The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-05-11

hearty CO operation which he deserved and needet
for full success. He deposed before his time
and was eventually banished, and died in Peru.
subsequently Flores was elected for two years
and when they had elapsed, Congress not having
become organized, owing to disputed sents, he held
office in violation Of the constitution for two years
longer. When the next Congress met the consti-
tuition was amended, and General Flores was elect
ed for eight years, two only of which elapsed when
revolution of violent character broke out against
the President, and he capituated. By the terms
OF the treaty il was agreed that there should be
paid to him annually the sum Of twenty thousand
dollars; and that his private fortune should be Sc
cured to his family, provided that he would retire
from the country. lie did 80; but these condition,
haye never been fulfilled on the part Of the Ecuador;
and hence have arisen the attempts Of General
Flores to regain his position, since he has never
by word or deed renowned his constitutional right
to the Presidency, but only the practical exercise
OF the office After thus finding the party in power
faithless to their express stpuatons, General
Flores repaired to Europe with determination to
promote his interest in some way. Such were his
skill and address, that he succeeded in procuring
from Queen Christina, Of Spain, loan of two mil
lions of dollars to further his designs II ia regard
ed as in the highest degree marvellous that Chris
tina, well known exceedingly penurious, should
have aided SO largely design about tho accom-.
plishment of which there must have been very much
| uncertainty. II ia stated good authority that
Christina entered into the plans of General Flores
for the sake Of providing for her children by Mu
noz, to whom il was proposed to give at length three
crowns-those of New Grenada, Ecuador, and Peru.
Flores collected together six thousand men, with
whom he intended making the endeavor to re-
eatah liah lv tuyo drad IF
number were soldiers, the rest only artisans.
An agent Of his was engaged in fitting out several
vessels in the port Of London. when the agent Of
this country in England became aware of the un-
dertaking, and complained respecting it to the
Government Of England, and the vessels
seized. The expedition being thus defeated, Gene
| raj Flores left Europe and retired to Costa RIGA,
where he has until very recently resided. think
that he has been for some time concerning measures
with the dsaffected in this country for a renewed
| endeavor to regain his authority. His recent ele-
walton TO high post in Guatemala will materially
assist his purposes it will tend to increase the de-
votion of his friends, and incline the hesitating
| favorably towards him. From what have lea rn ed
| ne governed the republic with great skill and en-
ergy. He made many valuable Improvements.
He courted the members of the old established
families and drew them generally to his support
| an enemy into fast and valuable friend That in
country exposed to constant political commissions
| he for 80 long time held the rens of power, is
owing much as to any single cause 10 his
winning and captivating address. His success in
Europe may be attributed to the same cause. His
reverses have undoubtedly much disciplined and
| enlarged his mind; and his greater acquaintance
with men ard with the world has unquestion-
| ably given him q deeper insight into the thco-
Try and practice OF government. His mind is
one Of surprising acutencss and readiness of
apprehension. He is constant observer and
quick thinker. He would probably now be the
best Governor Of State in South America
1t should be added that he has not the reputation
Of sanguinary man; which fact ia, in these coun.
tries. singularity. He has always preferred to
gain men over to his side by fattery and artful
policy, than to infict them summary ven
geance. His attempt upon the republic not,
as has been represented effort to usurp domin-
ion, to continue in Office longer than his allotted
period, but. primarily at least to the prero-
gatives which he had been lawfully chosen to ex
crcse, and which he was forced temporarily TO
suspend, not by the people generally, but by
interested and jealous faction. Had he succeeded
in bringing into the country nearly six thousand
workmen, he would have conferred upon il an in.
guided by intelligent industry; the artisans are
initiative, and ready to adopt improvements, but
seeing few. they walk in the same steps as their
forerunncrs in the various trades. But n small
portion OF the soil, which is as fine any in the
world. IL cultivated, and that poorly. The Ecua-
dor contains in itself the climates Of all the zones
and her productions are Of corresponding variety;
consequently, were her soil under the culture Of
men of intelligence and skill, she would be, for
most of the articles of common necessity and com.
fort, more independent than most nations on the
globe The difficulties in the way Of her national
progress am persuaded that General Flores has
seen more clearly than any other man, and he has
endeavorcd to remove them. His present position
attaches much interest to him; and If he be sue
ccssu in repelling the inroads Of the Indians, he
will perhaps assume higher position. and attract
more general notice. than at any previous part Of
his career. He il at present, notwithstanding his
many and various experiences, but about fifty
| years OF age"