Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-07-19
From, the Netc- York Daily .adrertiser.
ROIIVAR

new states of South America, particularly Of
Colombia, excites universal solicitude, and
when step seems about to be taken which
will give great and lasting influence upon that
portion of the world, ii is very desirable that we
NAV obtain correct view Of the actual state of
things.
We mentioned, some weeks ago, pamphlet
which had been published in the capital oil CO.
lombia, containing an Exposition Of the senti-
ments Of the public NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., de-
par,mental, and municipal-and other inhabi-
tants of the city Of Bogota, made 10 be present
ed TO the Liberator President OF the Republic"
1t has since been re-published in New York,
principally, we believe, for circulation in other
countries; and being in Spanish, has met with
little attention here. 1t is written with extra
ordinary ability; and, we are strongly susPi-
cious, was one of the principal causes which
induced Bolivar 10 offer his resignation. Al
Though we have room but for few extracts,
which must give but an imperfect idea OF the
train of argument which il contains, we shall
make few TRANSACTIONS II is by far the most
ineligible and satisfactory compendium of the
views Of the constitutional party, and ahords
the most irresistible arguments against the
course which Bolivar is suspected OF pursuing,
and the change Of principle which, 1t is feared,
he has undergone.
The pamphe, commences by stating, that
for some time after the news OF Paez's rebel
lion was received, those who "ere in favor OF
the existing order OF things believed that II
would soon be suppressed. He had few an9
feeble par,izans, the Liberator had taken an
oath TO maintain the constitution for ten years,
which had not yet elapsed; the cities which had
declared for Paez had spontaneously accepted
the constitution three years before; and other
parts of the republic were still firm to their
principles 1t was therefore believed that the
instruction would be suppressed before 1t
euufu rNseuT Ueyouu the IIItIe district oil Nene-
zuela where it had commenced: Colombia was
on the point Of obtaining great triumph, by
discountenancing and overcoming favorite
officer, the first moment he showed himself un-
- Tl'ful to his, trust. She was TO appear before
the world, with character established by hrm
ness in the hour of danger, and brighter Tor
having passed the ordeal. Success IN tins case
would establish her credit, and accelerate the
general recognition Of her independence.
One Of the most portentous circumstances
attending the earliest steps Of Bolivar AFTER this
per:od. was their equivocal character. The
FRS, intelligence received by the authorities at
Boeota concerning the course the Liberator in-
tended 10 pursue, was communicated oy news.
paper from Guyaquil, containing an account of
The arrival of his secretary, and his letter re-
commencing the Bolivian Constitution, as con-
tanning the Liberator's political principles,
which was speedily adopted. The Carthasena
mail soon brought the news OF its adoption in
that city, and a public declaration that Bolivar
was believed 10 approve the deed, and that
commissioner had arrived from His Exceiien-
cy. These occurrences, says the pamphlet, pro-
duced the greater solicitude. ut was delight
full to recall them former days); ami we believe
L .c,I Exr llpnr we re-
pea, some of those immortal declarations which
have carried the name Of Bolivar to every coun-
try where freemen exist"
The writer's then repeat his declarations
made at different times, before the Congress oil
Angosthera, at the constituent Congress OF Co.
lombia, and part Of his speech after wards made
before the latter on taking the Presidents oath
The ex expressions are different, but the spirit OF
all is the ssme--.he FIRST mentioned we trans
late for their brevily. Bolivar said he "would
not accent a power which he had Ienounced
forever from principle and feeling; that liberty
would incur great risks il one man should re-
tain the supreme power for long time; and
tha, il was necessary to be on the guard against
the designs of any ambitious man-against
those of His Excelleney himself: and that there
was no security of his always thinking or con-
Quoting in the same manner
In MS speech on accepting thS prSsiuSnSy, he
bescueht them not TO be deaf 10 his requests, al
ter he should have delivered Peru; but to per
nit him TO become private citizen. "a man
like me-" said he, ais dangerous citizen ina
popular governmental direct menace 10 the
national sovereignty. desire to be citizen,
that NAV be free, and that others may be So"
The pamphlet adds TO these extracts a call
on Bolivar now to come and accept the gift he
so much desired, assuring him that the Con-
eress will willingly permi, him to lay the cope
Stone Of his glory by re'iremen, from public life,
and painting with mastery hand the immor-
tai honor which it would secure him. "Let Boz
livar be great, but Colombia free" Is il posi-
BILE" continue the writers, !" that your Excel
lency will attempt to stop the general move
ment TO which you gave the imPuise!"
>"Observe the great social movemen'-Nor,h
America commenced il; - benight.
ed Europe turns her eyes on America-the free
dom of these youthful countries, where feudal-
ism has hardly placed her blasting foot, is now