The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-15
HAYTI.

The "Charleston PATRIOT Of the 10th inst. states,
thai rumor was aaoat at Jamaica, the 10Th ult.,
that the Pickle and the Hermes 1.-TWO West India
steamers) had been sent on to Hayt in consequence
Of the expected presence offs powerful French squad
ron in the ports of that country, for the purpose Of
enforcing payment Of the remaining instruments Of
thendemnity guaranteed to France. We have learned
ays paper hatthc former vessel sgone to Port
su-Prince, and the latter to Aux Cages, relative to
some affairs there, which the British consul commu-
nicated to Commander Allen, of her Majesty's ship
Imaum, the present senior officer at Port Royal,
which would require the presence Of two British
ses-of-war at the two ports"
We have received more recent accounts from the
island Of Hayti than the charleston Patriot" gives
above They are contained in the following ex-
tract Of letter received in Washington from Cape
Haytien, September "a:
EXTRACT.
"The authorities of the Haytien part Of this is
land are increasing the number of their vessels-of
war 1t may, therefore, be interesting to you 70 be
in possession Of the present state of the Haytien
navy, as near as can be ascertained.
u therefore transmit the following list Of their
armed vessels:
"A barque-La Rapide-ofabout $50 tons, formerly
aslaver, carrying IA lS-lb. carronades
"A topsai schQoner-Dieu Prolege-l23 tons,
American built, carrying long 6-pounders.
"A topsal schooner, just purchased, of LAB tons,
American built, has not received her armament
"A fore-and-aft schooner--La Mouche--about 20
IONS, Hayten built, carrying guns.
"A forc-and-aft schooner La Guerrero about 10
IONS Hayten built, carrying guns.
"A iore-and-ait schooner-La St,prise-about IS
TONS, prize from the Dominicans, carrying 3
guns,
"A fore-and aft schooner, --, about GO tons,
Hay r, built, carrying 2 guns.
m ans latter schooner is at or near Port-au-Prnce.
Inc Mouche and the Guerrero sailed few days
since Tor Jacmel, and the others are under repairs
VI spars and rigging at this port.
:. The Hay,Iens have vessels sufficient for four
.mes the number Of sailors they can command; and
'nosc now in service are unskillfu scamen and not
accustomed to naval discipline.
From defective knowledge of naval usage in the
commanders of these vessels some fears may be en-
ara'ned that, inflated by pride at sudden elevation
~ he command of armed vessels, they may annoy
Iorelgn commerce in these seas by firing at merchant
vessels, or arresting them in their course, as was
since.
!, The whole fleet has been at sea once captured
ue dominican schooner, (now the Surprise,) and
returned to port in about six days
Inc President, Pierrot, who makes this city his
ssap'a', has announced his determination to make
s grand descent on the Spanish part, with all his
S land and naval forces, in about two months
Inns island Is assuming every day new interest in
~eye' Of the people Of the United States. About
No years since, the Spanish portion of the island
'''cr'ed their Independence of the French or black
part Of the island. These (callcd the Dominicans)
nave had continued struggle with the Haytiens.
iney have been engaged in several skimishes, by
soa and by sea--principaly marauding parties Of
"e black race, in which the Dominieans have gene
.'"y mad the advantage. The contest, however, is
important to u.s. for upon its result depends the des-
uay OF this rich but neglected island, susceptible
:, Improvement, and SO productive Of various yalu-
Ye articles, including coffee, cotton, rich mine
mus &C., &c. We are all aware Of the deteriora.
u0n to which il sunk, when, in consequence Of the
"'orrection in ST. Domingo il fell under the ruth.
ess sway Of the ignorant and bsrbarous black race
Inc Domnicans, however, are reviving from the
"umoer whiSh has reigned for several years--im-
proving their towns, and cultivating their farms. II
mey were perfectly safe from the ferocious assaults
o' the Haytiens, they would gradually extend theil
Possessions, and carry on valuable trade with the
people Of the United States. France h unwilling tc
recognise their independence, and has not probably