Note XXV-6 — Chapter XXV · DIVERS PHASES OF SELF-GOVERNMENT. 1819-1863.
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On the 8th of Aug., 1826, he wrote to Gen. Paez from Lima: 'The congress of Panamá, an admirable institution were it more efficacious, resembles the Greek lunatic that wanted to direct from a rock the sailing of ships. Its power will be but a shadow, and its decrees mere counsels.' Caicedo, Union Lat. Am., 33-10, 97-110.