New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-12-31
THE TRIBUNE.
The pomInicnns and the Hny,iens.

l The Herald is filed with documents received per
| bark Heca relative to Mr.. Hogan's Mission 10 the
/ a.starrcd Island OF ST. Domingo. The Dominicans
l having applied our Government some years ago
/ % be recognized as an Independent Nation Mr.
+ Calhoun, then Tyers Secretary Of State sent this
Hogan 10 inquire into the and condition Of
ina, country before any steps should be taken in the
/ premises Mr. Hogan has returned, bat his report
/ has not been made public.
The first Of these papers is abstract OF state
I ment made by The Dominican Agen, to our Govern
nent in which it is stated that the Spanish part Of
the Island remained under the dominion of Spain
| ill 1922 when il was united to Hayt in which con-
dtion it remained till the fall of Boyer. in February,
| 1914, when Dominican Flag was raised and
| temporary Government established under the name
| of the Central Junta OF Government 1t then goes
on to detail the history Of their struggles with the
| Haylicns the final establishment of Liberal Con
slatiOn and code Of laws, &C. The Government
consists of President, Senate and House Of Repre-
sentatives. The Governors of each Province are
elected by the Executive.
The territory claimed by the Dominicans compre
bends twothirds of the island, extending from La
sabon, on Massacre river on the North, 10 the river
Pedernalcs the South, both falling into the sea-
the latter to the windward West OF Beata Island.
The country'is said to be rich in Tropical fruits
and in minerals The principal articles of export
are mahogany, lignumvitD, logwood, tobacco in
leaf, and cigars cattle, hides yellow and white wax,
gum guacum. honey, and wood for building.
The population is over 200 900, half of whom are
white, and hold the general administration, while
;wo,hirds of the other half are muattoes, and the
remainder negroes 1t is contended that the Nation
has ample means in the way Of men, munitions Of
Warand Revenue 10 sustain herself But strangely
enough in the next paragraph the agent says fears
are entertained of the vengeance Of the Haytens,
who count halt Million &c.
The second is a sketch of the state Of Religion in
the Dominican Republic, written by citizen Of that
country 10 Mr.. Hogan soon after his arrival at St
Domingo. 1t contains nothing Of particular interest
The prevailing religion is Catholic. Then follows
a long letter from John H. Friend, member of the
Hayden Legislature, to Mr.. Hogan. This treats at
some length of the Political and Moral condition of
what was formerly the French part of the Island
now the Hayden Republic; also the nature OF the
Haytien constitution and laws and how they are
administered the condition OF the People, their
manners and customs, religion, social condition,
rights and privileges Of each class of people,
&c. He gives a succinct history of the Island from
the time of the Declaration Of independence to the
Revolution of 1894, and analizes the Constitution
of ls43 which seems TO be very good one if its
provisions were faithfully carried out. The Public
Revenues in 1894 were 81, 600, but by the
accession of the East reduced 100000. The
Public Expenses he estimates at S3,o00,0oo Two
thirds OF this sum is absorbed by the Army which
$4,000 strong. The population under the Colonial
Government in 1890 was estimated at $4,000 souls
is now cog 500, of whom $4,000 are blacks.
$1,000 muatioes aud 500 whites In conclusion
Mr., Frenel says
TIE whites are generally Industrious and the idea
that they superior the other classes incincs them
cien conemn many who hold certain rank in socie
~. This rule offers honorable exceptions There are
amongst instructc French and English, who maintain
with the Haytens intimate and profitable relations for
tecounuy. Generally the whites are hated by the OK
elusive nuattoes and the blacks.
The mual,oes do love the blacks but they ilaiter
ts,m-they have ruined The country in tattering their
pejudIces.
The blacks desire the supremacy denied them by the
mulattoes. From these disputes result general cona
srston which the rnua!toes will be the unhappy vic.
inns.
In general the manners and customs easy They
hospabe, generous. charitable, particularly the f.
maes-womanly weakness; but they also slothful,
ndoient and careless the side, and inclined 10
robbery ond assassination the other while moral and
social virtues may be 1ound amongst some OF them -
These whHt may be remarked among the Haytens.
III very difficult TO give particular character OF this
people, composed they are mostly OF different ma
Tons The whites are in general devoted 10 commerce.
They are strangers the country. The mualtoes are
Intelligent; enlightened cultivate with the arts
and sciences; distinguished in medicine, law. public
employment particularly those belonging 20 The rising
generations but they full OF pride OF egotism anG OF
eudices Some blacks are distinguished but the mass
sfuoc and IN some manner savage. Although polyga
ny prevails generally, one always sees II amongst the
blacks TIE Haytens make light OF religion. The mass
arc supersciious, and the enlightened portion only
IN relation 10 lis outward forms The Catholic religion
IA andervalued in Hayh, in consequence of the bad
priests who have come there The Protestant religion
particularly the Wesleyan Church at Por,.au.P Prince
which includes two free schools by their rigid forms and
Inc conduct OF its pastors are in general respect. Two
English ministers govern IL
Civilization is lttle advanced among u.s. | can say
generally that the Haytiens in second are of civ
zsion. The inhabitants OF the highlands and the plains
have preserved the savage manners and cus,oms in ,hc
sge towns we find The luxury and the OF Eu
RIPE ana America. French and English fashions pre-
dominate The rights and privileges each race are
nearly The same, except that the whites species OF
ss VINO nave lost the right OF commerce; that the
uack SUBJECT TO manual labor and that the muatto
Whatever may be his effort maintain himself the pO
nioa the climate and his education assign him will end
~ lie loss OF al bis rights and AL his privileges and will
Become the victim OF she vengeance and the erocity of
he blacks
This, sir is all have to say TO you of my country-
The truth due TO YOU and have deceived YOU
Ibis country would be what il is If the muiato
eaeiN who have been called 70 govern. had known how
% rule IL Potion destroyed agriculture in psrceins all
ICE large render the blacks propre,ors but he
sesecied their education, moral and political Boyer
eS his bad administration has not known how to profit
The union the East and the recognition OF INDIE
Peadence by France, 20 attract by immigration as
many foreigners possible 10 this rich and productive
'ou and could augment population and civze the
SSoahIy liberal constitution. emoody:nS principles
favorable to emigration, 10 popular sovereignty creating
uoog government and organizing labor would suit us
49, bet our rcieIm has been dsception.
fttFS, MUFFS, mUFFS.-WATSoN 4 co.
~ Chalsm.st Informs TIE lsdies that tney are selling
~ e.I stock OF fne lyax and other descriptions OF Nuts