APPENDIX.-No. I. Fundamental law of Angostura, 1819........ A VISIT TO COLOMBIA. CHAPTER I. Embarcation, and reception on board.-A sister of Bolivar occupies same cabin. The mess a variety of cheerful and agreeable company.-Pass Sandy Hook, 3d Oct.-joined by the Vincador, our consort-make sail S. E.-character and force of both ships.-The horse latitudes-conjectures concerning.-Ship put in fighting trim.-Anecdote of Señora Bolivar.-See Sombrero 14th, afternoon -passed close to Orchilla-glimpse of Cape Codera.-Coast as approached Caravallada-historical anecdote of its spirited population.-Foundation of Laguayra.-The Sierra Avilla seen, and the Silla-aspect of the mountains in front.-Palm trees at Maquiteia-and town.-Casemates of Laguayra constantly beaten by the surf-prison and grave of patriots.—Anchor on 18th with fourteen fathoms cable out—salute, and salute returned.—The U. S. corvette Cyane, Capt. Spence-his manly conduct-land the 18th.-A harbour easily formed here secure against all storms.-Find acquaintances unexpectedly.Kindness of American consul, and Commodore Daniels-introduced to Commandant-quarters.-Oriental style of building and living.-Politeness of a friend.—Baggage not examined.-Mode of carrying ashore-paying porters. THE Colombian Government, through their agent, Commodore Daniels, had purchased the beautiful corvette Hercules, built by Mr. Eckford of New York, in the fall of 1822: the Commodore, understanding I was about to visit Colombia, with his accustomed generosity, offered me a passage, which was extended with the same kindness to my daughter Elizabeth, and stepson Lieut. R. Bache, of the U. S. Artillery. We were at New York in time, and embarked at noon on the second of October, 1822; and the same evening anchored within Sandy Hook. |