Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1832-08-20

~ v 10 perform The nahs he Ing tsssn Al tbs r,s
Of hs property, interest, Tranquility and life. IS
sufficient guaranty" 1ime has IL ae my itsfio.
TO the siaeefty ofniy words return % tie bosom
o' my country, since the National Government las
ordered haa You have freely opened ,he ea,es 10
mr.. rctutn not % feeange my personal ioia,ies,
nor 70 ah's Who iav i5sea i,.y rcrseeliafs. come
70 "ier II all the setves Gun render with Tie DIS
'hi'feap'inrss I'D patriotism with whicl l4ge
served q sinrgthe 20h July, lsiO Win vhai
pp""fs htFe sill Cooperate With you for tie
happiness which Il only % bc found in obedience
to The Constitutional laws aud authorities You
nave kno"n my public lifs times Of my country
prosperity aud a5"ersity. You have ktJwn wht,b.
ef am Capable otinliIliDg my duties, aud Of per
forming ny promises under all circumstances
have recently received strong proof Of ronh
heh'e IRON YOU legitimate representatives, BY in.
wing me 10 preside TO time over the desinies d
'e| 'fenaea In my PRESENT situation, and IN the
cohuiop oil The country, after having presided over
INC central Republic OF Colombia tol siA years, nv
,eet''h 10 the fro1dency of this State coni,rs on
me Inc greatest honor, and lays me Under "A graa
debt Of gratitude. hone your representatives viii
never repent Of having preferred me 10 occupy a
post already honored by the virtues of one of III,
f"parcfs oi the liberty Of New Grcnada--an illus
'ro,is victim OF hIs devotion TO the country.
'"antry'aen OF all states and Of all oplnions-I
again declare 10 yon, that whether magistrate or
p''Sate citizen, soldier or laborer liberty under
republican government " 4 continue to be nv Idol
the laws the only rule ofmy conduct and the bene.
Ill OF The majority the object of my study and NV
shetlhccs. On the altar of my country lay all nv
personal resonbneats | fofgiye all my enemies.
ana VIII devote myself without reserve 10 the re.
Establishment, Of internal peace aud general hafmo
ny under tins fel2n Of the laws Do the same, ali
81 yoa, as an offering worthy of the civilization
ai'a The liberal principles which we have proclaim
cd NO more injuries, no more rancor ON account,
OF past errors or faults. lie, US merge them all IN
rfeurltg strict sulflmcnt OF the constitution; let
rs INVITE the attention OF the authorities to the rnnchi
nations which ITS enemies may form; let Us observe
The conduct OF those who perycrsely destroy our IN
stutiohs but let us not insult ourselves any Jon.
ger nor Illustrate the snintary results when onglt
10 no" from code OF protecting laws, and a Just
impartial eoyrrnpieDt lie, Us become convinced
-Aht persecution convinres one Of his errors an
prevents no political re actions. On the contrary
moderation, liberation and justice correct the heart
inhdi5atn dsrnntntment Flrmness aud vigilance
WI chhstisc the incorIglble, without suffering
he cunnry5 honor or the cause of ctyiljzullon To,
t''N hlHy'
e'5niidemty believe. my respected countryrrcn.
hh' 'nts' ioeas deserve your appreciation. We be
on" TO he social world We have entered on the
'aNse Of civilization AMI we are observed by all
'et ,Atnnet nations. We cannot therefor. act like
)atoarlnus, insulated from COMMUNION with cviliz
ID society. Our first duty surely is To secure the
lN@ituce ofenr country and toprcserye our pollt
'al system, by employing those oppressive mca-
Tres towards its enemies whcl. are indicated bv our
common security, reason and the laws but all that
iansacnds this rule is unjust ignoblc and dishon-
Irablc and YOU am sure, cannot wish the dis
MINOR induced by injustice TO be cast upon your
,tyes lur To incur the evils Attendant on continued
'crseca,lon What greater happiness can there
~ what higher glory, u,an to belong to country
II which are rcspo1ted the laws, equity, sound
Judgment and public opinion
+. +. SANTANDER.
Snuata Martha, June lG, lS22