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between the Imperial troops and the insurgents. The

Emperor Soulouque had advanced as far as Moro, and

was meditating an advance upon St. Mark.

A conflict had taken place between the two contend

ing parties, but there was no reliable information as to

which side was victorious. About forty of the Em

peror's troops, wounded in the conflict, had reached Port

au Prince.

A republican movement was pending at the latter

place, and the Emperor had called for more troops, but

could not raise a hundred men.

Reports were current that J acmel and Aux Cayes had

declared for the republic. The emperor's forces do not

exceed 3,000 men, and it was the general opinion that

Gen. Geffard would be successful.

Business was nearly suspended both at Jeren and

Port-au-Prince, an embargo having been laid on all

coasting vessels.

Death of an Eminent Historian.

Boston, Jan. 29. Wm. H. Prescott, the eminent

historian, died yesterday very suddenly from paralysis.

He was in his usual good health up to the moment of

his death. v I-

We learn that the Railroad Bridges between Lincoln

ton and Charleston are progressing and will be finished

before very lovgRxaherford Enquirer,

BY telegraph;

W)R THIS DAILY JOURNAL.

One Week Later from Europe.

ABBTVAL OF THE

STEAMSHIP

ARABIA.

3 3VT TR 'K KM'Q, efce., etso.

DECLINE IN COTTON.

Halifax, Jan. 28th, 1 859.

The Steamship Arabia has arrived with fse week's

later advices from Europe.

The continental advices are re-assuring, although con

siderable disquietude still exists. Large Austrian rein

forcements had reached Lombardy. The financial de

How to cite this articleCómo citar este artículo

Wilmington journal. (1859). Wilmington, N.C., 1859-02-04. Haiti in the American Press. Library of Congress, Chronicling America: https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn84026536/1859-02-04/ed-1/?sp=2

ReferencesReferencias

Library of Congress, Chronicling America: Wilmington journal, 1859-02-04.