The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-15
Ecuador.

| Ecuador.
Blythe late arrival from the Pacific, we
have received files Of FL .Nacional, the
official paper Of the government Of Ecua-
dor, from which we learn that fruitless
attempt at revolution was made at Guaya-
gull on the Goth of December last When
the news of this outbreak reached Quito,
it produced the greatest CONSERVATION
amongst the inhabitants, many Of whom
sought protection at the residences of the
various foreign legators.
The object of the movement appears to
have been the recall of General FLORES
from Costa RIGA, where he is now in exile,
and his elevation to the Presidency. The
revolutionists commenced operations by
proclaiming General ELIzALDI, one of the
unsuccessful candidates at the last Presi-
dental election, President Of the republic.
Elk President RocA is implicated in the
revolutionary movement; from which it
would seem that the conspirators were
formidable in position, if not in numbers
The papers contain the circular Of the
government, addressed to the diplomatic
corps. We find in them the following re-
ply of the United States charge, Mr.. VAN
ALIEN, and the acknowle dgment of the
Minister of Foreign Relations. 1t will be
seen that our representative availed him
self Of the opportunity to recommend a
merciful policy towards the insurgents.
LEGATION THE UNITED STATES
QUITo, December 81, lS49.
10 Ell Se7lor Doctor Benigno Malo,
Minister for Foreign Affairs.
The undersigned, Charge IL Affaires Of the United
States, presents his profound congratulations for
the failure of the recent attempt overturn the re-
public Of the Ecuador 1t is to him source of
great satisfaction to the will Of the people 50 cx-
erciscd in unfolding social and political order
Any government having the popular devotion can
well sustain itself against any civil COMMISSIONS
while if it be deprived of that support, it may be
endangered by the slightest contagious whisper Of
revolt, whatever may be its military force 1t is
not the number and discipline of its armies, nor
the extent and strength of its Notifications, that
mainly form the security Of nation, but rather
the constant and sincere attachment of a well af-
fectcd and consderate people
The undersigned devoutly hopes that the stabili-
ty thus evinced may be perpetual that the govern
men OF the Ecuador, of the affections of its
citizens, and placing them its surest reliance
may be enabled to keep inviolate the integrity Of
its constitution; that its great resources may be
soon and industriousy developed; and that its
whole people, advancing rapidly in all social and
political peace and prosperity, may ever have oc-
casion to rejoice in wise, concliatory, judicous
administration. He is persuaded that the Presi-
dent of the United States will be deeply gratiied to
learn that sister republic in the south is able to
maintain her constitutional liberties without re-
sort to arms; and that he is but anticipating the ex-
preston of his governments satisfaction in thus
offering his congratulations.
lie trusts that he will not be deemed intrusive in
expressing his earnest hope that since the most in
innate and frequent associate of true courage is
spirit of humanity, measures of retaliation
may be enforced against the actors in the late revolt
and that the Government, satisfied with its peaceful
victory, and confident in its power, and in the
respect of the people, will nottarnsh it's laurels by
the infection of that sanguinary punishment that
too often follows in the train of civil commoton.
He has the honor to assure your Excelency with
new significance of his sincerest regards and high
est consideration.