Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-10-26
IMPORTANT FROM HAYTI.

REPUBLIC DECLARED An EAPIRE.--A
| letter in the Philadelphia Bulletin, dated
Port au- Prince, Aug. Goth, says:
| 1t will astonish all TO learn that in the
midst of the revolutions that have been
changing mouarchies into republics, the Re
public OF Hayti has become an Empire. On
| Thursday last, the 23d inst. rumor was
circulated that Faustin Soiouque. the Presi-
dent, was TO receive the title of Emperor
| In spite of the strange events that have oc-
| CURED Of late in this country, the story was
scarcely credited, and excited establishment
among the whole population. On Friday
| and Saturday petitions were carried around
| for the signatures of few citizens, praying
that the Chambers and Senate then conven-
| ed. would confer the title of Emperor upon
Soeuque. This petition was an empty for
mula for the deed would have been done
with or without their consent, as the crown
was already made and the imperial Jewels
purchased on Saturday night and the con-
sent of the Senate was nor given until Sun
day morning at O'Clock.
At that time, delegation waited on So
louque to inform him of their decision
The troops, as is ussla. on Sunday morning
were under arms for review, and II was sup
posed that the new maze emperor would APP
pear upon the parade ground, and be pro-
claimed Emperor by the troops, but this
was not the case.
The ceremony took place in the Catholic
Church. Thither the new Emperor and
Empress repaired. Previous to their depar-
ture for the church, the guns of the different
forts got ready, and at about % A. NJ,
commenced firing, continuing to fire till the
close of the ceremony. In the church an at
tempt was made to get up very imposing
spectacle; with what success you may
L toII -, r.E,a
and the whole Imperial family are very
black, and this race are not usually very sue
cessful ia getting up magnificent spectaces.
On arriving at the church, Solouque took
his seat in chair prepared for him, having
small crown suspended above il. The In-
perial crown which had been carried before
him to the church by one OF his ex- ministers,
was then handed to him. By the way, some
surprise was felt that the Office of carrying
the crown did not deyolve upon the MINISTER
of State. Upon receiving the crown, Solou-
que rose, and placed IL upon his ot0n head, the
Empress and their little daughter kneehng
by his side. The Emperor was dressed in
his usual blue dress, but wore a very large
star for the first time. The Empress and
Z rincess were dressed in lilac silks richly
embroidered, and covered with jewels. Her
Majesty had also head dress of green cy-
press branches.
The GROWING having been completed in
this Napoleonic style, we'll known and not
very reputable Jesuit. created a Bishop for
the occasion, went through the ceremony of
/ conservation /; after which their majesties re-
ceived the homage of the crowd assembled.
After the ceremony of ;he coronation was
over, deputation of Senators appeared on
the piazza of the palace, III front OF which the
( troops were assembled. and gave ftc0 cheers
for the Emperor. These were but feebly
responded to by the troops. Indeed, all
seemed amazed at the proceedings, and
scarcely knew in what way to receive them.
Wha, the issue will be no one can possibly
divine. With the exception of the imperial
! family, and those who expect titles aud dig
mites from them, none are satisfied. The
people dread the name OF Emperor, ever
since the cruel days Of the Emperor Desc
line.
have given you briefly account of this
great event which looks like burlesque, got
( up by some Ethiopian Serenader of the
GROWING of Napoleon and Josephine. Ri
dicuous as It may seem, however, it is every
word OF il true and IL is matter OF very Sc
rious consequence to this unhappy island.