The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-07-09
President Lopez, of New Granada.

Tins Republic. under the administration
of the enlightened and patriotic President
Lopez, is making more important progress
and aiming at higher objects, than any 9th
er part of South America. The preseu,
government display superior zeal and capac
ity, with spirit Of improvement, from which
we mny expect speedy great and lasting last
ing results.
President Lopez, who entered upon the
presidency few months ago, is well in>
'ormcd man, an ardent patriot, and distin-
guished for good judgment, resolution and
qualities 80 necessary in COM
mencing and accomplishing the important
enterprise of pls ing II South American Re.
public in its proper position before the world
He has already begun in earnest; and il is
ime that his character and objects, as well
"a the situation and resources of his couutiy,
shoJd he better known in the United States
We had the pleasure of personal a.
nafn'ance with President Lopez. when he
visited this country, thirteen years ago, on
his way to Rome, in diplomatic capacity
and head from his own lips expressions in
ia.or Of the rue principles and ends of Re
publican Governments, which gave US sin
core pleasure. lie was impressed with the
highest admiration of Washington, when a
boy, tom reading Of him in his native land.
has
hee,nre tn ardent patriot in bis childhood
st. although At a cuder age when the rev
anon commenced, he was amonr the nun.
ncf oi thase brought to the place of exrot,-
.'oo by Tie bloodihrsy Spanish General
Fiorl'io, but was repric we'd at the critical mo>
neni, when lbs companions were shot. How
enia'kah'c that he should have been thus
matched from an early and undeserved
i"aih. to be placed. III mature life in the
Chief M"gisIracy OF the Republic Hence,
IN thu age, few Geographic, present 50 strik,
NJ contrast.
H. served in the Army If Independence
with distinction, and lo,t 10 the rank of Cen
rral He has since fled various civil and
diplomatic stations tie fought against the
destructive and unlawful designs Of Bolivar,
shen, in the latter part of his career. he de.
serted the cause winch he had served so well:
'"d he had opposed all other attempts aud
IretensiOns Of a like nature.
Dunne his travels in Europe. and the
United States, lie applied himself industri>
ons'y to the study OF every thing from whici,
ne hored TO derive information that mirbt
render lin more useful at home. lie thus
'rcame acquainted with laws, customs, and
institutions Of learning and benevolence, and
purchased books and other objects 10 assist
in advancing science, education aud the arts
Nor did he remain satisfied af,er making a
few experiments or become discouraged by
meeting obstacles. lie had energy ana per-
severance, and is frierd of immediate inns
provemeni in all departments As might be
exported, his hearty cooperation Is given to
that noble work, the Panama Railroad, and
to the extensive and liberal system for the
encouragement OF immigration, formed by
he Government of New iranada, under
he late Administration. He has pursued
he career of disinterested patriot and is
one of those South American leaders whose
'ie is unsuied by any spot lie will be-
qucalh TO his children an honorable name.
~ Y. Express,