Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-03-16
From the New-York Daily Advertiser.


From the New-York Daily Advertiser.
From Haul The schooner Cullo-
din, from Port au Prince, tor this port,
has pul INTO Nantucket. The letters and
papers brought by this vessel, were re-
Gel, ed yes erday. On the 9th OF Janua.
ry, President Boyer published proc la
maiinn, relating 70 those governments
who refuse to acknowledge The indepen-
dence oil the Island, &c. The president
declares that the Haytians have had no
participation inthe disturbances tina, have
taken place IN the West-indla islands.
My sollcitude, among other objects
oil public interest, hasconsantly occupied
my attention IN deylslng means TO con-
clude direct and official relations with
the governments whose subjects trade
with Hayu. The advantages they derive
are universally known.
" Il was natural 10 think in this sltua-
ton OF affairs, that such pralseworthy IN
tentions would have favorable result.
Justice, philanthropy, the interest OF a
wise policy, which should tend to con
s0lidate the prospect oil commerce, all
sanctioned this conclusion Who could
reasonably oppose il We have been
completely emancpa,ed Tor length OF
time. Tranquil in our country, faithful
10 our constitutional duties, we remain
absolute strangers 10 the colonial system,
aud perfectly neutral ~ the affairs (under
any circumstances Of this Archipelago.
There is not then any Just cause OF re-
proach.
I" IN the mean time, how have they
treated our loyal dispositions How have
the different goverun sn 5 replied ? Some
by a Illuminating silence, which IS as in
FURIOUS 10 the magnanimlty oil toe nation,
as IT is contrary TO the rules prescribed
by sound reason; others In maniiestlns
pretensions, al the injustice oil which we
revolt, and Which The national honor, In
accordance with our sentiments md do
Ties, will not permit us, IL sny case TO adj
nit.
i" |, is evident that the outrage done to
the Haytian character, Is a deplorable
effect oil the absurd prejudice resulting
from the difference OF colOrs. Yes, II
oue hi TO be distinctly stated. This shame
fu motive IS the only foundation OF the
unjust policy Of which we complain. l.
ANY additional proof wanted for this fact ]!
We find il, o shame IN the prescription
p"ac',sed, now more than ever, IN certain
countries, against men oil the color Of the
HAY I5ns; we find it in the ostenslb'e re-
cognlion which certain powers have
made Of the states, recently established
IN the middle portion of Americs, while
they pass over our rights. These strange
proceedings, horrible as they are, would
appear less surprising at period less
advanced than the present; but who
would have expected it now when divine
justice has manifested its pleasure, by
placing lis seal IN this part OF the world,
upon changes which have disconnected
all human foresight; now, when the do
~ Mon of improvement is So ex ended
that even they who are blinded by CHI
merical pretensions, and believe them
selves masters chosen to govern here,
have become objects of ridIcule TO the
eyes of the new Haylian nation, who
knew their past crimes, and their foolish
vanity only by tradition.
:" Haytians After this series of facts, the
evidence Of which is incontostible, vino car
doubt that our true security consists only in
our determination who can fail to perceive
that we ought to be ready to fight Yes, You
are convinced of it. Our nation is then forever
indesteuc ible, and the Haytian people, no
matter in what circumstances, will prove 10
the world by defending their cause, to what
point Of heroism they are capable of rising,
and what is their fidelity to the oath to lire free
or 70 ne.
Finally, experience has taught us--we
should calculate on nothing but our energy.
But in complaining of the injustice exercised
against us, in taking precautions against the
future, we will ever persevere IN our princ-
pies Of loyalty. Let enemies, denying towards
MS the rules OF religion and morality, persist in
recognising only their proud preiudices; the
Haytlans will still continue to give proofs OF
the generous sentiments Which characterize IA
free nation. Our cause is sacred it is under
the protection Of the Most High. Firm then
at our post, and trusting in the heroic and I'M
changeable resolution Of our countrvmen, we
will defend, even unto death, the liberty and
independence of the country.
In these circumstances it is ordered as fol-
lows
art. I. All the national guards of the towns
and country shall be completely organized
without delay. For this purpose they shall
pass in review under the commanders of the
ACCOMPLISHMENTS, who, for their armament shall
act in conformity with the special orders 1vhich
they hare received,
Art. 2. All the regiments of the line shall
be maintained at their fullest complement,
according to the regulation Of September Is,