160 Bogota'. 



this combat for the defence of liberty, and 

 in the former actions, of which I have 

 given account to your Excellency. 

 " God guard your Excellency, 



''General Jos. Padilla." 



In consequence of this, the public rejoic- 

 ings were prolonged several days. A large 

 painting, done by order of the government, 

 was placed in one of the principal streets, 

 to represent the naval engagement. Of the 

 style of drawing I cannot speak very highly. 

 The ships were many of them swimming in 

 the air, instead of on the water ; and on the 

 shore was represented the general on a horse 

 three times the size of his whole army, view- 

 ing the fight, and encouraging the men with 

 the most furious and vehement gestures, 

 whilst horsemen were prancing and dashing 

 about in the most animated style. This daub 

 however answered the desired end of pleasing 

 the people, who flocked in crowds to view it. 



