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Since I last had the pleasure, in the month of January, Haiti was reposing in the sweet sleep of confidence and tranquility, and we all looked forward to a season of renewed life and prosperity in her affairs. This was but a deceitful calm …
Affairs in the Haytien Empire—Negro Respect for a Flag of Truce—To al Overthrow of the Black Troops under Pierot, &c. When I last had this pleasure, in the month of January, Haiti was reposing in the sweet sleep of profound and honorable pe…
This day March 14th, 1844, the members of the Commission appointed by J. Beuchot, the moment the Haytien flag was lowered, to treat with the Junta of the Dominican republic, and the officers appointed by General Cadet Pierre, the following …
The following letter, which the Journal of Commerce ascribes to an intelligent source at Port au Plata, Hayti, gives the most connected view of the recent events in that distracted island than we have elsewhere seen: "PORTO PLATA, MAY, 1844…
—By the brig Phil. Enquirer, Capt. King, arrived yesterday from Cape Haytien, intelligence has been received at the Merchants' Exchange as late as the 28th ult. Tranquility was restored at Cape Haytien. Guerrier had been proclaimed Presiden…
The following intelligence, from the Philadelphia United States Gazette, confirms the reports which have previously reached us of another change of Government in Hayti. The intelligence is brought by the schooner Mary Ann, which left Cape H…
The Government of the 3d of May, at the head of which is General Philippe Guerrier, an old soldier of the first army, which, under Dessalines, achieved the independence of the country, has adopted moderate counsels, and evinces a most anxio…
A Dominican man-of-war schooner, belonging to General Santa Ana, called the Separacion, formerly the pilot boat Romp, arrived off here to-day, with letters from General Santa Ana to Gen. Villanueve, informing him that he, Santa Ana, had bee…
The United States ship Vandalia, Commander JOHN S. CHAUNCEY, arrived at Pensacola, on the 12th ultimo, last from Port au Prince, via Aux Cayes, which latter port she left on the 12th ultimo. Though the island of St. Domingo is in a very uns…
M. THIERS has brought up his Report from the Commission on the Deputies on the Education Bill as fashioned by the Peers. It is a grand tractate, which occupied nearly three hours in the reading, and requires seven or eight columns of the jo…
An arrival from Hayti at Philadelphia brings intelligence to the 9th instant. In political affairs all was quiet. The Constituent Assembly had been dissolved. The project of dividing the Island into States was abandoned, and the Government …
—The Island continues in a very unsettled state, in consequence of an expected attack by the Haytiens. Gen. Boewavo had been recalled to the capital, and was succeeded by Gen. St. Jago. The Spaniards are being appointed to office in place o…
We see it stated that Commissioners have arrived at New York from the Dominican Republic, which has declared its independence of the Haytien Government, to solicit from the United States a recognition of its independence.…
—We learn from Capt. Wilson of the brig Republic, just arrived from Port au Prince, that on the 12th of March the Haytien man of war Herard, in the schr. La Granada, had been seen off the South side of the Island, five miles off, by five gu…
We have received more recent accounts from the island of Hayti than the "Charleston Patriot" gives above. They are contained in the following extract of a letter received in Washington, from Cape Haytien, September 24: "The authorities of t…
Advices which have been received here go to show that the Haytians are making another great contest with the Dominicans, and that they are becoming tired of it. Against the Haytians, the blacks were always powerful and successful, by the ai…
Correspondence of the Journal of Commerce. THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. — This the Republic of the larger part of the Island of Hayti, the recognition of its de facto government, no one can doubt who will take the trouble to look into the case w…
Correspondence of the Tribune. WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 1845. The comments which I thought it my duty to make on the proposed Annexation of this delightful island to the United States, seem to have attracted some general attention. As the subje…
Few of our readers are aware that a new Republic has been formed under this name in the island of St. Domingo. Yet such is the fact. Within two years past a revolution has been made, and successfully maintained against the negro government …
The news which we have received here, during the last two days, by two vessels from different ports of the Island of San Domingo, or Hayti, in the West Indies, and which will be found in this day's paper, is of the highest importance to thi…
The barque Hecia, Capt. Hoyt, from Port au Prince, arrived here on Saturday, from Port au Plata, with advices from each place to the 6th inst., have arrived in the last two days. The intelligence received by them from our correspondents at …
To the Hon. John C. Calhoun, Secretary of State of the United States. 1. An addenda to his note of the 8th inst. to show that the union of the Spanish part, in 1822, with Hayti, was not voluntarily, but forcibly produced. 2. The Spanish par…
We have received from a friend in Washington two back Reports, relative to Mr. Hogan's Mission to the storied Island of St. Domingo. The Dominicans have applied to our Government for their Republic to be recognized as an Independent Nation.…
The late mission of the Hon. John Hogan, of Illinois, to the Island of St. Domingo, has been made the subject of comment in the public journals. Mr. Hogan is now here, and has made, or is about to make his report, on the subject of his miss…
MR. SLICER—Since the return of Mr. Hogan from his secret mission to St. Domingo, a strong disposition has been manifested to learn the result of his researches. The Washington correspondents of several northern papers, particularly of New-H…
Your number of yesterday, which arrived here this morning, containing the important news from your correspondents in Hayti and St. Domingo, fell like a bomb shell among all the politicians, from the Capitol to the White House, and throughou…
In further proof of the existence of this frightful conspiracy against the freedom and independence of Hayti, read, mark and inwardly digest the extraordinary contents of the following articles from the New-York Herald— IMPORTANT NEWS FROM …
There cannot be a doubt that, flushed with their success in the seizure and annexation of Texas, the southern slaveholding banditti are conspiring for the dismemberment of the Haytian republic in the first instance, and its subsequent absor…
There has been an arrival at New York from St. Domingo, bringing dates to the 22d November. A battle is reported to have taken place on the 27th of October, between the Dominican and Haytien armies. It commenced by attacking a fort, which t…
Your number of yesterday, which arrived here this morning, containing the important news from your correspondents in Hayti and St. Domingo, fell like a bomb shell among all the politicians, from the Capitol to the White House, and throughou…
The cupidity of our slaveholding democracy, fattened on Texas, is already active to accomplish the acquisition of Cuba. Having at last in their hands, the 'valley of rascals,' an empty world, they burn to make the most of their opportunitie…
From the Boston Journal. HAYTI. MR. SLEEPER—Since the return of Mr. Hogan from his secret mission to St. Domingo, a strong disposition has been manifested to learn the real state of Hayti. The Washington correspondents of several northern j…
The New-York Express, edited by James Brooks, (formerly of Maine,) is one of the dirtiest, meanest and most villainous papers published in the nation. As a specimen of its villainous spirit, the following comments on the last letter publish…
Here we have accounts from St. Domingo, the city, to the 10th of February. The Dominicans were expecting the attack of the Haytiens, with good courage and preparations. There was a report current that Acaau had been playing again. It was be…
The day before the Bridgewater sailed, news arrived at Cape Haytien that the people of St. Mark's and Port-au-Prince had revolted against President Perriot, and had refused to march against the Spanish part of the island; and that they had …
(From the New Orleans Bulletin, April 9.) The news from the city of Mexico is to the 21st of March. It is of no importance. The only thing of interest is the arrival at the city of Mexico of a messenger from his excellency the general in ch…
—By the arrival of the brig Henry Lee, Capt. Sandy, from the City of St. Domingo, we learn that American produce was in good demand. There had not been any late arrivals from the United States. Wm. F. Harrison, Esq. of New-York, has been ac…
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The *Alexandria Gazette* reported market prices for flour, corn, lumber, shingles, butter, lard, and salt provisions, and noted that F.C. Harrison, Esq. was appointed United States Commercial Agent for the Dominican Republic, believed to be the first official foreign appointment to that republic. Additionally, the newspaper stated that the Dominican tobacco crop was expected to exceed previous yields in both quantity and quality.
La *Alexandria Gazette* dio cuenta de las cotizaciones de harina, maíz, maderas de construcción, tejamaniles, mantequilla, manteca y provisiones saladas, anotando el nombramiento de F. C. Harrison como agente comercial de Estados Unidos en la República Dominicana, estimándose que constituía la primera designación oficial extranjera ante dicha república. El rotativo anticipaba además que la cosecha de tabaco dominicano sobrepasaría los rendimientos antecedentes tanto en abundancia como en bondad.
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*The Liberator* reprinted an address originally found in the *Boston Post*, dated July 10, 1847, from American expatriates in Saint Domingo who had emigrated in 1824. The address shared a newly passed law of emigration from their House of Congress offering paid passage, fifty acres of land, farming implements, and maintenance to foreign farmers, along with an exemption from military service. While the newspaper's editor stated a preference that colored people remain in the United States, they expressed no objection to voluntary emigration to Haiti.
*The Liberator* reprodujo una proclama tomada del *Boston Post*, fechada el 10 de julio de 1847, suscrita por expatriados estadounidenses en Santo Domingo que habían emigrado en 1824. El documento difundía una flamante ley de colonización votada por el Congreso que garantizaba pasaje costeado, cincuenta acres de terreno, útiles de labranza y sustento a los labradores foráneos, además de la dispensa del servicio de armas. Aunque la redacción del diario manifestó su predilección por que las personas de color permaneciesen en Estados Unidos, no formuló reparo alguno a la emigración voluntaria hacia la isla.
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The newspaper reported that a meeting chaired by Rev. James Falls and secreted by Elijah B. Gross issued an address encouraging friends to emigrate to the Dominican Republic, noting that a vessel had been engaged through Messrs. Amar Co. of New York and that President Pedro Santana offered a guarantee and fourteen dollars a head to merchants fitting out vessels for emigrants. Additionally, the excerpt briefly noted that the Episcopalians were holding their General Convention in New York, where the most exciting question involved the potential restoration of suspended Bishop Onderdonk.
El periódico reseñó que una asamblea presidida por el reverendo James Falls y con la secretaría de Elijah B. Gross promulgó una exhortación alentando a los partidarios a trasladarse a la República Dominicana, indicando que se había contratado una embarcación mediante los Sres. Amar Co. de Nueva York y que el presidente Pedro Santana ofrecía garantías y catorce pesos por cabeza a los armadores que aprestasen buques con destino a los emigrantes. El suelto añadía sumariamente que los episcopalianos celebraban su convención general en Nueva York, versando la deliberación más acalorada sobre la eventual restitución del obispo suspendido Onderdonk.
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*The Liberator* reported that the deck of the vessel *Esturra* carried destitute refugees—some formerly wealthy—who had fled following a political confrontation in Port-au-Prince. According to the account, a deputation of influential men questioned President Soulouque regarding the reigning constitution, and upon being told the 1816 constitution was in effect, Senator Celigne Ardoin asserted that Soulouque was not president. When immediate orders were given for his arrest, Ardoin drew a pistol and fired at Soulouque, though the shot missed its mark.
*The Liberator* reportó que sobre la cubierta del buque *Esturra* viajaban refugiados desamparados —algunos acomodados en el pasado— que huyeron a consecuencia de una refriega política en Puerto Príncipe. Según el relato, una comisión de personalidades interpeló al presidente Soulouque sobre el régimen constitucional imperante, y al responderles éste que regía la carta de 1816, el senador Céligny Ardouin replicó que Soulouque carecía de investidura presidencial. Al dictarse su inmediata detención, Ardouin extrajo una pistola y descerrajó un tiro contra Soulouque, sin acertar en el blanco.
By the arrival of the brig H. D. Brookman, at this port, from Port-au-Prince, we have later accounts from that island. The colored people who had fled from Port-au-Prince, had taken a stand at a place called 'Croix de Bouquet,' four leagues…
ject of my first letter. But on arriving and making various inquiries, relative thereto, and after carefully looking over the state of the country, I was thoroughly satisfied of the perfectly tranquilized state of this city and its inhabita…
As promised in my last, I now proceed to give a sketch of the constitution of the Dominican Republic, embracing an occasional reference to laws subsequently enacted to carry out some of its provisions. This instrument, the essential feature…
CITY OF ST. DOMINGO, May 16, 1848. As promised in my last, I now proceed to give a sketch of the constitution of the Dominican Republic, embracing an occasional reference to laws subsequently enacted to carry out some of its provisions. Thi…
CITY OF ST. DOMINGO, May 16, 1848. As promised in my last, I now proceed to give a sketch of the constitution of the Dominican Republic, embracing an occasional reference to laws subsequently enacted to carry out some of its provisions. Thi…
I have stated enough in a former letter, when briefly reviewing the history of this part of the island, to enable the reader, to infer in some measure, the character of its population, considered in reference to the races from which it spra…
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The newspaper reported that in Haiti, affairs remained unsteadily quiet around July 24th, with President Soulouque maintaining a despotic rule in Jeremie where two prominent men were recently arrested, tried, condemned, and shot for political offenses. Meanwhile, the President was expected to arrive in Port-au-Prince around the 1st of the month.
El periódico reportó que en Haití los sucesos conservaban una calma precaria hacia el 24 de julio, rigiendo el presidente Soulouque de forma despótica en Jérémie, donde dos personajes de relieve fueron prendidos en fecha reciente, juzgados, sentenciados y pasados por las armas acusados de delitos políticos. Se aguardaba entretanto que el mandatario hiciera su entrada en Puerto Príncipe en torno al día primero del mes venidero.
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Omission in a former Letter Supplied—Recent Legislative Enactment for the Encouragement of Mining Operations—Sanction Granted to a Monetary System—Public Excitement Incidentally Connected with the Latter, and t…
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Based on the provided excerpt, the newspaper reflects critically on Christopher Columbus, stating that the chains brought back with his ashes from Spain to St. Domingo were emblematic of the cruel slavery his enterprise entailed upon the hemisphere. It describes the indigenous people of Hispaniola as simple and happy islanders whom Columbus initially found and claimed could be converted through love rather than force, yet asserts that Columbus sowed the fatal seed from which a horrible system of slavery sprang. Additionally, the text addresses labor and subsistence questions regarding the state or republic, arguing that people, their wives, and their children ought to support themselves with their own hands rather than rely on the labor of Indians.
Partiendo de las líneas extractadas, el periódico formula un juicio severo sobre Cristóbal Colón, aduciendo que las cadenas trasladadas con sus cenizas desde España a Santo Domingo simbolizaban la despiadada servidumbre que su empresa acarreó al continente. Retrata a los aborígenes de La Española como isleños sencillos y venturosos que Colón halló en un principio, aseverando que podían ganarse por el afecto y no por el rigor, aunque imputa a Colón el haber sembrado el germen funesto del cual brotó un atroz sistema de esclavitud. Asimismo, el texto ventila cuestiones de trabajo y subsistencia cívica, sosteniendo que los hombres, sus consortes e hijos deben procurarse el sustento con el propio esfuerzo de sus manos antes que depender del sudor indígena.
Decree for Organizing the Civic Guard—Requisitions on Foreigners to Enroll themselves therein—Subsequent Modification of it in Regard to this Class of Residents—The Question of the Lawfulness of such a Requisition, under the Law of Nations,…
— We have before us files of the paper El Patriota, of the 11th November, published in Caraccas. This, we believe, is the latest intelligence received from this republic, and we regret to say that its contents do not throw any light on the …
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Based on the provided newspaper excerpt, President Soulouque captured the Dominican towns of Las Matas and St. John following a severe battle on March 18, resulting in numerous Dominican casualties, prisoners, and abandoned artillery. Generals Bobo, Vincent, and Michel were left in possession of the captured towns while the President departed for Port-au-Prince on March 19. Additionally, troops and men were gathering from various directions to join the President in preparation for another anticipated attack on the Dominicans.
A partir del fragmento publicado, el presidente Soulouque se apoderó de las villas dominicanas de Las Matas y San Juan tras un reñido combate librado el 18 de marzo, saldado con copiosas bajas, prisioneros y trenes de artillería abandonados por los dominicanos. Los generales Bobo, Vincent y Michel quedaron al mando de las poblaciones ocupadas, al tiempo que el gobernante salía rumbo a Puerto Príncipe el 19 de marzo. Entretanto, contingentes y reclutas confluían desde distintos puntos para incorporarse a las fuerzas presidenciales ante la previsión de una nueva ofensiva contra los dominicanos.
—The Boston Traveller of the 28th ult. notices the arrival of the Mary Chilton, from Hayti. The accounts by the Chilton are up to the 29th of March; and her commander, Capt. Skirvan, states that Soulouque's army was at least 15,000 strong, …
—The brig Stephen G. Ross, Capt. Winchester, arrived at New York on the 1st inst., from St. Domingo City, with dates to the 13th ultimo. President Soulouque was within 16 miles of the city, with an army of 30,000 well-disciplined troops. He…
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The *Daily National Intelligencer* reported that the Haitian army under President Soulouque was completely routed in the Dominican Republic, leaving behind numerous dead, artillery, munitions, and captured battle flags. Dominican forces recaptured Azua on April 21, with General Santana advancing across the border in aggressive pursuit. The report also reprinted a proclamation from Soulouque urging the eastern inhabitants to submit to the Haitian republic.
El *Daily National Intelligencer* informó que el ejército haitiano acaudillado por el presidente Soulouque sufrió una completa desbandada en la República Dominicana, abandonando cuantiosos caídos, piezas de artillería, pertrechos y estandartes tomados en combate. Las fuerzas dominicanas recuperaron Azua el 21 de abril, avanzando el general Santana a través de la frontera en decidida persecución. La reseña reprodujo asimismo una proclama de Soulouque exhortando a los habitantes del Este a someterse a la república de Haití.
—By the arrival of the schooner J. B. Lindsay, Capt. Hattaway, from St. Domingo city, which place she left on the 24th ult., we learn that another revolution had broken out, and that the army and navy had declared in favor of Gen. Santa Ann…
Intelligence from St. Domingo to the 25th ult., has been received. A revolution had broken out.—The troops and the navy had declared in favor of Gen. Santa Anna for President. The President Hernandes, met the troops on the outskirts of the …
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According to the *Arkansas State Gazette* reporting on information from the *Evening Post*, Dominican General Santa Anna defeated Haitian President Soulouque and his forces in a severe contest at the town of Azera, driving the Haitians completely out of Dominican territory. The report noted that the retreating Haitians burned Azera and suffered the loss of 500 troops and two principal generals, Geffrad and Paul Jean Jacque. Additionally, the newspaper reported that a severe earthquake had caused considerable damage at Maracaibo.
A juicio de la *Arkansas State Gazette*, con base en informes del *Evening Post*, el general dominicano Santana derrotó al presidente haitiano Soulouque y a sus huestes en un encarnizado choque en la villa de Azua [nombrada Azera], arrojando enteramente a los haitianos fuera del suelo dominicano. La noticia puntualizaba que los invasores incendiaron Azua en su retirada, sufriendo la pérdida de quinientos soldados y de dos destacados generales, Geffrard y Paul Jean Jacques. Se añadía por otra parte que un violento terremoto ocasionó cuantiosos estragos en Maracaibo.
We learn from Capt. Hathaway, of schr. L. B. Lindsey, from St. Domingo City, up to the 12th ult., that a revolution had broken out there. The troops and the navy had declared in favor of Gen. Santa Anna for President. The President, Hernann…
By the arrival of the schooner J. D. Lindsay, Captain Hathaway, from St. Domingo City, which place she left on the 25th ult., we learn that another revolution had broken out, and that the army and navy had declared in favor of General Santa…
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President Hernannes met troops on the outskirts of the city and claimed command, prompting General Santa Anna to briefly retire to his plantation before troops requested he lead them, leading him to march on the city after President Hernannes ordered the burning of Don Carlos. It was anticipated that Santa Anna would capture St. Domingo City and be declared President of the Dominican Government. Additionally, reports from the schooner *Silas E. Hand* noted that island affairs were discouraging for peace and commerce, and that the President falsely claimed victory in dispatches following an unsuccessful expedition against the Spanish part of the island where his army lost all its cannon.
El presidente Jimenes [Hernannes] salió al encuentro de las fuerzas en los arrabales urbanos arrogándose el mando, induciendo al general Santana a retirarse brevemente a su hacienda hasta que la tropa le solicitó encabezarla, lo que le llevó a avanzar sobre la capital una vez que Jimenes decretó el incendio de San Carlos [Don Carlos]. Se calculaba que Santana reduciría la ciudad de Santo Domingo y sería aclamado presidente de la República Dominicana. Además, despachos traídos por la goleta *Silas E. Hand* pintaban un cuadro desalentador para la paz y el comercio insulares, señalando que el gobernante haitiano se atribuía falsas victorias tras una fallida expedición contra la banda española en la que su ejército perdió toda la artillería.
By Captain McIntyre, of the schooner Enterprise, arrived on Monday night, in eleven days, from Cape Haytien, we have been furnished with the following items of news:— The Emperor of the Republic of Hayti had issued an edict, to take effect …
HAYTIENS!—The new President of the republic of Dominica addresses you, in the name of his fellow-citizens, and in the common interest of all. It is now nearly six years ago that we separated from you, and declared ourselves independent; and…
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The newspaper reported that the Dominicans remained in a constant state of defense and uncertainty due to the apprehension of further invasion from the West End. It also noted the March arrival of the United States steamer *Vixen* at the city of St. Domingo, which was set to sail for Washington carrying U.S. chargé Mr. Green, a ten-ton solid mahogany altar sent by the Archbishop of St. Domingo to the Archbishop of Baltimore, and a painting by Murillo presented to the vessel's surgeon, Dr. Bell.
El periódico comunicó que los dominicanos se hallaban en perenne pie de alerta y zozobra ante el recelo de una nueva invasión desde el extremo occidental. Anotó asimismo la arribada en marzo del vapor estadounidense *Vixen* a la ciudad de Santo Domingo, dispuesto a zarpar rumbo a Washington conduciendo al encargado de negocios norteamericano, Sr. Green, un altar de caoba maciza de diez toneladas remitido por el arzobispo de Santo Domingo al arzobispo de Baltimore y un óleo de Murillo obsequiado al cirujano de a bordo, Dr. Bell.
The release of the Contoy prisoners. What is the next scene in the bill of the play? Some say that Hayti is next to become the subject of some peremptory demands, enforced at the cannon's mouth. English abolitionists, it is said, are intrig…
[Correspondence of the Journal of Commerce.] Military Preparations in Hayti. PORT AU PRINCE, July —, 1850. The most prominent item of news, in public affairs here, for the last few months, is the rumor of another onset by Soulouque upon the…
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According to the newspaper, a Treaty of Peace, Amity, Commerce, and Navigation between the Republic of St. Domingo and Great Britain was signed on March 6th by Hon. Jose Maria Medrano for the Republic and Sir Robert H. Schombourgh for Great Britain. The report also notes provisions concerning the right of visiting to suppress the slave trade, restricting vessels suspected of the trade within twenty leagues of the coast of the Republic and of Cuba and Porto Rico.
Según el periódico, el 6 de marzo se suscribió un Tratado de Paz, Amistad, Comercio y Navegación entre la República de Santo Domingo y Gran Bretaña por el honorable José María Medrano, en representación dominicana, y sir Robert H. Schomburgk, por la parte británica. El informe desglosa cláusulas tocantes al derecho de visita para reprimir la trata de esclavos, limitándolo a buques sospechosos dentro de una franja de veinte leguas de las costas de la República, de Cuba y de Puerto Rico.
A treaty between St. Domingo and Great Britain has been signed, to endure for ten years, which permits the right of search for the prevention of the slave trade. Dominican vessels suspected of being engaged in the traffic may be searched by…
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Based on the provided newspaper excerpt, the Dominican Government was making extensive preparations at St. Domingo City to repel an anticipated Haytian invasion by fitting out a fleet, enrolling every male inhabitant, and repairing fortifications. Additionally, the British Royal Mail Steamship *Teviot* arrived from Port-au-Prince carrying the ratification of a treaty between the British and Dominican governments.
A partir del fragmento publicado, el gobierno dominicano adelantaba enérgicos aprestos en la ciudad de Santo Domingo a fin de rechazar una inminente invasión haitiana, armando una escuadrilla, alistando a todos los varones y rehabilitando fortines. Asimismo, el vapor del Real Correo Británico *Teviot* fondeó procedente de Puerto Príncipe portando la ratificación del tratado ajustado entre los gabinetes británico y dominicano.
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—The President and Dominicans are forming an army. They are plentifully supplied with arms and ammunition. The ratification of a treaty with England, in which that nation acknowledges the independence from Hayti of the Republic of St. Domin…
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The *Southern Press* reported that the Republic of St. Domingo placed Santanna in chief command to form an army against the Haytiens, noting they are well-supplied with arms, ammunition, and a ten-vessel war fleet. A public dinner was celebrated, presided over by the President and attended by the British Consul, to mark the ratification of a treaty in which England acknowledges the Republic's independence and grants its vessels a fifty-cent reduction in tonnage duty compared to American vessels. According to the British Consul's speech at the dinner, England will not interfere in the upcoming contest between the Republic and Hayti.
El *Southern Press* refirió que la República de Santo Domingo confirió la comandancia general a Santana para levantar un ejército contra los haitianos, apuntando que disponían de bastimentos suficientes, parque y una flota de diez buques de guerra. Tuvo lugar un banquete oficial encabezado por el presidente y con la asistencia del cónsul británico con motivo de ratificarse el tratado mediante el cual Inglaterra reconoció la soberanía de la república y otorgó a sus buques una rebaja de cincuenta centavos por tonelada frente a los estadounidenses. Conforme a las palabras del representante consular en el acto, Inglaterra se mantendría al margen del cercano choque entre dominicanos y haitianos.
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The *New York Herald* reported on articles of agreement between the British dominions and the Dominican Republic, establishing reciprocal freedom of commerce and equal protection for their respective subjects and citizens. Specifically, Article 2 grants British subjects the right to reside in, trade freely within, and buy and sell without monopolies in the Dominican Republic under most-favored-nation privileges, with corresponding rights granted to Dominican citizens in British dominions. Additionally, Article 3 stipulates that tonnage, import, and export duties levied on vessels and goods from either nation shall not exceed those levied on national vessels and goods.
El *New York Herald* extractó las cláusulas convencionales convenidas entre los dominios británicos y la República Dominicana, estipulando recíproca libertad mercantil e idéntica salvaguardia para sus vasallos y ciudadanos. En concreto, el artículo 2 otorga a los súbditos británicos facultad de avecindarse, comerciar libremente y efectuar compras y ventas sin monopolios en territorio dominicano bajo el principio de nación más favorecida, con análogos fueros para los ciudadanos dominicanos en dominios de la Corona. Asimismo, el artículo 3 previene que los derechos de tonelaje, entrada y salida exigidos a naves y mercaderías de uno y otro estado no sobrepasarán los fijados a las unidades y géneros de pabellón nacional.
IN THE NAME OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY. Her Majesty the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and the President of the Dominican Republic, being desirous to consecrate the formal recognition of the independence of the same…
Accounts from St. Domingo City, to the 2d instant, received by the brig George Otis, represent that, through the intervention of the English and American agents, a treaty of peace between the Dominicans and Haytiens had been concluded. Prev…
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The *Polynesian* reported that the Dominican Republic was preparing to repel an expected invasion by Hayti under Faustin, with Santa Ana placed in chief command of the army. Additionally, a treaty with England acknowledging Dominican independence was celebrated at a public dinner attended by the British Consul—who stated England would not interfere in the contest—while no American consul or shipmasters were present. Under this new treaty, British vessels are allowed to enter Dominican ports at a fifty percent lower tonnage duty than American vessels.
El *Polynesian* reseñó que la República Dominicana se aprestaba a rechazar la temida invasión acaudillada por Faustino, habiéndosele encomendado a Santana la comandancia suprema de las tropas. Celebróse asimismo con un banquete de Estado la ratificación del tratado con Inglaterra que sancionaba la soberanía dominicana, al que asistió el cónsul británico —quien manifestó que su gobierno se abstendría de intervenir en la refriega—, registrándose la ausencia del cónsul o patrones de barcos norteamericanos. Conforme a las cláusulas estipuladas, las naves británicas gozaban de una franquicia del cincuenta por ciento en el canon de tonelaje en fondeaderos dominicanos frente a los cargueros de Estados Unidos.
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The newspaper reported that the country was tranquil and coffee was scarce. It also noted that the vessel *Lysander* brought a new ordinance, published at the Cape in the name of the emperor on January 22, which introduced important amendments to the customs law of 1828 regarding fixed duties, manifests, and consular certificates.
El periódico transmitió que el territorio permanecía sosegado y el grano de café escaseaba. Notificó además que el navío *Lysander* portó una flamante ordenanza promulgada en El Cabo a nombre del emperador con fecha 22 de enero, la cual introducía reformas sustanciales en la ley arancelaria de 1828 respecto a derechos fijos, sobordos y certificaciones consulares.
The Commissioners on Mexican Claims have this morning completed their awards. They amount to forty thousand dollars less than the sum appropriated to meet them, of one million and a quarter of dollars. Major Donelson publishes a letter in t…
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The *Wilmington Journal* reported on April 25, 1851, that because St. Domingo (the Dominican Republic) was unrecognized by the United States, it was regarded as a piratical government rather than a nation requiring an act of Congress for military action. The newspaper suggested that U.S. vessels fitted out at Norfolk and New York could join other American ships to demand redress from the "emperor" of Hayti or demolish his regime. Additionally, it noted rumors that expeditions from the Southern States purportedly bound for Cuba were likely intended to land on the Dominican part of the island to assist the Dominicans and revolutionize the social and political condition of the blacks.
El *Wilmington Journal* comunicó el 25 de abril de 1851 que, por carecer de reconocimiento oficial por parte de Estados Unidos, Santo Domingo (la República Dominicana) era conceptuado más bien como un gobierno pirático que como una nación formal que demandase una ley del Congreso para emprender acciones militares. La hoja apuntaba que buques de guerra estadounidenses alistados en Norfolk y Nueva York podrían concurrir con otras unidades navales para exigir satisfacciones al «emperador» de Haití o derribar su régimen. Recogía además comentarios de que expediciones armadas procedentes de los estados del Sur, supuestamente destinadas a Cuba, tendrían por objeto desembarcar en la parte dominicana para auxiliar a los naturales y trastocar el ordenamiento político y social de las poblaciones negras.
—A letter from Porte-au-Prince, dated April 10, published in the New York Journal of Commerce, says that the Haytien Congress have not yet made a decision on the offer of mediation between the Haytiens and Dominicans, by the three commercia…
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A letter from Port-au-Prince, published in the *New-York Journal of Commerce*, reported on the efforts of English, French, and American consuls to dissuade the "Black Emperor" from invading the Dominican territory. The writer criticized the barbarous manner in which wars are conducted on the island and condemned the naval preparations being made for the attack.
Una epístola remitida desde Puerto Príncipe e inserta en el *New-York Journal of Commerce* dio pormenores sobre las gestiones aunadas de los cónsules de Inglaterra, Francia y Estados Unidos con el objeto de disuadir al «emperador negro» de emprender la invasión del suelo dominicano. El corresponsal censuraba la crueldad con que se conducían las hostilidades en la isla y vituperaba el apresto bélico naval dispuesto para la acometida.
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The newspaper reported that a project involving the Dominican Republic was described as purely commercial, lacking any reference to annexation or the extension of slavery. The correspondent stated that their political objective in communicating the proposals was solely to help protect the Dominicans from attacks by their black neighbors, the Haytiens. Additionally, the excerpt referenced efforts by English, French, and American consuls to dissuade the black Emperor (Soulouque) from invading Dominican territory in order to restore peace to the island.
El periódico comunicó que el proyecto formulado en torno a la República Dominicana fue conceptuado como de índole estrictamente mercantil, desprovisto de miras anexionistas o de propagación de la esclavitud. El informante aseveraba que el móvil diplomático de elevar tales propuestas radicaba con exclusividad en coadyuvar al resguardo de los dominicanos ante las agresiones de sus convecinos haitianos. Se rememoraban por añadidura los empeños diplomáticos de los representantes inglés, francés y norteamericano orientados a apartar al emperador de color (Soulouque) de irrumpir en predios dominicanos para afianzar la pacificación de la isla.
By an arrival here to-day, we have dates from St. Domingo to the 30th. The markets were glutted with American provisions. Coffee was much depressed. The excessive issue of government paper money, has had a disastrous effect on business. The…
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The newspaper reported that after the expulsion of Boyer in 1843 and the accession of Gen. Riviere, the Dominicans seized an opportunity while the garrison was reduced to capture the remaining troops, proclaim a provisional independent government in early January 1844, and issue a revolutionary manifesto on January 16, 1844. It described the Dominican population as consisting of pure whites—who were the intellectually predominant and ruling class—and mixed races of various colors, all of whom were constitutionally declared equal citizens before the law. Additionally, the excerpt noted that Santana, the Dominican liberator and first President, resigned in 1848 and was succeeded by Jimenez, who was described as a traitor.
El periódico relató que tras el derrocamiento de Boyer en 1843 y la exaltación del general Rivière, los dominicanos aprovecharon la mengua de la guarnición para reducir a las tropas restantes, proclamar un gobierno provisional independiente a principios de enero de 1844 y promulgar una manifestación revolucionaria el 16 de enero de 1844. Describía a la población dominicana integrada por blancos puros —que constituían la clase intelectualmente rectora y gobernante— y razas mixtas de diversos matices, proclamados todos constitucionalmente ciudadanos iguales ante la ley. Añadía el extracto que Santana, libertador dominicano y primer presidente, renunció en 1848 y fue sucedido por Jimenes, a quien se tildaba de traidor.
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The newspaper reported that Soulouque joined his army at Port-au-Prince with the avowed purpose of invading Dominican territory, prompting General Santana to proceed to the post of danger. While the British Consul desired to have Haytien ports blockaded, the French Consul opposed the measure in favor of a strong protest, which Soulouque might disregard. The publication also noted that the provided information was entirely one-sided.
El periódico notificó que Soulouque se incorporó a su ejército en Puerto Príncipe con el manifiesto propósito de invadir el territorio dominicano, lo que indujo al general Santana a trasladarse al puesto de mayor peligro. Si bien el cónsul británico pretendía que se bloquearan los puertos haitianos, el cónsul francés se opuso a dicha providencia en favor de una enérgica protesta, la cual Soulouque bien podría desatender. La nota observaba asimismo que las informaciones recibidas eran enteramente parciales.
—Some time in 1849, Mr. King, of Georgia, then a member of the House of Representatives, made a speech on the subject of the recognition of the independence of Hayti, in which he gave a brief history of the manner in which the Dominicans we…
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According to *The New York Herald* on April 21, 1852, the Dominican Republic's leader awaited a response regarding French proposals while noting that American Chargé d'Affaires Mr. Green had been sent with full powers. The newspaper's correspondent stated that while the Dominican chief accused Mr. Green's mission of seeking annexation, the correspondent observed that Green never aimed for annexation during his stay. Additionally, the excerpt attributes Green's appointment to a Whig administration stratagem involving a political opponent's son, while also mentioning failed British intrigues and the Dominican Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Caminero.
A tenor de *The New York Herald* del 21 de abril de 1852, el mandatario dominicano aguardaba respuesta a propuestas formuladas por Francia, observando que el encargado de negocios estadounidense, Sr. Green, había sido acreditado con plenos poderes. El corresponsal del diario señaló que, aunque el jefe dominicano imputaba a la misión de Green designios de anexión, jamás se advirtió en su gestión tal pretensión durante su estancia. El extracto atribuye la designación de Green a una estratagema del gobierno whig ligada al hijo de un rival político, aludiendo asimismo a intrigas británicas fallidas y a la intervención del ministro de Relaciones Exteriores dominicano, Dr. Caminero.
The latest news from Hayti is to the 20th ultimo. The Emperor Soulouque still refused to acknowledge the independence of the Dominican republic, and would not agree to an exchange of prisoners. He had threatened the messengers who went to P…
The fact is believed to be simply that the President was authorised in 1851 to negotiate for a loan, but that such a loan would require the sanction of the Legislature, and that it is doubtful if this could be obtained for anything like the…
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M. Leon Roche has been appointed to succeed M. Raybaud as the French Consul General at Hayti, while the French war steamer *L'Ardent* departed St. Domingo on July 14 for Puerto-Plata carrying the resident French Consul. Additionally, President Buenaventura Báez issued a decree on June 1 establishing government packet vessels to run between Dominican ports and St. Thomas, and the President departed on July 16 to visit the southern frontier.
M. Léon Roche fue designado para relevar a M. Raybaud en el cargo de cónsul general de Francia en Haití, mientras el vapor de guerra francés *L'Ardent* zarpó de Santo Domingo el 14 de julio hacia Puerto Plata conduciendo al cónsul francés residente. Por lo demás, el presidente Buenaventura Báez dictó un decreto el 1 de junio estableciendo paquebotes gubernamentales que cubriesen la línea entre los puertos dominicanos y Saint Thomas, saliendo el mandatario el 16 de julio en visita de inspección a la frontera meridional.
I. [From the New York Herald of April 21, 1852.] OUR PORT-AU-PLAT CORRESPONDENCE. PORT-AU-PLAT, Dominican Republic, February, 1852. I have on former occasions addressed a word to you, to draw the attention of the public of the republic, res…
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The newspaper reported that correspondence between the State Department and its agent, Mr. Hubert M. Walsh, has been made public, clearly setting forth the administration's motives in offering its good offices to the Dominican Republic. According to the excerpt, the Spanish portion of St. Domingo voluntarily subjected itself to Hayti in 1821, but later established an independent republic out of self-preservation due to the invasion of their rights, liberties, and threats of extermination under Haytien rule. Although the negroes of Hayti regarded this separation as a revolt and attempted to reduce the Dominicans to subjection by force, all efforts by the Haytien government to reconquer the territory proved unequal.
El diario notificó que se dio a la estampa la correspondencia cursada entre el Departamento de Estado y su comisionado, Sr. Hubert M. Walsh, esclareciendo los móviles del gobierno al brindar sus buenos oficios a la República Dominicana. Según el extracto, la comarca española de Santo Domingo se acogió espontáneamente a Haití en 1821, pero constituyó luego una república independiente por imperativo de propia conservación ante la vulneración de sus prerrogativas, libertades y fundados temores de exterminio bajo el dominio haitiano. Pese a que los negros de Haití juzgaron dicha separación como sedición y procuraron someter por la fuerza a los dominicanos, cuantas tentativas desplegó el gobierno haitiano para reconquistar el suelo patrio resultaron estériles.
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The *Weekly National Intelligencer* described Dominican efforts following the February 1844 declaration of independence to obtain an official French protectorate at Samaná. Despite repeated Dominican overtures offering protectorate status, ownership, or complete sovereignty to France, King Louis Philippe and later the French Provisional Government declined to assume the role due to diplomatic concerns.
El *Weekly National Intelligencer* reseñó las gestiones entabladas por los dominicanos con posterioridad a la proclamación de independencia de febrero de 1844 para recabar de Francia un protectorado formal sobre Samaná. No obstante los reiterados ofrecimientos de los enviados dominicanos proponiendo la tutela, el dominio o la soberanía absoluta a Francia, el rey Luis Felipe primero y el Gobierno Provisional después declinaron asumir tal patronato en razón de compromisos diplomáticos.
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The newspaper reports that the U.S. government employed special agents, including Mr. Green (employed by Mr. Clayton) and Mr. M. Walsh (employed by Mr. Webster under the current Administration), as emissaries to St. Domingo. It notes that the Senate requested copies of Mr. Walsh's official correspondence, which was communicated on August 27 and subsequently published in the *New York Evening Post* on the 13th. The publication criticizes these missions as a discreditable violation of the administration's professions of non-intervention in the affairs of a people whose independence has not been recognized.
El rotativo consigna que el gobierno de Estados Unidos comisionó agentes confidenciales, entre ellos al Sr. Green (nombrado por el Sr. Clayton) y al Sr. Walsh (designado por el Sr. Webster bajo la actual administración), en calidad de emisarios ante Santo Domingo. Señala que el Senado demandó copias de la correspondencia oficial de Walsh, remitidas el 27 de agosto y divulgadas el día 13 en el *New York Evening Post*. La publicación censura estas misiones calificándolas de infracción censurable al principio de no injerencia proclamado por el ejecutivo respecto a un pueblo cuya independencia no había sido convalidada.
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The newspaper criticizes United States policy toward Hayti, attributing it to slavery-dominated diplomacy and the failure to recognize Hayti's independence. It reports that, following domestic interference and joint bullying with foreign governments, the French have taken possession of Samana as a naval station under the pretext of intervening for Dominica. The publication warns that this acquisition will allow France to monitor American commerce and facilitate hostile actions against the United States in the event of war.
El periódico desaprueba la directriz diplomática de Estados Unidos hacia Haití, imputándola a la servidumbre de intereses proesclavistas y al desconocimiento de su independencia. Afirma que, tras presiones conjuntas con gabinetes europeos e injerencias intestinas, los franceses tomaron posesión de Samaná a guisa de apostadero naval con la excusa de proteger a la República Dominicana. La publicación previene que dicho enclave consentirá a Francia vigilar las rutas mercantiles norteamericanas y propiciar acometidas bélicas contra Estados Unidos en coyunturas de guerra.
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The *Wilmington Journal* reported on December 24, 1852, that the Dominican Republic had long sought French protection and offered annexation, a step the current French Emperor was taking to secure a strategic point for monitoring American movements regarding Cuba under existing treaties. The newspaper contrasted the history of the former Spanish portion—which achieved independence without a servile insurrection and retained a white and mixed population superior in society and education—with the former French portion (Hayti), where a violent slave uprising had occurred.
El *Wilmington Journal* comunicó el 24 de diciembre de 1852 que la República Dominicana procuró largamente el patronato de Francia y propuso su anexión, resolución que el actual soberano galo aprovechaba para guarecer un apostadero estratégico desde el cual observar las maniobras norteamericanas respecto a Cuba al amparo de las convenciones vigentes. El diario contrastaba los antecedentes de la antigua sección española —que conquistó su autonomía sin insurrecciones de esclavos y preservó un vecindario blanco y mestizo más encumbrado en cultura y letras— con la antigua colonia francesa (Haití), teatro de un sangriento levantamiento servil.