The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-07-27
Airhmon1 QispatrIl.
MORNING. JULY ~, 1883.
Repatriation of Gen. paez.

Expatriation of Gen. Paez.
The telegraph announced Monday, the arri-
val at Philadelphia from Venezuela Of Gen.
Paez, he having become disgusted with the
anarchicau condition of his native country.
Before leaving he issued the following
FAREWELL ADDRESS:
General Pace to his Fsiiop Citizens
Recalled to my country by the Nation :
al Convention, l have enjoyed the satisfac-
ton of passing several months amongst yen.
heartily embraced the principles proclaimed
by the revolution OF March, and especially that
which raises TO a dogma The reconciliation OF
all the VcneZuelans, excited my enthusiasm
To the practical application of that principle
have devoted my words, my writings, and all
my efforts. You have seen me fraternizing
with men of all parties, and am proud to say
that received from all OF them generous
welcome. far beyond my expectation. wanted
to serve you. not so much with my sword as
with my advice. I would give with pleasure
my life for your tranquility, could my own
blood have been sufficient IL calm those who
shed the precious blood OF the Eenezuelans
But my words and l3,y example, my concil-
iating conduct, the respect / always paid to
the government and my cordial anxiety for
your peace have been of no avail for the bene-
fit of the country. Political passion and the
hatred of parties speak louder than my hum
bic voice, and l am condemned to witness your
mis- sfortunes, unable to remedy them.
But what makes my regret deeper, is to OBJ
serve that, with premeditatcd malice, and
without interference or the participation OF
the contending bands, the rumor is surmised
that my presence is obnoxious to you. A form
is given to such rumor in printed sheets
q her means. still more unworthy, are EN-
pioyed to create distrust, to excite hatred and
To lessen my regulations; to accomplish this
'end, iaiiacious reports and proclamations are
spread.
Perhaps the interest take on your behalf
blinds me to think that the presence of citi-
zen who loves you, served you faithfully, and
whose only ambition is your peace, your re-
eonciliatiQn and the prosperity of the republic,
NAV be obnoxious to you. But must Yield to
the circumstances; and, guided on one side by
the voice of patriotism, and being unwilling
on the other 10 see my name brought forward
as pretext for unpatriotic plans, l have de-
tcrmined to go again to- foreign countries
There is no sacrifice great enough for me if it
contributes TO your welfare. Accept, there
FORE my self-denial as the best proof of afiec-
ton can give you.
from amongst you, perhaps forever. If death
should oyertake me in a strange land, my last
thought and my last wishes will be for the
happiness of our country. Her misfortunes
have increased my love for her. From the
distant home which destiny reserves to the
last year of my life, l will share your happi-
ness, if you ever become happy; will lament
your misfortuhes,i ii you continue to be unhap
py.
Fellow citizens Hear once more the voice
of my heart: DO not destroy each other; do
not ravage the beautiful country the Almi gh ty
has given YOU let those who govern you be
obserTant of the Constitution and laws; let
the people with wisdom their invaluable
rights; let those bloody revolutions, the stigma
of Spanish America, take place no more in our
country.
1t is all you want to re-appear before the
world as q prosperous nation. Such is the
best reward that you may grant me-the only
one ask from You Us a recompense for my
new expatriation. J. A PAEz.