The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-29
Letter from Mr.. Caxneau In Reply to tho At
tack OF the Evening Post.


TO THE EDITOR OF THE NEW YORK HERALD.
The Evening Post, In an article malicously and
contemptbly false that it could not possibly be
written by gentleman, and to which no gentleman
would condescend written answer, accuses me Of
playing very secondary part in what he calls the
"st. Domingo Intrigue" My whole course in the
service and counsels Of Texas, from the commence
ment Of her revolution to and since annexation,
will answer for me that am not in the habit OF
thinking on any mans pattern or acting on any
mans dictation.
The Post, by accident, hasnpproached one truths
do feel deep sympathy for the brave Dominicans,
and shall not be driven by the tricks Of any anti
American clique or journal into deserving their
cause until the Dominican republic obtains its de-
served and honored place in the family Of free
American States. cannot initiate the readiness Of
the Post in abandoning my principles whenever the
popular tide sets against them, fleeing my colors
whenever danger presses.
could not descend to reply to the Post-for my
private account with it will be settled in different
place that journal criminal at the bar Of Justice
charge the New York Erening Post with work
ing in concert with Faustin, the negro Empercr of
Hayt for the destruction Of the white population Of
that island
charge tin its capacity of organ and co-labo-
rer Of the negro pary-0f murder and desolation in
Hayti-with habitually garbing and suppressng
important truths, in order to prevent the American
10 the noble struggle of the D0mincans tor freedom
and self-government. 1t has aimed to sustain Faus-
tin as the legitimate master of the Spanish whites,
and as such, having the right to carry into their
territory savage war Of determination for reject
ing his sovereignty.
] charge it with disgraceful ignorance or wilfu
falsehood, in asserting that the Dominican is not
less negro government than Hayti.r 1t ought to
know that there il not negro in the Dominican
Cabinet or Congress, and that in of the Span
ish American States is smaller number of colorcd
sub officials.
l charge it with attempting to deceive and mslead
the American people by presenting to them, in the
form Of Post editorials, the fabulous bulletins Of
Faustin Soulouque, az the veritabe history OF his
invasion of the Dominican republic In 1849; and Of
CLOSING over and indirectly justifying, the burning
of whole villages and the indiscriminate slaughter
of women, children, and even domestic animals, on
his savage march. Faustin and the Post say he
marched an army into the Spanish portion Of the
island with the intention of restoring the integrity
of the republic" They suppress the history OF
Soulouque's humilating defeat at Las Caracas, by
Gen. Santana and handful of Dominicans, and
his forced retreat by stating that, :" in
qucnce Of the unusual dryness of the season. and the
imposibility Of getting food for his horses he
obliged to retire" but "gave notice of his intention
to renew hostilities the following year-lS50"
The Post says Mr.. Walsh was sent out by Mr..
Fillmore ito prevent Soulouque's executing his pur-
pose Of renewing his attacks upon the Dominican
ana is as lnQlgn80t as MS Ir0nd
can be at Mr.. Fillmores desire to check these
wholesale butcheries. 1t regrets that "this absurd
proceeding the part Of Mr.. Fillmore was treated
by Soulouque with more respect than it deserved
for he did not resent it-but the Emperor declined
to give any pledges for the future;' and then this
faithful New York ally congratulates itself on the
part it had in SO publishing the affair as to make
our government appear to disadvantage These
| things taken from its own open and gloried-n
declarations, and without referring at all to the
significant visit of one of the concern to the Hay
ten court last winter-though some might be inter-
ested to learn what reward for past SERVICE what
promise for future exerton, then arranged with
| Faustin.
charge him with the littleness of purposely de-
flaming the Dominican government and people, in
order to discourage our intercourse and commerce
wi them, and turn it, if possible into Haytien
channels or leave the island entirely Europe, who
is already enjoying the best of the st. Domingo
trade through such counses and the inactiOn OF
government. This young, enlightened and pro-
gressive republic Is out of debt has surplus in its
treasury, hasably sustained its domestic government
ant relations with us than many other nations with
which we have treaties and diplomatic interchange.
| finally charge the Post with subterfuge in in
| venting ridiculous story Of administration in
tIigues to brighten weaker children than itscl-if it
can find them-with distorted phantoms of new
slave States and future annexations. have had no
occasion for "intrigues with the government" and
PIES or movements.
Whatever have done in the matter of Dominican
recognition, was done because thought it right,
necessary and beneficial to both countries; and
what the Post, its ally Soulouque, or any other
enemy to the white race and American progress
might oppose to it, would be of very little conse-
quence. WILLIAM L. CAzNEAU.