Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-06-25
VERY LATE AND IMPORTANT FROM
COLOMBIA.

Br the BRIG Athenian, Capt. Chapman, at y.
Work. the editors of the Journal of Commerce
haze received BOgota papers TO the Goth May,
r,r.hagena to the Soth, and letters to the Sd of
Iope They have also copy of the Constitution
tainted by the Constituent Congress, and vari-
ois other documents.
Election of the President and Pice President.
II ,f,uy1nlent of Congress. the 4th of
v,y. the Constituent Congress of Bogota pro-
I'D To the very important business of elect
;a,o President and vice President. The first
s1TInt 40 members being present, resulted as fol-
J,.s.-For Mr.. Canabal, &c votes; for Joaquin
n .souero. L.; for Domingo Caicedo, 5. Neither
c,,Jilate having the majority, two thirtls) Con-
'.~es. nuceeded TO a second ballot, which gave the
Glowing result: Joaquin Mosquera, 81 votes;
AZ tanabal. L. and Mr.. Caicedo 4. There
I'm beinr no choice, the ballots were returned
third time. and on being canvasscd, 81 were
land 10 be in favor of joaquin Mosquera, and
n fu. Mr. Canabal. JoAGUIN MosaUERA ,cas
hen declared 10 be legally elected President ofthe
Rgu5Ec.
ON the first ballot for Vice President, So votes
w,r, niyen for Domingo Caicedo, tthe acting Pre-
.;iont . for MIR. Canabal, . for Mr. Valarino,
and one for Mr. Borrero. DoNuNoo CAIcEDo
.,as ttsa decLtret TO be legally elected Tiee Pre-
,iisd IF The RspuJHc.
On motion Of Mr.. Mr.. Vei.ara, a Deputation
WAS then sent to iuform the l.ibHrator that the
CONGRESS had fulfilled the objccts'of its conyoca-
.og.and therefore that the decree of 9th August,
1923. calling them together, ought to cease, as
sell As the extraordinary powers which by that
decree the liberatOr reserved to himself, who
nerited the gratitude of the nation for the SER
wees lac had rendered IT.
After short absence the Deprivation returned,
and Mr.. Castillo. as president of the same, re-
nor. ed to CongresS.--that the Liberator had re-
ceiyed their communication with the highest sat
,Gcton,-that he congratulated them on the
b1pnv termination of their labors, after giving
Constitution 70 the Republic, and appointing to,
direct ITS destines. men who deserve the conf
de,ce of the nation,-that he Was Row restored
m private iif-. which he so much desired, arid
that If Congress wished special proof of his
Bind obedience 70 the Constitution and the laws;
ne was ready to give any which might be requir-
sl
Mr.. Camacho remarked that the Republic was
indebted to the iiDeratOr for an immense amount
Of services: and hat having returned TO private
hfc.i. was Just, whether he remained in Colombia
or left it. to continue the pension which the
LEGISLATURE. on the esd July, ls25 voted him for
hle This proposition was entertained unanlm-
ou,v The President of Congress. Vicente Bor-
r.ro, then adiolrned the session size de.
BoGorA. MAY l0.--Ihe Constituent Con-
gres, closed It's session on the llth at. after
having fulfilled the trust which the people had
Confdei - it. Toe gratitude of the nation is
due to - representatives not only for their con-
slant attention TO their duties. and for having
embodied in the Constitution the NEST liberal
principles. but especially because. relinquish-
ins the natural fondness which people possess
for then own productions, they have enacted that
even this Constitution shall not be an obstacle to
eur reorganization.
CAWrHAGgxA, May so. The Iiberator left BogO-
ia on the 9th inst. iIIs departure caused very
painfal sensation among ali classes Of society,
who were filed with admiration at the many ex-
hibi,ionS of moderation and sublime dsinterest
ness with which the Hero has acquired new
claims to the gratitude Of his fellow citizens and
10 the 6enedictons of the civilized world
tie arrived at Turbaco IS leagues east OF Cartha-
genal on IN 18th, after a very prosperous jour
nev. and having received ~ ali the towns through
which he passed. the homage due to his eminent
services and distinguished virtues The venera-
be and ancient patriot who Is charged with the
superior command of this department. sent TO
the llbcratOr on the day Of his arrival at Turba-
co. Dcputaton of twelve respectable citizens,
with directions to congratulate him IN the name
of the people, and present to him the offerings
which How from grateful hearts. The General
Commandant of the Department IN person. In
sonuexon with the Chief Of the &. NJ. d. was
commissioned to felicitate the most illustrous vt
bis companions in arms,--him who greatly ex-
Ceeded Washington as warrior. and who, with
eompatriots as virtuous and intelligent as his
would have surpassed him in every thing,
Eurcc. ofo letter 10 q mercantile House in this
ci,l,, dated CQrthn@ep0. ,'ipe Sd.
"The present unsettled state of this country
does not warrant any shipments to 1t. The La
o.a,or is at present at village in our neighbour
~. and it is given out that he is 10 leave the
ugutry in u. b, Ship Shannon, nOwin port. At
b' same time runners are afoat that he does not
mend going away, and we are apprehenSlve that
be will make a stand here. This state of uncer-
cujr puts a stop to all business"
mother letter Of the same date SAYS. BOLIVAR
ri',cave the country in a few days-whether for
;',l or bad, future events will decide"