The republic

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to this time Solouque has evaded giving any such

promise. Taking advantage of the presence of an

unusually large number of French and English

men of war in the Haytien waters, these consuls

lately proceeded to Goiiaivec, where they met the

crnperor, who was on a tour through the island, at

(he head ofahout four thousand men.

By the arrival of the hrig Monte Christo and

schooner Etnclinc at this port, Gonaivcs dates to

the 14th instant have been received. The following

extract of a letter from an intelligent person

at that place will show the present posture of affairs

"The emperor has just gone through this place

on his return from the Cape. The foreign consuls

are determined to have the question of the .Spanish

part settled, and we think- they will gain their

point. At first, indeed, it was their intention to

bring affairs to a settlement here, five men of war

h -ving been in port at one time?-three English

and two French?but it appears a letter having i

been received fioni the Minister of War promising

a satisfactory arrangement in Port au Prince, inducted

them to wait. The affair, however, must

b comr serious should the Ilayticn authorities not

keep thoir word. Our porta will be blockaded, nnd

tbos. living on shore will be the sufferer"."

The emperor probably reached Port au Prince

on the 1*2.h, and all the men of war had nailed for

that place to obtain his answer. Opinions are v.i

rious as to lhe^)robat>ility of his consenting to the

demands made upon hun. Many think that ho

will be obstinate.?Hot ton Traveller, 3IUh itil.

How to cite this articleCómo citar este artículo

The republic. (1851). Washington [D.C.], 1851-11-03. Haiti in the American Press. Library of Congress, Chronicling America: https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn82014434/1851-11-03/ed-1/?sp=3

ReferencesReferencias

Library of Congress, Chronicling America: The republic, 1851-11-03.