The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-09-28


GER BY the aid Of the light illustration and morally
and moreover, ey have had to argue with these
people, led INTO error as they by ahess and hearess
s most holy truths the ceares axoms the most
rom Their own countries and the sympathes of all honora
BILE men In the world.
Coming the second (New Granada) to which this
h se.cn Is devoted we must say that, in our Opinions
quies or inc relative situation OF the countries among
which II was born.
Venezuela at the vanguard of the South American
nentat the very ports 1--WE may say) of Europe with which
entered into intimate commerce ever since trade IN It's ports
popuaon , Ps mass Of which inte
gent and gifted with much sefrespect has assimated it
sell more quickly than its neghbors, although still mper
westward march ofempre.
Chill has effected like assimilation, both from the soft
ness and fabulous beauty of its climate and The Hat nature
a, e Of f. w as o whs ss cn to hs
with the old world of the SOUTH like Venezuelas position
does with the noh and which makes its ports points of
depose for merchandise for Bolivia and Peru.
New Granada, encompassed on all sides by immense
"a Marta, and Caragena-and very narrow extent OF
coast separated from the productive parts by chains of ele
with twohirds Of its population consisting of Indians in
dgsnous to the coInynn apahec race of the most linn
lted capaces-New Granada has thus, in its isolation
from the civilized world had to create special civilizations
which has taken up many for its Celebrations and if
il that on hs os hand ha been az OBJ
ad 70 e rapid advance Ct the country and the conso
with much greater obstacles than those overcome by Paez
and Bnnes as these latter Were assisted by the powerful
perfcaly, always affords whilst Mosquera had only
powerful calibe astue Santander and the sanguinn
Obando who, taking advantage of the innocence and
creduiy OF The natives were leading them quickly into
Gen Mosquera is descended from an ilusrous family
that originated in the metropolis and are so wen supplied
with the gift OF fortune, that the rch as Mos
guerra has become proverbial OF clear and we-cu-
progress, with fund of antique Ito the which the
french apply to great quaIues this period of
wy woH( nohor ana patriotism, he IS at present the
ruler IN New Granada after having been in her service
since his earliest youth His appearance is pleasing
though he is not of very tall stature, and his age be
From very early age Mosquera distinguished himself
both IN council and in battle for his intelligence valo
causing ms great qualities be appreciated During all
the convusve movements which preceded the dissolution
VI .ne gigantic Colombia, he was always the side Of
true reason and foresight and when New Granada
N is he took sldes with the party opposed to
MS parry lmphed and elevated to the presidency the
he vanquished legal way, set on foot revolution
wnch burst forth at the very moment that he hmselfdew
conduct obando placed himself the head Of the move
nen and The noble Generals Herran and Mosqueu
tended throughout the Granadian territory, which will
lee or many years the numerous ills it suffered which,
career blasted many happy hopes and
In the midst of the din of arms, impoverished
pacific Dr. Marquee concluded his presidential term Cen
erai Herran being substituted for him. General Mosquera
oy himself remained at the head of the government forces
and he had The glory Of putting end this fatrcda
warfare by completely routing Obando, and causing him
to flee to the Ecuadorian territory.
During this period, General Mosquera gave proofs not
dneresteness but also Of heroic rmness R@onr
many other anecdotes we have heard which may be
the ' s gaSe eo n sd D
taken prisoner by Obando and he wished to force Mos
sake getting him back the e o1 the
XII the prisoner should he (Mosquera) advance Step
by forced marches surprising and routing the
my, and happily liberatng his the moment they
In lSl5 General Mosquera elected President as a
Just reward for his valuable services and them the
unroing OF the of New has
been apparent as he enabled give the powerful
m h o. ms activity to the admnsatiye machinery
The capacities of the country allowed he surrounded him
sen WIN honorable men, he judicousy selected
Der OF useul foreigners and thus projected in these ee
menls, and strong in his intelligence and patriotism, he
and which he has kept up with which docs
@ nelong 70 TINS age or climate and which has revealed
winch, before this We're hidden and unknown and
Hear what was told in December. 1876 bv an us,rous
thirty years: '0'
" Mosqnera is a man who is more active and ambitious
OF administrative glory than any have known. He has
rcgenerated all our systems of general administration he
materials From all parts he has collected skiliu men, and
has given them immediate and honorable employment
Congress complete plan OF public Instruction. which viii
nave the effect OF developing branch of national
uusHy In iact there is no nook which his
lnnovating hand has entered"
The law allowing free trade in gold has put end to
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now collected the present rate of six per cent exceeds
that which was collected under the former duty of fifteen
per cent? to which we may also add the opening of ma
new Mines which are tempted by lawful profits. The
growth or manufacture artcIe of tobacco has in
fused new life into this rich productive branch and sjta-
bly, prepared the minds of the people total extncon
Wnch WIN take place IN five years from The
Prise o steam navigation on the great rivers, the Magda-
capital of $500 900, both private and government
iunds and under the protection OF the latter 1.-Two sea
ers Tor the Magdaena have been from New York
this slmmer-ED HERALD In to connect this en-
terprse with the city of Bogota sklful engineer and
twelve working directors have brought from France
who about undertake great entcrprise Of Ca
rage road from that city the port of on the
Magdalena Honda. - ~
Oh the local works, such the boses nub
lie markets. &C., will not speak, could not saw enough
about them. - s
In the month OF April 1876 the expectation and plans of
the road from Bogota TO Honda concluded and the
Legislature has assigned 5000 900 the work
AT the same time, negotiations opened with an
Ango-Galc company for the opening of Isthmus of
Panama, which would bring New Granada in intimate
contact with Europe and would make it the depot of all
the population which inhabit the borders the Pacific
This gigantic enterprise, which would insure forever the
peace and prosperity of the Ganadian people,
nearly ripe and ready 10 be put in execution
Inc foreign credit which had sunk leave the
bonds OF the public debt worthless interest could not
be padths giving rise angry remonsances from Brit
Ish creditors, who threatened compromise the external
peace, and lowered the dignity of the govementhasb beer
resusctaed and we do exaggerae when saw that
| more solidity. ''a
The worthy brother of Senior Mosquera the minister
pIeni ntlary the of James at this date
must be in Madrid endeavoring obtain govern
ment of her Majesty the Queen the ratification of
of recognition, friendship and commerce.
All these t,cts-ahough thus mentioned collectively
without entering into detail for of sufficient and