Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-04-29
From the Ne,o York Daily .4duertiser.
COLOMBIA.

1t has been thought by that the intelligence
| brought from Colombia, from time to time, re-
quiresto be arranged and explained after its arri-
val here. This remark if ever well founded. ap.
plies to the news brought from Carthasena. The
MOntilla arrived from that port last week, and
we have collected from several papers here ex-
plantations which throw some important light on
the state of things. which we could not collect
from the first accounts that appeared. Some of
these averred, that Bolivar had temporarily given
up all interest in politics; that considerable dis
affection prevailed among the VeneZuelians with
the steps taken; the troops of the Southern
army were about to be employed on the frontier
of the disaaected country; that nothing import
ant appeared to have occurred in relation to the
mission sent from Bogota to Caracas. sc. &c.
A letter in the Courier dies Etats Uns, states that
Bolivar has ordered O'Leary to reinforce his
troops, and sent most OF the force out of the
Capital. in consequence of the failure of the mis-
sion to Venezuela; that the representatives from
the Southern departments have declared that
their countries will also separate from the Gov
eminent in case Venezuela should not be sub
dued. and that the reports of disafection in the
latter are mere fabrications.
| The Mercurio of this city mentions that the nu-
merous papers and pamphlets published in Ca
|
press. show a warm and decided attachment to
the plan of separation, and of opposition. The
Congress of Venezuela is to meet on the 5Oth
inst. and the Representatives elected are spoken
OF as men of probity and liberality.
| The official declaration of the Bogota Batta-
hon, in favor of the separation, while on their
march to Maracaibo to secure that city for Boil
var, is given in the Mercurio: as isaso spirited
proclamation to the VeneZuelianS, published by
PaeZ, dated Valencia, March cd, from which
we extract a few passages:-
"We are perfectly united in two essential
points-the conviction that the political existence
of Venezuela, her happiness and prosperity. con-
sist in separation, and that the influence of Gen.
Bolivar would niure the new organization. Your
resolution has imposed OH you the duty of omit
ting no sacrifices in pursuingit. Tony promise
are united, in reputation, the glory sought
for in labors, which have found amongst great
dangers, and the rewards the country has given
me in gratitude for my services. At the head Of
the army you will find me- fulfilling my duties as
soldier. and defending my ights as a most yea
ous republican. If misfortune should give the
victory to my invader, remember the word now
speak-that he shall not enjoy the fruits of his
fatal triumph, until he has passed over my corpse,
as am determined not to survive isnomny.-
Gen. Bolivar has voluntarily accepted an odiousap
pointment, after resisning the supreme command,
and Is marching with an amy to overcome the
unconquerabie valOr of Venezuela. He bears his
sword pointed at the heart Of the mother who
gave him existence, and prctends to conceal the
poison of revenge which rankles in his breast,
with the veil of obedience and submission to the
will of the nation. He will resort to artiulncss
to surprise and seduce us: If that fails, he will.
more useesssly still, employ force'-&c. sc.
A letter dated at Caracas. on the 9th of
March. states that Paez has sent Martin Tovar,
Gen. Marine, and Senior Narvante. as commits
sioncrs to meet those of Bolivar. The first nam
ed is sincere and devoted friend of liberty, and.
we understand, has sacrificed the greatest for
tune in Venesuela to support the independence:
and will be firm in adhering to the instructinos,
which are to treat only on the ground that it is
recognised.