The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-03-13
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PoRr AU PRINCE, Feb. Is, 1851.
The Discovery Of Conspiracy ogai~sf the Go
rev~me~t-Nnmsroxs dJysas-Aweriea~ Ves-
sells Of Ip1, &C., &c.
About three weeks since, the house Of Messrs
Louis Pouilh 81 Co. was robbed OF thirty thousand
Hayden dollars. Information was given immedi-
ately TO the chief of police, who, upon the whole,
is a smart fellow. He is the son of the former
emperor, Desselein, after whom he is named. He,
with his force, instituted search for the money,
and recovered about g., 100; but in making the
search, they ave discovered quantity OF papers
the correspondence Of very extensive con spiracy
against the present government, and they are ar.
resting SOM OF the most influential men in every
part of the empire. But there has not mulatto
yet been arrested, the letters have not impicat
ed any persons ofthat color which, for that class OF
persons, is very lucky circumstance, as then il
would have been good pretext to annihilate thai
race OF people The brother of Francisque, the
Grand Judge, has been arrested; and Friday,
the l4.h, the Grand Judge was removed and an
other appointed. II is said that he is prisoner.
If you remember, Soulouque has had Gen. Maximi-
um in prison for about two years: he Is afraid 10
shoot him, as he is great favorlte with the black
population. He was 10 have been the leader in
this piracy, and l suppose, eventually, at the
head Of the government. But, to Judge from his
former actions, he is blood thirsty villain; there
FORE bad as the affairs of this government are, i
think the change would have been for the worse.
There are no American vessels of war here. at
present; although two or three are expected. The
Saranac, who is now at Cape Hayden; also, The
soop of war Albany and The steamer Water Witch
are expected. Mr.. Walsh, the person sent out by
the United States government, is stil here. There
are great many runners here as to his mission,
but far | can learn il is to obge Soulouque to
recognize the Independence Of the eastern part of
the island and believe his Majesty refuses any
such mea sures. His fleet and army are still in &C.
tive preparation, but 10 not know for what pur.
pcse
II is positive fact that the coffee crop will fall
far short OF IN average crop. The deliveries here
ale very small, and coffee cannot be deliye ou
boarl for less Than lot - los cents, Spanish, per
pound. American provisie cs are plenty
have Just etleEted a ceremony celebrating the
fete of ST. FaustiH Saturday being the day of that
saint; but although | have witnessed many such
sights here, ! think this has eclipsed the others
To the nobility, with all the various orders on
their brea sts, and the ladies' Of the court in
most gaudy and extravag ant style, is really anus.
ing | have not seen European court. but
think, as far as gaudy show is concerned, they
cannot exceed the court of his Majesty, Faustin
the Firsr.
Last Thursday, Soulouque liberated about two
hundred political prisOners-mostly mulattoes, and
generally very respectable men-most of whom
have been in irons for more than two years There
isl very strict patrol kept up here Of q night by
The citizens, for these papers intimated the nen-
ton OF setting the town on fire IN several places,
quite vieilant at this moment.
Coffee is very scarce, $50 to SIS, Hayden. per
100 lbs logwood, $40 per 1000 lbs doublsons,
each, $50 Sls2, Haytien.