Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-06-29


the Colombian Government has directed its constant
efforts IL Is the policy which the Government ha.
uniformly pursued; for IL believes that union 10 com.
petent secure the happiness Of the people, and no
Pacihc means will be neglected to effect its attain.
ment
In accordance with th. policy IL the religion, ob,er
vance OF the Treaties which form with foreign ma.
tions who have acknowledged the udeoc. which
we have achieved Of the mother country; end the Gov.
eminent has directed the undersigned declare exp
city to the Minister Of his Britannia Majesty, that
whatever may be the iorus and institutions which ex
st or shall hereafter exist, In the territory actually in
Guided In the Republic, II IL it's inviolable purpose 10
observe with the same scrupuousness in time
The s'pulations Of the Treaty between Colombia and
Great Britain.
venment has given TO your Excellency will not be in.
rnged; for whatever may be the diff, rences which a,
present agitae the Colombian people, the Government
believes can safely aver, through the medium Of the
Undersigned that all agreed in fulfilling what has
been expressed in their towards friendly nation
which has preserved the best understanding with the
republic, and TO which IL IL under obg atoms which il
Is bound to remember with gratitude and acknowledge.
men'
Inc undersigned Minister, Secretary Of State and OF
Foreign Relations Of the Republic OF Colombia hope.
mat this explanation will be satisfactory to the Envoy
Extraordinary and Minister OF his Bri.
fannie Majesty, whom he off RS the of his
most distinguished consideration and respect
(SigneO DOMINGO CAYCEDo.
LATE s. IMPORTANT FROM COLOMBIA.
NEw-f DIRK June 20 BY the arrival of the brig
h'hen'sn, Captain Chapman, we have received Bogota
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M this unfortunate country is more the scene Of
eiVh connection and contention. For many DAYS pre-.
Sous TO the eh the city Of Bogota flooded with in.
n'mmaory hand bills OF the violent descripiion
boldly and fearlessly stating that IL Congress. dared 70
eject President and Vice President other than
NOSE designated by local mob the most serious con-
sequences would flow from II. Congress intended to e.
iec Caraval President, and Mo.quera Vice President
and ON the first ballot Carava had 81 votes
Ill.,, ana Csiesto. the leader Of the aconsts s. Pre-
V'ous 20 their commencing the ballot, an immense
.rowu Of young men assembled in the galleries and
oooies with determination to prevent the election of
CaravaI, and to substitute his place Cacedo who n an
pears ~ most bad but votes. While the ballots were
being counted. the that took place be de-
scfiphon. When the name Of Caraval was cried ON,
oy the teilers, the mob grodned and shouted u,ao
mosqusras name was received with cons iJerabIc an
plause; and when Caicedo received vote the NIL of
approhation was deafening. When the result of the
ns' ballot was given, their rage knew no bound. and
The cry OF o arms! 10 arms TO the Quartet for arms,
resounded through the hail. and these inlriat.d NAL
men rushed out to carry their threats into execution
Inc troops were ready 10 receive them and no diff
would have occurred in elec,ing an honest
II the Congress had been TO itself But This was
mol the Gaze They did not know that the military
were supporting them and the OF the faction.
lists to the Hail. who continued their cries in favor If
Cacedo and denunciatons of his their fears
prefominated over their patriotism. and Caraval was
sacrhced osquera was elected Pre- sidept and Caice
President. u '
Mosqnera is man of 6rmAess, of talents, and a pa
flof but Is feared that he will not accent The Pres
dency, and that Caicedo will consequently become the
PRESIDENT The friends Of Caicedo knew this and
yielded to his election. Cacedois an homes,
man, but ignorant, and unacquainted with oubic AZ
'ars His Councillors of the Santaudar party and
"hie they have influence in the of the
government il will continue TO be anv ,b;ng bu, ba,
'he friends OF liberty could wish.
| me election thus made for three millions of freemen
an efee,0n Is cailed-was proclaim ed on the 9Th
,,;n y, ana .ne PRESIDENT not being in Bogoa a depu-
,a"on was sent to the Vice President informing
him OF his election and inviting him at once to enter
J e "ues OF ,he Presidency ad interim Caice
oath prescribed addressed the Congress- A commi,tee
was a'o sent to the Lberaor apprsng him OF the re-
SUIT oil the election, and declaring their high estimation
OF his public and private character In reoy Beivar
EXPIRE ssed his qualification at the election Of Mo,ane
citizen.
Inc intention of sailing for London and ultimately set
ng In this country. His journey to the coast was Sc
RES oil riumpha entries into the principal towns and
at every place the road he was received with tho
greatest enthusiasm He expected to sail for Lon
don in the British Friga,e Shannon about the 9th of
tbageDa, on the 25h May.
PREVIOUS to the election Of Mosquera and Caicedo he
positively declined being considered candidate for the
presidency, and directed his friends to say to the mem,
bers OF the Congress that he ,Dod consider ann mem,
Der has personal enemy ,oho presumed to give him
oote! thus has this truly great fulfilled the ex-
pecations OF his friends and given to the world an add
tiona evidence Of the purity of his intentions We sub
join his proclamaon-
Message OF his EreeHency the Liberaior President to
me Constituent Congress-
FFLLow.CITIzENs-The Constitution being settled
ana charged az you by the nation with the nomna
ton OF the high funciionares who are to nresjde
the republic think proper to reiterate nv repeated
protestatons not again to accept of the chief
cY, even should you honor with your sufTrages
on should be assured that the good of nv country re-
quires OF me the sacrifice of separating myself forever
rom the country which gave me life in order that nv
remaining in Colombia may not be an impediment N
the happiness of my fellow citizens. Venezuela in or
der TO justly her secession, has ascribed ambi ions
views 10 me; next che would allege nv re- election IA
an obstacle TO reconciliation and finally the Republic
would be subject either TO acknowledgements or civil war
ne considerations which submitted TO Congress on
the day OF its installations combined with maDy 9th re-
should all concur persuade Congress that lis most i'm
pericns obligation is to give the people of Colonbs
new magistrates possessed Of the eminent uualfc aons
required by the law and the public veal.
beseech you my fellow. citizens 10 receive this mes
sage asa proof OF my mot ardent patriotism and of the
love have ever professed for Colombia
Bogota, 9th April 1880 SIMON BOLIVAR
10 which Congress returned The follwing anwer:
Sir: Congress is possessed Of your message of 9th
inst in which reerate your resolution moi TO accent
again the Chief Niagisracy, though you should
be honored with the votes of the Representatives of the
people-and has taken the same into consideration
Congress duly appreciates this proof of the cyism
and dsinteresedness that animate YOU IL realises in
our view, the glory that by titles you had already
acquired, and putting 10 flight the mputations launched
against YOU confirms your credit and consolaes YOUR
reputation
You may be assured, sir, that each one os the mem.
oers oil Congress- obeyng the impulses OF patriotism and
duty, and his view of the public reouiremenfs will
weigh in the depth of his conscience on the election dv
the reasons that have induced you solicit that Won NAV
not be re-elected-snd these will determine his vote
Whatever be the fate however, that Providence reserves
or YOU sir, and Tor the naon Congress enteains the