The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-09-06

ng to your promise, and Yucatan would gladly acceft
The amount, 1t appears. faithfully paid over TO
The British Charge d'Agaires Capt Elliott, has made
formal requiscn in the name OF his government upon
OF country designated the old maps Cauerons and
gesiss grant This claim is preferred for Mr. John
p;' ana Others subjects Is would appear OF Grea
D'"sh' NJ woodward is the same individual who held
the appointment of Consul General othe Republic of
lssas "a inc Onied States from which Office he was dis
misseo or improper conduct in the discharge OF his OFF,
cia duties The Congress Of Texas had refused 10
ledge this claim Il stated Mr. Beale and the
Other parties interested have paid 1t one time $4,000
ancthey $4,000 and smaller sums at different times to
secure their claim and they contend they hive just
orepay them the money they have expended coonze
IT. lhe plea OF Texas for resisting the claim is, that it
uon ana mat tha ent is alone responsible for
its infringement. The Houston Star denies the light of
this claim be allowed it will open the many 9TH
ors not less extensive, such the Powers grant, Wood
bery's, McMuen and McGlones andsndeed every other
empr es0io grant may be enforced by similar mesns
der the direction OF the spectve governments to which
these empresarios belonged and hereafter Great Britain
the contract with Mr. Castro, Mr. Fisher and Messrs
Convers, Carol and others.
There appears TO be no other news Of particular
importance, and we congratulate Texas on such as
we have, for an assurance Of peace will promote
the arts of peace and the price of land, and the IN
terests of commerce will raise with the confidence
that may be established.
LATER FROM ST. DoMINeo.-By the arrival of the
brig Mohegan, we have received advces up to the
18th ult. When the M. left reports had been re-
ceived hat revolt had broken out in Aux Cages.
The rebels were headed by one calling himself
''Kng Solomon the First" and their numbers were
said to be two thousand.
The National Guards and all the citizens Of Port
au-Prince, capable of bearing arms, were ordered
prepare for immediate march, to assist in subdu-
ing the rebels, and were waiting for the return OF
General Revere, who was at the north OF the island
quelling an insurrection caused by the Spaniards
The patriots at Aux Cages were under the command
of General Lazara.
On the ninth OF August battle was fought near
Aux Cages, which resulted in the defeat of the re.
bells, having one hundred and five killed and large
number wounded. The patriotism of General La
cara was questioned by the mulattoes, he being
black, but if he should prove true to the cause of
the patriots the rebels would undoubtedly be obliged
to capitulate.
We are informed that the cause of the nsurrec.
ton was jealousy existing on the part oithe blacks,
oecasioned by the fact that the muattoes filled all
the most conspicuous offices of governement, while
the blacks were obliged to be content with the in
feror grades.
Up to the hour OF the briggs sailing no farther adj
vices had been re ceived from Aux Cayee, and Ge-
neral Revere had not arrived at Port auP Prince, but
was hourly expected. All was quiet there at the
time Of sailing.
o. By the brig New England, Capt. McCurdy,
arrived last night from Aux Cayes we received the
following letter from our correspondents
AUX CAVES, August IL, lS43.
On arrival al this place learned that a
second revo luton had broken out, and OF more
dangerous character than the former one, inasnuch
as that was for a, change of government. but the
present is one OF color-mulattoes and negroes fight
ing for the supremacy. The war may stay is hor-
rors for time when either party shall have defeat.
ed the other; but peace and tranquility will never
again be restored long there are two grades OF
color The major part OF those now in power are
mulat,oes. OF this the blacks have a well-&ounded
jealousy and demand equal representation, which the
mulattoes refuse, considering them an inferior race
AS they number fourfths Of the whole population
ofthe island, muato policy has invested some OF the
most ambitious blacks, with lew unlmportant
trusts. The insurgents are headed by Judge So
hill near this place, and said to be surrounded
by large body Of the government troops, who are
awaiting the arrival of Gen. Lazar from Jeremie,
with a reinforce ment OF troops. He is commander
ln-chiei OF this division, and is said 10 be OF
energy and talent. His appearance is pxiousiy ex-
Pected, as all will be uncertainty until he shall have
determined the crisis.
The people OF Aux Caves speak, Of the blacks, Of
their numbers, resources, &c. with contempt, but
fear beirays itself through all their actions The
ctyis bow under martial law /; every man is under
arms the fire engines are filled with water, and
manned night and day. Every avenue leading into
the city is guarded For lew days business was
almost wholly suspended The inhabitants reno
we'd their most valuable effects board the vessels
in the harbor; many women and children for
short time took refuge on board the shipping until
the scene OF war was removed little larther from
the town.
Several skirmshes were fought few days since,
and number OF rebel prisoners taken, among which
are few of the ringeaders OF the rebels, who are
about being sent to Port au Prince.
Notwithstanding this seeming success, the gov
eminent sues for peace, and every day sends for
new proclamation Offering free pardon to all except
the principals AS the prisons are crowded it is
thought necessary to order cutions, that the
corners may be accommodated and this sanguinary
measure believe will be put into execution without
the tedious formaties OF trial.
The coffee crop, which is nearly ripe, will avail
little, most OF the cultivatcrs conscripted into
the army This applies only to the southwestern
district Of the island So much for their affairs.
Yours, &c.
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