Daily Richmond Whig

GREAT AND INTERESTING NEWS FROM COLOMBIA.

The revolution against Bolivar has proceeded so far, that his power is now probably entirely overthrown. Gen. Urdaneta has placed himself at the head of the friends of liberty, at Bogota, declared in favour of the revolution of Venezuela, and been joined by the most of the troops. This we have in papers brought by the brig Olive, for which we are indebted to a friend. We translate the following most important extracts'

Veteran Brigade, Cabadare, 20th April, 1830-

Most Excellent Sir, Civil and Military Chief On arriving at this place, I was charged by the military commandant with the communication which, under this date, was sent him by the commandant of the district, giving the following most interesting news.

In the capital of Bogota, a revolution has occurred in favour of the cause of Venezuela, proclaimed by the inhabitants. At the head of whom was Gen. Urdaneta, and a great part of the troops of the line have joined us, as also several chiefs and officers, while what remained of the other party have taken to flight. This important news has been communicated officially to the Commandant of this district, Col. Ramon Burgos, by his Excellency Gen. Marino who has marched to Cucuta. I have the honour to give your Excellency information of it-Pedro Celis.

True copy-Antonio Carmona, first officer of the general Secretary's office.

This intelligence bears the official signatures of the authorities of Valencia and Caracas; and the following additions were made to it in Caracas by General Arismendi:-

Citizens! Liberty is triumphant, and her irresistible empire has crushed the throne of despots, and broken in pieces the sceptre of wrong, whose iron weight pressed on our brethren of Bogota. Venezuela has a second time been the deliverer of New Granada, and her incoming voice has been heard to the frontiers of Colombia. The revolution of Bogota is the fair result of principles proclaimed by Venezuela in November last. The same Urdaneta has now placed himself at the head of the freemen of Bogota. His victory obtained by the force of patriotism against the mean machinations of despotism, has forever fixed the glorious destiny of Venezuela, and the happiness of South America.

"Citizens! What I can say to you is too weak to represent to you the joy that overflows in my heart, in announcing to you the triumph of liberty. I congratulate myself with you on so propitious a day: and I do not doubt that your patriotism will express itself by every manner your love of the cause, your refinement and character may dictate. Fellow Citizens! Long live Venezuela, Long live Bogota in freedom!

Caracas, April 26th, 1830.

JUAN B. ARISMENDI

This appears to establish, almost beyond a doubt, the truth of a revolution in Bogota, a report of which we have before had. Further particulars will be anxiously awaited. The Congress at Bogota had done little up to the date when this important step was taken. They have been employed, it is said, on subjects of little consequence.

Caraccas, 23d April, 1830.

Proclamation-Of his Excellency the Civil and Military Chief to the Army.

Soldiers! Venezuela has proclaimed with energy the consolidation of her political rights, and we are in arms to sustain them. Recur to the history of your exploits, and despise fatigue, privation and danger.

We have made ourselves terrible in battle; I have seen you gallantly dispute the palm of victory, and am assured of your valor.

Soldiers! The cause we defend is the glory of our national character, independence & liberty. Some of the agents of the government of Bogota pretend to dispute these precious privileges, and to draw us into a war; but their actions have not the general approbation; whole battalions of the army have deserted them, and added to our numbers. Many of their officers and soldiers have left their files to enlist under our banners. They have had the inconceivable rashness to deny the republic which triumphed over the throne of the Bourbons.

Soldiers! We go not to make war on the people, but to carry them peace. Be it our motto, to triumph in the name of the people, to make the laws respected: and be it our desire to see our brethren contented, free, happy and blessed.

JOSE ANTONIO PAEZ.

The Electoral College of Caraccas passed an act, on the 4th of April, stating the grounds on which they would have the Constitution formed. They are briefly as follows, ranged under 20 sections. That the government be popular, representative, elective and responsible. That the powers be carefully balanced, to protect forever the public liberty-The Executive to be made responsible by law: that the "Extraordinary powers" be abolished, because they are the very essence of despotism; and the people did not sacrifice themselves to become subject to one or more men; care to be taken to prevent future infractions of the Constitution and Laws; that every individual, as well as the House of Representatives, shall have the power to impeach the President, Vice President, &c.: individual rights to be secured; the President or Vice President never to command the army in person; the President and Vice President to be nominated by the electoral assemblies; military grades from Colonel and upwards not to be conferred by the President without the approbation of the Senate, and the same of honorable and important civil appointments; the liberty of the press to exist in perfect exercise; trials by Jury to be established; Departmental and Municipal Assemblies to be recommended to treat of the project of a constitution proposed at Ocana; the National militia to be the armed force of the Republic, and the troops of the line to be reduced, the interest of agriculture and commerce to be cherished: private correspondence never to be violated: and that manumission be carried into effect more rapidly by the sole application to this object of the appropriated funds.

Our readers will perceive some novelties in this plan, which speak much for the sagacity, virtue, and improvement of the Venezuelans, and promise them important benefits if adopted. We have not time to-day for some remarks we would wish to add.

We trust that this important revolution at Bogota, which appears to have been bloodless, will be the signal for the restoration of peace, good order, and better prospects, throughout South America generally, as well as Colombia.

We had almost overlooked several following interesting paragraphs, in a Guanare paper, of March 30, which give the following news:-That the people on the frontiers of Venezuela and New Granada have declared against Bolivar with great enthusiasm; and the troops from Tachira had not come further than Rosario, and many had returned from that place.-

Accounts from San Antonio, and the valley of Cucuta, represent the inhabitants as on the point of following the example. It is stated as positive, that the Battalion Callao which was coming from Ocana to Cucuta has returned to Pamplona: and this is taken as evidence that the report of the declaration of the province of Socorro is true.

Sugar -In Venezuela the duty has been taken off from sugar on exportation, until the question of a repeal of the duty imposed in 1827 be decided by Congress. Of this, official notice is given.

Correspondence with Spain.-Official notice is also given, that the post masters will transmit commercial letters to Spain and her colonies, and vice-versa, when duly permitted by the police.

Extract of a private letter communicated for the N. Y. Daily Advertiser.

LA Guaira, May 1st, 1830.

"P. S -The political business of Venezuela goes on very well. By a letter received, and in which great confidence may be placed, we are informed that the Revolution which lately happened in Bogota has been of greater importance than was previously supposed. A large portion of the Deputies of the admirable Congress have been killed, and Gen Bolivar has been compelled to fly with a few of his troops. He has taken the way of Magdalena, intending to fortify himself at Carthagena. But it is here believed he will not succeed, as the Battalion Cayao, and another which lately pronounced itself in our favour, are thereabouts, and have received orders to cut off his retreat."