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Letters from Port au Prince of the 1st inst. state that all the people of the North had submitted to the Republic, and but one government existed. President Boyer had arrived at the Cape.…
[From Colgridge's Six Months in the West Indies.] The church in Roseau is well situated and tolerably finished without, but the interior is in a miserable state. The common pitch pine, white unpainted, has a particularly unpleasant effect i…
From Coleridge's Six Months in the West Indies. The church in Roseau is well situated, and tolerably finished without, but the interior is in a miserable state. The common pitch pine, when unpainted, has a particularly unpleasant effect in …
—By the brig Phil. Enquirer, Capt. King, arrived yesterday from Cape Haytien, intelligence has been received at the Merchants' Exchange as late as the 28th ult. Tranquility was restored at Cape Haytien. Guerrier had been proclaimed Presiden…
The following intelligence, from the Philadelphia United States Gazette, confirms the reports which have previously reached us of another change of Government in Hayti. The intelligence is brought by the schooner Mary Ann, which left Cape H…
The United States ship Vandalia, Commander JOHN S. CHAUNCEY, arrived at Pensacola, on the 12th ultimo, last from Port au Prince, via Aux Cayes, which latter port she left on the 12th ultimo. Though the island of St. Domingo is in a very uns…
An arrival from Hayti at Philadelphia brings intelligence to the 9th instant. In political affairs all was quiet. The Constituent Assembly had been dissolved. The project of dividing the Island into States was abandoned, and the Government …
—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…
We have received more recent accounts from the island of Hayti than the "Charleston Patriot" gives above. They are contained in the following extract of a letter received in Washington, from Cape Haytien, September 24: "The authorities of t…
Advices which have been received here go to show that the Haytians are making another great contest with the Dominicans, and that they are becoming tired of it. Against the Haytians, the blacks were always powerful and successful, by the ai…
Correspondence of the Journal of Commerce. THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. — This the Republic of the larger part of the Island of Hayti, the recognition of its de facto government, no one can doubt who will take the trouble to look into the case w…
Correspondence of the Tribune. WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 1845. The comments which I thought it my duty to make on the proposed Annexation of this delightful island to the United States, seem to have attracted some general attention. As the subje…
Few of our readers are aware that a new Republic has been formed under this name in the island of St. Domingo. Yet such is the fact. Within two years past a revolution has been made, and successfully maintained against the negro government …
The news which we have received here, during the last two days, by two vessels from different ports of the Island of San Domingo, or Hayti, in the West Indies, and which will be found in this day's paper, is of the highest importance to thi…
The barque Hecia, Capt. Hoyt, from Port au Prince, arrived here on Saturday, from Port au Plata, with advices from each place to the 6th inst., have arrived in the last two days. The intelligence received by them from our correspondents at …
To the Hon. John C. Calhoun, Secretary of State of the United States. 1. An addenda to his note of the 8th inst. to show that the union of the Spanish part, in 1822, with Hayti, was not voluntarily, but forcibly produced. 2. The Spanish par…
We have received from a friend in Washington two back Reports, relative to Mr. Hogan's Mission to the storied Island of St. Domingo. The Dominicans have applied to our Government for their Republic to be recognized as an Independent Nation.…
The late mission of the Hon. John Hogan, of Illinois, to the Island of St. Domingo, has been made the subject of comment in the public journals. Mr. Hogan is now here, and has made, or is about to make his report, on the subject of his miss…
Your number of yesterday, which arrived here this morning, containing the important news from your correspondents in Hayti and St. Domingo, fell like a bomb shell among all the politicians, from the Capitol to the White House, and throughou…
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…
Here we have accounts from St. Domingo, the city, to the 10th of February. The Dominicans were expecting the attack of the Haytiens, with good courage and preparations. There was a report current that Acaau had been playing again. It was be…
—The brig Stephen G. Ross, Capt. Winchester, arrived at New York on the 1st inst., from St. Domingo City, with dates to the 13th ultimo. President Soulouque was within 16 miles of the city, with an army of 30,000 well-disciplined troops. He…
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The *Daily National Intelligencer* reported that the Haitian army under President Soulouque was completely routed in the Dominican Republic, leaving behind numerous dead, artillery, munitions, and captured battle flags. Dominican forces recaptured Azua on April 21, with General Santana advancing across the border in aggressive pursuit. The report also reprinted a proclamation from Soulouque urging the eastern inhabitants to submit to the Haitian republic.
El *Daily National Intelligencer* informó que el ejército haitiano acaudillado por el presidente Soulouque sufrió una completa desbandada en la República Dominicana, abandonando cuantiosos caídos, piezas de artillería, pertrechos y estandartes tomados en combate. Las fuerzas dominicanas recuperaron Azua el 21 de abril, avanzando el general Santana a través de la frontera en decidida persecución. La reseña reprodujo asimismo una proclama de Soulouque exhortando a los habitantes del Este a someterse a la república de Haití.
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…
By the arrival of the schooner J. D. Lindsay, Captain Hathaway, from St. Domingo City, which place she left on the 25th ult., we learn that another revolution had broken out, and that the army and navy had declared in favor of General Santa…
By Captain McIntyre, of the schooner Enterprise, arrived on Monday night, in eleven days, from Cape Haytien, we have been furnished with the following items of news:— The Emperor of the Republic of Hayti had issued an edict, to take effect …
HAYTIENS!—The new President of the republic of Dominica addresses you, in the name of his fellow-citizens, and in the common interest of all. It is now nearly six years ago that we separated from you, and declared ourselves independent; and…
The release of the Contoy prisoners. What is the next scene in the bill of the play? Some say that Hayti is next to become the subject of some peremptory demands, enforced at the cannon's mouth. English abolitionists, it is said, are intrig…
[Correspondence of the Journal of Commerce.] Military Preparations in Hayti. PORT AU PRINCE, July —, 1850. The most prominent item of news, in public affairs here, for the last few months, is the rumor of another onset by Soulouque upon the…
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According to the newspaper, a Treaty of Peace, Amity, Commerce, and Navigation between the Republic of St. Domingo and Great Britain was signed on March 6th by Hon. Jose Maria Medrano for the Republic and Sir Robert H. Schombourgh for Great Britain. The report also notes provisions concerning the right of visiting to suppress the slave trade, restricting vessels suspected of the trade within twenty leagues of the coast of the Republic and of Cuba and Porto Rico.
Según el periódico, el 6 de marzo se suscribió un Tratado de Paz, Amistad, Comercio y Navegación entre la República de Santo Domingo y Gran Bretaña por el honorable José María Medrano, en representación dominicana, y sir Robert H. Schomburgk, por la parte británica. El informe desglosa cláusulas tocantes al derecho de visita para reprimir la trata de esclavos, limitándolo a buques sospechosos dentro de una franja de veinte leguas de las costas de la República, de Cuba y de Puerto Rico.
A treaty between St. Domingo and Great Britain has been signed, to endure for ten years, which permits the right of search for the prevention of the slave trade. Dominican vessels suspected of being engaged in the traffic may be searched by…
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Based on the provided newspaper excerpt, the Dominican Government was making extensive preparations at St. Domingo City to repel an anticipated Haytian invasion by fitting out a fleet, enrolling every male inhabitant, and repairing fortifications. Additionally, the British Royal Mail Steamship *Teviot* arrived from Port-au-Prince carrying the ratification of a treaty between the British and Dominican governments.
A partir del fragmento publicado, el gobierno dominicano adelantaba enérgicos aprestos en la ciudad de Santo Domingo a fin de rechazar una inminente invasión haitiana, armando una escuadrilla, alistando a todos los varones y rehabilitando fortines. Asimismo, el vapor del Real Correo Británico *Teviot* fondeó procedente de Puerto Príncipe portando la ratificación del tratado ajustado entre los gabinetes británico y dominicano.
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—The President and Dominicans are forming an army. They are plentifully supplied with arms and ammunition. The ratification of a treaty with England, in which that nation acknowledges the independence from Hayti of the Republic of St. Domin…
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The *Southern Press* reported that the Republic of St. Domingo placed Santanna in chief command to form an army against the Haytiens, noting they are well-supplied with arms, ammunition, and a ten-vessel war fleet. A public dinner was celebrated, presided over by the President and attended by the British Consul, to mark the ratification of a treaty in which England acknowledges the Republic's independence and grants its vessels a fifty-cent reduction in tonnage duty compared to American vessels. According to the British Consul's speech at the dinner, England will not interfere in the upcoming contest between the Republic and Hayti.
El *Southern Press* refirió que la República de Santo Domingo confirió la comandancia general a Santana para levantar un ejército contra los haitianos, apuntando que disponían de bastimentos suficientes, parque y una flota de diez buques de guerra. Tuvo lugar un banquete oficial encabezado por el presidente y con la asistencia del cónsul británico con motivo de ratificarse el tratado mediante el cual Inglaterra reconoció la soberanía de la república y otorgó a sus buques una rebaja de cincuenta centavos por tonelada frente a los estadounidenses. Conforme a las palabras del representante consular en el acto, Inglaterra se mantendría al margen del cercano choque entre dominicanos y haitianos.
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The *New York Herald* reported on articles of agreement between the British dominions and the Dominican Republic, establishing reciprocal freedom of commerce and equal protection for their respective subjects and citizens. Specifically, Article 2 grants British subjects the right to reside in, trade freely within, and buy and sell without monopolies in the Dominican Republic under most-favored-nation privileges, with corresponding rights granted to Dominican citizens in British dominions. Additionally, Article 3 stipulates that tonnage, import, and export duties levied on vessels and goods from either nation shall not exceed those levied on national vessels and goods.
El *New York Herald* extractó las cláusulas convencionales convenidas entre los dominios británicos y la República Dominicana, estipulando recíproca libertad mercantil e idéntica salvaguardia para sus vasallos y ciudadanos. En concreto, el artículo 2 otorga a los súbditos británicos facultad de avecindarse, comerciar libremente y efectuar compras y ventas sin monopolios en territorio dominicano bajo el principio de nación más favorecida, con análogos fueros para los ciudadanos dominicanos en dominios de la Corona. Asimismo, el artículo 3 previene que los derechos de tonelaje, entrada y salida exigidos a naves y mercaderías de uno y otro estado no sobrepasarán los fijados a las unidades y géneros de pabellón nacional.
IN THE NAME OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY. Her Majesty the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and the President of the Dominican Republic, being desirous to consecrate the formal recognition of the independence of the same…
Accounts from St. Domingo City, to the 2d instant, received by the brig George Otis, represent that, through the intervention of the English and American agents, a treaty of peace between the Dominicans and Haytiens had been concluded. Prev…
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The *Polynesian* reported that the Dominican Republic was preparing to repel an expected invasion by Hayti under Faustin, with Santa Ana placed in chief command of the army. Additionally, a treaty with England acknowledging Dominican independence was celebrated at a public dinner attended by the British Consul—who stated England would not interfere in the contest—while no American consul or shipmasters were present. Under this new treaty, British vessels are allowed to enter Dominican ports at a fifty percent lower tonnage duty than American vessels.
El *Polynesian* reseñó que la República Dominicana se aprestaba a rechazar la temida invasión acaudillada por Faustino, habiéndosele encomendado a Santana la comandancia suprema de las tropas. Celebróse asimismo con un banquete de Estado la ratificación del tratado con Inglaterra que sancionaba la soberanía dominicana, al que asistió el cónsul británico —quien manifestó que su gobierno se abstendría de intervenir en la refriega—, registrándose la ausencia del cónsul o patrones de barcos norteamericanos. Conforme a las cláusulas estipuladas, las naves británicas gozaban de una franquicia del cincuenta por ciento en el canon de tonelaje en fondeaderos dominicanos frente a los cargueros de Estados Unidos.
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The newspaper reported that the country was tranquil and coffee was scarce. It also noted that the vessel *Lysander* brought a new ordinance, published at the Cape in the name of the emperor on January 22, which introduced important amendments to the customs law of 1828 regarding fixed duties, manifests, and consular certificates.
El periódico transmitió que el territorio permanecía sosegado y el grano de café escaseaba. Notificó además que el navío *Lysander* portó una flamante ordenanza promulgada en El Cabo a nombre del emperador con fecha 22 de enero, la cual introducía reformas sustanciales en la ley arancelaria de 1828 respecto a derechos fijos, sobordos y certificaciones consulares.
The Commissioners on Mexican Claims have this morning completed their awards. They amount to forty thousand dollars less than the sum appropriated to meet them, of one million and a quarter of dollars. Major Donelson publishes a letter in t…
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The *Wilmington Journal* reported on April 25, 1851, that because St. Domingo (the Dominican Republic) was unrecognized by the United States, it was regarded as a piratical government rather than a nation requiring an act of Congress for military action. The newspaper suggested that U.S. vessels fitted out at Norfolk and New York could join other American ships to demand redress from the "emperor" of Hayti or demolish his regime. Additionally, it noted rumors that expeditions from the Southern States purportedly bound for Cuba were likely intended to land on the Dominican part of the island to assist the Dominicans and revolutionize the social and political condition of the blacks.
El *Wilmington Journal* comunicó el 25 de abril de 1851 que, por carecer de reconocimiento oficial por parte de Estados Unidos, Santo Domingo (la República Dominicana) era conceptuado más bien como un gobierno pirático que como una nación formal que demandase una ley del Congreso para emprender acciones militares. La hoja apuntaba que buques de guerra estadounidenses alistados en Norfolk y Nueva York podrían concurrir con otras unidades navales para exigir satisfacciones al «emperador» de Haití o derribar su régimen. Recogía además comentarios de que expediciones armadas procedentes de los estados del Sur, supuestamente destinadas a Cuba, tendrían por objeto desembarcar en la parte dominicana para auxiliar a los naturales y trastocar el ordenamiento político y social de las poblaciones negras.
—A letter from Porte-au-Prince, dated April 10, published in the New York Journal of Commerce, says that the Haytien Congress have not yet made a decision on the offer of mediation between the Haytiens and Dominicans, by the three commercia…
Price 25 cents. This number is one of the best and most attractive yet issued. It contains a great variety of interesting and valuable matter, among which we notice a very interesting and well-written account of the mission of Mr. Robert M.…
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A letter from Port-au-Prince, published in the *New-York Journal of Commerce*, reported on the efforts of English, French, and American consuls to dissuade the "Black Emperor" from invading the Dominican territory. The writer criticized the barbarous manner in which wars are conducted on the island and condemned the naval preparations being made for the attack.
Una epístola remitida desde Puerto Príncipe e inserta en el *New-York Journal of Commerce* dio pormenores sobre las gestiones aunadas de los cónsules de Inglaterra, Francia y Estados Unidos con el objeto de disuadir al «emperador negro» de emprender la invasión del suelo dominicano. El corresponsal censuraba la crueldad con que se conducían las hostilidades en la isla y vituperaba el apresto bélico naval dispuesto para la acometida.
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The newspaper reported that a project involving the Dominican Republic was described as purely commercial, lacking any reference to annexation or the extension of slavery. The correspondent stated that their political objective in communicating the proposals was solely to help protect the Dominicans from attacks by their black neighbors, the Haytiens. Additionally, the excerpt referenced efforts by English, French, and American consuls to dissuade the black Emperor (Soulouque) from invading Dominican territory in order to restore peace to the island.
El periódico comunicó que el proyecto formulado en torno a la República Dominicana fue conceptuado como de índole estrictamente mercantil, desprovisto de miras anexionistas o de propagación de la esclavitud. El informante aseveraba que el móvil diplomático de elevar tales propuestas radicaba con exclusividad en coadyuvar al resguardo de los dominicanos ante las agresiones de sus convecinos haitianos. Se rememoraban por añadidura los empeños diplomáticos de los representantes inglés, francés y norteamericano orientados a apartar al emperador de color (Soulouque) de irrumpir en predios dominicanos para afianzar la pacificación de la isla.
By an arrival here to-day, we have dates from St. Domingo to the 30th. The markets were glutted with American provisions. Coffee was much depressed. The excessive issue of government paper money, has had a disastrous effect on business. The…
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The newspaper reported that after the expulsion of Boyer in 1843 and the accession of Gen. Riviere, the Dominicans seized an opportunity while the garrison was reduced to capture the remaining troops, proclaim a provisional independent government in early January 1844, and issue a revolutionary manifesto on January 16, 1844. It described the Dominican population as consisting of pure whites—who were the intellectually predominant and ruling class—and mixed races of various colors, all of whom were constitutionally declared equal citizens before the law. Additionally, the excerpt noted that Santana, the Dominican liberator and first President, resigned in 1848 and was succeeded by Jimenez, who was described as a traitor.
El periódico relató que tras el derrocamiento de Boyer en 1843 y la exaltación del general Rivière, los dominicanos aprovecharon la mengua de la guarnición para reducir a las tropas restantes, proclamar un gobierno provisional independiente a principios de enero de 1844 y promulgar una manifestación revolucionaria el 16 de enero de 1844. Describía a la población dominicana integrada por blancos puros —que constituían la clase intelectualmente rectora y gobernante— y razas mixtas de diversos matices, proclamados todos constitucionalmente ciudadanos iguales ante la ley. Añadía el extracto que Santana, libertador dominicano y primer presidente, renunció en 1848 y fue sucedido por Jimenes, a quien se tildaba de traidor.
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The newspaper reported that Soulouque joined his army at Port-au-Prince with the avowed purpose of invading Dominican territory, prompting General Santana to proceed to the post of danger. While the British Consul desired to have Haytien ports blockaded, the French Consul opposed the measure in favor of a strong protest, which Soulouque might disregard. The publication also noted that the provided information was entirely one-sided.
El periódico notificó que Soulouque se incorporó a su ejército en Puerto Príncipe con el manifiesto propósito de invadir el territorio dominicano, lo que indujo al general Santana a trasladarse al puesto de mayor peligro. Si bien el cónsul británico pretendía que se bloquearan los puertos haitianos, el cónsul francés se opuso a dicha providencia en favor de una enérgica protesta, la cual Soulouque bien podría desatender. La nota observaba asimismo que las informaciones recibidas eran enteramente parciales.
—Some time in 1849, Mr. King, of Georgia, then a member of the House of Representatives, made a speech on the subject of the recognition of the independence of Hayti, in which he gave a brief history of the manner in which the Dominicans we…
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According to *The New York Herald* on April 21, 1852, the Dominican Republic's leader awaited a response regarding French proposals while noting that American Chargé d'Affaires Mr. Green had been sent with full powers. The newspaper's correspondent stated that while the Dominican chief accused Mr. Green's mission of seeking annexation, the correspondent observed that Green never aimed for annexation during his stay. Additionally, the excerpt attributes Green's appointment to a Whig administration stratagem involving a political opponent's son, while also mentioning failed British intrigues and the Dominican Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Caminero.
A tenor de *The New York Herald* del 21 de abril de 1852, el mandatario dominicano aguardaba respuesta a propuestas formuladas por Francia, observando que el encargado de negocios estadounidense, Sr. Green, había sido acreditado con plenos poderes. El corresponsal del diario señaló que, aunque el jefe dominicano imputaba a la misión de Green designios de anexión, jamás se advirtió en su gestión tal pretensión durante su estancia. El extracto atribuye la designación de Green a una estratagema del gobierno whig ligada al hijo de un rival político, aludiendo asimismo a intrigas británicas fallidas y a la intervención del ministro de Relaciones Exteriores dominicano, Dr. Caminero.
The latest news from Hayti is to the 20th ultimo. The Emperor Soulouque still refused to acknowledge the independence of the Dominican republic, and would not agree to an exchange of prisoners. He had threatened the messengers who went to P…
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M. Leon Roche has been appointed to succeed M. Raybaud as the French Consul General at Hayti, while the French war steamer *L'Ardent* departed St. Domingo on July 14 for Puerto-Plata carrying the resident French Consul. Additionally, President Buenaventura Báez issued a decree on June 1 establishing government packet vessels to run between Dominican ports and St. Thomas, and the President departed on July 16 to visit the southern frontier.
M. Léon Roche fue designado para relevar a M. Raybaud en el cargo de cónsul general de Francia en Haití, mientras el vapor de guerra francés *L'Ardent* zarpó de Santo Domingo el 14 de julio hacia Puerto Plata conduciendo al cónsul francés residente. Por lo demás, el presidente Buenaventura Báez dictó un decreto el 1 de junio estableciendo paquebotes gubernamentales que cubriesen la línea entre los puertos dominicanos y Saint Thomas, saliendo el mandatario el 16 de julio en visita de inspección a la frontera meridional.
I. [From the New York Herald of April 21, 1852.] OUR PORT-AU-PLAT CORRESPONDENCE. PORT-AU-PLAT, Dominican Republic, February, 1852. I have on former occasions addressed a word to you, to draw the attention of the public of the republic, res…
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The newspaper reported that correspondence between the State Department and its agent, Mr. Hubert M. Walsh, has been made public, clearly setting forth the administration's motives in offering its good offices to the Dominican Republic. According to the excerpt, the Spanish portion of St. Domingo voluntarily subjected itself to Hayti in 1821, but later established an independent republic out of self-preservation due to the invasion of their rights, liberties, and threats of extermination under Haytien rule. Although the negroes of Hayti regarded this separation as a revolt and attempted to reduce the Dominicans to subjection by force, all efforts by the Haytien government to reconquer the territory proved unequal.
El diario notificó que se dio a la estampa la correspondencia cursada entre el Departamento de Estado y su comisionado, Sr. Hubert M. Walsh, esclareciendo los móviles del gobierno al brindar sus buenos oficios a la República Dominicana. Según el extracto, la comarca española de Santo Domingo se acogió espontáneamente a Haití en 1821, pero constituyó luego una república independiente por imperativo de propia conservación ante la vulneración de sus prerrogativas, libertades y fundados temores de exterminio bajo el dominio haitiano. Pese a que los negros de Haití juzgaron dicha separación como sedición y procuraron someter por la fuerza a los dominicanos, cuantas tentativas desplegó el gobierno haitiano para reconquistar el suelo patrio resultaron estériles.
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The *Weekly National Intelligencer* described Dominican efforts following the February 1844 declaration of independence to obtain an official French protectorate at Samaná. Despite repeated Dominican overtures offering protectorate status, ownership, or complete sovereignty to France, King Louis Philippe and later the French Provisional Government declined to assume the role due to diplomatic concerns.
El *Weekly National Intelligencer* reseñó las gestiones entabladas por los dominicanos con posterioridad a la proclamación de independencia de febrero de 1844 para recabar de Francia un protectorado formal sobre Samaná. No obstante los reiterados ofrecimientos de los enviados dominicanos proponiendo la tutela, el dominio o la soberanía absoluta a Francia, el rey Luis Felipe primero y el Gobierno Provisional después declinaron asumir tal patronato en razón de compromisos diplomáticos.
The December number, for January, 1853, will be the first of the forty-first volume of the Knickerbocker Magazine. Since the price of subscription has been reduced from five to three dollars a year, the circulation of the Knickerbocker has …
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The newspaper reports that the U.S. government employed special agents, including Mr. Green (employed by Mr. Clayton) and Mr. M. Walsh (employed by Mr. Webster under the current Administration), as emissaries to St. Domingo. It notes that the Senate requested copies of Mr. Walsh's official correspondence, which was communicated on August 27 and subsequently published in the *New York Evening Post* on the 13th. The publication criticizes these missions as a discreditable violation of the administration's professions of non-intervention in the affairs of a people whose independence has not been recognized.
El rotativo consigna que el gobierno de Estados Unidos comisionó agentes confidenciales, entre ellos al Sr. Green (nombrado por el Sr. Clayton) y al Sr. Walsh (designado por el Sr. Webster bajo la actual administración), en calidad de emisarios ante Santo Domingo. Señala que el Senado demandó copias de la correspondencia oficial de Walsh, remitidas el 27 de agosto y divulgadas el día 13 en el *New York Evening Post*. La publicación censura estas misiones calificándolas de infracción censurable al principio de no injerencia proclamado por el ejecutivo respecto a un pueblo cuya independencia no había sido convalidada.
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The newspaper criticizes United States policy toward Hayti, attributing it to slavery-dominated diplomacy and the failure to recognize Hayti's independence. It reports that, following domestic interference and joint bullying with foreign governments, the French have taken possession of Samana as a naval station under the pretext of intervening for Dominica. The publication warns that this acquisition will allow France to monitor American commerce and facilitate hostile actions against the United States in the event of war.
El periódico desaprueba la directriz diplomática de Estados Unidos hacia Haití, imputándola a la servidumbre de intereses proesclavistas y al desconocimiento de su independencia. Afirma que, tras presiones conjuntas con gabinetes europeos e injerencias intestinas, los franceses tomaron posesión de Samaná a guisa de apostadero naval con la excusa de proteger a la República Dominicana. La publicación previene que dicho enclave consentirá a Francia vigilar las rutas mercantiles norteamericanas y propiciar acometidas bélicas contra Estados Unidos en coyunturas de guerra.
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The *Wilmington Journal* reported on December 24, 1852, that the Dominican Republic had long sought French protection and offered annexation, a step the current French Emperor was taking to secure a strategic point for monitoring American movements regarding Cuba under existing treaties. The newspaper contrasted the history of the former Spanish portion—which achieved independence without a servile insurrection and retained a white and mixed population superior in society and education—with the former French portion (Hayti), where a violent slave uprising had occurred.
El *Wilmington Journal* comunicó el 24 de diciembre de 1852 que la República Dominicana procuró largamente el patronato de Francia y propuso su anexión, resolución que el actual soberano galo aprovechaba para guarecer un apostadero estratégico desde el cual observar las maniobras norteamericanas respecto a Cuba al amparo de las convenciones vigentes. El diario contrastaba los antecedentes de la antigua sección española —que conquistó su autonomía sin insurrecciones de esclavos y preservó un vecindario blanco y mestizo más encumbrado en cultura y letras— con la antigua colonia francesa (Haití), teatro de un sangriento levantamiento servil.
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The *Pawtucket Gazette and Chronicle* reported that Haitian Emperor Soulouque rejected Dominican independence, insisting the island was indivisible, though he offered assurances that hostilities would not resume. The ongoing truce was attributed in part to the depletion of the Haitian treasury following Soulouque’s lavish coronation ceremonies. An observer, Mr. Walsh, concluded that Dominican independence could ultimately only be maintained by force of arms against Haiti.
La *Pawtucket Gazette and Chronicle* notificó que el emperador haitiano Soulouque desconoció la emancipación dominicana persistiendo en la indivisibilidad insular, si bien dispensó promesas de que las acciones de guerra no se reiniciarían. La subsistencia del armisticio obedecía en grado sumo a la ruina del erario haitiano provocada por los suntuosos fastos de coronación del monarca. Un observador, el comisionado Walsh, dedujo que la independencia dominicana sólo podría asegurarse a la postre por la vía de las armas contra Haití.
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Based on the provided excerpt, the newspaper reported on a discussion regarding whether the United States had the right to protect and intervene on behalf of the Dominican Republic against the extermination policy of Emperor Soulouque of Hayti. The excerpt noted that the Administration had already conceded and acted upon the principle that the Dominican Republic was entitled to such U.S. protection and interference. Additionally, the text briefly mentioned subsequent remarks concerning U.S. policy regarding Nicaragua, the Clayton and Bulwer treaty, and the growing national interest in Cuba.
A estar del extracto suministrado, el periódico dio noticia de los debates sobre la facultad de Estados Unidos para tutelar e intervenir a favor de la República Dominicana frente a la conducta implacable del emperador Soulouque de Haití. La pieza hacía constar que el gobierno estadounidense ya había admitido y aplicado la doctrina de que los dominicanos eran acreedores a dicha tutela e interposición de Estados Unidos. El suelto aludía sucintamente por último a consideraciones sobre las miras de Washington hacia Nicaragua, el tratado Clayton-Bulwer y el manifiesto interés patrio por Cuba.
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The *New-York daily tribune* reported that if France were to take possession of Samana, it would not be an act of usurpation because founders Santana and Deez have persistently offered annexation to France due to their preference for the country. The excerpt states that despite efforts, seductions, and propositions from Great Britain and the United States over nine years, the Dominican leaders have refused them in favor of France, thereby legitimizing a French occupation.
El *New-York daily tribune* sostuvo que si Francia se incautase de Samaná, semejante paso no constituiría usurpación en tanto los próceres Santana y Báez [citado como Deez] brindaron con insistencia la incorporación del país a Francia en razón de su particular predilección por dicha nación. El extracto aduce que, no obstante las propuestas, halagos y tentativas desplegados por Gran Bretaña y Estados Unidos a lo largo de nueve años, los caudillos dominicanos los desecharon inclinándose por Francia, convalidando de ese modo la legitimidad de un apostadero francés.
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On January 19, 1853, *The Republic* reported that Mr. Soulé submitted a resolution requesting the President to provide the Senate with State Department information concerning American citizens' claims against Hayti and correspondence from the 1849 special agent who reported on the condition of the Island of St. Domingo. The newspaper also noted that Mr. Brooke withdrew a resolution regarding the suspension of official relations with Nicaragua's minister for later introduction in Executive session. Additionally, the Senate considered Mr. Cass's joint resolutions reaffirming the Monroe Doctrine and applying it to Cuba.
El 19 de enero de 1853, *The Republic* reseñó que el legislador Soulé elevó una propuesta solicitando al presidente que transmitiera al Senado constancias del Departamento de Estado relativas a reclamaciones de ciudadanos norteamericanos contra Haití, unidas a los partes librados por el enviado confidencial comisionado en 1849 para indagar el estado de la isla de Santo Domingo. La gaceta registró asimismo que el Sr. Brooke retiró una moción tendiente a interrumpir los lazos diplomáticos con el ministro de Nicaragua a fin de someterla en sesión secreta. El Senado atendió además las resoluciones conjuntas del senador Cass que revalidaban la Doctrina Monroe aplicándola a Cuba.
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The *New-York Daily Tribune* reported on January 19, 1853, that a treaty with France involved aiding individuals to dismember Haytian territory and establish a new government through a revolutionary conspiracy. The article compared this French action to supporting South Carolina in seceding from the Federal Union and suggested that the Emperor of Hayti would be justified in considering the French debt cancelled if France does not disclaim the acts. Finally, the excerpt questions whether the Emperor of Hayti will dare to challenge Emperor Napoleon III and the power of France.
El *New-York Daily Tribune* denunció el 19 de enero de 1853 que un convenio suscrito con Francia implicaba cooperar con quienes desmembraron el suelo haitiano para erigir una nueva autoridad por vía de una sedición armada. El articulista equiparaba este proceder galo a un presunto respaldo a Carolina del Sur para segregarse de la Unión federal, sugiriendo que el mandatario de Haití tendría fundadas razones para declarar extinguida la deuda francesa si París no desautorizaba tales actuaciones. Concluía cuestionando si el soberano haitiano osaría desafiar al emperador Napoleón III y el poderío de Francia.
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Letters from France dated in late November make no mention of a pretended occupation of Saint Domingo, noting instead that French vessels were stationed at Port-au-Prince to watch Soulouque's movements. The report also states that no peace treaty has been signed between the Dominican Republic and the Haytian Empire, raising expectations that hostilities would resume following the expiration of the armistice. Additionally, M. Max. Raybaud's May mission as French Plenipotentiary was to sign a Treaty of Commerce and Navigation with the Dominican Republic, which has now been ratified.
Despachos provenientes de Francia a finales de noviembre no hacían alusión a una pretendida ocupación de Santo Domingo, consignando en cambio que buques de guerra franceses permanecían apostados en Puerto Príncipe para vigilar las operaciones de Soulouque. El parte advierte asimismo que no se había firmado ningún tratado de paz formal entre la República Dominicana y el Imperio haitiano, avivándose el temor de que se reanudaran los enfrentamientos al fenecer el armisticio. Por lo demás, la misión de mayo de M. Max Raybaud como plenipotenciario consistió en suscribir un Tratado de Comercio y Navegación con la República Dominicana, el cual quedó ratificado.
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Based on the provided excerpt, *The Nevada journal* reported that while diplomatic relations might not be established with Hayti, a serious question would arise for the United States if France should reclaim possession of the island of St. Domingo. Additionally, the *Charleston Mercury* and other Southern papers opposed the acquisition of Cuba, arguing it would ultimately reduce Cuba to the social and industrial condition of St. Domingo.
A partir del fragmento publicado, *The Nevada journal* adujo que, aun cuando no se trabaran lazos diplomáticos con Haití, sobrevendría un grave dilema para Estados Unidos si Francia vindicase el dominio sobre la isla de Santo Domingo. Se señalaba por otra parte que el *Charleston Mercury* y otras hojas del Sur se oponían a la anexión de Cuba, razonando que semejante paso reduciría inevitablemente a la isla antillana al abatimiento industrial y social propio de Santo Domingo.
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A vessel claimed as a prize by the Dominican government was declared piracy under republic laws, resulting in prison sentences of two years for the captain, mate, and pilot, and one year for the rest of the crew. Court proceedings revealed a questionable letter involving Senor Jose Maria Pando, the Spanish commercial agent at Curacao, regarding instructions and financial advances for the ship via a merchant in Porto Plata. Additionally, the Dominican Republic celebrated the February 15 inauguration of General Santana as president.
Una embarcación apresada como presa de guerra por el gobierno dominicano fue condenada por piratería bajo el ordenamiento legal patrio, dictándose penas de dos años de prisión para el capitán, contramaestre y práctico, y un año para los restantes tripulantes. Las audiencias sacaron a luz una sospechosa misiva que comprometía a don José María Pando, agente comercial español en Curazao, tocante a instrucciones y adelantos de caudales girados al navío a través de un comerciante de Puerto Plata. Por su parte, la República Dominicana conmemoró con regocijo la asunción de mando del general Santana como mandatario el 15 de febrero.
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*The New York Herald* translated a Dominican government public document detailing the proceedings of the National Congress on March 11, 1853, presided over by Senor Felix Moylla. During the session, President General Pedro Santana informed the Congress that he had invited Archbishop Don Tomas de Portea Infanta to take the oath of fidelity to the republic's constitution.
*The New York Herald* vertió al inglés un testimonio oficial del gobierno dominicano contentivo de las actas del Congreso Nacional del 11 de marzo de 1853, bajo la presidencia de don Félix Mota [consignado como Moylla]. En dicha asamblea, el presidente constitucional, general Pedro Santana, participó a las cámaras haber conminado al arzobispo don Tomás de Portes e Infante a prestar juramento de fidelidad a la constitución de la república.
We have received files of El Progreso, published in Saint Domingo, extending up to the 1st of May. It seems that the Dominicans are making preparations for war, as it is feared that Soulouque might meditate an invasion of their territory. E…
- The Spanish brigantine of war, the 'Habanero,' under the command of Don Carlos Valcarcel, had arrived at St. Domingo from Port Rico, for the purpose of felicitating the President of the Republic, in the name of her Catholic Majesty. The P…
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According to the *New-York daily tribune* on April 21, 1854, martial law was declared in Santiago following a conspiracy, with five ringleaders before the court and over forty persons under arrest. Meanwhile, the revision of the Dominican Constitution was completed, featuring an increased number of representatives and senators, the creation of a vice president, and changes reducing the naturalization time periods required for foreigners to become eligible as representatives and senators. Additionally, while the standard presidential and vice-presidential term was set at four years, actual President General Santana was granted two terms in office, allowing him to hold the chair until February 1861.
Con arreglo al *New-York daily tribune* del 21 de abril de 1854, se declaró el estado de sitio en Santiago a raíz de una conspiración, encausándose ante los jueces a cinco cabecillas y permaneciendo más de cuarenta sujetos en prisión. Entre tanto, concluyó la reforma de la Constitución dominicana, elevándose la representación en el cuerpo legislativo con mayor número de diputados y senadores, estableciéndose la magistratura de vicepresidente y abreviándose los plazos de avecindamiento para que los forasteros optasen a ser elegidos representantes y senadores. Asimismo, fijándose en cuatro años el mandato ordinario del presidente y vicepresidente, al actual mandatario, general Santana, se le concedieron dos períodos sucesivos, autorizándosele a regir la presidencia hasta febrero de 1861.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE NEW YORK HERALD. The Evening Post, in an article so maliciously and contemptibly false that it could not possibly be written by a gentleman, and to which no gentleman would condescend a written answer, accuses me of pla…
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Based on the provided excerpt, the newspaper reported that after desisting in 1850 due to international interposition, an unspecified "savage despot" is making formidable preparations for another invasion of Dominica. The article argues that the United States must protect the Dominican Republic and defeat French annexation schemes, noting that France is allegedly intriguing for its conquest, interfering in its domestic affairs, and possibly holding the peninsula of Samaná. It further expresses approval that Mr. Douglas has introduced a matter to the Senate to inquire about recognizing Dominica's independence and opening diplomatic intercourse.
Conforme al fragmento inserto, el rotativo denunció que, tras contenerse en 1850 merced a la mediación de las potencias, un «tirano despótico» promovía considerables aprestos bélicos con el propósito de consumar una nueva invasión contra la República Dominicana. El artículo exhortaba a Estados Unidos a tutelar a los dominicanos y desbaratar las ambiciones anexionistas de Francia, aseverando que ésta conspiraba para sojuzgar el país, se inmiscuía en su política interna y retenía potencialmente la península de Samaná. Aplaude además la iniciativa presentada en el Senado por el legislador Douglas para dilucidar el reconocimiento de la independencia dominicana y el establecimiento formal de relaciones diplomáticas.
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The June 9, 1854 *New York Herald* reports that the Dominican people are brave, orderly, and progressive, having successfully sustained their independence since 1844 by winning every battle against the Haytiens despite great odds, such as at the battle of Las Carreras where Santana defeated Faustin. The article states that Haytien emissaries attempted to incite colored Dominicans to murder whites and believe false rumors that Americans were coming to enslave them. Furthermore, the newspaper criticizes an American journal (the *Post*) for presenting cases in a way that incites insurrection among blacks while defending Hayti's destructive actions.
El ejemplar del 9 de junio de 1854 de *The New York Herald* refiere que el pueblo dominicano es valiente, ordenado y progresista, habiendo sostenido con éxito su independencia desde 1844 al salir victorioso en todas las batallas libradas contra los haitianos pese a la disparidad numérica, como en la batalla de Las Carreras, donde Santana derrotó a Faustino. El artículo señala que emisarios haitianos intentaron incitar a los dominicanos de color a dar muerte a los blancos y dar crédito al falso rumor de que los estadounidenses venían a esclavizarlos. Asimismo, el periódico censura a un diario norteamericano (el *Post*) por exponer los hechos de un modo que atizaba la insurrección de los negros mientras disculpaba los desmanes destructivos de Haití.
It would hardly seem possible to deny, in a formal manner, the ridiculous stories put in circulation by the New York Evening Post respecting Gen. Cazneau's mission last winter to St. Domingo. His honorable career as a public officer, his hi…
It was hardly worth the trouble to deny, in a formal manner, the ridiculous stories put in circulation by the New York Evening Post respecting Gen. Cazneau's business last winter in St. Domingo. His honorable career as a [illegible] of thei…
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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».
Correspondence of the N. Y. Tribune. Santiago, (Island of Hayti,) Sept. 14, 1854. The Island of Hayti is divided nominally between two independent powers, the Dominican Republic at the east, which is under white preponderance, and the west,…
—The New York Tribune is a monomaniac on the Southern question. Not a paper comes from that office which does not bear its "testimony" against the "curse" of slavery. Greeley evidently thinks that the salvation of his soul depends upon blaz…
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The *New-York Daily Tribune* reported on Dominican resistance to Haitian control, noting that memories of severe mistreatment and violence during past Haitian rule deterred locals from favoring Haitian dominance. Despite rumors circulated that Americans intended to enslave the population, both white and mixed-race residents remained fearful of a Haitian return. The correspondent urged the United States to counter British diplomatic influence by officially recognizing the Dominican Republic.
El *New-York Daily Tribune* dio cuenta de la irreductible resistencia dominicana a la hegemonía haitiana, observando que la memoria de atropellos y rigores padecidos durante el régimen anterior apartaba a los naturales de cualquier simpatía hacia el dominio haitiano. Pese a las patrañas propaladas de que los norteamericanos proyectaban esclavizar a la población, tanto los moradores blancos como los de color temían sobremanera la restauración del yugo haitiano. El corresponsal encarecía a Estados Unidos a contrarrestar la injerencia diplomática británica mediante el reconocimiento oficial de la República Dominicana.
[From the National Democrate.] Great events are about to come forth in this island in behalf of the children of Africa, and may God turn the result of the events alluded to in the United States to befriend our cause. Louis Napoleon, the Emp…
Our St. Domingo Correspondence. ST. DOMINGO, Nov. 24, 1854. Antics of European Diplomacy on the Island—The European Consuls think St. Domingo is Sebastopol—Uncle Sam has his Laugh at them. The mail packet from St. Thomas brought to St. Domi…
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According to the newspaper excerpt, a correspondent reported that the French consul forced the Dominican government to destroy the liberty of the press and prevented a treaty with the United States. The correspondent noted that the French consul induced the President to stop publication after an account of a French democratic celebration was copied from the *New York Herald*, and later intervened when the correspondent attempted to publish the treaty with the United States in a new paper called *L'Avenir*.
Conforme al extracto de prensa, un informante relató que el cónsul francés forzó al gobierno dominicano a extinguir la libertad de imprenta y malogró el tratado proyectado con Estados Unidos. Señalaba que el representante galo indujo al mandatario a suspender una publicación tras insertarse la crónica de una fiesta cívica francesa tomada de *The New York Herald*, entrometiéndose de nuevo cuando el comunicante intentó divulgar el tratado con Estados Unidos en una nueva hoja titulada *L'Avenir*.
The Tribune professes to have news of what the "Two-horse Mission," as it calls it, to St. Domingo, up to the 20th. It says that Mr. Cazneau has failed in his mission, and, it is understood, is to be withdrawn, because, upon examination, it…
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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Based on the provided excerpt, the newspaper reported that the Dominican legislature prevented the ratification of a thirty-article treaty of amity, commerce, and navigation due to concerns that a clause regarding the legal rights of mulatto citizens was too vague, while the U.S. commissioner refused a proposed amendment. Additionally, the excerpt noted the presence of four French warships in the port of St. Domingo and the expected arrival of an English fleet supposedly to prevent the treaty's final ratification.
A partir del fragmento publicado, el rotativo informó que el Congreso dominicano frenó la ratificación de un tratado de treinta artículos de amistad, comercio y navegación por juzgar ambigua una cláusula sobre los derechos civiles de los ciudadanos mulatos, habiendo rehusado el comisionado estadounidense la enmienda propuesta. Se reseñaba asimismo la permanencia de cuatro buques de guerra franceses en el puerto de Santo Domingo y la inminente llegada de una escuadra británica con el fin aparente de impedir la convalidación definitiva del pacto.
The Government Blockade by French and English War Steamers—The Disaffirmance of the Encroachment—Grand Political Stroke of the Associated Soulouque—Louis Napoleon and Padre Higue—How Santana Outwitted, and the Americans Hatted—The Treaty Ne…
From the Courier des Etats-Unis. We are in possession of details on the famous mission of Mr. and Mrs. Cazneau to St. Domingo, of the negotiation, broken off by a diplomatic pair, and of the present state of the Republic. If General Cazneau…
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According to the excerpt, United States commissioner Gen. C.eneae addressed a strong protest to the French and English consuls at St. Domingo regarding the presence of several French and English vessels of war. The commissioner stated that the agents of these two governments used an armed force display to overawe and control the Dominican Republic, and he protested this action as a breach of honorable faith and an encroachment upon the sovereign rights of an independent American power.
Conforme al fragmento, el enviado de Estados Unidos, general Cazneau [consignado como C.eneae], libró una formal protesta a los cónsules francés y británico en Santo Domingo ante la estancia de varias naves de guerra de sus naciones. El comisionado imputaba a dichos agentes valerse de una ostentación armada para intimidar y dominar a la República Dominicana, protestando contra semejante proceder por constituir quebranto a la lealtad internacional y atropello a las prerrogativas soberanas de una potencia americana independiente.
—London news, says the Baltimore Sun, furnishes further evidence of the fact that the British and French consuls did interfere to prevent the adoption by the Dominican Government of a treaty with the United States. It is stated that in July…
The Pierce diplomacy, as such recognized through Europe and the United States, is winning for its originators and supporters a reputation which will be well remembered long after his Presidential term has expired. The representative of the …
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The newspaper reported that the Dominican government discovered and crushed a revolutionary plot, but French and English consuls protected the conspirators from punishment by granting them asylum and refusing Dominican demands for their trial. The article claimed that England and France are usurping territory and violating neutrality laws near American trade routes, and it urged Congress to repeal the neutrality laws of 1818 regarding these powers until they evacuate their usurpations on American soil.
El periódico comunicó que el gobierno dominicano desarticuló una conjura sediciosa, pero los cónsules francés e inglés sustrajeron a los inculpados de la vindicta pública concediéndoles asilo y desatendiendo las reclamaciones de los tribunales patrios para procesarlos. El artículo imputaba a Inglaterra y Francia usurpar territorios y conculcar las leyes de neutralidad en proximidad a las rutas comerciales norteamericanas, exhortando al Congreso a revocar las leyes de neutralidad de 1818 para dichas potencias mientras no desalojaran sus enclaves en el hemisferio.
The anti-American journals of Europe have largely occupied themselves, in concert with their faithful allies—the disunion press of this country—in misrepresenting the motives and circumstances of the treaty which I had concluded with the Do…
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A United States representative reported that Dominican officials expressed concern that both their legislative and executive powers were under European duress and asked if the U.S. would defend their negotiations from European dictation. While the representative expressed confidence in the U.S. Executive and noted that resisting European encroachment is a fundamental doctrine of the American system, they acknowledged that past passive behavior regarding England in Nicaragua and Honduras might mean the U.S. would remain passive regarding France colonizing the Bay of Samana. Despite the representative's efforts to encourage resistance, they admitted the Dominican government was pressed on all sides by France and England.
Un enviado de Estados Unidos comunicó que las autoridades dominicanas exteriorizaron su zozobra de que tanto el poder legislativo como el ejecutivo se hallasen bajo coacción europea, indagando si Washington ampararía sus deliberaciones frente a imposiciones del Viejo Mundo. Aunque el comisionado manifestó confianza en el gobierno norteamericano y recordó que repeler intromisiones europeas era principio medular de la doctrina continental, admitió que la pasividad anterior frente a Inglaterra en Nicaragua y Honduras hacía temer una inacción semejante ante la colonización francesa de la bahía de Samaná. Pese a sus exhortaciones a la firmeza, reconoció que el régimen dominicano se encontraba acosado por doquier por Francia y Gran Bretaña.
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The *New York Herald* published an official document from the national palace in Santo Domingo dated January 3, 1856, signed by Manuel de R. Mota, celebrating Dominican independence and resistance against Haytien forces. Additionally, the excerpt notes that the British and French agents to the Dominican Republic received orders from their respective governments to express concern to the Minister for Foreign Relations regarding impending military preparations and potential hostilities by the empire of Hayti.
El *New York Herald* dio a las prensas un manifiesto oficial librado en el palacio nacional de Santo Domingo el 3 de enero de 1856, rubricado por Manuel de Regla Mota, conmemorando la soberanía patria y la resistencia frente a los ejércitos haitianos. El extracto asienta además que los agentes diplomáticos de Gran Bretaña y Francia recibieron instrucciones de sus cortes para hacer constar su inquietud ante el ministro de Relaciones Exteriores ante los aprestos beligerantes e inminentes hostilidades promovidas por el Imperio de Haití.
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The *Sunbury American* reported that the British Consul submitted a powerful protest against the Dominican Government after the Hamburg Consul appealed to him regarding insults he received. The newspaper also detailed that U.S. Vice Commercial Agent Mr. Rothe was deprived of his exequatur without warning, and his house—flying the American flag—was forcibly entered by armed soldiers who carried away a piano. Furthermore, the report noted that Mr. Rothe filed a protest, sending copies to his chief, Mr. Jonathan Elliott, and to the Department in Washington.
El *Sunbury American* consignó que el cónsul británico elevó una enérgica queja contra el gobierno dominicano tras recurrir a su mediación el cónsul de Hamburgo por ultrajes inferidos a su persona. El rotativo puntualizaba que al viceagente comercial de Estados Unidos, Sr. Rothe, le fue retirado el exequátur intempestivamente, siendo allanada su morada —pese a arbolar la insignia estadounidense— por piquetes armados que se llevaron un piano. Añadía que Rothe formuló solemne protesta, remitiendo testimonios a su superior, Sr. Jonathan Elliott, y a la cancillería en Washington.
We have advices from Port au Prince to the 14th and from St. Domingo City to the 5th ult. Our correspondent at the first named place gives a retrospective summary of the governors who ruled and the policy which prevailed on the island anter…
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According to the *National Press of Dominica*, as reported by *The New York Herald* on May 2, 1856, General Regla Mota, Vice President and charged with the Executive power of the Republic of San Domingo, issued a decree targeting foreign schemes and potential understandings with Haytiens. The decree mandates that any expelled individual who disembarks in Dominican territory without official permission, as well as anyone who hides them, shall be executed upon the identification of their person without a formal trial.
A tenor de la *Prensa Nacional* de Santo Domingo, reseñada por *The New York Herald* el 2 de mayo de 1856, el general Manuel de Regla Mota, vicepresidente encargado del Poder Ejecutivo de la República Dominicana, dictó un decreto contra asechanzas foráneas y posibles inteligencias con los haitianos. La disposición conmina a que todo proscrito que arribe a playas dominicanas sin salvoconducto oficial, así como cuantos les brinden abrigo, sea pasado por las armas comprobada su identidad y sin formación de causa.