequently demanded his passport and LETT the
country This step may be productive OF I'M
portant consequences.
Il enclose the constitution OF lower Peru, and
an accoun, OF the proceedings preparatory to lis
adoption The last may be considered as ema'
ting from the Government party
The frigate Brandywlncs and sloop OF wal
Vincennes are hourly expected, 20 supply the
place of the squadron lately sailed Tor the Unit
ed States.
The Massachusetts, Journal, in halt asserting
and half surmising way, imputes, we are no.
mistaken, to Governor Clinton's visit to Mas
sachusetts, the object of which is to view the
proposed route Of the Hampshire and Hamp
den canal, an interference Gin local question
of much delcacy and Importance, question
which has aroused large and respectable Por'
tons of the Commonwealth to keen and almos
angry controversy, question upon whose de
cision property to en- immense amount Is de-
pending" And this opinion is founded upon
! the fact that Governor Clinton visits Massa
chusetts without an invitation from the eXecu
tive of that state Web believe that the suspl
| c;on;of the Journal NAV be quoted nasmuCh