The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-21
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News >-oln s-ayu.
5HA STATE OF THE Nkr'os- ORDINANCE AFFECTING
FOREIGN COMMERCE.
by the arrival OF the brig Ootcn Captain Charles from
Prince, we have Intelligence, says the Post, to
tho 27tn october from the domincns Of the Emper n
Faustin
1hs stagnaton Of commerce is severely felt at all
points No important changes have taken place In the
nsnkess; American provisions are abundant.
Inc schooner Maria L. Davis had arrived at Cape hay
Thomas and william died at xps Hayden the 18TH
October Of apoplexy At Cages business has been Sc
riously interrupted by the rains.
From the columns Of the Aoniteuy Haien, 10 It's issue
the state Of he empire, submitted By the Minister'S Of the
Emperor to the legislative body
RxroRr THE MINISTERS.
suns. IE0lsrAroRs- obedience TO the forms Of the
copssitution we appear before you to-day for the our
pose Of making exposition Of the state Of the
ny both regards its domestic and foreign relations
We happy To be able to announce to you that
srder and utility continue to reign at an points
Of the empire, and that the country in the full tide
Of prosperity The condition u the agricultural lahore
Of honest comfort Experience appears TO demon
shares which calf working at the halves. 80 lon
employed In this cOuntrydoes always Weld tho re-
suits expected and that 1t minshss the income Of th
large estates, at The side Of which, however, the re
sources Of the smaller estates developed.
Agriculture the basis Of all industry always promise
positive results He who devotes himself TO this nobl
profession ought 10 understand truth and that is
mat there can be commerce without capital Let him
Who occupies himself with the cultivation of his land
Employ dsy aoorers and a. the earth always yieldsa
soon recognise the happy advantage of this measure
me government OF bis Majesty fdu Of solictude for all
the country believes that agriculture ought to leave the
old paths Of routine and mark ont for herself
Aseab to these considerations the government win
may be suggested to II on this subject.
The public works are progressing with great a;tiviy,
have been repaired, and buildings put up the DIFF
ierent parishes.
guYes taken IN season by the have
In the country remarkable aeliorations which are due
in great degree to the control Of the customs which the
government in its wisdom conded to the
patriotism Of the respectable citizens and even
Of the open ports This has succeeded 80 we'll
that this branch Of the public Is to-day the first
financial resource OF the country. At homo, well
abroad, the government easily fufs its obligations The
foreign debt, as we as the indemnity and loan are
punctnaly paid. And notwithstan the considerable
deposits OF funds which 1t has been necessary make
In order TO meet the engagements resulting from the
treaty Of 1898 and the convention Of 1854 the Of
our finances has been such to satisfy the deb Of al
kinds
The bonds which the public Treasury obliged to is
sue for the Subtraction ohe creditors Of the State and
the fths of Coffee completely discharged those Is
sued for urgent acquisitions and which suffered great
depr eeation in the market also discharged favored
by these the has been aale 10
reduce by one half the number OF Treasury bills They
no longer issued except for replacing the with
drawn from circuation and the total of these Is
represents hardly the eth part Of that the depre
ciaed notes which have been consigned to the flames
place in the financial system The government ~
his Ssjestydo not doub. Il, gcntlemen-wn persevsre
IN the path which it has resolutely entered May
the Providence who with his divine
degn TO continue his vors to the country and the
Of Withdrawing the paper money will be attempted sncl
gentlemen the hopes which the policy pursued by
the government permits You entertain policy which
leaves US the most consoling anti,ipations
The finances lead US naturally to commerce. for il
full protection OF the government; and 1t for the
OF avoiing s interests that you occupied with the
project Of law IN regard to the customs, whi.h you in
your wisdom did not delay TO pass.
e contaband trade Is attacked by the administration
Of the customs. Commerce. which was atat.d by this
measure now recognises i good effects for where gene
raj interests are private interests feel
sssts in thus Ieactng the one upon the other We
Of the people Is the equity Of kings and thu. the
DEBT Que from sovereign to his subjet is proper dis
sri6u'ion Of Justice
rance that the co. nmen OF his majesty IL much
pied with justice He desires that Il may Re real sesu
Let the families lie. society therefore. be ress,area
The upright magistrate fulfilling o mission so u bile
that OF deciding upon the honor upon the life and the
government and the consideration Of the public But
(Which God fcrbd) he sbonii prove betrayer Of his
trust the law viii arm itself with bis word to srite him
1t is important gentlemen that the state should
BE compensated IN manner conf,rmable his position
and hs character; project Of Law will be presented
you which will have for its object increase Of The "a
hres Of the magistrate and other funconaries OF ae
ssen Of the modification q the code. ~ ~
The government knows all that there il to do for rel
el0n and the institution Of national clergy and IL
efforts 70 ssin this noble not yet crowned with
success II does not despair. Fu Of sohctuie the go
vernneSt of his Majesty subordnates the realization o.
Hayii
81 The Marine and Of Foreign Relations will say you
that order and discipline are punctuay observed in the
rsnks OF The army also Its carriage Is noble grave
The army the safeguard of independence IS always
peetable footing
The relations Of the government Of his Majesty with the
esstrfe.
lteomported with the dignity Of the empire 20 be re.
tam in fay diplomatic agents Of high rank such as
oAdrDes dGfdres and consus general whose political
M Win our government are most
Gently despatched 70 London and Paris ministers pieni
Fctens,ary charged with preserving and .srsngshsnng
the Tuileres, which now for long time have united
ffayt 10 France and England.
condition ofthe country such finally Is the result Of
the profound peace whi:h the wisdom Of the Empe-ors
n,nn ,r 70 u, This state Of things viii
with his finger the goal which to reach will al
Ways continue to us his divine and brilliant protection
Port au-prnce, this 10th September, 1855, the sgd
Majesty.
L. DCFRENE.
Minister Of the Interior aud Agriculture,
d. HYPP0yIrF.
hiniste q Finance and Commerce, charged rth the
portfolio Of Justice Of Public Instruction and Of Worship
SAIOM0S, Jr.
After reaoing the address the President 40 ,ed the
receipt OF proposal from M-. Hyacynth Caltxs Of
the representatives that henceforth at opening
The legislative body the bureau in which the Em
at should be decorated With carpet wi n the national
eciors woven in 70 correspond 70 the dignity and ee
gsnce u his magnificent portrait.
The proposal was referred t. committee OF Ave 20 re-
port at the next e1roe AT The the commit zee
through their chairman NJ Pansyoty, recommended hat
the proposition be adopted and that the chamber add
the proportion gnifcent fsu.aui decorated with the
imperial arms for the use Of his Majesty siilar o.ca
SONS
The report was adopted without debate A few lays
after The following pe,ition received by TIE Assem-
by from ~ Pansy9y and NJ Teussant both representa-
tives, and the chairman of the committee who re.
ported svorably upon NJ. Calxte's propo.ition-
HovoRAHE CofIEACrIS-We ask Of YOU the privilege Of
furnishing the chamber with the carpet and kueai or
dered 70 armament the place be pied by he En-
peror We engage 10 furnish srtcles a.
possite and worthy Of their desraon ,p,nr .his
fsvor vo have the honor 10 salute you &c