The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-08-10

Very hastily, but truly yours
HENRY A. WISE.
LATER FROM HAYTI-IMPORTAN POLITI
CAL CHANGES-A DICTATORSHIP PROPOS
ED-THE OFFICE OFFERED TO PRESID ENT
GEFFRARD.
By the arrival at this port of the brig isabel
Bsurmau, from Port-au-Prince, we are placed in
possession of our Hayti files to July %.
The feature of the news is the proposed change
of the presidency to a dictatorship. The chambers
had appointed a committee, who waited on Pres
dent Geffrard, and proposed to him to assume the
office and title Of Dictator of Hayti arguing that
by the absolute authority thus accruing to him he
could proceed better in his great work of the social
reorganization of the country. President Geffrard
had declined the honor.
La Repubt1qWe, journal established under the
present regime has exerted its influence in favor OF
the proposed dictatorship, which would invest Gef-
frard with almost despotic power. The course of
the President in declining to assume dictatorial
sway Is recorded to his praise, but it is intimat-
ed that another application will be more success
full.
There is little else of interest in the Havti papers,
The following new York vessels were at Port-au-
Prince on the 23d of July bark Ariel and brig Mil
ton.-Evening Post.
From the Evening Post
FATHER CHlNIQUY AND HIS COLONY.
We have already noticed the career of Father
Chiniquy, his visit to New York, tho shameful
hoax to which he has been subjected, and the
colony in Illinois, number of charitable persons
mere have sent him money and clothing, but the
destitute condition of his people requires still fur
ther contributions. The following touching letter
to some ladies in this city will show what is done
with such contributions
"ST. ANNE, H., August l. lS59.-My dear Sisters
In Christ Your kind letter is before me; the box
containing clothing books and siver-plated com
munion set, was received in good order this day,
and the garments distributed When that box
reached my house there not less than seventy
five women waiting to be clothed.
"f ou can imagine that, though there were many
valuable things sent to US, it was only drop of
sweet water in an ocean of bitterness! The poor
people whom we have clothed have sent MANY fer
vent prayers to the Throne of Grace for their bene-
factors.
f'While | was distributing those garments, | have
tears of gratitude flowing down the pale ema-
ciated cheeks of the poor half-starved widows and
orphans; especially the widow with the five little
children, who received the parcel which was so
kindly prepared for them | have heard these peo-
pie praying, MAY the God of the Gospel bless the
hands who have sent US these proofs OF their chari
typ
Chow l would like to have the good ladies of New
York witness the JOY, the happiness of these new
born children of Christ, while going back to their
homes tn the goods you have sent But there
are yet men, women and children who have not
clothing to be comfortable. | do not exaggerate
when tell you that there are 800 women who are
nearly without garments to cothe themselves, and
would be grateful for your cast-of clothes and this
is now the third year when crops have failed u.s.
Yet my dear colony bear it all with fortitude; they
are willing to suffer for the Gospel
81 wish the good people of New York could have
seen them in their chapel last night, from seven to
ten o'clock shedding tears ofrepentance before the
altar of Jesus, and asking their Heavenly Father
to have pity on them! was too much moved by their
prayers, their faith, their piety; my heart was
overjoyed with the spectacle of the benedicton of
God upon their immortal souls, at the same time
my heart was broken by the knowledge of their
bodily sufterngs. Tell our friends to pray for u.s.
g Your brother in Christ,
% CHARLES CHINIQUY."
Any person disposed 20 sssist Mr. Chiniquy by
contributions of clothing, books &c, are requested
to forward their offerings to Mrs. Masson, AZ
Irving Place. Contributions OF money should be
sent to NJ. 7. Paillard 81 Maiden Lane.