Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-06-28

injustice Of their accusations.
| :. The desertion of many of the officers and
soldiers of Bolivar, arose from the knowledge
they possessed that he would not support anarmy
in idleness at the expense of Colombia, and that
he was determined that the civil should be above
military power. Like Washington ne desired that
the revolutionary army, having accomplished the
end for which it was created, should seek repose
and cultivate the soil they had freed from despo-
tism This determination was highly unaccept-
able to some of the chiefs of his army, impatient
of the restraints of Law and order. Toretain the
power they possessed, they raised the cry OF des-
potism against the father of his country, and
charged Bolivar with designing to subvert the
liberties of that nation he had individually ere
ated.
..The following extract is from letter written
bv Bolivar to friend of his while in Carthagena,
and expresses sentiments which will draw forth
the admiration of all, and may, perhaps, touch
his accusers with regret.
81 have sacrificed my fortune and health, to
secure to my country liberty and happiness.
have done all that could, and have failed IN max
ing her con;ented and happy. now resign
every thing to the wisdom of Congress, relying
that 1t will effect, what an individual has failed
to accomplish That civil war, which has stained
the history of the South American States. may
never be witnessed in Colombia, is my most fer
vent PRAYER to Heaven. If to stay this 1t Is
found Indispensable necessary by the Congress,
and desired BY the people, to introduce monar-
civ. | will not rebel against their wishes: but,
remember, the crown never goes on Bohodr'S
head desire rcpose, and be sure no act OF my
life shall ever sully my history, that affords me
so much pleasure to review. Posteslty will do
me Justice, and an assurance of this Is all pos
sess to make me happy My best intentions have
been construed to the worst of motives, and IN
the United States where expected justice have
been abused. What have done to merit this?
Born to fortune and every comfort, | now pos
sess nothing but a ruined constitution. Could
nv enemies have desired more, and that am
thus Hesitate, is mat have thus wiled. The
resources of Colombia and hei victorious armies
have been at my individual disposal, and the CON
seriousness of having done her no wrong, affords
me the greatest comfort. ="
THIS is the man accused Of designing 70 wear
crown, Comment is unnecessary.
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The CITY Solicitor of Boston has transmitted to
the Mayor his opinion, i'll answer to the question
proposed by the board Of Aldermen, Whether 1t
be lawful for the Theatre to be opened for thea
tricai exhibitions of Saturday evenings The
opinion of the Solicitor concludes thus:
"From the examination of the history and
grounds of oar legislation, | am OF OPINION mat
whatever distinctions may pc taken IN te 'eIhl-
cal construction OF any speclnc ProhiOl!ono Oh 'ne
s s1A{gte f{ pp b thtn 70 amlisements
on Saturday evening; and met the openln@ oil me
Theatre for theatrical eHnioh'os oll u,ae e'I'nn'
would be in violation of the exiSaIngla"s IN re-
spect to the specific prohibitonsaboye alluded to-
it may be further al led-that Whatever course course
shall be thought advisable to be parsaed m regard
to the past, the Board OF Aldermen may,,ii5 tney
deem it expcdient, prevent any ques1iah lols
the future BY ma1Ins t ,Sa, y sr,Ilsnatsh
nua' license oil me ihea'te' u'"' -
opened on SATURDAY eIeu.,s
essE asSss,
From Holland, Dispatches from zhr. freo-l
ble our Minister m ~ pos'G,,
on SundaysIast the Conao,ans sen'nel IN
the Augusta from Rotterdam, andnave Deeh sent
on to Washington we learn verpa',y' uiat .hs
subject OF the NnthcrIl boundary oil tne Gnl'gui
States was be i1festhe King of the Ne',eribpos,
as sovereign arbifrator OF the controversy oc.wee"
~ and.( Great Byitain: that the Ministers OF the