The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-22
AT AIRS IN EUR OP E.
FILIBUsTERIsM IN ST. DOMINGO.
The Immaculate Conception and lis Con-
sequences,
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&C., &C., &c.
FiIibusterism In Santo Domingo.
Correspondence of the London News.l
SANT0 DOMINGO, Dec, 1854.
The treaty between the Dominican Repu olic aud
The United states was on the 9th of December
unanimously rejected by the Dom nicsn Congress
American sggsndisement has therefore found an
unexpected shock dealt by the insignificant "5ister
Republic" as the American commissioner calls her.
She has taught lesson to the great model republic
which the latter viii not easily forget. The third
clause, that denied equal rights to the Dominican
citizens, whether White or OF color. their arrival
In the slave holding States OF the Uuion, has been
the cause that the treaty was thrown out. There
were other reasons OF minor consequence, but the
determination Of the repre- atves OF the Oomin
can people that NO suc1 disgracefu injustice the
people in South Carolina de sls co Perera man OF
color and British subject should befa any Of their
fellow citizens, melted them to q man; hence this
was the rock on which Mr.. Cazneau's Diplomacy
split.
The American plenipotentiary has lost all his
equanimity. He sent on the 4th Of Decembsr
most incorporate note to the Dominic minister 1t
s said that 60 little does be cerstaud the digoy
Of bis mission that while abiding in conversation
the affair In Grey town, be threw out hints that ST.
Domingo might meet similar fate.
The ahimosity Of the fillbusters knows no bounds
in consequence Of the ainre Of their intrigues and
has shown itself by the masters of some American
merchant vessels from the Southern States no in
the harbOr.
The gig of the commander of her Msjesty's shio
Argus, on returning TO that steam sloop after hav
ing landed the captain had to pass in the roads the
American schooner Louisa, the master Of which
beckoned the boat to come closer, bat tae cock
swain cid not heed It. Wben passing the scho 1ner,
the master fired deliberately revolver at the cree,
the bail falling only few feet short OF the In
spite of this outrage consul and the commander
CT her Majesty strip Argus had to use stringent
measures In order to force the authorities TO have
the peri etra0r arrested and the case is now unde
trial.
It seems however, that santo Domingo has at
last attracted the attention of England an1 France
and the indifference hitherto pad to the intrgues OF
the ftbusteTs from the slave states Of the Ameri
can Union has given place to an active "survei
lance" While writing, her Msjesty's steam sloops
the briggs OF war Melesgre and Orestes, and the
steam slo0p Ardent, are lying In the Placer de
Estuoio," as the roadstead Of 5anto Domingo
called.
Il Is reported that Mr.. Cszneau ha, written in
true flibusterio style to Mr.. Marcy, entresting him
10 send powerful e.t In order to revenge his de-
feat. Mr.. Mary's high reputation for justice and
prudence inspires NJ with the hope that his govern
ment will NOT commit b rash an act, which might
kindle the torch Of war-an event for which the
Southerns" in the United States seem to be
painting.
THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC AND THE UNITED STATES.
The measure Of annexiDg Santo D.mingo does
not find general app obati0n even in the United
States, and perfect opposition at the place most 10
tsrested In the question. With regard TO the former
assertion, will only extract q short passage from
the document, which the members Of Congress op-
posed TO the Nebraska bill issued AZ anifesto to
The people OF the United States. 1t must be recol-
lected that no less parsonage than Mr. Solomon
Foot, the member for Vermont, presided as chair
man over the meeting, which was held at Washing
ton on the 10th CT June last, and the extract
corning 6anto Domingo is worded as folio WIS.,
"Unmistakable indications appear Of purpose to
annex the eastern part Of San Domingo and to
subjugate the whole island restoring it TO the do
minion Of slavery-and this is to be followed no by
an alliance with Brazl, and the extension Of slave
~ into the valley OF the Amazon"
These are weighty words, which oriaina.ei In
American hearts, not aeitated by the grasping de-
sire OF ACCOMPLISHMENT, unfortunately 10 much pre-
yailing at this period in the Southern States of the
Union but by hearts that beat for the natural rights
Of mankind
Nevertheless, the personalities cannot be approved
Of into which newspaper launches against the indi
ydua selected BY the Pierce aimnist, alton 70 push
their measures OF procuring footing Ia Samsns
forward. IL was no doubt grea. mistakenly, q
perfect job-to entrust the realisation OF the new
tangled idea, TO make Samana q naval station
to Mr.. wiIlism. l.. Cazneau (by courtesy
styled " General" Ido not know at whose
authority, for he has proved himself perfectly
unfit for such mission. and has assisted, by his
numerous Jour pas the persons opposed TO su h q
plan. stl it Is my opinion that Il did not belong
TO the management Of respectable paper to reveal
the secrets OF domestic ife for the purpose of ex
posing the designs OF the slaveholding Ststes. ~
the Presidents warrant. These are, however,
digreesons from my object, to report TO you the
events that have taken place since gave you last
IN account Of Santo Domingo. II seems Q new
crisis OF this unfortunate spot OF land which bount
full nature has richly blessed, and renders 80
eminently the field Of strife Is rapidly aopro, hing
The folio ing are the dts for the true founda-
ton Of which cannot warrant.
- - he. larn n1xt
nent, the English consul, Sir Robert Schom oursh,
proceeded on board Of Her sj.stys steamslo)p
Devastation TO Ssmans. where, learn, he procured
sufficient Information TO warrant his suppositiJn
shat the Americans intended 70 establish docks, arse
mails, forts, &c. for q permanent sc alemsn.a once
Of the numerous inets OF the splendid bay OF Ssms-
M, called 'Carener0 chiquito." The proposia)n 10
the Domini' sn government, ON tie part CT tue
United states, was an occupation OF twenty years
with Jurisdiction the place. mt an annual rent
the amount of which was hereafter 70 be determined
upon.
ON ths copsul's return 70 the city, it is said an
interview took place between him and the Presiden
of the Dominican republic, which Is described as
having been stormy, and that interview may be
taken the first direct opposition TO the Amer
designs upon SANTANA, greatly TO the rejoicing u the
generality Of persons Of color, from the deep black
70 the fair olive within the Dominican republic.
In order 10 understand the s,ciai relations In
Santo Domir 20, must observe thst nne-tentns OF
a population Of about 10000 are blacks or people
Of color.
Il appears that France has since like wise taken
measures 70 countersct the American propensid i es
OF general annexation OF the West India colonies;
and Spain the ancient mother coontry OF the island
OF Ssnto Domingo, has been awakened 70 the imml'
pent Danger that threafens Cuba an ! Porto Rico,
should the Americans possess Themselves OF SANTANA
or any other locality In Santo Domingo.
On the part OF France, M. Rsybaud, charge
dAffAirs and Consul General o, Hsyu, arrived here
on the q h ultipo, end II " pad thai he took, IN
rcs~x nth tn, EnCish conEul al Iacitimaos means