Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-06-04

Ciizsns.-The revolution of Bogo,a is the result of
the influence OF the principles proclaimed by Yenezue-
head OF the Liberals of Bogota. This victory obtained
by the force of patriotism the infamous machine
tons of despotsm hath fixed forever the glorious des
TIMES OF Venezuela, and the happiness of South Amer
ca. JUAN b. ARISAiENDI
Caracas 18th April, 1880
COLOMBIA.
The Ohio, arrived at Philadelphia has brought more
specific intelligence, if the TO be depended
upon oil the declining fortunes OF Bolivar than i'm
imaed in the contents of the slip from Philadelphia
correspondents, published yesterday The following
me postscript oil private letter, communicated for the
LA GUAYRA, May LIST, 1880.
"Thc political business of Venezuela goes on very
we'll by letter here received, and in which great
confidence may be placed, informed that the
Revolution which lately happened in Bogoa, has been
OF greater importance than previously supposed
large portion OF the Deputies of the admirable Con-
gress have been killed, and Gen. Bolivar has been com
PEELED to fly with few of his troops He has taken
the way OF Magdalena, intending to fortify himself at
Carthagena But it is here believed he will not
coed, as the battalion Cayao, and another which lately
pronounced itself in our favor thercabout and have
received orders TO cut of his retreat"
The following translaons have been furnished for the
same paper.
The revolution against Bolivar has proceeded so far
that his power is entirely ovcrhrown. General
Urdanetta has placed himself at the head of the friends
OF liberty, at Bogota declaring i'm favor of the revo
luton OF Venezuela and been joined by the of the
troops.
Veteran Brigade, Cabadure, Goth April, IS3O-Mos
Excellent Sir, Civil and Military Chief. On arriving at
this place, was charged by the military command with
the commune alton which, under this date, sent him
by the commandant of the district giving the following
most interesting news.
In the capital of Bogota revolution has occurred in
favor oil the cause OF Venezuela proclaimed by the ia
habians, at the head of whom Gen. Urdaneta; and
great part of the troops of the line have Joined us as
also several chiefs and officers while what remained
the other party have taken to flight. This important
news has been communicated officially to the Comman-
dant OF this district, Col Ramon Burgos by his Excel
ency Gen. Marine, who has marched to Cucua. / have
the honor TO give your EXcelency information of it
Pedro Ces-True copy-Antonio Carmona, first OIL
Ger oil the general Secreiary's office.
This intelligence bears the official signatures of the
authorities OF Valentia and Caracas; and the follow
ing additions made to it in Caracas by Gen Aris-
mendi:-
"Citizens Liberty is triumphant and her irresistible
empire has crushed the throne of despos, and broken
In pieces the scepre of iron whose iron weight press
ed on our brethren OF Bogota Venezuela has second
time been the delverer of New Grenada and her inn
posing voice has been heard TO the frontiers of Coom
bia. The revolution of Bogota is the fair result of
principles proclaimed by Venezuela in November last
The same Urlanea has now placed himself at the head
OF the trecmen of Bogoa. His victory obtained by the
force oil patriotism against the Vaccinations OF des
potsm, has forever fixed the destiny of Venezuela and
the happiness of South America.
"Ciizens What l can say TO you is too weak TO re-
present to You the joy that overlows in my heart on
announcing TO you the triumph OF liberty / congrau-
late myself with you propitious a day; and DO
not doubt that your patriotism will express itself by eve
y manner your love of the cause, your refinement and
character may dictate. Fellow Citizens! Long Live
Venezuela! Long live Bogota in freedoml
JUAN b. ARISMENDI.
Caracas, April 18th, 1880.
This appears TO establish, almost beyond doubt the
truth of revolution in Bogota, a report of which we
have before had. Further particulars will be anxious
y awaited. The Congress Bogota had done little up
to the date when this important step taken They
have been employed, il is sad subjects Of little con-
sequence.
CARACAS, April 49, 1890
PTocidmatio,l-Of his Excellency the Civil and Mi
litary Chief of the Army
Solders Venezuela has proclaimed with enerov the
consolidation of her political rights and are in arms
TO sustain them. Recur the history your exploits
and despse fatigue, privation and danger.-We have
made ourselves terrible in battle; have seen YOU gal
iany dispute the palm OF victory and assured of
your vaor.
Soldiers The cause we defend is the glory of oar
national character, independence and liberty. Some of
the agents OF the government of BE gotta pretend 10
pute these precious privileges and draw us into
war; but their actions have not the general appreciation
Whole battalions of the army have deserted them and
added TO our numbers. Many of their officers and
soldiers have left their files to enlist under our ban
ners. They have had the nconcevabe rashncss TO de
ny the republic which rumphed the throne of the
Bourbons.
Soldiers! We 20, not TO make war on the people,
but TO carry them peace BE it our motto TO triumph
in the name of the people, TO make the laws respcced
and be II our desire TO our brethren contented
free, happy, and blessed
JOSE ANTONIO PAEZ
The electoral college Of GARAGES passed an act OH,
The fourth oil April, stating the grounds which they
would have a constitution formed They are verv
dihereut from the servle apology for the plan of a
Tree government, presented TO the Congress OF b 90
TO- They propose that the government should he
popular representative elective alternative and in al
luding to the executive, responsible. All "extraordna
ry powers" are TO be a'o+hed. Glnare paper OF
March goth, gives the following news :--sThat the
people on the frontiers of Venezuela anil New Grs.
NADIA have declared against Bolivar with great enlhu
siasm; and the troops from Taclira had not come
further than Rosario, AMI many had returned fiom
That place. Accounts from San Antouil and the
valley OF Cucuta, represent the inhabitants "a on the
point OF following the eXaape. II il slated posi-
tive, that the Battalion Callao, which was coming
from Ocana TO Cucuta, has returned to Pamp'ona
and this IL taken evidence that the report of the
declaration OF the province of Socorro il true.
The following late Information from Ven Zuela j.
rom source to which we have been often indebted
for authentic details, and upon which we have every
reason TO rely Mat Gaz
Extract OF a letter dated CARACAS, May A. 1880.
"Since my last nothing OF importance has occurred.
Our Congress was 10 assemble on the 30h April a.
Valencia, and this days mail will inform us whether
quorum was formed that day. General Sucre
and the Blshop OF Santa Martha, Commissioners on
The part OF the Congress of Bogoa, detained on
their arrival at the lines but there were no troops
stationed on that point, they dsregardcd the orders
and continued their journey General Marine imme.
ddtey intimated TO them that unless they retired from
The territory Of VenszueIa and remained at Cucuta