The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-23

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series Of those who opposed them;
but it reserved for General Monasas to stain his
hands in the innocent blood of some represe
and to transform afterwards the survivors of the ca
sstrophe into his councillors and jealous panegyrists
Only BY this extraordinary, scandelous means has
power and to delay the nations triumph This cri-
minal deception is the of the prejudice of the
told to them in the Of Congress and Of Govern
ment, not knowing that both ceased to exist on the
oath Of January The acts of General Monsgas in the
of the Constitution after that i'll fated day are
mockery. The Constitution Of 1880 fell PROSTATE
under the daggers Of the assassins of Congress,
Notwithstanding the severe means Of coercion
poyed by General to keep Congress together
fome facts revealed to him the insufciency of his
February to the 18th of March 1t not possible to
assemble the House of Representatives. When did
sbors Of her Legislature Does not this Occurrence
confirm all that has been written respecting the vio
lent means employed to assemble Congress after the
Itth OF January? These facts speak for themselves
they need no comment.
The sword" says Segur, is bad sceptre; sooner
or later it wounds the prince who rests upon it,
Gen Monagas is involved in the horrors of rhine
which he was drawn by his perfdy, by his ancient
moments of surprise, he has succeeded in deoeivng
the people with false promises respecting liberty.
Whenever tie fulalEent of these promises shall DO
demanded then will he border despair The people
desire liberal institutions; General Monagas has an
idol to which he sacrifices military power
incompatible. Every military government" says
Segur likewise, unites in itself all the vices Of des
dangers OF anarchy''-a principle
Of eternal truth, but one unknown to Gen. Monagas
In 1916 he was for few days at the head Of division
ne did not fight single battle; yet he pretended,
government should obtain from Congress the pro-
motion Of a multitude Of officers
How will General Monagas satisfy the people
and the tumultuous army be has formed How will
be maintain that army with the scanty resources Of
the nation, How will he crafty lmany
Monsgas might solve all these doubts by firmly estab-
fishing despotic government. This is his aim; and
" iOn apftn nj rtk hxvl ID,
ing men from their former habits and giving them
new ones He reckons upon the fatigue which the
which they kept and he thinks Of improving that
moment TO spring at once from noisy liberty into
courage and the means necessary to accomplish this
9andertaking The dayis fast approaching when the
My countrymen will soon hear Colombia spoken Of
they will hear of her past gores the necessity Of
rreviving them. This Is the day dream Of General
the rebellion Of 1885 Let the history that period
be consulted and it will disclose the opinions of Gen.
and the steps he took in favor Of the re-
people, who have relished much the fruits Of peace
are sought to be transformed into nation Of soldiers
thing is directed towards that object the nation feels
and sees It, and the allowed no time to re-
the republic has fallen greatly assists the plan The
national credit has disappeared, both at home and
abroad ardths failure to fulfil sacred engagements
IN this respect, will occasion days Of sorrow to
Venezuela. The forced loans, which have been
exacted have considerably reduced the of capt.
tasts agriculture is depressed commerce has fed ter
rifed from our Cities the mechanic finds no occupa-
uon and the aborer must become q soldier-a lament
able and unnatural situation aggravated by that spe
cies of paper money contained in the 60 called Law Of
Bondr Society must struggle to rescue herself
hs chaos the q In the midst Of
January last, will cry out, Colombian cherish
the hope Venezuela will defend her nationality and
Inc principles OF just and rational liberty; that the
prophecies OF those who aspire establish the
cfthe sword over intelligence and disnerested patr
nit those to triumph who since $780, have doomed to
death the advocates of the separation Of Venezuela
would be totally Indifferent to the charge preferred by
certain papers of New Granada and Of Venezuela
when they wish sscribe to me part in the protest
etrntd in such plan the most known am ing the
friends Of tie separation of Venezuela, long before
that measure was sanctioned This lie an opinion
adopted by ne from the time Of the organization of
Colombo and every day confirms me in that opinion
lfa disp'ay Of the united forces of immense terri
tory did contribute to the triumph Of ndepe ndence
experience showed soon after that the union was op.
soeo 70 the social progress and per-
Ecuador have only in common with Venezuela the
tfcrts made by the three sections to gain their inde
rtndence from Spain n other respects, each State
has character occupation and habits, very peculiar
TO ifef The plan proposed might satisfy the ambition
OF some persons, and crafty insane pride but it
never can contribute to the happiness those nations
who're consolidation is soght. here enter my most
so,en@ protest against this mad plan if ever
try hal adopt It. be it knewn from this moment that
my wioes have had no part in it,
ne snemies OF liberty in Colombia, and in Venezue-
Ia, have latterly imputed to me their own political
and love Of my country but the interests of that
iry ana my own personal reputation, require that |
mts Of no coniradicon, that in 1925 change Of the
nonarehiea, seriously sn.rainsd public press
then plan in which many Members Of the
s'rernmeM and other distinguished personages Of that
daywsre concerned Twas inrited, formally wsed,to
concur in the projeci; bm 7 rejected IL Nth all mn
sufficient belle
my opposition ~as dteisire in causing The project 10 be
whd'awn because The persons rho rote 10 me in taror
-" ~ rae as success depend upon the disposition Whi"h
Jenesueid might manifest Btfore this the Boiirian
constitution had been recommended to me- and IHkeuise
hare fmportant documents rtiofre TO ma eonduc, in
those hdtordons times, hit Thare them present at
ard shan publish them. In the meantime Il behoorcs
these rho asS0H reputation 10 publish the docuaen
rTS,s Of Inc Jac; on sheh icy rely boldly con
,s inspired by sound conscience by conduct which
was never equivtcal. Without further explanations
on this subject, might give 1t up and continue as
am tranquil in my position IL il proper. uotwith- 1
standing for the honor of Venezuela those who
marks
In 1899, was Superior Chief in Venezuela, with ex
uaordlEary powers. and ! had under my orders An
army OF brave soldiers. II had had any sympathy
Tor or taken any part in the project of monarchy
would have assisted as did decidedly assist in tie
wards summoned convention which to confirm
me pubic declarations of the people Would have
tnrSxn nysGf into the midst Of tie military IN crisr
10 obtain doeile submission to tho sovereign viii OF
sne Ga', , rom thefe my companions in arms, w1o
w,re indignant at the decree of Congress abolshng
lLsr privileges! Would J. in fine have given the
yiuer lor carrying INFO execution Constitution nc
knowiedged as TIE most liberal one in the American
uuncs; there acts. quite prominen. in politi.
w. ne, shield nue. against defamation Public /
mnst endure cslumny with composure; think have
been well tried in this respect have always ob--rv.
ca moderate and prudent conduct when | was per- 4
rpac'ousiy ssndered by the press by this means ! ,
succeeded, at one PERIOD in confounding my calum-
matters -
II in times when Colombia governed by dicts.
teria power and when leader of great M me nj in.
hutnce presided combsted the project of monarchy
how can entertain IL at RESENT, when Colombia Is
Dissolved, and after Venezuela has enjoyed through
my efforts and my fidelity the advantages of u +
liberal system Of government! Would l. in the last
period OF my life give the lie to the character which
have maintained during more than two thirds of tina,