New-York tribune., 1867-06-03

definite is not at all Of reassurng character The Gran
Jeneral is again playing Fantastic tricks before nigh
heaven must make angels weep" Onthe 10th OF Apnl
he dissolved Congress and declared the country state
Of He next declared Bogota the capital, Federal
District and by decree which we long expected and
knew that opportunity would furnish, added the
Rayo R r. Cuyler to the Colombia navy The next day
he sent circulars to the various State Governments In
forming them OF what he had done and his reasons there
for The steamers America and Vencdor 1t said, were
expected down the at Carthagena with troops and
of At Santa Martha there has been some
pneasness owing TO- the taking possession Oh the state
commanded by the notorious Lopez III was thought.
says local paper, that number OF these men would be
sent to Aspnwal but for what object 1t Is hard TO say
Things arc perfectly tranquil the Isthmus Just now,
and the sending OF any OF Mosqueras men down here
bllty be tolerated long. There are plenty of
troops here just now connected with the local govern
ment and it does not require much TO get up row.
trust and believe, however that nothing win transpre to
and that our rulers have sufficient Judgment that
they have more to lose tan gam IN Ppeeipa,hg p ne
Nothing further known In regard TO the railroad ques
tion. ,,,, a.,
The Mercantile Chronicle OF today publishes some fur
ther and interesting particulars by them II appeals
that Mosqqera has al but eec,ea tnS greaL pan @ Ior
claimed himself Dictator and imprisoned the PRESIDENT
OF the State O Candnamarca. There is no language loo
strong indeed, in which to denounee the high,handed
proceedings OF this Despot OF the VEST ana after ho
epIv and IN This people 10 consider themselves in the
enjoyment OF that unrestricted freedom OF which we
1Iera % Know mo bounds Ills will must be obeyed
at all hazards; and whatever stands IN his way
nous his refusal the questions Of Con
gress in reference TO the Rayo and can DC more
mssa Of the Congress and the studied aifonis offered to
the elected representatives Of the people And yet tins
finds supporters and even adnirers, and Is sur
rounded by cOterie OF parasites yclept' CaDnc MINIS
terra" who defend his violent measures and justify acts
which few rulers would dare attempt nowadays Itis
OF reasoning with such man lie meets you on
these fan he resorts lie the old trick
Of Richeeu and tries rst the foxs hde then eEes
serves he seems bent upon some ev design OF getting
the fcesmpe OF the line out OF the hands OF It's present
holders and giving up strangers for trne Of money
more. hope that our Government viii not allow Mos
question for this is one the bones of between
him and Congress and which has no doubt operated IN
part 10 preeiptate the present state OF affairs. ,
The primary cause OF this shocking state OF
things Is the vexed question OF the Rayo, FOR
10 s ls SUSPICIOUS Tesse O that matters Came to
crisis The debate was exceedingly violent, ana ~ ap
the Ministry and the opposition But nothing can JUSTLY
the ulterOr proceedings which seem 70 nave been planned
and arranged IN anticipation OF a rupture when the
Representatives retired from the scene OF their session
trSeps the streets fiied with military gnerrla. and
some OF their houses guarded by soldiers The quar-
pied and President Aldana tof said sate was held prs
oner in the palace OF Gen Mosquera Al the same time
decree circulated prononneng the conclusion o Tue
Congressional Sessions and dsss,S zee a. ne sp5e ~ % cop 10
stitution. In this document both Representatives aud
Senators were declared traitors 10 the country.
pied by pckets Of soldiers disposed To prevent any
one passing along them without passport TINS meas
re was revoked but order was sent 10 Honda 10
seIze certain Dep.tes among them sr Blaneo Garcia.
who fortunate enough TO arrive sale ana sound al
Mompos where is his place OF residence. -,
Ada3a had been sent t. oLg ps'9R d ne Sar sS Of M
brave Nicolas Ponton and, II is said, 10 Manuel Ancsar
The distinguished members Of the opposition were IN
Active recruiting is going Tolma II s asserted
that raised Intended ior the coast anu ~
The Dictator has proposed an alliance with the Con
servative party addressing himself IN ehect 10 tne
Government OF Antloquia Cen nerIah has "i'''e" "
Dr. BerTio asking him TO remain neutral - a.. .,,.o.
FL Banco, town strategicay situated on or .pe rive.
partisan OF Mosquera few days ago, writes our cor
pS%ash sep Go e he Manuel cnsoeche
short fight the rebels lMosquersas were 1eiea,eu al"
their leader Manuel Herrera, has fed to Mompos' III
Banco is occupied by the State troops. o,oincs
such then is the precise condition OF the state OF tgs
state of Panama may not escape the general wreck
is difficult TO tell what may happen ~ ire course Oh
,lat m M heIe aee ihai II ~ all likely m d In time alone
can show The following the message aud procla""
tion of the "Grand General" The former addressed l0
the various state Presidents the latter TO the CoombiaN
generally: :, .o
send you No $40 OF the Onicidt RegiSter containing
the decree referring pubc ORDER passed on the 2'h
OF April declaring the Republic IN state OF wal, con
derng the sessions Of Congress be at end for the
present year The proceedings that have occurred, OF
Of said decree, viii perfectly inform you OF the motives
which have originated IT, In this situation OF AFFAIR." rte
strong desire OF the General Government s the resoe
preservation OF peace; and SUCH Without douD 10 INC
feeling Of all good citizens. . -, .,
will not interfere with public tranquility in so lar az tne
internal affairs OF your state and the management OF ts
particular government concerned aud that the
National Executive power Will preserve peace WIN e,
of the states, unless some motive should appear 40
awaken distrus or alarm IN their mutual relations h
general order was disturbed by coalition maory ot
Congress II Indispensable TO recognize the Iac hat
the Republic was in state OF war but tins declaration
does not involve the idea OF the perturbation OF tue sec
is order Will be preserved IN
OF the advantages OF the federal system OF government
which we have adopted "a nS P1wer SI n &
to which anarchca majority would inevitably Dilng
sen the opinions OF the people Inc Government OF Sp
State should thus entertain full confidence that II WI III
that 1t will continue its good and pacific relations, IN
conformity with the Constitution aud laws OF the
In order definitely to put end to the present state of
things invite you to convene the legislative assembly
and Law before IL account OF what has ransprcd pro
curing from it the necessary measures FOR the guaranty
of order and the immediate election or plenpotenary
E pps .5 81 g sssSr2nS RS2 S
the executive Of tho Unon so as to establish the
nS resa1red o to give soldy to the Federal institutions
and declare verify the election OF President oi tho
Union for the next constitutional term.
You will see that In proceeding with good Judgment
as il TO he hoped from the illustration We have OF the
government Of your state TINS event VIII rebound 10 me
fre0uen vicsstudes which the country experiences on
account the spirit Of disorder and permanent anarchy
continually menacng the very existence OF the Republic
If unfortunately as there Is cause for fearing III some
states the views of the General are h3t com
pretended and the presence OF ey passions shod srve
10 awaken hOstltes the said government supported ny
the opinion OF all friends OF oGer ana h .e 81 a o
demand confront the unfortunate stuaton drought 10
pass by the enemies OF pubic 9m w evey sy SSp
fjct whatever the proportions tile same may assume
Thus very serious esponh ~ q heore rsI ain en- n re ndsncns
able To secure peace order liberty ana progress on mus