The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-12-29
Highly Important from Hayti.


racter.
Il appears by what we learn from Capt, Lake,
of the Clara, that extensive preparations continued
TO be made by both Haytiens and Domnicans for a
final conflict II was the opinion of the Captain
that battle would soon be fought that would be
decisive in its results. Either the black or white
race must soon rule the island OF Hayti. II is
impossible for both races TO govern the same place
This aspect of affairs assumes an additional i'm
porance from the fact that there likely TO be
trouble between the Haytiens and the French, for
an indlgnity offered to commercial agent OF the
latter
OF all the intelligence, however, that we have re-
ceived by these arrivals, perhaps the most important
and exciting Is that relative to the Dominicans and
the United States, which has reached us from our
attentive correspondents. This intelligence Is not
only important as 10 whether or not the black or
white race shall rule over the destinies of Hayti, but
as affecting own relations with France, and
perhaps with other powers in Europe
Among other documents which have been for
w.rded 10 Us, are several containing great many
highly interesting facts connected with the mission
OF Mr. Hogan TO ST. Domingo. We publish three
four Of these papers, because they bear the marks
of aulhc ntciy, and Will therefore be read with lne
rest. II viii be recollected that about year ago,
or more, we mentioned the arrival here of two
agents from St. Domingo TO our government, rela-
tive 10 the acknowledgment, by the United States,
OF the independence Of the Dominican Republic.
The repre- sensations Of these agents 10 govern
ment, induced Mr.. Calhoun to despatch Mr.. Hogan
to ST Domingo. to examine into the condition and
resources of that part of Hayu 1t is generally
known that Mr.. Hogan has returned home from
his mission, and II is, therefore, likely that he has
made his report to our government, and that the
President and his Cabinet are celebrating in the
matter order ascertain the best course pursue
We give three OF the documents which we have
received.
The first is an abstract OF u statement made by
the Dominican agent TO our government; the second
is sketch Of the Dominican Republic, written by
highly intelligent Dominican TO Mr.. Hogan, after
his arrival al ST. Domingo; and the third is brief
history OF Hayti, sent 10 Mr.. Hogan by member Of
the Hayden Legislature.
Taken in all points OF view, these papers open an
important issue IN our relations with Europe, and
with he affairs OF the republics and nations this
continent The island of Hayti is the most fertile
of any IN the Atlantic, and It's value is considered
inestimabe TO France Since the loss Of that
island TO the French, they have been devising
means for It's recovery. Ii was colony to them
too valuable to lose and we constantly hearing
Of its probable re-occupancy by France. CONNER
cal agents OF that nation have, Tor some
time, been residing IN different parts of the
island; and one has lately been severely flogged by
the Haytiens for meddllng in their affairs;
and this may afford pretext for France TO strike
blow, which may at once be subverslve OF the Hay
tlen Republic. OF thls, however, we shall see Ii
will perhaps, be proper Tor the United States TO be
a sort of protector to one portion at least OF that
Island, IN order 10 preserve our own balance
Of power on this continent. The mission Of
Mr.. Hogan may exhibit the resources OF the
Dominican Republic III such a strong and ia
vorable light 10 our government to lead TO its re-
cognition OF the Independence OF Hayti; and if we
be the first in this recognition, that Republic will of
course, apart from her republican feelings and I'M
pulses, seek protection in preference to that OF
any other nation. This gives the whole matter an i'm
portance that II would not otherwise have II is ex-
pected too, that if the Dominlcans succeed in their
present war against the Haytiens, the whole island
will pass into the hands Of the white races and
become one great Republic = the Island Republic
of the world
Il is necessary, in this view Of the news which
we have received by the above mentioned arrivals.
for our government TO act decisvely in the matter.
1t is necessary for TO prevent any inter-
ference the part Of France, or any European ma
tion in the affairs of Haytl, as in the case Of the
Argentine Republic. There is no time to lose.
an 95stroct ofa Memer delivered 10 the Secretary Of
State Of The United States by he political agent Of the
Spanish part IF 81. Domingo, called he Dominican Re-
puddle
WARRINGTON, Jan. s, ls45.
To THE Hos. JoH1 G. CALHOUN.
Secretary of State of the United States
l. compliance with the wishes of the United States
agent for information respecting the Republic OF Do
minica
3 The former Spanish part of ST Domingo remained
under the dominion OF Spain until 1929 through political
changes and factions was united 10 Hayu de Jacto,
After twenty years suffering in that connection the
Spanish pert took occasion the 27h February 1914
and taking of the capital and fortified places
on the 2Sh efecte the capuation of the General COM
handing the district and the Haytien forces who fsw
days afterwards, failed for Port au Prince
4. new Dominican flag raised, and a provisional
government was formed in the capital under the
OF Central Junta OF Government composed of eleven
persons from the various districts whose authority was
recognised by the other cities
The Dominican territory was then invaded through
the west, oy the Hayden army OF more than 10000,
under General Revue Herard, who arrived at Aqua,
cans under General Pedro Santana consisting of 600
men and three csnnons. The battle began the 18Th
OF March when the Dominic ans gained the victory with
only two killed and three wounded, while more than
1000 Haytens lay dead on the field
g. The Domnicans then took UP their head quarters
OF the River Ocss and the valleys OF Balm where their
cavalry and ancers operated 10 restrain the of
the oggressors who could not advance beyond africa
ard having then attempted toopen way, encoun.
tered and driven back with great loss
4. The other Haytisn army in the north, under Gene
raj Pierrot the 3D. of March, the city of Santiago
de los Csbeeros also repulscd with loss great
as at Ayna, while only one wounded the Domi.
ncan side They left the field next day, and were har.
raised on their retreat with additional loss The army
at Aqua retreated TO Port Rico, and burned every
house in their way, and all those at Ayna Since that
time no further sggressons have been committed
o. The Haytens having been driven Off the liberty
and independence OF the Domincans were considere
as established de taeo, and the Central Juna of Go.
vernment then engaged in calling the people to elect
deputies, and form Constitutional Congress On the
9Th OF November last, fundamental laws decreed
which coDsecrated those social principles which
liberty property, equality and the admission of
ers TO civil and political rights.
On the If fhor al .,xh