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readily to adjust any disputes that might arise. 

 These two proposals^ however, considering the 

 disposition and mode of living of the Arauca- 

 nians, may furnish a copious field for conjecture. 

 The other articles of the peace were not attended 

 with the least difficulty ; the treaties of Quillin 

 and Negrete being by mutual consent revived. 



On the death of Gonzaga, the court of Spain 

 sent Don Augustin Jauregui to govern Chili, 

 who has since jfilled with universal approbation 

 the important office of viceroy of Peru. His 

 successor, Don Ambrosio Benavides, at present, 

 renders the country happy by his wise and be- 

 neficent administration. 



