The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-03-18
Republic OF Dominica.
ST.. DOMINGO, QsLAND OF HAYTI,)

Pan to Assasnae The President and Repotu'onss Domin-
ica- The Position Of The Young Rtpubic.-struggte
OF Races. Altitude Of tie United States.
The republic of Dominica has just escaped a revolu-
ton, which would once have carried back The
white population into the horrors OF OF races and
perhaps second term of subjugation to Hayti.
On the l4h there ball given by the French con-
sui general, M. Maxine Rayaud, in celebration OF the
treaty lately signed between France and Dominica The
lime deemed favorable for the assassination of PTesi
dent Santana and the overturn OF the party OF progress
and liberation.
do not The French government iis agents OF
being in the least accompces to the plot although there
is lack OF evidence that they strongly sympahize with,
and lend much comfort and aid TO, BaeZ and The blacks
who oppose the introduction OF white settlers and in
general whatever measure or policy that has an AmeTi-
canizng tendency AT all events, there is no doubt
tina, the assassination OF Sananato be followed by The
overthrow OF the constitutional government, and the hui
initiation of the whites 10 a reunion with Hayt-was
planned. Equally well known and undened is the fact
that several igneTs of mark aware OF the plot,
and that Of the Tngleaders took refuge with the
French CONSUL and conveyed on board the French
steamer in the barbor and protected by the French
flag from arrest and trial.
The Domincans attached 10 their brave chief who
has sacrificed the best years OF his life and princey for
tune achieve the emancipation OF his country from the
domination OF the blacks. and ii not easy 10 revou
tonize the country without killing him first, He dis
covered the plot and went to the ball unarmed and as
tranquil as II be no, perfectly informed that he
would there meet the and armed to take his
life But he had spoiled The plot.
We had tickets TO the ball but some mysterious hints
that at twelve something more than music and dancing
might be served up, and this. with the restless
mens of the country people, induced 10 remain at
home. II they cooking up dish OF mischief we
were disposed lie, them enjoy il altogether among them
selves
There will be no revolutions in Dominica the Domni
cans in mass are satisfied with their President, and
beginning TO prosper under liberal constitution but this
island possesses deep and peculiar interest in being the
only spot in America in which the problem Of
be fully, peacefully, and thoroughly tried out That The
African shall rule. and by din OF numbers exclude the
whites and show the world what the do by IT,
self under the most independent auspices, with beau-
full uxuriani, and well-suaied country to favor their
development, is the European wish and policy and
and around this pvo, of European
are gathered all the stray maconlenis and all the preju
dices OF the blacks.
On be other side ranges the party who wish believe
and expect by the fusion OF migrants the white pre-
ponderance will go on lawfully and steadily increasing
until the slight admixure OF African and Indian blood
al present here and there percepbe in the governing
class will melt away and entirely disappear.
To which party will the United States become the
moral allyi To stand entirely sloof is commit the
destiny of The island TO Europe and Fausn. Without
any more words, il Is giving 10 them and their an
all-concusve negative support. BY silence, 1t consents
to their encroachments
To recognise Dominica, and extend to her the right
hand OF fellowship as an American power, would give
immense comfort and strength TO the young republic
But before the United States government takes iia posi-
ton with regard Dominica, is essential 10 know what
dispositions Dominica herself manifests 70 be American
and truly American, in her laws and policy month
will tell the story.
The convention for revising the constitution is now in
session. and it's close will take up the questions of
commerce and colonization. As they are framed 10 in.
wife exclude closer relations with her sister republics
will they be constrained TO accept or refuse her as an
American power and recognize. her an independent
sovereignty.
The Americans here are watching with intense inter-
est the decisive clearing M OF Dominican policy these
pon,s--and the more both England and France have
sent laval force watch, and il may ssbly be to
overawe, any indications Of independent and Amer.
can spirit The vis, Of the Uoed States is most
oppouune, proves that this island is not altogether
forgotten at Washington. The American party in the
Dominican Congress will with heart and cour-
are. il nothing else comes OF the visit ..
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