Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-08-03
LATEST FROM COLOMBIA.

LATEST FROM COLOMBIA. Il.
New YORK, July 27.-we are indebted to Can't
Beekman OF the brig Mon'illa, for Carthsgena papers
10 the I.t int inclusive Their contend. possess con-
siderable interest In addition 70 the 'r'nsa'ions
have given, Capt Is informs va hat account of the
Reaction in Venezuela Gen. Paez had been compelled
to resign.
An earthquake took place at Carthsg-na the 18th
June, which created much alarm, but dill serious
damage II was apprehend'd that in the interior pro-
vinces the damage might have bcsn comfortable.
CARrHAGENA, Jane 81 On the 23i inst, iii.
Evcsllency the Lib razor rveJ in this capital trom
Turbardl accomp ,ni.d by the Sr,. Pref.ct and Com
mandant General OF the Department, and an hnmen
and brilliant concourse OF Chiefs, officers, and respec
table nha 5itant,.
II. Excellency wa. .aiu,ed with pira, by the PEG.
pie in the streets throueh which he passed till his arr-
val at the house oil General Montla, where he took
LODI lngs.
immediately he waited on by his numerou.
rtsnds in this city, and until evening there
lency who desired once see him. These inge-
neous and voluntary demonstrations prove than any
thing else how much the the Liberatsr is beloved by
all classes in This capital.
The following day appointed for all the amhori-
lies and corporations TO pay their respects 10 HE Ex
count OF his being good deal ndisposed; and was ne
cesssry to postpone IL till the 10th.
On the Last mentioned day. the civil authorities corr
poraions, public officers. and number of respec-
table inhabant,, headed by the Project Of the Depart
men proceeded 10 the residence OF His Exceiency,
where were already assembled The General
OF the Department, with his s,a and all the chiefs and
officers Of the garrison. The Project then addressed
the Libera,or in the following terms.
SIR-Greatis tbs satisfaction experience through
the honor which devolvss upon of being the organ
Of the inhabitants of Masdalena, In feIicatng the
ibera'or Of Colombia hs safe arrival ths capital
OF the Department The civil authorties the public
officers, tie distinguished citizens and all the people
congratulate you through my fundamentally, ard Car
thagena conErAulates itself Of having in its
bosom the first and greatest czs en- Of Colombia This
satisfaction, which is common 10 all The children Of
Magdel lena il duo To the eminent services which your
Excelency has rendered 10 the country, by achieving
its independence.
Butt is embittered bv the resollton which IL seems
you have adopted, of departing from the Colombian
shores The determination be viewed with.
out by any who regard the reputation of your
EScellency, and the Independence, prosperity, or
even existence OF Colombia. II would lie much
more glorious to the country, and much more favor
able TO the consolidation Of the constitution and govern
ment, should you remain in the country. afording the
sublime example of being the foremost in obeying and
respecting the law. and the constituted authority. Be.
sides sir, the situation Of the Republic require
III the iusrous shou I'd forsake t.: who, by
his influence and wisdom, has been called TO render i'm
por'ant services to the country.
Threa' ened as the government is with great dan
gers.-'he shin of state exposed TO run aground
amidst the conflict of passonsthe intepo.i,on Of thai,
arm will perhaps he required, which has often
saved the Republic from internal factions and external
foe AMI it will be patriotic act in your Excellen
cy rot to abandon in ihsse circumstances would
he act most honorable 10 your Exrellency sustain
the government which he National Ina,
given TO The people, and to render assistance in
tahlishing the tranquility Of Colombia.
all the ColombsDs unite d,-when the country HIS no.
thing to fear from wihoui,-then and then only can
you absent yourself from the country. Hitherto YOU
have emily given il ind peDdepce and glory; il remains
that you contribute to give il tranquility and peace.
| The work being thus complee-the noble mission
eng fulfilled, which Heaven confiied 10 trust
you can retire, leaving to your citizens the most
splendid example Of pariom Of jsnerestness and Of
all civic vrtHes.-thus confounding your detraciors,
and encouraging the lovers OF HUMANITY. who expect
with confidence from the Libprator Of Columbia the
of the sublime ctacte which
gave TO the world viz TO retire from public business
when the country has nothing more TO ask Of him.
| His ExcelleDcy replied:
al receive with the most profound gratitude III. gene
rous sentiments with which you honor me, in the
Of the inhabitants Of this capital, whose principal
thorities and public officers here assembled j
have arrived, gentlemen this illustrious city like
traveller, who can only atop long enough TO make the
cessary arrangements for continuing his journey In
| leaving my country, to which have devoted nv best
services am not Ignorant that we have scarcely begun
10 fulfil duties towards H. and tina, it, rsnGuili-
y property and hspp9ess Ought to be the objects OF
our epts, IN order that the heroic sacrhces con'ecrst
ed TO lie independence, msy rot h. rendered useless
II would, therefore, he very grateful TO feelings to
be able 10 accompany You siil, giving the first example
! ~ obedience TO the authorities legiiimatelY con
siituied. the only means Of maintaining order and
making liberty and all social blessings But
they accuse me, gentlemen, Of ambitious views which
although they are far from heart, by some he
eved TO be well-iounded Under this nretence par
has been organize which keeps The Colombian p ople
in constea, state Of agitation My remaining in the
Republic under such circumstances, would afford :
bundant prerxts for the continuance oi disorders
This is my spnion gentlemen, and cannot resist my
oonscsncs.
All the revolutions, md all the excessts, have beer
laid to my chatge; and even had every thing remain
ed tranquil, suspicion would not have ceased TO
lerm those who fear my influence, my supposed as
praons. Perhaps Ieng absence will exiingui'h icst
ousy. AZ least lime will place the government Of Co
louhia solid foundation, that may rot think H.
self tireaened by any individual, nor subject TO tn,
hateful influence Of factions. Then. without doubt. M
absence would terminates aud would return TO the DO
som Of " is country, which cannot leave without re
greet, after participating the benefits OF ependence
The glory Of being subiert only 10 government consti
tui by ourselves. However great may be the 'acfi
6ce on my part, maxi il for ths country; and If civ
hat country the repose which IL needs, fha Thin
myself infinitely compensated.
Msgdalena Which at all times, and especially al pre-
sent has given brilliant proofs OF its attachment 10 le
gal orde,, needs excitement 10 persevsrancc in II
noble conduct Thus does II preserve iisef from III
evils Of ANARCHY, and will shJrd to the Colombian
If reliance for the re.establshment of gener'
= angniliiy. Under the government and Institution
j. wiirh its representatives have given 10 the nation,
= hope that Tie worthy President Mosqgets, whom a
civic virtues adoro, viii be able to ress,alish The
pire Of the hws, the practice Of which he has flowe
. wi'h distinguished reputation. [Moquefa was law