The Arkansas advocate., 1830-08-11

peace with tine Snhiisne P1rte7 Their merchant vessels were by this treaty to be allowed free passage to and from the Black Sea; but some arrangements for the exercise of generalallowance became necessary, and we are glad to find have been completed. In regard to national vessels, we believe itis ne- oessary for them all to obtain firmans to pass any of the Turkish fortrcsses.
 Bolivag ondthe Coiombian Repabiic.-- The intelligence from South America, is full of interest, and importance, and leaves but little doubt of the dismem- berment of the Republican Empire of Colombia, by the secession of the State of Venezuela, and the probable sever ance of New Grenada and the South.
 Every effort seems to have been made by the Constituent Congress at Bogota, and the EIBERATOR, to a. vertthe distressing evil. The latter, in particular, with civism that will canonise his name, has nobly determin- cd to sacrifice his happiness, all the al- luremehts of power, and the grandeur efan exalted station, to secure if ,possi- ble, the restoration and tranquility of the Government. Notwithstanding his acknowledged popularity, and the con fidence and partialities of the Congress, who would have elected him CHIEF of the Republic under the new constitu- ton, and charged him with its preser- vation and integr7ts', he firmly refused to be called to the office, from conviction, as he stated in communication to that body, that the good of the nation, re- quired ofhim the sacrifice of separating himself for ever from the country that gave him life, in order that his remain ing in Colombia, might not be animpedi- ment to the happiness of his fellow-citi- Zens.
 Such an instance of disinterested and patriotic devotion, has but few parallels inthe history of man, and gives him more lasting honor than all the glittering pa geantry ofa crown could ever have be- slowed. ltscatters atonce, the clouds and mists, which the envy and machina- tions Of some ofhis wicked eountrymen, had artfully cast around his motives, and leayeshim in the proud enjoyment of | name, second only to the more for tunate founder of this Republic.
 For ourselves, we regret-most sin cerely regret-the uniavorable impres. sions We have heretofore entertained, inreiation to the character and designs of this truly great man.. They are at tributable to the plausible stories and inventions of his enemies; who, unfoF- tunately for him, have been but too successful in imposing on many, the belief, that a throne, and not the free dom of his country, was the secret ob- jeet of his ambition. The cruelty and injustice of such evil impressions, in the present instance, should certainly cau- ton us, from being too hasty .in our con- demnation of men, who fiji high places. Their merit and exaltation, added to the manifest impropriety and indelica- cy ofany attempts on their part to ex- plain or defend, serve but to invite and encourage the individious detractions of the wicked who s'sicken at another's praise," and whose vanity will not sui fer'them to set down quietly, under the shadow of a rival.
 But if there could remain doubt of Bolivar's patriotism, and the purity of the motives by which he is actuated, the following eloquent and feeling let ter from his pen, addressed to friend at Carthagena, should serve, we think, to remove it.
 "L have sacrificed my fortune and my health to secure to my country liber- ty and happiness. l have done all that ] could, and have failed in making her contented and happy. l now resign every thing to the wisdom of Congress, relying thatit will effect what an iildi- vidual has failed to accomplish That civil war, which has stained the history Of Of South South American States, may never be witnessed in Colombia, is my most feryent prayer, to Heaven. If to stay this it is found indispensibly necessary by the Congress, and desired by the people, to introduce monarchy, l will