New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-01-03
From the Boston Journal.


MR SLEEFER-S Since the return OF Mr. Hogan
from, his secret mission 10 81 Domingo strong dis
position has been manifested 70 learn the result of
his researches.
The WASHINGTON correspondents OF several north
ern Journals. with view of gratifying curiosity.
have drawn largely upon what they Understand 10
be. the substance oil ms report. These coynmunica
lions have given an impression tina; splendid ar.
raneement for "Dutmdi benefit is nearly COMPLETED
with the Eastern part of 81 Domingo One writer
expresses surprise that Mr.. Hogan should have
found in that region population OF 10000 incud-
ing 10000 whites.
His pstopishment is certainly natural, for the ma
oritv of those 100000 are in buckram suits
and Kendall green.
According 10 the census taken In 1875, the eastern
division contained less than $4,000 all told al this
moment II NAV possibly number 10000 Including
), or 5000 whites.
Another writer in abiding 10 the mission luxu-
rates upon the idea OF dRnsrtAg tie chole island
He considers it the most delightful country which
the sun has shown upon since the garden OF Eden
vent OUT OF cultivation, and descants philosophicay
upon the 800 millions OF pounds oi coffee which
raigh wiring out OF its soil But before proceed 10
acknowledge independence OF the Domincans,
reckon the precise value OF 800 millions pounds coffee
perhaps il may well to turn over lew pages OF the
chsckrred history of ST Domingo, and learn something
OF The relation. which subsist between the parties
Possibly nothing injurious may Immediately grow
of this smperine with the enemies OF friendly foreign
power but thar ar effort Will be iade hereafter
r. cut the views the secret agent there
doubt.
In the absence Of stronger arm (Which might, per-
hans draw shining blade Tor Greece, but decline
cause not hinged with romance We dip our tea spoon
in Niagara and proceed to notice briefly OF the
peculinres which marx this business, and few OF the
caumnes and misrepresentation which have been cir
cpated IN relation to unotiending government and
harmless and afflicted people
In the FIRST place there i. ground for the common
opinion that the Domnicans were originally annexed
me government of the French par-agaust their con-
sent Ii is not true that they conquered beaten
down trampled upon and crushed, before they were
united with the HAvten5 The very reverse OF all this
was the case, snail attempt TO show.
In 1871. the time OF Christophes death, Boyer
called the Presidency BY the united voices OF the Hay
items Atthat period the Spanish part OF the Island
independent but situation was most p-ecaOus. The
Spain and her revol;ed provinces III South
America as at its hight and the Columbian prvateers
which thronged the Caribbean seas were continually
puDderng the people along the shores OF the Spanish
part moreover there many persons in that diyi-
so. OF the Island who inclined TO favor union
with the patriots of South Amerca-but by far the great,
err number opposed this suggestion. Such the
Of things al the commencement Of Boyers government.
After Daurely rejecting upon the difficulties by which
they were surrounded the feeble Government OF the
Spanish part sought protection in 81 union WITH the lay
items and 3oyer formally solicited By them IL grant
his consent the annexation oil the Eastern part 10 the
Republic i Hayti. The request was corp!led with, and
the ~ portion became part and eel of that Re
public dc 80 Massachusetts ho OF this Union.
hus appears that the Domncans adopted the ilayten
Government not only rointariiy but jOgfauy shortly
after this the French (sith Overwhelming force in
the harbor OF Pou Prince demanded an indemnity
for the property sacrificed in the Revolution The PEG
pie of the country had "supped luli OF horrors and
Boyer prevent farther bcod5hed and destruction OF
property agreed to the payment oi lJuUUOO OF francs
the indeucndence OF Hayti was then acknowledged by
France and other European powers vigorous attempt
made obtain similar Acknowledgements from the
United States. but the interest OF shareholders prevailed
against II, and nothing was Effected. .@,f%sl
About three years since uerard elected President
OF the slsnd This the signal IN the Spanish part
for separation from the legitimate Government and
they declared themselves independent of it, 1t does not
appear that this movement caused by the election oil
Herard from conviction that nl5 course would be
bed one-or whst his policy would DC was NOT known
proved however disastrous enough although some oi
his worst acts consequent upon the rebellion, and
the still 1t has been urged by many that
Herards impoltc course was the great cause OF dlscon
tent II il so, 1t may be asked why Guerrer and
Perro his and opposites IN everything have
been unable induce the revoers 10 return to their al
egance
About two years since agents despatched by the
Dominicans to our Government for aid Ell sort
he application coldy receivedby Mr. Upshur which
considering the Influences by which he WAS surrounded
somewhat remarkable. After the death OF Mr. Up
shur, the application renewed and the nuihers oil
the Spanish part found kindred spirit in Mr. Calhoun,
the successor OF Mr. Upshur. To Mr. Calhoun belongs
the distinguished honor OF sending secret agent to
small disconnected portion OF another republic
whether the dissolution o Union contrary to the
constitution of the country, and III opposition to nine
tcnIhs of its inhabitants act which this Govern
ought encourage in order 10 prove that blacks
competent TO maintain their rights even IN their
country if indeed they supposed 70 hare rights
ann nhrs To be sure, told vi the advantages to
be derived from trade with the $4,000 Domincans pro-
vided we acknowledge her indepcndence-bu! who be-
eves this have been an incentive TO our Government
in this movement The commerce vi our country has
long bad little of its carchad been otherwise millions
of dollars might have been saved in our trade by making
the slight to the Hayten Government which
asked during the administration OF General Jack
son is notorious that tor the last wentyiour years
goods imported into Hay in American vessels have been
subject to and have actually paid extra duty OF ten
per cent beyond that CHARGED by yesscs OF other nations
The interest the country has been thus sacrificed to
crafty the refined notions OF our Southern brehren
Aristocrat.c England could acknowledge the indcpend
euce of Hayii and by so doing. compass an Immense
trade which naturally belonged us-but Democratic
America had pocgliar institution to which the COM
nerce OF the country made subservlent Does any
one imagine the prospectof future business with eighty
thousand Domincans induced the secret mission .
Why an untrsmmeed trade with one million OF Hayti
ems under n regular government has not been deemed
worthy OF the slightest consideration but we are told
that the Haycns are cruel thirsty and baroarous
Chistophe is often held up as an evidence of the fact
Il is true that the Black Chief great rasca-so
Nauoeop in about the way the former, however
merely spruked the to his citadel with blood to
perpeuae his rule in his ooH country whilst the latter
waded through Of slaughter to subugate other ma
lions Napoleon of course the most popular man.
for it is grand and phitdntsTopic truth that
Zone murder makes villain
Millions, hero
Tn Hay,iens universally hold in utter detcs,aon the
memory of the riGn whilst the refined French almost
forget Heaven in the remembrance OF the hero.
The successor of Chrisiophe as has has been stated
was Boyer the first President OF the Island 1t does not
suit those who consider colorcd Republic anomaly
TO speak of his Government. The truth is that during
MS administration Of twenty years there less taking
o. responsibility on the part ofthe Executive less
rupton amongst the officers less punderng OF the
urv and more hearty contempt for reputation. than
was seen in this country during the same period Why
then it NAV be asked has the Island prospered in
l., /. h. rnrch .nrin ,r,itr- an.