Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-08-02
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FRANCE \ hAYTI.

FIt2 'tE AND .iANTI.
Independence Of H1yti acknowledged by France.
The following paragraphs communicate intelligence
more important thau any we nave lately had occasion to
lay before our readers. The advantage in this arrange
mcnt, appears TO us TO be altogether on the side of the
French Government. winch mas obtained thirty mil
lions of dollars aud 4 monopoly of the commerce OF
HAYTI, in exchange for little more than a compliment
the recognition of her independence: 1.Nat. Int.
New YoRK, July 90.
We learn by the Rebecca, Captain Groves, who ar
rived last evening in IL days from Port au Prince, that
an arrangement was concluded on the 18th inst. be-
tween France and the Government of Hayti, by which,
as we understand III general terms, the Independence
of the latter is acknowledged. For this boon, and some
commercial privileges, Hayti has agreed to pay to
France the sum of one hundred and fifty millions OF
francs, (nearly 80 100000 of dollars.) The French
commissioners arrived off Port au Prince on the Sd in
slant, and despatched a flag of truce, which was met by
n flag from the town. After negotiating on board a
trigate until the 4th. the French commissioner landed,
and the fleet vas permitted TO go up 10 the town. The
iteet consisted Of two ships of the line, three frieates.
two briggs, and one schooner. The treaty was agreed to
on the 18th. Once condition is said to be, that the pro-
duce of the Island imported into France shall paw but
halt duties for SIX years. [.uer. .4dV.
New YoRK, July &c.
The letters by the Rebecca, from Port au Prince,
confirm the account furnished by Captain Groves, OF
the conclusion ofamIcable arrangement between France
and Hayti. The amount of $50 millions is TO be paid
y 49, NNS' SO'S' ~ ~ Nv annual ohG
during the period of FIVE years, te trade with France,
by French subjects, in French vessels, is TO be subject
to only one half the duties paid by other nations. Great
r9JoIcIngs were taking place at Pert au Prince, in con-
sequence OF this event. [JIerc. .adU.
From tie .Ner York -4mericaa of July 90.
The Intelligence gIVe1 below, confirms the statement
yesterday made by the captain OF a vessel, that France
had recognized the independence of Hayti. OF tie
terms upon which she has consented TO this recognition.
there is no account. The exaggerated sums that have
been named as the price of this concession IN the part
OF France, seem 10 rs 10 carry their own refutation along
with thcm-hirty millions Of dOHarSi for the recognI
hon OF whst vas established, and the admission of free
commercial intercourse, seems to US an amount much
beyond the capacity OF the Haytians to make good.
The political questions involved in this recognition
appear 10 us OF great Importance, particularly as regards
our Southern States, and the slave colonies OF europe.
an powers in the West Indies. Hitherto, the Haytiau
dag has not been recognized any where. Now Hayuau
ships OF war may peradventure cruise in company with
French squadrons, for the suppression oftlre slave trade!
What Is to come of this black empire, when once il
shall take rank as an equal among other nations; and
how the same race that is sovereign at Hayti, shall
within gun shot of 1T, almost, continue to be treated as
beasts oi the field, are points of deep and fearful specu.
lation. We will not now moot them.
REPUBLIC OF HAYTT.
PORT-AU-PRI NcE-Interior, July, 1926.
On the 3D. inst. three French vessels of war, CARRYING
the national flags; one schnr. one brig, and one ship
we" " tC WING nag Il l luG ptdh, anu t1dYlldn COLOURS
at the iore-toP, moored in the Great Wadshead, without
gun shot of our forts, at one o'clock, p. M. Immedi.
ately after mooring, TIT. frigate sent her launch on shore.
as a flag of truce, transmitting TO our government the
dispatches of the French nation.
Colonel Boisblanc, chief of port regulations, repair.
ed on board the French frigate, having on the road fall
len IN with the flag OF truce, and receiving from it the
dispatches the flag was remanded on board till further
orders. The next day, the 18th curr', Colonel St. Vic.
tor Poel' chief of the military police, attached to the
prime staff OF the place, Grand envoy Of the Republic
OF Hayh, Aid-de-Camp of II. L. the President of the
Republic, Commander-in chief of the squadron de Wis.
sauna; Duton lnginac, Aid-de-camp TO Gen. 3. InriDac
received orders TO repair on the teach, and meet the
French Minister, Mons, lie Baron Mackau, commander
OF a line OF battle ship of II. NJ. C.. Majesty, King o
France. Is soon as the public were informed that 81
distinguished an officer, of such high fame in The glori
Gus career of arms, had made his entree in this Repub.
IIG, with a treaty from his Sovereign, of the recognition
OF our Independence full aud enGre-news highly ar.
ceptable-astonished many citizens, whilst others ex.
Pectcd it from the justice and Jiberality that has drstin.
guisbed the reign of the august monarch, Charles \. o
france, since his possession of the crown.
From the 9Th to tie 9th inst. in the morning, NOTHING
u~ansPITed relative TO the treaty Of our recugnition
meanwhile, we perceive a certain je ne snjs g1ai on the
colntenancc OF every one, p~resaging something grear
ana Dop0urabie, but on the 9TH the good news wa,
known publicly to all classes. On the 8h inst
early IN the morning, one Of the French vessels of war
Tie brig, made all sail from this harbour, carving tho
orders and joyful account TO the Heights ofSaint Mares
where we distinctly heard the rejOicings Of the people
iete succeeded fete, and they applauded the prince who
proclaimed them free and independent.
The ladies' we're occupied in this instance, as on ali
former occasions, in the duties of their toilets. at balls
and, IN fact, in all amusemeUts common TO the UavG.
ens-ail striving to please. In the midst Of all this low
f%estiyity, and rejoicings, Echo, that nymph ever fanhGI
to repetition, this once was true TO recollection and
sound, and was every where distinctively heard to re.
peat we Ia France! Vive Hayti! Vive a jamais Charles
the 10th, lc LIBERAL Vive a lamias Boverr Gona i've
France! long live HayG! long live Charles the 10Th the
liberal! live for ever Boyer) beloved and cherished OF
his peoPie-the least we can call him, the happy Boyer.
On the 9th, at half past 6 o'clock, P. M. one of the
three French vessels of war, the schooner called the
beTnaise' made sail for the kingdom Of France, and
bearing with her the ratified treaty, duly signed, sealed