New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-01-19
THE HAYTI REVOLUTION


with respect to the recent revolution in Hsyti an
rouDoed by the schooner North Wind at Boston;
The Island of Hsyti, al will remember, was, pre-
vous to the French Re voution dependency OF that
country, but was declared independent by the black
slavea, who upon their masters AMI estaohshei
republic. :,
Solouque the present Emperor, was originally
elected President, but like his Imperial cousin OF
France he in violation Of his oatl, overturned the
government which he had sworn TO support, and pro-
claimed empire. Hinsef and MS wife were crowned
emperor and empress with great pomp, and an order
Of nobility established &c. During a number of
years he has succeeded in maintaining himself, with an
occasional outbreak, which he has put down IN the
blood Of their projectors. At the time was EVIL
dent that large portion Of the people were opposed
TO the Emperor and had ardent desire for return
TO a republican form OF government.
In the present CAGE a leader OF the Republican
forces has appeared in the form Of General Fabre
Gefrsnd, former Governor of Jacmel, but who has
been for several years viewed with ealo1 sy by So
ouque and retained his person at Port-au-Pdnce.
He however succeeded IN eudiIg the vigilance OF
the Emperor, end in open -boat, with only two
or three followers left Port auPrnce Touching hrst
at ST. Marc he found that the people there were not
quite ready for such a movement lie then proceeded
To Cor sives where the inhabitants received him with
open arms.
The Governor Of the place at first refused to give
up his command but the position assumed by the IN
hsbitaLts soon brought him to terms. Committee
Of citizens was at formed who Issued DEGREES re-
establish ing the Republic and converting the National
Legislature, before whom Gen. Solouque the En-
peror is cited to appear We give beloT the Proca,
nations of the Revolutionary Committee which will
explain in some degree the present position OF affairs
PROCIA MATIoSs OF THE REVOLUTIONARY COM
AnTTEE.
EREPUBLIc OF HAYrI.
ACT OF OVERTHROW.
IN the Name Of The Nation.
The Con mitt-e Of Department In ,enon AZ oonves con-
on him BY shedding Innocent blood considering that all hi. Ad
mn.rston is succession OF depreciation. under which the
DAVID bass TIot Frsnce.que Of SonoIabe memory con-
sderns Gen souO9que has penred the national faith In
the by which he received his authority
in consequence deprived of his power for having
For the fund. Of the general Treasury
M.sppopIi.ns the product. Of the hh Of the coffee
That be has sppropri.ted the land to his own use.
That he has oieszed pse by the armed force Of his
Which compromised the honor Of sewers, Hsysns and
foerne snd prevented them from fulsiIs their ens.ge
ner These fact' We declare 'hs be submitted to high
Given at our Gener, Quarters 8, 0Onsive Dec g. 1885, and
the Ssh Jen Of Ipdependerce. Signed BY the Committee
IREPUBLIc OF HAYTI
LIBERTY AND EQUALITY.
The Committee Of the Department in service at 0onsiSs
considering that the country in taking arms to recover It's
rights and liberties long time deferred will also state that
BY prompt Of order the commerce and in
dGsry Of the country Seeing the urgency and
after having dehbesed proclaim the Consultation Of 1916 70
Divop Fsbrs Gearsd President the Republic Of Hay.L
To ccnfded the mission Immediately upon his entering
capital conyoke the L. gaye body awe the country
proper Institutions their happiness and Utility
Given Government House. Gonaiyes Dec. % lS5 and
Of the independence of Hayi toe fifty hhh.
Signed By the Committee.
Tie following is extract of letter received in
this city, dated Gonaives, Dec. 81:
Bu,as. Ia perfectly stopped account Of the revolution
which took place island the I'D inst On that day
Gen. T. efrsd entered with only three or four fo
lowers, AID the Immediately surrendered 20 him From
marched Marc and be Is busy preparing
for bis march PoauPrinoe. All the cities Of the nortn
have surrendered We have DO doub that he will saceeed .
sI been proclaimed President Of Hsyti al the north:
rou Of i,lsnd ard the quite pleased
AL communication with PoItsu. Priuee, BY ssa or
stopped and the Emperor FaGstn viii ind IL difficult
10 maintain bis position excepipghe southern part are
bic tide We fear many hyes will be lost before he sur
reEceTs.'
Gen. GefTIard was hailed President of the Republic
by the people of the North, but mperstiyely declined
the station. He however consented to act as Prov-
siopal President until the will of the nation is known
He is now on his march TO Por-su Prince, which is
the stronghold of Solouque, but where the Republic
has many friends. The Emperor has q large standing
army but it is doubtful If it adheres 10 him in oppos
ton to the strong expression Of the popular viii.
Gen Geffrsrd s about 80 years of age, a native OF
Jscmel and Of irreproachabe private character. he
is said TO be man peculiarly suited 10 the present
emergency, and ia highly spoken Of by al who are In
any way acquainted with affairs upon the Island.