New York dispatch

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munities are all, in a measure, under guardianship

of the Presidential power.

Education is ordained by law, with severe penalties

against parents who neglect to provide for the in

struction of their children. There are between 250

and 300 schools, numbering from 15,000 to 20,000

pupils.

RESOURCES OF HAYTI AT LARGE.

The moral and political aspects of the St. Doming®

question have been set forth above, to invite the re

flection of thoughtful citizens. To others, who may

look upon the acquisition of the territory in a mate

rial view, or as a mere speculation, a few facts pos

sessing practical interest may not be unwelcome;

particularly as they demonstrate the full capacity of

the island—whether taken in its Haytien entirety, or

with its Dominican limits only—to provide, from

year to year, not only sufficient revenue to carry on

public works, support public institutions, and sus

tain foreign and domestic warfare; but, moreover,

to liquidate a large original debt, by regular pay

ments, thus preserving its credit at home and abroad.

The financial history of this struggling Black Repub

lic may suggest, in truth, a moral of encouragement?

for our own stronger and more prosperous people.

We give a summary of various features, of tha

island of Hayti at large:

Mineral Tr wares,— Four mountain chains traversa

How to cite this articleCómo citar este artículo

New York dispatch. (1870). New York [N.Y.], 1870-04-10. Haiti in the American Press. Library of Congress, Chronicling America: https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn85026214/1870-04-10/ed-1/?sp=4

ReferencesReferencias

Library of Congress, Chronicling America: New York dispatch, 1870-04-10.