The New York herald., 1851-09-08
Affairs or Haysl ma st. Domingo.
+ From the Moniteur Hsytian, J

announces to the people and the army, that u
column Of Hsytian troops, consisting OF Infantry
and cavalry, IN an hostile mannef crossed over the
standing the fire of an advanced out post; and was
repulsed on the 30th with loss He adds :" that
the aggression ofthe Hay tians is manifest viola
ton OF the stipulated truce
BY proclamation of the 10th OF June, he de-
clares that the truce which existed since last hosli
ties ha ssttled down into misce, owing 10 the
Intervention Of powerful nations and the advocates
Of humanity; and that the appeal Of these powers
he had refraned from hostilities but that he now
summoned the Dominicans to resume them, con-
sdeiiDg the truce at an end He further states
that he the defensive, and represents us as
having disgraced civilization by our crimes aud
shown an inyeterate hatred against all spscies of
the human race.
These are the circumstances which have led to
the publication Of two hostile documents from the
authorities of the East.
On the 10Th Of May, the general Of division de
Casmer, Duke Of Mirebalais, having received tn
order to proceed under flag Of truce to the ad-
yanced post OF Neyba, to communicate the pacific
address Of Il. M. to the inhabitants Of the East,
dated the l4th Of May of the present year, marched
from Mrebalais on the 18th of the same, at the
head of detachment Of troops taking the road to
Neyba. He discontinued his march on coming up
with the inha bitants, and at that moment, whilst
displaying white flag, he received volley towhich
be aid not reply. His instructions were not to ex-
pose himself to an attack nor to be the aggressor
And as the insurgents refused 70 recognize the
'carte, he caused to be suspended to the branches
of trees numerous copies Of the address of III. NJ
the Emperor, and commenced bis retreat on the
goth; the insurgents planned and an5uscade, in
which he became exposed to a spirited and mur-
derous fire with the view of protecting his re-
treat, the rear guard was under the necessity Of
returning the fire. He did not halt to prolong the
contest, bat continued on his return to Mircblas,
where he arrived in order, having every where re-
spected the people and their property.
such are the facts which the authorities Of St.
Domingo represent as an Haytian invasion-a re.
newa Of hostilites. The substance tf what we
have just stated is, that the alarm experienced by
| the inhabitants of Neyba, at the sight of our de-
tachment, although preceded by a." cartel flag" /"
have given birth to an encounter viii n is ways
connected with any hostile project on the part of
the Hsytian government TO the contrary. the
collision is owing to the pacific overtures which we
| had gone to offer. At Las Matas, at Laxavon, the
address Of bis Majesty the Emperor has been
transmitted without difficulty, and in those places,
the people have in general received the same with
the most lively demonstration, as steps dictated by
! humanity and an earnest desire for peace. The
mission Of the Duke dc Nlirebalais was altogether
pacific, and the untoward incident at Neyba is en-
tirely owing to the attack by the advanced post of
the insurgents against US.
Ii is strange that those who hold authority in the
East Judge of an event such as that whi,h has oc-
cured at Ney ba, without investigation and in their
official documents hasten to denounce simple ac-
cident which we are the first to depore, as an act
of premedtated perfdy; that they could pervert
! the generous intentions of the government of his
Majesty TO that extent as to make it appear that
|
with offer Of peace was to conceal more effectu
| ally diversion on an unimportant point of the
| frontiers, and commit an aggression of no utility
! whatsoever.
II is very extraordinary that the authorities of
St. Domingo, who have been the first TO solicit the
mediation Of the three powers, could have, on so
slight grounds, seized the opportunity to declare
the truce broken truce, morever, which had not
been stipulated, as it has been incorrectly alleged
On them rest the charge OF the outrage which
they accuse US of having committed against the
three powers.
that, on the bare report of the commanders Of the
sections, without rejecting en- their correctness,
| those who hold authority in the East can call to
arms a population disposed to peac, and union, by
creating an alarm, owing to an unimportant incl
dent matters Of the dearest and deepest interest
We are led to ask, may it not be the plan of those
who, because their system is erroneous, and unable
to maintain themselves but amidst confusion, take
advantage Of the most frivolous incident to ex.ite
to arms against each other parties bound by the
| ties of kindred brotherhood, and above all, dis
posed to come 10 an understanding, who also repre-
| yent us TO the civilized world as perldi0us and
averse to peace
such are the explanations of the motives Of the
two proclamatons addressed to the Haytians, in
which they are treated as anarchists-sanguiniry,
and enemies Of the human Misrepresentation
which are unworthy Of authorities who respect
| themselves.
The IIaytian government acts with forbearance
towards the inhabitants of the East, who are our
efforts or power towards the union OF both people
| The authorities of the East incessantly speak Of
their triumph and yictores-how often, during tha,
contest, valor and power have been on our side
and if they have been the Grst to impore earnestly
the support and mediation Of the three powers, II
was with the conviction that, compelled to depend
upon their single efforts, they would have sue
cumbed. These arc the views which completely re-
assure us against the boastfu style of the procla.
nation # Baey. Far from exciting our displeasr-e,
We are the more confirmed to psrseyere in the
design to achieve friendly reconeiliaiion. These
withstanding, continue his efforts to attain that
object, recognizing no other duty than those inn.
posed him for the interest and happiness OF his
people. The pride Of victory or the misfortune Of
defeat, may fa.ter or cause despair to thosc who
struggle for the love Of war, havoc, and blood but
amidst the peculiar circumstances in which We are
placed, the government do no. entertain any selfish
motives; its only view is the reconciliation Of the
Haytian family and II has already universally pro
claimed that II lab bor, to effect that grea. purpose
to obtain which IL will submit to oil the sacriG .c
consistent with the nation Al dignity. And 1t enter
tains the convi,tion Notwithstanding the allega
tions Of the authorities of the East) that, In the
protection of the honor Of llaytan people, II act
in strict accordance with the veritable interest o.
every individual Of our race who brcathes the at
mosphcre Of liberty on the soil Of the island o
Hsyti.
ST. DOMINGO.
lrrom the sanio Domingo Gsceta July E
The President of the republic continues at Azua.
The most perfect tranquility exists on the from
tiers, which are st guarded with the greatest
vigilance, to avoid any perfdious attempt from
the enemy.
MIR. llard the Haytisn Commissioner. returned
from A1ua, and embarked on the evening of the
9th July for Curacoa to report TO his government
the result Of his official mission. wherein he has an.
neunced to this government the desire of Soulouque
towards the termination Of the war. lie carries
with him the reply Of the government, which is, in
substance, a stipulation of peace, preceded by an
acknowledgment of the independent g, and ali the
territorial rights of the republic. These conditions
TO be recorded in n treaty guaranteed by the medi-
ating powers
Yesterday morning, the body of man was found
on the track Of the Saratoga and Whitehall rail-
way, about two miles from Saratoga Springs, the
cars having the body the previ evening,
at 81 o'clock At FIRST. il was supposed that the
deceased had come TO his death by being run over