Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-02-19
FROM PORT AL PRINCE.

Her letters were received in town yester.
day. We have been favored by com.
mercial friend with papers TO the llth ult.
and also a proclamation OF President Boy.
or. dated the 9Th. This document chiefly
relates TO the conduct OF those governments
trading with the Island which do not re.
cosnIze ITS independence. We have trans.
lated one or two passages to show The feel.
ing on the occasion. After referring 10 the
poIicy OF bis predecessor, the President
states that he had endeavOred to follow the
same course, and says
MY soIicitude, among other objects Of
public interest, has constantly occupied
my attention in devising me ans to conclude
direct aud official relations with the go
versmenls whose subjects trade with Hay
Ii. The advantages they derive are uni
versaIly known.
ut was natural to think in this situation
of affairs, that such praisewor'hy inten.
tions would have favorable result. Jus.
lice, philanthropy. the interest OF wise
policy, which should tend 10 consolidate
the prosperity Of commerce, all sanction
ed this conclusion. Who could reasona.
bIy oppose it! We have been completely
emancipated for length ei time. Tran.
quill in our country, faithful 20 our consli-
tuiional duties, We remain absolute stran
gers to the colonial system, and perfectly
neutral in the affairs (under any circum.
stances) Of this Archipelago. There is
not then any just cause OF reprcach.
In the mean time, how have they treat.
ed our loyal dispositions? How have the
different governments replied? Some BY
a bumIiating silence which is as injurious
to the magDanimIty OF the NATHAN, as it is
contrary to the rules prescribed by sound
reason; others, in manifesting pretensions,
at the injustice Of which we revolt, and
which the national honor, in accordance
with our sentiments and duties, will not
permit Us, in any case, 10 admit.
1T is evident that the outrage Oh the
Hayden character, is the deplorable con-
sequence OF the absurd prejudice result
ing from the difference of color! Yes, we
must emphaticaIIy declare that this is the
only motive on which is based the unjust
policy OF which We complain
The President then goes On to state that
il any further proof was wanting, it might
be found in the TACT OF the oslensible re-.
cognition by some governments Of the
South American Republics. He call. this
a strange proceeding, which would have
appeared less strange in darker ages.
the proclamation concludes by recon-
mending union among the inha bitsnts and
inviolable fidelity to their oath, TO live
free or die
A decree accompanies the proclamation
relative to the national guards and regi'
ments of the line.
The Telegraph OF the lth contains an
account of the celebration at Port au
Prince on the lst of the slst year Of Hay
tien independence. The troops were un.
der arms at an early hour, and escorted
the President to the front Of the palace,
where he delivered The following address in
presence Of the Senate and House Of Re u.
representatives., the civil and military au.
thorties, &c. &c.
'HAYTfEHs,
'The solemnity of this day, on which
we celebrate the memorable epoch OF the
Independence oil our country, should ma
turally inffame our hearts with the liveliest
emotions. ! he majestic spectacle which
you offer in this august ceremony is no.
mage much more glorious to the triumph
of liberty, as it is here presented by
people. who, without any other aid than
their own energy, and although constantly
exposed to pertidious machinstions, have
seen their rights consolidated and their
national independence maintained with
honor. OF what consequence is j; 10 US,
it the enemies OF our emancipation, blind:
ed by hatred and prejudice, persist in their
injustice towards US! You will not be the
less worthy oi the rank in which your
courage, under Divine Providence, has so
happily placed you. You will always be
proud OF having conquered our ancient op.
pressors, and determined 10 bury your.
selves in the RUNS OF your country, sooner
than submit TO the ignominous yoke Of ~.
rants, WHO should pretend 10 bring you
under their subsection.
'Hayliens, our OVID experience is suffi.
.ient TO confirm the opinion that The pre-
servstIon OF our existence imperiously de.
mands that we should always be in stu.
alton 10 maintain it. Our unalterable re-
solution, the indissolubIe union which
reigns among US, our arms-these are our
true guarantees.
Tine Hayden people, although unceas.
ingly illuminated, always command adj
mirstion for their valor, loyalty and the
generosity Of their sentiments. An ire
proacbabIe conduct whilst il adds honor
10 the Haytien character, puts its SANDER.
ers TO shame; it will always be a victorious
response 10 their odious iInputations.
Let US always put our trust in the Al.
mighty, whose justice has been so fire.
auenlly exempliied by our successes, aud
be persuaded, that it we are faithful 10
our duties, all attempts TO subject Hayti
will turn to the confusion Of their authors.
Citizens, Magistrates, your patriotism
persuades me that you participate in the
sentiments with which am animated.
Soldiers, brave and generous defenders
of the state | am con6dent vnur nnip;,o.