The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-19
THE REVOLUTION m HAYTL
Interesting Details Of the Insurrection-
Sketch Of the Haytlen Empire and Doml-
aiean Republic -Soulouque's Assaults ON
the Latter-Repcated Dcfcats-Ho
Grants an Armlstlce- Determines to
Renew Hostillties In February
The Last Financial Panic
Fresh Revelation and
Republic Proclaimed,


The island of Hay or st. Domingo has been for many
years the of revolutions and war O. end the latest
sews from region tells of another srrecton in the
city of Gonaves, and the declaration Of republic in the
sominons Of Emperor Faustn Soulou que The hero OF
this revelation is General Fabre, 9elrard, who
at time Governor of the town of Jacnel but
Gently general officer in the Emp Goris stall.
The history Of this sneute is as fellows It
ported to the Boston journals
On the afternoon of December four armed individuals
landed on the beach, and entcr sg onaives gaoped at
La Pca the resi6encc OF the Governor where Gen.
Gerard demanded an entrance OF che sennel and that
the cry Viue Ia Rers.qc hcxld rassd, which de-
mancs the sentinel refused TO comply with. Gerrard
and his corapanions then frightened the sentinel OF
the Jail INTO liberation OF an out forty political prisoners
who joined them. The wi ple rarty ret1rning to the
SUNNI Oned him TO -ssrrender TO tho
OF liberty andshe pubic He acceded TO their
demands end resigned. TIE strcng part Of the
nov possession O. Geiriro, who Joined by all the
MILITARY and towr people. They ther marched 70 a
palace eoiongpg to Sououque, where deputaton met
and proclaimed tie republic Of Hayt, with Geirard as
head On Tharsdsy DeceTater 23 the repub
hc WIS publicly proclaimed in the grand squire, and
Genasd nameo rovisiona President, which Office he ac-
cepted. Governor Bartholomew gave IN his submission,
cfter grand soemnizsion by the church, the
constitution signed by the late authorities of tho prn
ciIaI Cities vle fsrces Of Gerard augmested by
OF Genaives and the fortified of st Mares
taken qf session Of without opposition. He they
remain and recruit until they strong enough
the Drces OF Sououque in the field or assai him
ut Port The resurrection spreading north
ARD south, Various DEGREES had been issued, one OF
apo proycs for the cang of Legislature by President
s,efraro DEGREES had also been promulgated releasing
a political prisoners, increasing the rations OF soldiers,
a,ud ordering the destruction OF the Fort OF 1onaves
A decreetad also been issued headed "The Republic or
Hay" IN the OF che nation, deprving Scuouque of
ali power. i, characteristics his administration
nothing bat series Of ro5bcries
The following letter gives clever account Of the
affair."
TO THE EDITOR OF THElyEw YORK HssALD.
GeNAIvEs, Dec. 2S, 1858.
in aria tavcn for pverSIv and
thinking that aud drectnews might be OF interest to
of your readers beg to inform you briefly of few
relating revolution that just taken place
this island
Since the establishment Of the EMPIRE soulouques
reign been Of despotsm and continued depreda
tons both State and private property, which latter
has always been made for his sole benefit.
After the late commercial crisis when he not only did
not alleviate the commerce. the contsery oppressed
every manner and misery so great that
the people openly, and evinced much dscon
tent the enlightened portion Of the people perceived
that the moment wasrcptious To throwof their yoke,
and with one accord decided the overthrow of
Sououque, which they have done far that half (the
French par island in their possession and in the
following manner
On "Wednesday, 22a irct the General-Eabre Geffrard-
arrived Port Prince in small sailing boat with
hs son. Mr. Ernest Rou,nain and Frenchman and landed
ashort distance from is town. they there joined by
some coufeder ates-Mr. Aime, Legros others-and
having procured horses, these i've persons rode
town, pistol in hand crying Vicd to Re'ubiQue! Vipa
la LiJrtc! No stopppg them, they arrived at the
chief guard house. where the soldiers either fear
from being favoraberto the cause, bea. the alarm as
desired Pursuing their way they reachethe Governo's
thouse but before arriving they let all prisoners oos.
that working in the street, telling them to shout
Tipa la Li5erte-apd which they but too happy t.
with a TO
the cause but being very old man, wishing also
prevent boodshed he az last accepted AID with him all
the functionares.
The next day General Gerard was solemnly proclaimed
President Of the republic Of Hay and General sououque
be judged the High Ceur, of Justice
several accusations yas follows
LIBERTY REPuB1lc OF HAYn. EQUALITY
ACT OF FORFEITURE.
In the name Of the nation
The Departmental Comrittee, sitting at Gonaives, con-
sderng that General Soulouque had abused the power
which had been conferred upon him-sheddng innocent
blood profnsey-
nothing else but series of depedatons under which the
honest citizens have fallen victims, especially the minis
fers c. Ardopp David PrOy and jean Bapse Francsque
OF honorable remembrance
Considering that General soulouque has perurcd the
national faith upsetting the institutions by which he
with the authority, he is in consequence
deprived Of his privileges, for having
i. Filled the prisons with citizens, without conviction.
2. Embezzed all the funds in the general easury.
3. Embczzled the produce ofthe fifth part on coffee
A. Embezzed the produce Of the sale OF mahogany
taken from the public lands.
Ordered the secret issuing Of treasury bills to his own
profit.
g. Organized high handed plunder upon the by
the marine misdecds which have compromised the honor
Of several aytens and OF many strangers, in preventing
them from answering TO their engagements.
On all Of which we ask that action be submitted to
the high Court of Justice
Done at Gouavee, this 23d December l858the 55th of
tho Nntonxl Independence.
ST. AUDE, N sAMBoUR,
J. LAMOTHE, MENDOZA,
ZAS0R (pere) H. MAGNY.
After this iormaty the President repaired to church.
where solemn 7s Deurs chanted and most mprcs.
sive aud stirring appeal made to the people by the
Reverend Abbe Gerdolles, in favor OF the The
President also made very eloquent speech, in which be
stated the Tor the revolution, end promised a
thorough reform should be made TO the welfare Of
the country.
On Friday, Gath inst, he left for ST. Marc, "a well
fortified town between this and Port Prince) the
commander of which joined him Immediately, and gave
his adherence to the Well and firmly established
there with regiments, which omitted say no took
with him from this place. he awaited the SUBMISSION of
the other towns, and Cape Hayt Palssnce, Port
paix Imbc st. Michel klein fact, the whole of the
north--acsnowedgod him their ruler they
waiting but concentrate troops 10 march at 10 the
capital where IL is expected not much resistance 10 his
entry will be made.
Thus have five courageous men, whose names can
be forgotten released their country from state
nearly equal TO slavery and proclaimed in the town
where, Gynve years ago their fathers had also done,
liberty and equality.
General Geifard is nearly black man, Of dy years Of
age possessing great deal Of Intelligence, and gen.
tlemanly In hs manners. He is beloved by the army
and people, and has always shown himself Gendly TO
Foreigners. A FRIEND OF THE COUNTRY.
The island of S. Domingo is divided into two separate
statesha the west sdc being the empire of Faustn
the Frst,the negro Emperor, and known Hayti and
TINT on tho east sido comprising the independent republic
81 Dominica, OF which General Santana the President
IN inc yenr l7o the negroes of Hayt rcvoted against
'"er French masters and, under Toussain 0uverture,
IN 'so'' obtained shcr independence free republic
hc eastern side of tho saud which constituted the old
spanish colony Of st. Domingo took no part in this scrvie