The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-29
Interesting from New Granada.
THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC TO THE GRANA-


FELLow- ITIzENs On assuming the arduous duties
OF the Office Of fresdent Of the republic have judged
It ~ oper that should explain to you the principles
which will form the guiding of my adminstra-
ti"n In every repub country 1t is highly
sary that those who are governed shonld know what
are the rules OF conduct which will be followed by
Ever faithful to those principles which triumphed in
will find that shall labor to support them because the
will Of the popular majority is the that Is to be dis
played IN all The acts and measures OF the government
am fully convinced that all the political commissions
that have afflicted country well as all the Spa
nsh American States have been owing to the disregard
which their rulers have shown to the popular will and
striving TO become teachers where they ought only to
be the willing agents of the views of the majority
shall not follow such examples; but you will find me
ady to yield respectfully 10 the expressed opinion
and voice Of the critics in the Houses of Representa-
tives-the legal opponents OF the national voice. Thus
New Granada will have the representative system in
all truth and the government will be of the people and
for the people.
With tle,e views, shall unite cordially with the
Houses to procure reform In the constitution that
the entire governmental structure shall be- faithful
expression OF the principles Of equality and republican
rule. The constitution ought to preserve in all their
purity the grand principles Of equality, liberty and
liberation those pI fruits of modern civil.
saton; and thus it will contain within itself the germs
OF all that in the of time be
develop d. Ike ouly method by which a people can
eive stability TO their institutions. is to lend ready
aid to The progressive development of their prosperity
anu to those varied and new exigences which become
neces ary The virgin regions OF America the
destined by Providence to offer to the human the
most complete solution of that problem of governing,
good Of my country, ambitsus to do my part,
ard that most fervently to bring about such a
magnificent result. Public education, which is
the imperishable basis which all our insti-
tntions ought to rest, will be the object of my
greatest ssiicitnde and especial study believe that
COVE rnment ought to supervise it in its course, and
sis 1t In the manner which increasing social necess-
lies may require. n every republican government,
where called TO active partic patton in the
discussion Vt political affairs. il Is not only the duty Of
the procure them the means of gene
raj instruction and assist the youth in the cultivation
Of the sciences but it ought carefully to watch the
developement OF this same instruction. in order that this
wall If strength for the people shall not be distorted
into disturbing huence; aud this duty
Is the more required in those countries which have but
recently emerged from under the rerograde dominion of
the Spanish monarchy. which dominion has left deep
traces that it has been impossible rs yet thoroughly to
eradicate. In my opinion, then, the work Of public
education ought only to be coDhded to citizens who
identified with the institutions and the progress Of civil
Nxa.ion
The religion Of fathers which is also that Of the
immense majority Of Granadians. claims and will have
WINGED that 1t will not appear in all its purity or COM
pletely fulfil its august mission under those odous
chains with which the tyranny of some monarchs bps
bound it to their thrones shall use my endeavors to
1t to its necessary Independence In order that
1t may shine with full spendor and diGuse itself
under the auspices of its sanctty and excellence In
carrying out these views reigously and democratical
ly shall also respect oil creeds and all forms OF wor-
ship because such is not only in conformity to the laws
Of the repHbc, but for its happiness and advantage
Liberty, security, would be vain and idle words, II the
tribunals OF Justice were not relgiousy and punctuay
urgent Tor the republic, the bettering OF what Is
termed the administration Of justice. The poorer
condition Of this branch of public administration and
promise, that In far depends upsn the action OF
the executive power every thing shall BE- done that
possible for the introduction OF radical and lasting
forms. I a.H G0 .r,..-.-f u
he press that institution which is 50 indispensable
for the progress OF and the practical working
Of the representative system, shall be most scrupu-
lousy respected by the chief magistrate of the
nation. to this abuse which is liable to be made
M 1 he'll hs
in the Of the press itself and that consequently
In ought it to be under the Rretext Of
maintaining it within its proper limits. The press
ought to be allowed field Of action vast as that Of
thought itself 1t ought only to be restrained when,
By attacking private life, it is converted into means
Strong in the popular SURFACES in the rectitude Of
my intentions in the sincere and disinterested love
which impels in favor Of the dearest interests Of
my country and the intelligent aid and approval Of all
good citizens indulge the hope q preserving the
any necessity for the maintenance of any great per-
manent force AS long as the government Is the work
of the popular will, and 1t Is disposed to govern
with public opinion there be necessity for sup
porting expensive body Of armed men. There will
merely be maintained what is necessary for the pro-
lection and security the coast and the repressal Of
densuents and this force only until the perfect
gani.ation Of national guard has been effected, for
which organization shall labor assiduously.
But not this account are the considerations due
from tie nation to those brave who have served
inde pr ndcnce to be overlooked. These debts of
tionai gratitude shall never be denied by me in the
In the direction of the public treasures you may rest
assured fellow citizens, that will preside with the
most scrupulous care, and that every economy COM
pabe with good service shall be practised that the
products Of the revenues sc shall be diverted
from the to which the legislatures may order
them be applied and that in everything dependent
my authority the fiscal system shall show the lively
interest the administration takes to alleviate the In
drawbacks and difculties which might retard the in
Of their store shall sustain the liberty of in
dustry. but shall endeavor to prevent this same Ii
into md
sructve inequality which often attends on the &C.
emulation Of riches Property the first element Of
prosperity and comfort shall be faithfully respected
The sacred rights of creditors both home and
foreign shall be attended to- far the Of
ment will permit shall occupy myself in this mpor-
tant affair not only under the view that credit is
eemt Of Of glory and grandeur but also that
II is an obligation which conscience and fidelity call on
strictly to fulfil.
DESTROYS to satisfy the increasing hopes and
cesstes Of the country, shall omit no measure
calculated to promote and bring to termination all
those public works which can contribute to facili-
tate her commerce and deveope her industry Con-
scauently roads and means Of communication
which consider not only elements Of riches, but as
means of civilization and good government-shall
ceive from my authority every impulse compatible
with the resources at our command On this point,
confident that shall leave nothing to be desired
by the most ardent apostles of human progress. Tho
isthmus OF Panama has commenced that majestic ca
reer which its happy geographical position has entitled
It expect Be assured that this important part Of
our republic shall receive literally all the aid its pros
perity demands Its immense Importance and rapid
development shall not be confined by tmorous
penurious policy.
Resolved to maintain, with energy and decision, tho
and dignity Of the republic in its rela
tions with the other nations Of the world shall OBJ
serve towards them all such good faith frank and
cordialty as leads to hope that doing justice to
the sincerity Of these sentiments. New Granada may
during the period of my administration count on tn
perma mt maintenance Of its friendly international
relations.
Identified as nv is with the principles
which direct the governments Of Venezuela and the
Ecsador / entertain the frmcst hope that far from
disturbing relations each succeeding day will find
them for the prosperity Of the three
States and the detnitve and irrevocabe establishment
of the democratic form Of in the territory
which waves the glorious flag Of Colombia.
JOSE HILARO LOPEZ.
BooorA LIST April, 1s4o
Naval Intelligence.
Orders have been received pay OF the crew Of the
u 8 ship Independence, and take the ship up to the