Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-03-16

present, exceeding two-third Of the whole number
qured for quorum They went from the palac. Of the
government wi,hthe Iberator President at their
TO the Cathedral 10 attend solemn mass aud thence TO
the hail appointed for their ses.ions where nany ci
zens were present. There, after short speech the
President, accomp by the ministers of foreign re.
laons and the interior, administered The oath tn, de-
putes, who presented themselves two by two. The
deputies then 10 for their Pre- and
Urdaneta received votes, Sucre 25 Borrerc is, Cas-
tlio l. Restrepo g and Canabai I. Sucre therefore,
was declared President. E.'eve.. Bishop OF Santa Ma
ria, then chosen Vice President, by 80 votes; and
Burgo, Secretary. The Liberator then declared the
Congress Iesgy installed, and gave the officers their
seats.
Gen. Sucre then made speech, in which che prais.
cd the frmnes, with which Bolivar had guided the Re.
public In dangerous crisis, convoking Congress
which will be able heal all its dstressss and abdca-
ting spontaneously the unlimited power which the peo-
pie had conhled In him." His Evcellency replied,
that"in the Congress Were placed the best and most
doubtedly give constitution full Of power and liberty,
aud that he retired with the greater confidence, be-
cause he left the head OF the esenatives the
Great Marshal Of Ayacucho."
The Liberdtor TO the Colombians
Colombans! This day cease TO command you.
have served you in quality OF soldier and magis.
trato In that long period we have conquered the
country, liberated three republics, and suppressed
ny civil wars; and four times have restored the pee
PIE their omnipotence. by spontaneously assembling
Tour Constituent Congresses These services due
to your virtues, vaour and patr otism-he glory Of
having directed them to me. The Constituent Con.
gress. which has been thi. day Installed. finds itself
sutions desires, by following the course of circum-
stances and the nature OF things
Fearing might be considered obstacle, in p'ac
Ing the republic the basis of its happiness, Ihave
thrown myself from the lof n,agstracy, which your
bounty has raised me. Coombian. have been the
victim OF ignomnios suspicious, without having had
the power 10 defend the purity Of my principles The
same persons who have sspred at the supreme com.
mand, have endeavoured to tear from your hearts,
ny attrbuting their own sentiments 10 me, by making
me appear the author Of projects they have conceived
and by representing me aspiring at crown which
they have offered me more than onca, and which
have rejected with the indignation Of the proude. re-
publican Never, never. swear 10 you, has my mind
been stained by ambition for Kingdom which my
enemies have artfuliy forged to destroy in your
pinon
Undeceive yourselves CUlombian.! my only wish
mas been, to contribute TO your liberty, and the
walton Of your repose; il for this have been blame
worthy, more than any else merit your indgna.
fion Do not listen b-ssech you to the vile cxlumny,
and the base coveou.ness for which dscord is excited
on every side. Will you allow yourselves TO be blinded
by the mposture ofmy dsrac,ors! You sense
less.
Coombians Approach the Constituent Congress. 1t
Is the national wisdom, the legitimate hope OF the peo-
pie and the last point OF meeting for patriots On its
sovereign DEGREES, depend lives the happiness OF
the republic, and the glory of Colombia you ia
tally torn away and abandon H. there s no other safe.
ty for the couny and YOU will sink in the orean an
a7chy, leaving a. an inheritance to your children,
crime, blood and death.
Countrym q! Hear my las; words. on terminating nv
political careerin the name Of Colombia, beg you,
beseech you to continue united, le.t you should be.
come the assa.sins OF the country, and your
scutioners. Bogota, January 2, 1880.
Message Of the Liberator President to the Congress of
"FELLow CITIZENS Permit me 10 congratulate Won
upon the assembling Of the Congress, which in the
name oil the ration, 10 about discharge the sublime
dufe. OF legislators Acduous and lofty is the work of
organizing people rising from oppress through
scby and civil without previous preparation for
tue saiutary reform TO which they aspired. But the
lessons Of history, the example of the old and the new
d.. al oF nt,'ion
mus. serve many beacons placed in the midst OF
the darkness OF the future Ind fatter myself that
your wisdom will rise TO the point of subiug ating the
passions OF some, and the Ignorance Of the many
consulting, is tit, the distinguished talents of sensible
men, whose respectable cooperation is au X
ihary IN resolving questions OF high politics More
will find important side in the ma
ture itself Of country, which the lofty
regions of the Andes and the plains OF ths Orono-
CO. Examine ii in all its extent, and you cannot fail TO
learn from the nfable mistress of man, wha, the Con-
gress have 10 do TO the happiness of Colombia
History VIII teach us much-our necessities much
but more persuasive than these will be the cries of
our own sfferngs for want Of repose and H.
berry H'Ppy will be the Congress that shall bestow
upon Colombia the enjoyment Of this supreme good for
which II will merit the purest blessings.
"Tbe Congress being convoked TO determine funda.
mental code for the Republic, and the high func
tlonaries VIII" are to administer it, it the duty of gov
eminent TO lay before them the reports of mini on
the condition Of the State in order that you may pro-
coed with due knowledge"
The message then enters into de all of the anar
Chy mat mas prevailed in CoOmba; Of the motives Of
Bolivar for going TO Peru; of the war and its results
there, &c &c.-wbich the late hour at which we re
ceived the paper containing these documents prevents
us from iransating. Then referring TO the charge
that he aimed at throne, the Liberaior goes Oh to
cay -
!" Release me, enreat you, from che renroaches
which await me, " continue TO occupy station that
never be free ON the charge Of ambitions aims
Believe me, new magistrate is indispensable Tor the
Republir-the people wish 10 ascertain il shall ever
cease 10 command them--ihe American States look ,p-
dor nI I.t.h
one day bring upon Colombia evils similar those of the
war with Peru. In Europe even, there are those who
fear that my conduct will dshonor the noble caiise of
liberty. How many wars and conspiracies have we
not been subject 10, in order that authority and
son might be nssaed. These blows have caused the
people TO sutherland such sacrifices would have been
tpsred--if from the beginning the Legislature Of Colon.
bd'had not forced upon me burden which has horne
me down than war and all IL. hardshps. Show
yourselves, fellow cZsns, worthy to represent a free
people, discarding all idea that am necessary TO the
republic. liza single man we're necessary 10 sustain
State, such State ought exst, and soon would
not EXIT The magistracy which YOU shall establish
VIII be The ms OF domestic concord, bond OF aterni-
~. consolation Tor defeated parties All Coiomhans
will rally round hi fortunate mon; he will receive them
In The arms Of friendships he will form Of them one family
of citizens. will obey with the most entire respect
this legitimate magistrate will follow him A. The
angel OF peace. will support him with my sword and
my whole strength Every one will contribute energy,
respect, and submission TO your choice. it, Le-
gis'aorsl promise in the Of the people and OF
the army. The Republic will be happy, ii receiving
my resignation, you shall name for President citizen
beloved by the Daton; will fall, If you persist in
making me lis chief Listen my entreaues save tie
Republic Save my glory, which is that Of Colombia.