The liberator

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at different times subjects of Spain and then of France,

and been repeatedly engaged in fierce wars with

Hayti, in an effort to maintain their independence.

Recognized by France, a treaty with that power was

concluded in 1848, and with Great Britain two years

later. For a time they enjoyed a considerable degree

of prosperity, but through the treachery of President

Santana the rights and liberties of the people were

sold to Spain, and the act of annexation consummated.

Against Spain they now rebel, the Dominicans dis

playing an earnestness and unanimity which give

promise of a long and desperate struggle before the

imperial authority can be re established. Our latest

advices speak of the conflict as going on with unabated

fury. Two divisions of Spanish troops, together num

bering 3,600 men, had been routed with a loss of more

than 1,000 killed and wounded. One division of

2,000 men was repulsed in an open attack. The other

entered Santiago but was compelled to capitulate,

after the city had been burnt, and it was on the re

treat to Puerto Plata that, in disregard of conditions

previously agreed upon, the Spaniards were fired

upon with deadly effect. The towns of San Carlos,

in the neighborhood of Santo Domingo city, was also

said to have been burned by the rebels. According

to report, fearful atrocities have been committed by

both sides. N Y. Journal of Commerce.

The governors or pretended governors of four

States claimed as members of the rebel confederacy,

and lying beyond the Mississippi, have lately issued

How to cite this articleCómo citar este artículo

The liberator. (1863). Boston, Mass., 1863-10-09. US/DR Newspaper Timeline. Library of Congress, Chronicling America: https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn84031524/1863-10-09/ed-1/?sp=3

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Library of Congress, Chronicling America: The liberator, 1863-10-09.