CHAPTER XXXVI.

THE REVOLUTIONS IN QUITO AND VENEZUELA.

1809--1812.

The Northern Zone of South America--The First Outbreak at Quito--The Revolution at Caracas--Commencement of the Reaction--SIMON BOLÍVAR--His Appearance and Character--His Education--His First Visit to Europe--His Second Visit to Europe--His Life at Caracas--Reception of the Envoys by the British Government--Bolívar meets Miranda in London--Brings him back with him to Venezuela--Action of the Regency of Cadiz--The Patriot Junta sends an Army against Coro--Reception of Miranda--His Plan for a Constitution--First Congress of Venezuela--Declaration of Independence--Revolt of the Canarians--Revolt at Valencia--Capture of Valencia by Miranda--Adoption of a Federal Constitution--General Discontent--Carora sacked by Monteverde--The Royalists of Guayana--Destruction of the Patriot Flotilla--The Great Earthquake--San Carlos burned by Monteverde--Miranda is appointed Dictator--Successes of the Royalists--Monteverde is repulsed in an Attack on the Entrenched Camp at Victoria--Insurrection of the Slaves--Loss of Puerto-Cabello--Miranda treats for Peace--The Capitulation--Miranda is imprisoned by his Officers--Cruelties of Monteverde--Death of Miranda.....296