New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-05-31
Later from Hayti-Overiures 20 the Domini-
cans.

By the SANTIAGO, which arrived at this
port yesterday from Port-au-P Prince, whence she
sailed on the 18th INST, We have received copy Of
the following proclamation to the Dominicans, IS
sued by Emperor soulouque, on the nth inst.
TO THE INHABITANTS or THE EAST.
Faust,r T. Empcror of Hayti
For a long time dlscord has waved his torch over
unhappy Iayti and kept Us divided, contrary Ia sound
reason. and 10 our interests, which are the same m
all things. We lament this separation and often,
fulfilling our duty. We have called upon You as
brothers, children oil The same ialnily 10 p'fni
nate by reconciliation for our happiness, for the
benefit OF our common country We regret and de-
plOrc the continuance OF state Of things which -
We confess, the greatest calamity tha can iA upon
= Young nation which has need Of peace union and
concord IN order TO increase and occupy the station
destined for Il BY Providence. Think, calmly on All
the sacrifices, on both sides, which the deploraOie
war existing between us, has arcady cost, and let US
hasten TO terminate them. humanity demands II ;
the kindred blood which circnlates IA oar veins
makes il an imperiOus duty. Who can doubt the de-
sire wi'h which We animated the prayers OF our
hearts .Cr this reconciliation
Has not The truce proposed by the mediaiing pow
es under date Of the 18th Of June las, already been
long IN existence, and does II not still exist The
good Effects which II has produced cannot escape
your appreciation. II is established mark let Us
look 10 the same end, extending our hands ID cach
other and accomplish that reconciliation earnestly
desired by those civilized nations Who are nteTested
IN our welfare, and IN our social and political pro
gress
II IS time. dear countrymen, 20 put an oni 10 our
differences. We, therefore, propose To you PLAZA oi
negotiation. We viii name deputies you viii name
an equal number on your SIDE they Will be n
powered 70 treat freely OF some agreement iicn
Will terminate ihis disastrous situation the burdsn OF
which We both feel, and guarantee 10 each the bene-
hts OF peace and rcpCsc.
In the meantime, come IN AL security 10 transact
your commerce, and exchange with us the relations
Of good friendship Come an outlet Is open 10 your
prCduc's. From or reciprocal ex hangc VIII sp.inS
ADVANTAGES without number, which cannot fail 70
spread JOY and prosperity around all hearhs bet
~ cast vel over The past, and fulh By our recon
citation, the hope Of al friends OF humanity.
On all our military lines have gwen orders tliat
peons and property shall be- respected and that the
most cordial reception shall be given 10 you. We
venture 10 trust that the same measures VIII De u
Ken on your part RESPOND 10 our desires ami re-
cee thls overture brothers, 10 whom the name OF
Country Is dear.
And you y no hold authority IN the East think on
the ncaculabe evils hich this system OF separation
will draw upon us The interests Of Humanity, OF
Civilization and cur common future, demand Peace
Do not remain deaf TO the voice which invites you W
union. In negleciIng that voice you will have as
sumed terrible responsibility, for which pOsterrfy
viii demand reckoning OF you and your descen-
Giants
Given at our Imperial Palace in Port-au-Prince,
May IA, 1851. in the 4e,h year Of Independence ana
the III Of our reign fAUsrts