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which, calling a convention at Chuquisaca, gave the name of Bolivia to their country, in honor of their liberator, and appointed bim Perpetual Protector, and to draw up a constitution. On May 25, 1826, he presented his Bolivian code to the Congres of Bolivia, which was afterward adopted, with some di atisfaction, however, although it was also subsequently adopted by the Congre of Lima, where, under its provisions, he himself was elected President for life. He now set out for Colombia, | where disaffection and party strife were at their height. His conduct here was misconstrued, and he was supposed to be a uming the powers of a dictator. In 1829 new disturbances arose, and, in 1830, a convention was called for the purpose of framing a new constitution for Colombia. The proceedings were begun by Bolivar, who once more tendered his resignation. This was his last act which had relation to publie affairs. He died at San Pedro, near Carthagena, Dec. 17, 1830.
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