US/DR Newspaper Timeline
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…
—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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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The *Liberator* reported that the Boston Post defended the United States government's disposition to recognize the independence of Dominica while ignoring the absence of any proposed recognition for Hayti and Liberia, despite stronger commercial and historical reasons to do so. The article argued that Dominica is of little commercial importance and would be politically united with Hayti—from which it rebelled due to religious differences—were it not for outside intrigues. Furthermore, the newspaper claimed that the American "Slave Power" has decided that the prosperity of Dominicans and Haytiens of African descent would injure its "peculiar institution."
*The Liberator* refirió que el *Boston Post* justificó la inclinación del gobierno de Washington a reconocer la independencia dominicana al tiempo que ignoraba la falta de reconocimiento hacia Haití y Liberia, no obstante mediar motivos históricos y comerciales de mayor peso para hacerlo. La columna aducía que Santo Domingo poseía escaso relieve mercantil y permanecería unido políticamente a Haití —de donde se desgajó por disidencias religiosas— de no mediar intrigas foráneas. Aseveraba además el periódico que el «Poder Esclavista» norteamericano determinó que el florecimiento de dominicanos y haitianos de ascendencia africana perjudicaría a su «peculiar institución».
From the New York Tribune. PIERCE'S DIPLOMACY IN DOMINICA. We have received some curious and interesting intelligence of a late date from St. Domingo city. It seems that, by management, underhandedness, and the conjugal representations of M…
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According to *The Liberator*, an insurrection is underway in Hayti, with General Goffard—who entered the city with four men—gaining support across Aux Cayes, Jacmel, and the South, while St. Marks was seen in flames following likely divisions among its inhabitants. Quoting the *New York Herald*, the newspaper reports that the island spans 29,000 square miles, divided between the empire of Hayti (population 650,000; army of 20,000; plus a navy of four small vessels and one steamer) and the Dominican republic (population 150,000, with an army of 12,000), noting that the island's productiveness has declined under corrupt rule despite its rich soil and delightful climate.
Según *The Liberator*, una insurrección está en marcha en Haití, en la que el general Goffard —quien entró a la ciudad con cuatro hombres— va ganando apoyo en Aux Cayes, Jacmel y el Sur, mientras que Saint-Marc se vio en llamas tras probables divisiones entre sus habitantes. Citando a *The New York Herald*, el periódico informa que la isla abarca 29.000 millas cuadradas, divididas entre el imperio de Haití (población de 650.000 habitantes; ejército de 20.000 soldados; además de una armada de cuatro embarcaciones pequeñas y un vapor) y la República Dominicana (población de 150.000 habitantes, con un ejército de 12.000 hombres), señalando que la productividad de la isla ha disminuido bajo un gobierno corrupto a pesar de su suelo fértil y su clima agradable.
To the Editor of the Anti-Slavery Reporter.' SIR,—The island of St. Domingo, once united under the firm administration of Boyer for a period of twenty-two years, is now divided into two parts; the East, or Spanish part, forming the Dominica…
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Following the 1844 secession of the Dominican Republic, two alternating political parties led by Santana and Baez emerged, representing reunion and independence policies respectively. Santana repeatedly and unsuccessfully sought to place the republic under the control of Spain, France, or Venezuela, and also failed in his efforts to induce white emigration from the United States.
Tras la separación de la República Dominicana en 1844 surgieron dos partidos políticos rivales encabezados por Santana y Báez, partidarios respectivamente de la anexión y de la independencia. De forma reiterada e infructuosa, Santana procuró colocar la república bajo el control de España, Francia o Venezuela, fracasando igualmente en sus tentativas de atraer inmigración de colonos blancos procedentes de los Estados Unidos.
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The newspaper reported that after President Santana betrayed the Dominican people by annexing them to Spain, the Dominicans launched a unanimous rebellion marked by fierce fighting and atrocities on both sides. Recent reports indicated that Spanish troops suffered heavy losses, including a division of 2,000 men that was forced to capitulate after Santiago was burned, while another division of 1,600 men was repulsed. Additionally, the town of San Carlos near Santo Domingo city was reportedly burned by the rebels.
El diario informó que, luego de que el presidente Santana traicionara al pueblo dominicano anexionándolo a España, los dominicanos emprendieron una rebelión unánime caracterizada por encarnizados combates y atrocidades de ambos bandos. Informes recientes indicaban que las tropas españolas sufrieron severas bajas, incluida una división de 2.000 soldados obligada a capitular tras el incendio de Santiago, al tiempo que otra división de 1.600 hombres fue rechazada. Además, se comunicó que el poblado de San Carlos, cercano a la ciudad de Santo Domingo, fue incendiado por los insurrectos.