The National Register.
London, England, 1820-12-10 00:00:00

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4314411 CAN PAPERS.
NEO "mtley rdne St. Domingo.—
Purt-nu-Prince, Oct. 10.—A few days since we
received the news of the death of Christophe, and
the revolt of the troops at St. Marc, and a strong
forttess in its vicinity, both belonging to that Mo.
varque.
I'arties of soldiers have come in from those places,
bringing the heads of the Governor of St. Marc's,
and of the Colonel commanding the latter. In be-
half of their comrades, these men have claimed the
protection of this government (under Boyer), which
has in consequence sent off a considerable body of
troops to take possession of those places, to be fol-
lowed by all the disposable force now in the south,
making altogether from 15 to 20,000 men.
It is generally believed here that the mass of the
population, under the successor of the late King
Henry, is desirous of coming under that of the
Re-
public. Should that be the fact, there is little doubt
of President Boyer ere long visiting the Cape with
his army.
Captain Mason, of the Weymouth, in twenty-two
days from Port-au-Prince, has furnished some par-
ticulars of the disasters by the gale at that place, on
the 29th September; tbree American vessels were
entirely lost outside the harbour, and great damage
was dune to the coffee plantations in the neigh-
bourhood He also informs us, that the Emperor
Christophe died on the sth July last, end that the
circumstance had been kept secret till this time by
his family, with a view, it is said, of placing his son
on the throne. A revolt, however, had taken place
among the troops, and the secret was let out.
A body of 6,000 troops, at St. Marc's, had sent a
deputation to Port-au-Prince, asking protection of
the President (Boyer), who was astonished at the
intelligence, and would not believe it till he had sent
one of his Aides to ascertain the fact.
The Officer returned with a full confirmation of
the news, and Boyer immediately set off, put himself
at the head of the revolted troops, and entered St.
Marc's ut the head of 18,000 men, in triumph.
Active measures were taken to fit out all th
armed vessels at Port-au-Prince, and it was be-
lieved the President would subjugate the territory
of his old enemy without any difficulty.
liavrtmotte, November 6.—Henri the First
of Ilayti.—Christophe committed suicide about
ten days before the sailing of the Barracoa.—
He had been stricken with a paralytic affection in
July. The army took the advantage of his incapa-
city to act, and revolted, first at St. Marc's, where
they killed the governor. Five regiments at the
Capes were then ordered by Christophe to - march
against the insurgents. When assembled, they
refused, and turned their arms against him.
New Yona, Oct 25.—From Angoetura.—Capt.
Vandine, who arrived yerterday in twenty-nine
days from Angostura, and fifteen from St. Eustatia,
informs that news reached the former place a few
days before he sailed, of the surrenper of Curdle-
gena to the l'striots. A Spanish fleet of three-
three-deckers, two frigates, and twenty transports,
have been seen off St. Eustatia. supposed bound for
the Havannah.

Executive or Legislative Measures which would render ;
Geoll4ll THR FOURTH the ,Rost popular SOVERRIGN
that ever sal on the BRITISH Tanya u.
BY SIR RICHARD PHILLIP/.
le To acknowledge that his confidence has been abused
by tale-bearers and evil counsellors, and seek a public
reconciliation with his Queen.
2. To dismiss his present ministers, and appoint a new
ministry of men of honour, principle and character.
S. To receive in person, according to the usage of all
great Sovereigns the petitions of his subjects, attend to
their prayers. and afford all practicable redress.
4. 'lo modify the charters of all close corporations, so
as to empower the inhabitants of all cities and boroughs
to elect their own magistracy.
5. To call a new Parliament elected by the householders
of the several places represented.
0. To allow Napoleon Is Grand freely to prosecute his
♦oyagc to Nurtle America, which be was meditating when
he magnanimously went on board the Bellerophon.
'l. To separate himself from the Alliance with foreign
despots, and interfere in no other way with the affairs of
other nations, except in support of their independence
against foreign interference.
8. To set at liberty all persons confined for political
offences, and indemnify them for their sufferings accord-
log to the verdict of a Jury.
9. To dismiss the magistrates concerned in the outrages
on the people arManehester, and prosecute the criminal
authors of those enormities.
10. To appoint a commission to enquire into the moral
reformation of criminals suffering under sen(euces of the
law, at home and abroad; and to mitigate the punishments
in every ease meriting relief.
11. To appoint commissions to visit ail the enemies, and
enquire into the condition of the people, and the sidutinis-
Ireton' of their several gust ritmesits.
12. To restore to the comities :lie right of choosing Oleic
Gs( a sheriffs.
IS. Tu direct that juries may be summoned in exact
rotation, and not picked or Setae led, as at present, by the
returning ()Ulcers.
14. Tu cause u sufficient number of houses to be built
on farms ut 10, 20, 30, and 4u acres; and to assess in
double, treble, quad' uple, and quintrople rates, all land-
lords and tenant of farms consistiug of above 240,
;tic►, and 400 acres, respectively.