Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-06-28
El,m tho Baltimore Auer,cnn. JUNE q.


lshed yesterday, insert this morning the message
Of Bolivar to tho Constitutional Congress- with their
reply. The expressions in this and in the compliment
tary addrcss to him on his departure from Bogota,
may. says the New York American, no Is no longer
in power. be taken sincere. 30, his own declara
tons Of patriotic fo,og viii DO in some degree veri-
fed by his departure, the annuncation Of which in
q European Journal some time since, was, APP
pears, correct. We are glad that Bolivar has taken
this stcp; we remarked long ago. that the one
which regard for his own fame would dictate, though
it was questionable whether the taking Of It would
be benchciai To his country. IL il 10 not decisive
TO the :nccrty and rcctitudo Of his heretc-
fore, which readily admit it 10 not, it will ente
him, At least, to he heard with more belief, that
his Remuneration Of rule leaves him point to gain.
We arc also not little curious to the progress Of
affairs in Colombia, should he finally leave it We
shall be able to make better estimate Of its adap,a
ton 70 self-government, and the real character and
intelligence of tho population. We shall likewise
be apt to learn the truth respecting the Liberia
tor when his absence shall have quoted the warmth
OF party. and allowed things to be weighed with
true balance. We shall not, confess, be surprised
to learn that Bolivar and some Of his countrymen
We're nj issue IN their capacity to govern themselves,
though he might be as jealous they for the peace
os the country. If, however internal divisions be
healed after his departure, and things go quietly
and happily, II will be strong argument a9ainst the
sincerity and good fame Of the hberator The move,
at any rato is Wise one on his part We only hope
TINT the course of the country may not put him in
the right in the question which the world with just
admiration of the talents and services of Bolivar, hos
been long ngitaiing to has rcctitude and his patr
oism
Ness1ge Of hs Erceiiency the LiLerator President TO
the Constituent Congress:--
FELL owCiTIzENs-Thc Constitution being set
tied, and charged you by tho nation with the
nomination of the high functonarics who to pre-
side the republic, think it proper TO rciterate
my repeated protestatlons, not again to accept of the
chief magisracy, even should you honour me with
your sufrages You should be assured that the good
Of my country requires of the sacrifice of sepa
rating myself forever from the country which gave
me life, in order that my remaining In Colombia ma
not be impeachment the happiness of my fellow
ciiizens. Venezuela. in order 10 justify her seces
sion, has ascribed ambitious views to next she
would aiedge my reelection as an obstacle 10
Citation, and finally the Republic would BE- subject
either to ACKNOWLEDGMENT, or civil The con-
siderations which submitted to Congress on the day
Of its installation. combined with many Others should
oil concur to persuade Congress that its most impe
rous obligation Is to give to the people of Colombia
new magistrates possessed of the eminent oualifca-
tons required by the law and the public veal
besccch you fellow-cuZe TO receive this mes
sage proof of my most ardent patriotism and Of
the love have ever professcd for Colombia.
SIMON BOLIVAR.
Bogota, eth April, 1880.
.4ns,oer Of Congress-
SIR Congress Is possessed OF your message of sTtb
inst in which you reterae your resolution not to ac
espt again the Chief Magisrocy, even tho you should
Representatives
the peope-andha taken the same into consideration
Congress duly appreciates this proof of the CT
vsrn and dsintereetedness that animate you IL re-
asesn our view, tho glary that By many titles you
he'd already acquired and putting to fight the impu
ta'ioDs launched against you, confirms your srcdi,
and consolidates yourrSputEsiou. =
You may be 49, sir, MAJ eacn one Of the
ro,ism and duty and his own view e ne public re-
Quirements will weigh IN the depth Of his conscience
the election day, lhe reasons that have induced
you TO solicit that you may not be rc-elected-and
these will determine his vote. Whatever be the fate
however, that Providence reserves for you SIR and
for the nation, Congress enterans the hope that ey
cry Colombian, sensible to the hsnor and loving the
glory of his country, will look upon you with the res
pect and consideration due to the services you have
rendered to the Of America and will take care
that the lustre Of your shall pass to posterity
IN such light BELTS the founder of the ndepen.
donce Of Colombia.
Such Sir, are the sentiments of Congress, which.
BY its order have the honor to communicate to you
Hall of the Session, Bogota. April 30.
To his Elk SIMON BoL7vAR
Liberator President, 60.
The mail of yesterday afternoon furnishes the fol-
loving additional items, copied from the New York
papefs:--
According to letter from Carthagenia of aatbI
May to the Editors Of the Courier DIES Etats IJn;s
General Caicedo. President Of Congress- hayiua pro
posed the convohing Of a constituent assembly iu
lSeW OIehuuu, 0tIcIu Gel lone OF the deputies
in the interest Of Bovar prevailed upon the Soreien
ministers, and particularly those of the United States
and Great Britain, to protest against it, The plan
indeed. if carried into effect. would have been eoui
valent to recognition by tho ministers Of two inde
pendent governments, and they therefore declared !
that its adoption would put end their functions
The minister Of Brazil acted in like manner--eacbI
one separateIy-but all with the same views Caice.
do was obliged TO pause. Congress adjourned for
ton days, and Al the expiration thereof met again.
sanctioned the constitution, and chose the chief ma
gistrate, as mentioned yesterday The same letter
staies that pension Of $50 600 is assigned to Boil
var; that Paex is at bis country house without any
official employment. and that Venezuela has passed
decree ineapaticang military for ten years from
holding apy civil office.
Relafions whh Tenerueia.-Thc Bogato 4Gecetn
OF May 18th contains Protocol of the conferences
between the Commissioners Of the Constituent Con |
gross and those OF the Chef Superior of Venezuela
held IN Rosario de Gueuta on the 18th and 9th of
April. The Commissioners Of Venezuela reauired
TO know IN the first place whether they we're recop-
nzed IN the chorec'er OF ENJOYS Of the government
Of The State IF Venezueia; as in no Other csse we're
they permitted by their Instructions to continue the