New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-06-13
Mr.. crecn,n rEl.-ios to Ma1.i.

The Washington correspondent Of the
Courier and Enquirer makes the following
statement in relation to this mission:
As the return of the special egent-Mr B. E.
Green-who was appointed TO visit the Island Of
Hayti, twelve months ago, has occasioned some
speculations in the press, which are calculated 10
mslead the public, IL is proper that the real objects
of that mission should be- understood, since they
were never designed to be secret and never have
been so regarded here. Shortly after the Admins.
tration came into power, attention was directed to
the diminished state OF our commerce with that
Island, which, from being larger than with all the
British West Indies, had, in period Of seven
years, been reduced, by civil wars between the
blacks and Domnicans, and other causes, to an in
considerable trade.
This was a sufficient object in itself, to have
justified the employment Of an agent if there was
any reasonable prospect Of reviying that depre-
ciated commerce by negotiation or more liberal
regulations. The important position occupied by
St. Domingo and the abundant supply of coal which
its vicinity furnished, also presented Inducements
in connection with our steam marine trading with
California and distant parts. 20 demand the atten
ton of the Government Superadded to these con
sideratons, however, it was ascertained about the
same time that England and France had con-
ceived designs for obtaining foothod on the east
ern part Of the Island, under the Dominican Gov
eminent, which might operate 10 the disadvantage
of the interests of the United States.
+ 1t was under these circumstances that Mr.
Green was employed to obtain the necessary infOr
nation concerning the population, wealth, and re-
sources Of that portion Of Hayt called Dominica,
and inhabited principally by the white aud mixed
races. One OF the objects was to ascertain their
capacity for sslfgovernment-for the admnistra
ton of Justice and the like, looking to the recogn
ton Of their independence should it become neces
ssry as a means Of saving this territory from
foreign Jurisdiction or be rendered proper, by the
spirit of enlightened progress and civilization. The
intelligence communicated to the Government on
these subjects is interesting and important, and
may be used with benefit to the great commercial
community.
The agent was instructed after fulfilling his mis-
sion at ST. Domingo, to proceed to Port au-Princs,
for the purpose Of obtaining the recognition Of Goa
suar agents who had never before been ecoiyedor
acknowledged, and Of procuring repeal Of stand
ing imposition of ten per cent duty against Amef.
can commerce. In the wars against the DOmini-
cans, Soulouque had confscated American property
TO carry on hostiIities, and the arguments of the
agent were strengthened by demand for repara
ton ! am gratifed TO say, that the American dag
now affords protection to American commerce at
Port-su Prince that the inpost has been abandon
ed, and that the Just indemnity will be forthcoming
in good season. Mr. Green is engaged in the pre-
paration Of his report which will be laid before
Congress at an early day.