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of Bolivar, by whom they were sincerely 

 respected. Both have been severely wound- 

 ed in defending the cause of independence. 

 Mr. Thompson, though debarred the bright 

 field of military honours, had no less as- 

 sisted the republic by having furnished it, 

 when most in need, at his own risk, with 

 many kinds of most necessary supplies,— and 

 after an absence from Europe of five years 

 was now returning to the bosom of his fa- 

 mily, justly happy in the hope of a bright 

 future, to repay the years of toil and trouble 

 he had experienced. 



Colonel Johnston, and Mr. Thompson, 

 have jointly obtained a grant of the most 

 famous salt mines of the country, which 

 they intend working on the most improved 

 European method. This will add consider, 

 ably to the revenues of the state, and yield 

 them, I trust, a handsome reward for their 

 exertions. 



