Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-06-05
INTEREsrl..; FROM LIMA.

"espouc political and commercial regulation.
wh'cn the has imposed upon the inhabitants OF
nose countries, and have since received by th,
snip f0ria, last from Coquinbo, letter from
".e"o' dstei Lima, January 18th, which corrobo,
rates ell that has been alleged concerning this
second Wsshngton;" and mentions some inte-
resting particulars, (Which submitted TO tn.
reader connected with his usurpation, not before
received. Our correspondent says,
. Before this reaches you, you will doubles,
nave been informed of the events which have
transpred here during the last lew mouths; eyen,s
deeply affecting the interests of Peru, and Ia
mented by every enlightened and sincere we'll
wisLer OF the state The circumstances /,
which this government stands are briegv
these General Bolivar holds bis plsce at il, head
as President for life; hts power is absolute: his ~,
thority Is maintained by the treasury which ia
under his control, by the Influence of his name
and chiefly by twenty thousand bsyonets, a Iarse
portion OF which Colombans consti,n
'ioh oil The Liberator's own framing is imposed On
the people, the general features of which. are re-
pugnani to every principle of repubicanism anil
oppressive In an extreme degree. General Andres
santa Cruz, Is Vice President, and during the ali
sence ci Bolivar, In Colombia, exercises the dele
gated authority OF president. He is destitute of
talent or merit, aud is recommended to the Office
ohy oy hsxioie Character and the basest servi:i-
W. ne mas three associates, and the four con-
stitute what is called the council OF poye,m.n,
from TINS body all laws emanate, and by il are
repealed AT pleasure, the constitution 10 the con
trsry notwithstanding. In fine, there is bat the
name OF a republic while the most rev otine mill.
t'ry despo,isin exists. Such system cannot but
produce dissatisfaction among the people They
nave been deceived; they have not obtained the
i'Der'y which they contended s. suffered for Con-
sequeh'y their discomfort, though silent is Deep
shu Ia spite oil the terrors OF unhrdled tyranny
they VIII finally cause their Just complaints 10 be
neafa' IL Doii'ar should continue TO give the
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ease me ouTdens of this oppressed people, / think
TINS devoted country will, ere the lap.e of a looq
PERIOD witness another revolution, s pass through
new scenes OF blcodshed and evil strife Be- 4
tween the Colombian and native troops the deep-l
est luminosity prevails, which has shewn itself
u"s Tue isst month In several acts of open hos.
u'lty, IN which a number of lives were lost
Lima has hardly begun 10 feel the beneficial
influence OF peace. Some few improvements a, q
making III the appearance of private DIV ellinrs
ou' ia general The devastation and ruincus effects
OF the late war are still apparent The revenues of
'he Government are said to be ample, but they
are diverted into other channels than that of re.
OuiIdins and adornng the city.
Commerce is in depressed state The imports
Vi 'he last two years have been immense, greatly
e~'ee''hB the consumption, and the trade con-
sequenuy ruinous. 1t is now in some measure
improved but still improbable. This Govern
ineni o"s PASSED law which goes into operation
"a 'tT On eoruary next, laying additional du.
~ U! ~ per cent on suDdry articles among
which are those which constitute a large por,;oo
VI TUG imports In American vessels viz plain cot.
toh' furniture, saddlery, lard, tallow and wax
""''e'' "stS' shoes and boots. sugar, soap, to-
Deco and ready made clothes. The consump-
'io" "a our couons. however, is annually in
creisns and from their superior fabric and cheap
ness, WI | eventually supersede In spi,e of.everv
oostSce, the use OF all others. The consu.n ption
oi american Hour which has heretofore been a
'@iu@oie branch OF commerce to this coast, is
gradually diminishing. The quantities of wheat
h"ouucea rom Chill are nearly sufficient for the 9
supPly OF Lima; and as the manufacture of il is /
oay Improving here, there is little doubt that our
dour VIII soon be excluded from the market. ex,
cept In cases OF a short crop OF Chill
Inc working OF the silver AID gold mines since
"e CONCLUSION oil The war, has been losing
10 the ADVENTURES. Considerable guam
HHe' oi tue metals are produced, but the expense
ol conveying machinery TO the mines the clearing
"ei" vi wafer the lDexperience OF the workmen,
ana above all the rapacity of the Government.
@osorDs alt the profits and nearly all the capital
I'D wv precious metals are almost the ONLY ex-
poHs from Peru' commerce must flourish or decay
IN proportion as they abound or are scarce
An agent OF the French Government D,esented
MS credentials to the authorities here few DAYS
ago. Under the title of ' Inspector of Commerce.
- He PERUVIAN cabinet refused 10 recognise him in
mat capacity, and he has consecuen,iy demanded
"'S passport ana lett the country. This step may
De productive OF important conseouences.
enclose the constitution of lower Peru, and
on account OF the proceedings preparatory to il,
'uoP"on' Abe last may be considered as emas
nat ing rom The Government party
Ihe irlGate BraDdywine and soop of war Vim !;
are houriy expected, to supply the place Of
'he squadron lately sailed for the Unired States,
". Y. Times.
letter from Laguira, of April 26,h, ssvs- "a
lew days ago an English riga arrive ed here bring
ing Mr., CockbuTn, the English Minist er. Ills
'epOr'eu mat he, and Bolivar, will proceed 10 Bo-
GOA "A mail from Bogota arrived the 9th. but
y u not ascertained whether the Congress accented
The resignation of Bolivar"
announcer letter mentions that Mendoza, who was
osnshed by Paez, has been reinslated AZ Intendant
Of Caracas, BY Bolivar. h
NEW YoKK, May So We were last evening
aVoFed with 81 John, N b. paper of the 18th
-, IRON when we copy the following petition
!, 'e Chamber OF Commerce Of that place, az ainst
y Iiowing toe importation OF American produce into
ne pri1sn West Indies, through the other foreign
W eel India Islands. The editor remarks. that
,niess this regulation be suspended, the benefit Of
ne export and carrying trade will still be secured
. me United States, TO the manifest disadvantage
u me British Colonial merchant; and homes this
,euIon will be followed by Others from the sister
Provinces Her an r
o he Right Honorable ne lords Of his majsfvs Hooya-
ole Prfvy Council for Trade
me Petition Of The Chamber Of Commerce of the 1
city Of Saint John, in New, Brunswick.
1osT HUmBLY SHEwEr1t:-
That they entertain serious spprehensions with
egard to the course which The Trade to His Ma.