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(six miles distant,) and had never visited the city until upon

It is suggested that North Haven is situated

this occasion.

in the valley of contentment.

AFFAIRS IN HAYTI.

The foreign Consuls at Hayti are at serious issue with the

black Emperor SoULOUQUr on thequestion of the subjugation

of the eastern part of the island, occupied by the Dominicans,

who have now for a considerable number of years maintained

an independent Government. The dearest wish of his black

Majesty is to conquer these Dominicans, and thus bring the

entire island under his ru'e.

For some time past threats have

been made by the English and French Consuls (and it has

been heretofore stated that this Government acted with Eng

land and France in the matter) that they will blockade all

the ports of the island if Soulouque recommences hostilities.

Up to this time Soulouque has evaded giving any such pro

mise.

Taking advantage of the presence of an unusually

large number of French and English men-of-war in the Hay

lien waters, these Consuls lately proceeded to Gonaives,

where they met the Emperor, who was on a tour through the

island, at the head of about four thousand men.

1 By the arrival of the brig Monte Christo and schooner

Emeline at this port Gonaives dates to the 14th instant have

been received.

The following extract of a letter from an in

telligent person of that place will show the present posture of

affairs

“The Emperor has just gone through this place on his re

turn from the Cape. The foreign Consuls are determined

to have the question of the Spanish part settled, and we think

How to cite this articleCómo citar este artículo

Daily national intelligencer. (1851). Washington City [D.C.], 1851-11-03. Haiti in the American Press. Library of Congress, Chronicling America: https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn83026172/1851-11-03/ed-1/?sp=3

ReferencesReferencias

Library of Congress, Chronicling America: Daily national intelligencer, 1851-11-03.