Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1827-07-31

tensive plains Of the Abure, FLYER Of New Granada
These men are named from the nature Of The countrys
Lonefos' inhabitants Of the plains They are the
Tartars OF Americas They keep Hocks and herds;
and large number Of horses and mules and are ac-
customed to the saddle from infancy. Paez is one
Of these Spirits who are fitted to acquire an ssceu-
dancy among such men. He was distinguished for
sagacty decision and hardwood before the war with
Spain. That war gave full scope to his restless and
daring disposition. When it broke out he collect
ed body of expert ana dauntess cavalry in his
neighbourhood, and commenced a partizan warfare.
He soon became the terror of his enemies and the
admiration of his intrepid followers and drew up-
on himself the attention OF the Southeri-we know
not which, to Washington or Bonaparte. BoliA
var gave him a command id the regular army, and
assigned to him duties suited to the character Of his
wild horsemen. The exploits of Pace both in pitched
battles, skirmishes and single combats are nume-
rous and ofteir remind one Of the irregular and
hand to hand fights of the siege Of Troy. On one
occasion, Paez had made prisoner OF Spanish oftA
Ger, and agreeably to the bloody law OF war; which
was introduced and for long time observed IN tho
South American struggle, he ordered him to be put
to death. The officer besoughthm to spare his lilies
Paez consented condtionally The officer was set
at liberty, to be armed, and to have twenty rods the
start of Paez, and with this advantage if he Gould
not escape from his pursuer, he should be ut liberty
should submit quietly to the fate from which Pae1
upon this extraordinary condition had offered oaety3
| and the stpulations strictly observed. Tho
officer having proceeded twenty rods, the Llaherc
commenced the pursuit, overlook and vanqulsheds
and killed him. Paez bore conspicuous part ia
many iinportant and destructive actions; but NEST
of all in the battle Of Carrabobo, which appears to
have been to Colombian Independence what the
capture of CORVALLIS was to ours. Bolivar in the
name of Congress- offered the field, to make HIM
commander in chief Of the army.
! 1t is obvious that man with these talents and
dispositions and with none but military edncations
would be well fitted to act part in any civil coma
motions in Colombia, which would attract general
attention.
Ever since this foundation Of the government, the
province of Venezuela has contained faction,
whose operations inspired the Executive with nlarn1s
They con, erted the press into blind instrument OF
attack on the fundamental institutions OF the and
they criticised the laws witha factious aerlmony;
they aasaed the Representatives OF the nation with
the bitterness hatred and grossly exaggerated the
necessary effects Of their newness in legislation.
They calumniated the Executive both personally and
in the abstract with keenness of invectve, which,
ought to have been reserved for the enemies OF inc
country. The Vice President. Santander. appears
to have made every exeron in his power to appease
, this facti"1 but sacrihce or precautloh couS0
= avert the impending storla.
). "A ChaNenge.-Some years since, Judge--4---ls
a Of Rhode Island. received challenge from Gen.
{; -- Of which he took no notice. Soon AFTER ne
N met the challenger in public company, and the
n following dialogue ensued between them
"a Gca.-Did you receive my note, SIR .
h. Judge.--Yes sir.
=. Gea-Well sir, do you intend to fight mea
+ Judge--No sir.
y. Gen-Ihen, sir shall consider you pitiful
5, coward
: Judgs.-Right, sir you knew that very we'll, OF
n. you would never have challenged me.
~ Chr. Obs'r
te gentleman happening to sit at Church IN ape"
Or adjoining one in which sat young lady, Tor whom
70 he conceived most sudden and violent passion, was
f. DESTROYS Of entering into courtship on the spot
:, but the place not suting formal declaration the
% exigency Of the case suggested the following pan:
"a, He politely handed his fair neighbour Bible, open
~ with pin stuck in the following text:~-2d epstle
h John, verse 5h: And now beseech thee, lady, no
- as though wrote new commandment unto thee
- but that which we had from the beginning, that W
love one another" She returned it, pointing to tn
VOC following I'd chapter Of Ruth, 10th verse. Inc,
I she fell on her face and bowed herself to the grouhu
in and said unto him, why have found grace IN thin
eyes, that thou shoulds take knowledge OF me- seem
that am a stranger 20 He returned the book, pom
ting to the 10th verse of the Sd eplstle OF Jonn :
~. "Having many things to write unto you woua nc
,o, write with ink but trust to come unto you I'll
,no sneak face to faces From the above interview III
the marriage took place the ensuing week.
al. - --
yet DIED,
~ curdor tho o1d Mrs REHECCA FRlSB