The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-25

We learn from St. Domingo under date OF the
18th August, that some political movements were
on foot, which were likely to exercise not only an
important influence ON the destinies of that re-
public, but on our own interests as connected
with them. II is stated that Mr.. Lloyd, large
coffee merchant at Port an Prince and the son Of
the head Of well known Liverpool firm Of that
name, had arrived at st. Domingo, in the charac-
ter Of special agent from SoulOuque, to negotiate
treaty Of peace with the republic. The Hay
ten Emperor, IL seems, has abandoned, for the
present, his projects against Dominican indepen-
dence, with view, no doubt, to resume them
when circumstances prove more propitious- That
there i probability of this expectation being
realized at no very distant period, may be in
ferred from the other features of the advcos
which have just reached us.
The personal hostility existing between San
sana and General Baez are well known The
principles and views Of these statesmen are as
widely opposite as the poles, end IL is difficult to
comprehend any revolution Of affairs which
would reconcile them. Ia politics. however, we
must not BE astonishtd az any change in the opin-
ors end conduct OF public men, We every day
see TIE rrcsen; regeneration justified by the ex
cuse Of cxpediency. II Is Oh such grounds, we
suppose, that we must explain the announcement
Ghat reconciliation Is about TO take place be
tween Santana and his bitter political opponent.
This event i said 10 have been brought about by
foreign influence, and the statement is confirmed
nv he fact thar The return Of Baez 10 st. Domingo
Il 10 be guaranteed by the Consuls Of Great Bri-
tain France and Spain. There il, of course,
weghty political motive for this movement on
the part Of The three Powers Their joint action
IN tho matter If not the result OF any particular
esteem or respect for the character Of Baez, nor
Of regard for the interests Of the repub-
lie. Had they the slightest consideration
for the latter, they would not again force
upon Il a man whose whole career has beenmark-
ed hy the most corrupt seldshness and striking
disregard OF the national honor. That they
should press his re-admission with the under
standing that he Is to be- elected President shows
that he il the most fitting tool that be chosen
10 carry out the designs of the foSeign con-
federacy which nov holds the fate Of the repub-
lie IN lite hands
What can have induced Santana 10 give
his assent to proceeding 30 utterly opposed 10
all his previous declarations, and 50 disastrous in
It's consequences TO his countrymen, II Is difficult
TO conjecture We believe him 10 be tho
roughly honest man, and incapabls Of doing any
thing Of which his conscience does not approve.
The only explanation we can offer OF the fact i
shat be has suffered himself to be surrounded by
persons in the pay Of the European agents,
who have persuaded him against his better judg-
mcnt and ovcrruled the misgiyngs which b.
must have felt. OF the direct action Of foreign
influence in this matter we need cite no clearer
proof than that, In his recent trips between St.
Thomas and Havana Blez was furnished with a
/ passport from the French government, and IN
all likelihood with French gold.
Should this scheme be consummated and Baez
elected to the Presidency, the downfall Of the
white race on the island Is certain. Baez i y
mulatio with strong dctestation Of the United
States and Its political principles, and there Is no
doubt that he viii be ready instrument In car
rying out the Africaniration projects Of the Euro
pean Powers, and In resisting the efforts OF this
country to draw into general confederation Of
interests the different continental aud island
States Of America All hopes Of concluding The
pending treaty between the United States and st.
Domingo viii, Of course, under such cireumstan-
ces, he entirely at an end.
Again, we ak. what steps i the government al
Washington taking to defeat the realization OF the
designs concocted between these three European
governments. and which have for their offset h.
oppose check 10 the growing political influence
and consideration Of this country with neighbcF-
ing States:-or, in other words, to establish on this
continent, their own foolish system Of political
equilibrium. We showed lately that In Mexico
This scheme bad already received a par
tial Inauguration and almost simultancols
" with that statement the news reaches
US that a similar application OF the
principle Is about being made in 81 Domingo
What course, We repeat. doc our gogernmcn,
propose 10 take to counteract these movements
Diplomatic interference will have bat little Ell
in defeating 50 carefully maiurcd aud well o.
ganixeS plan. and we are but III prepared TO
anything In the shape Of a physical dcmonstra
ton. The Saratoga is the only yesselof.war ai
present On the West India station. The other
ships Of the Home Squadron are lying Idle In our
own ports. All the available force that can h.
collected Should be al once scnt out 20 Mexico and
81 Domingo TO observe the movements OF the
English and French fleets. and 10 oppose the
schemes which have been set on foo, sgsins, the
Independence Of States whose principles and I I
tcrests arc identical with our own. A. II l. for
the disposition they have shown 70 draw closer
their relations with MS they are thus mensced. II
is our duty TO protect them against the unfor-
tunaie consequences Of our friendship
PRESIDENT PIERCE ~ TRorBiG.-Gcn Pierce
has fallen upon evil days I, seems tina, the pco.
pie Of Concord New I[ampshirc, have held q