Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-04-05

Important from CoIombia.-By the
Schooner Eliza Piggot, Davis, arrived
at Philadelphia, Mr.. sanderson, of the
Coffee House, has received a letter
dated Laguira, March 18th, of which
the following is an extract.
II enclose you the first copy OF the
"Lira," a new paper, which it is inten
ded to publish at Caracas. You will
therein find that the Grand American
Federation is spoken of. Bolivar's re-
sigbation is also therein. His resigna-
ton is however, only TO pave the way
to place himsefa step higher, as there
is little doubt tina, four months will not
elapse, before there will be a union of
Peru, Colombia, aud Bolivia, and b.
ivar appointed President for life"
The project of union of Bolivia,
Peru, and Colombia, is highly applau-
ded in the "Lirao-Tbe cause ofliberty
in general j: not likely to be advanced
by the confederation of military repub-
lies; but it is generally supposed that
any kind of government is preferable to
anarchy.
ABDICATiON OF THE LIBERATOR.
Head Q,iarters ca acas, Peb q, 1927.
To his excellency the President of the
honorable body of the Senate.
Mo.T EXCELLENT SIR: La 40 former
circumstances has the august authority
of Congress been Of such necessity to
the republic as at this present period, in
which, every mind has been disturbed,
and the whole nation agtated, by inter
nal commotons.
Called BY your excellency TO take the
oath of Office as President of the repub
lie, arrived at the capita, whence |
was speedily summond 10 the depart
ments of the ancient Venezuela. From
Bogota to this city have issued de
crees so important that, | make bold 10
declare it OF the greatest moment that
your excellency should cal, the atten
ton of Congress to them, and request
that body from me, to take them into
their " Use considerations. If have o.
yerstepped the boundaries of my autho
ritz, the fault lies solely with mes bot
| willingly consecrate even my limo.
cence to the safety OF the republic. This
sacrifice was required of me, and glo-
~ in not having delayed it.
When in Peru, an official notice
brought me intelligence of my elevation,
by the people, to the Presidency of the
republic, | declined to the executive
power the acceptance ofthe chief ma
gistracy Of the nation. For fourteen
years have fulfilled the office of su-
pieme head and President of the re
public, dangers forced this duty upon
me, which no longer existing, leave me
at liberty to retire to the enjoyments OF
private life.
beg Of Congress to cast regard
upon the situation of Colombia, of A.
merica, and of the entire world: Every
thing seem to fiatter us. There is not
a Spaniard upon the American cont
nent.-Domestic peace has reigned in
Colombia since the commencement of
the present year. Many powerful ma
tons recognise our political existence
and some are Joined to us in the bonds
of amity and friendship A large por-
ton Of the American states are in alli-
ance with Colombia, and Spain is at
present menaced by Great Britain.
What more can we hope fors The womb
of time can alone contain the immensely
OF happiness which has been prepared
for us by bountful Providence, in
whom is our only reliance. As for me,
suspicious ofa tyranncal usurpation rest
upon my name, and disturb the hearts of
the Colombians. Republicans jealous
Of their liberties, cannot consider me
without secret dread, because The
pages of history tell them that all those
placed in similar situations have been
ambitious. In vain do | wish to propose
the example of WASHINGTON as my de.
fence; and in fact, one or many excep-
tons can effect nothing against the
experience of the world, which has
always been oppressed by the powerful
sigh between the dstresses of my fell
low citizens, and the sentence which
awaits me in the Judgment of posterity.
myself am aware that | am not free
from ambition; and therefore, desire
to extricate myself from the grasp Of
that fury, to free my fellow citizens
from all inquietude, and to secure after
my death that reputati N which may be
entitled to for my zeal in the cause of IL
berry. With such sentiments,I renounce,