The daily republic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-13


lowing circular Il describes . region which
the pen Of Dumas has induced with the charms
Of tropical paradise. Los Barbaros dol Norte
seems to be in great demand. aud, like
their fair-haired ancestors at the courts of
the Eastern empires, may come to defend with
their revolvers, as those did with their battle
axes. the authority of those who invite them
or they may more probably Introduce their own
institution and energies amongst the indolent
and enieebled natives. We think, however,
hat 50 long as the Anglo-Sax can dig ready
made gold in California. he will scarcely trou
BILE himself with the indirect process of manu-
featuring it by the culture Of coffee or CO.
Goa. However, the world is all before him, as
it was before the 'frst family" and he seems
to be or to make himself generally welcome wher-
ever nature either needs his obstetrica assistance
in developing her resources, or freedom re-
quires heart or hand to contend with despot-
ism. We therefore commend the study Of Do
minlca to those who may have an appetite for
the glory or gain of such an enterprise; provi-
ded, nevertheless. that the colonists 90 with
the peaceful garb and intent of honest indus.
try, and not to make war and despoil. This
seems, however, to have been guarded against
by Senior LUZ, who invites only good
citizens. with certificates Of honesty, probity,
and good demeanor, bound no doubt to keep
the peace and be Of good behavior towards the
good people Of Dominica, and keep look -out
for the ''colored society" in the vicinity.
And now for the circular:
EMIGRATION TO DOMINICA.
would entreat permission to state in your esti-
vantages and inducements which Hayti-my
native island-offers to emigrants from the United
States. 1t would be an act of kindness to my ma
ton, and perhaps not altogether without utility to
the, kindly relations Of the American people, if
other periodicals Of your country would have the
generosity to give room for these remarks.
1t must be understood in the United States that
all the country on the confines of the negro en-
pire, which usurps the western half of our island,
has suffered much from the cruel and wasting in
roads of these blood-thirsty savages, New erthe-
less, there are many districts of such beauty and
fertility that the world cannot surpass them which
only require few hundred American settlers ac-
customed to arms, and yet respectful of the laws
of truce and good order to become places of much
production and trade. These lands the Republic
of Dominica is disposed to cede in free gift to
bona ide settlers of good reputs. Not less than
fifty acres of land fit for culture, and greater
quantity where the settler brings capital in ma
chinery, and also rations of and meat for six
months in certain cases, will be assigned to every
man woman who makes establishment there as
the head of family All the substantial rights
and guarantees of citizenship, and all the freedom
of person and conscience that is enjoyed in any
republic of America, will be possessed by the emf
grants to Dominica. No taxes will be imposed
for three years, and military duty will be ex-
acted other than to unite in the defence of the
frontier in case the negroes disturb them.
The land produces coffee, cocas, sugar, and all
the tropical plants the slopes of the. hills and
in the plains and valleys. The abundance and
variety of production is not exceled in any coun-
try. Where the valleys are steep and precipitous
there are many forests of mohogany and other
valuable woods; and in many places iron, copper,
marble, and coal, have been found in quantities
All historians who have touched upon our island
have declared in favor of it's prodgous fertility and
beauty; and it also may be said,
with the exception of certain places situated in
low valleys on the coast, it is perfectly favorable
o health and long life.
My native place is somewhat to the southwest
# the ancient and commodous harbor of Puerto
Plata, and to that region now invite company
f two or three hundred Americans to accompany
ne with their families and farming implements in
he approaching months Of October or November
those who have not entirely the means to convey
heir families will have credit for part ofthe pas
age money until six months after arrival
Letters of character from the nearest magistrate
n the priest in whose they reside is desirable,
or Dominica does not solicit bad citizens, but
rood ones, to people her land.
Near one hundred young men are engaged to
o out there in the ensuing winter, and doubtless
norc will offer; but Dominica can give land and
N honorable existence to thousands of farmers:
and miners, if they have health,
prudence, industry, and the common implements
f their trade as capital to begin with; besides
his, and twenty dollars for the passage of each
dult person, settlers will require nothing to en-
ure them perfectly Independent home in the
most fertile and enchanting country occupied by
nan.
Our climate of eternal spring has facilities and
Heights for the poor beginner in trade or farming
which are not equalled in any region of Europe or
he United States, and this under absolute guar
'ntees of freedom and tranquility. 1.-THE negroes
hould dare to reinvade the country, the brave
North American settlers will know how to repulse
hem, and will be at all times promptly sustained
" companies of amounted Dominicans who occupy
he frontier posts.
For more exact particulars, any parties disposed
o emigrate to Dominica will please address me
{ New York FELIPE DE TTIz