Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-08-12

0eneral Paez the Venezuelan patriot. who q few
o1tnS since returned to his country after an exile of
restore peace and ORDER and harmonizn the conac4;
lacons las returned to the United States having fail
ed IN MS benevolent and patriotic mission Before his
departure General Paez issued the following farewell ad
dress 10 his telloWcitizens
Recalled to my country by the national convention
have enjoyed the satisfaction of passing several months
amongst you. heartily embrace the principles pro-
CANNED by the revolution of March, and especially that
wnlcn raises to dogma the reconciliation of all the
Nenezuelans excited my enthusiasm To the practical
application Of that principle have devoted nv words
my writings, and all my efforts. You have seen me fra
tefhzlng with men OF all parties and am proud to saw
that received from all Of them generous welcome
lar beyond my expectations. I wanted to serve you
not SO much with my sword as with my advice 7
would give with pleasure my life for your TRANQUILITY,
could my blood have been sufficient to calm those who
shed the precious blood of the Venezuelans
But my words and my example, my conciliating
conduct the respect always paid to the government,
and my cordial anxiety for your peace have been of no
avail for the benefit Of the country Political passion
and the hatred of parties speak louder than my humble
voice. and am condemned to witness your msortunes
unable to remedy them.
But what makes my regret deeper is to observe that
with premedtated malice and without interference or
the participation of the contendng bands the rumor is
surmsed that my presence is obnoxious to YOU form
IS given to such rumor printed sheets Other MEANS
still more unworthy employed to create dstrust to
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psh this end faacous reports and procamations are
spread.
Perhaps the interest take in your behalf binds me
to think that the presence of citizen who loves you
served you faithfully, and whose only ambition is your
peace your reconciliation and the prosperity of the
public, may be obnoxious to you But must yield to
the circumstances and, guided side by the voice
OF patriotism, and being unwilling the other to see
my name brought forward pretext for unpatrotic
plans have determined to 60 again to foreign
tries. There is sacrifice great enough for me if it
contributes to your welfare Accept therefore, my self
denial as the best proof Of affection give you
My eoW-citizens, depart with regret from amongst
you perhaps forever. Ii death should overtake me in
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 to the last year of my life
will share your happiness you become happy
will lament your misfortunes if you continue to be
happy.
" Fellow-citizens Hear once more the voice of my
heart Do not destroy each other-do not ravage the
beautiful country the Almighty has given to you let
those who govern you be observant of the constitution
and laws let the people with wisdom their invalua
bic rights let those bloody revolutions, the stigma OF
Spanish America, take place no in our country.
" 1t is all you want to reaprear before the world
prosperous nation. Such is the best reward that you
may grant me the only one ask from you recon-
pensC for my new eXpariatiOn. j. A. PAEz."