The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-06-01

The Gold, silver and Coal Mines to be
Worked by the French and Engnsh-Om-
clal Concession by tho Government, DC.
The schooner Independence, Captain Thompson, which
has arrived At this port from Dominica, brought Later
intelligence from that place.
By this arrival learn that Bsaz's paper money was
70 be taken up by the government 1t $1,000 for H.
When first asued, the money, be called, was
at the rate OF $500 TO the doubloon Of $6 The paper
issued a. Curacao will not be included in this rede pptou
n was expected that great deal Of excitement aud
fusion would result from this circumstance 40 some Of
the paper holders viii be relieved, while others win have
70 suffer seriously
OUR ST. DOMINGO CORRESPONDENTS.
ST. DOMINGO, April 80, 1859.
send you Gazette in which you viii find contract
by which this government have given all they possess 10
the French The French government Is 70 pay thrae mil
ors Of francs In the middle Of July An the negroes
here will not work and the climate is too s,u Tor
foreigners 10 labor must be their intention 10 bring sp
premises from Africa coolies. Probably 10 aspccula
tion 70 get our capitalists in. Il 70 loose mooey
You remember what row they raised here when the
United states attempted 70 rent piece Of land 10 Samana
,or naval and coal depot Wat would be said { We
had even thought OF the coal mines OF SANTANA
In February last messenger sent by this govern
ment to Washington 10 ask the United States 70 make
treaty-~e have not yet heard the result OF his m,sso
here. She rejected twice 10 have treaty with u.s. but
| now 1t suits the interests Of the French.
EOVefbutn
about sl4o 600 and as our people refuse 10 settle It.
10 probable that we shall be bockaded In the course of
| couple Of months.
This country is in truly distressing situation; the
crops have failed and the government have millions OF
their money TO redeem without one hard dollar
WITH In short, this island will prosper ne
groes can be made TO work H. IL ID useless Tor whites 70
| attempt labor here.
The following the oH,ial decree giving to French
and English company the right OF working the mines in
| St. Domingo
Pedro Santana, Iioerssor Of the Country, eeuerain
sidering everything 10 be OF national which tends
encourage any enterprise that has the enecs Of deve
the territory Of the Republic and for enrchng IL
IN view Of the scicitude eyinced by Mr. AMBROSE Ben
former administrator Of Measagcres mperiales the Vs
count OF Kerveguen Deputy OF the Legislative Body OF
France Counsellor General Of War Member Of the
tor of the Empire former Minister OF France Vice Pres
dent of the Municipal Council OF Paris and Of the General
Council Of the Department Of the Seine and Cross Of
the Royal Order OF Saints Maurice and Lazarus Communal
er OF the Order OF the Legion OF Honor AMI Baron de
member Of the Imperial Order Of the Legion Of Honor
&c, &c; who, according to letter bearing date the
10th September 1858, directed his Exceiency the
Chief Of the State declare themselves be disposed 10
form between them and in unen with other capitalist
French and English company for the exploration OF mines
| forests OF the Stste, &C.. &c;
Seeing the contract celebrated the 2ls inst between
Messrs Miguel Layasda Secretary Of State entrusted
and Thomas Bobada ex Senator Of the republic former
Minister Of Justice, the part OF the Dominican govern
ment and Mr. Louis Pierre Edward Augustus Pcraul OH
Ger OF the Legion OF Honor In this city and operating
| in the name Of and for these gentlemen;
In virtue Of the 10th section Of the 35th article Of the
constitution and the general faculties with which am
invested President have made to the gentlemen re-
ferred to the following concessions that the conditions
when appear 10 the contract referred 10 may be executed
| IN the express terms and condtions--
Article 1.-The concession will last during forty years.
entirely and consecutvey. which will count,
ing from this date, and gives the right Of exploring the
coal mines belonging TO the State which are in the vicinity
| OF the peninsula of Samana
Art. 1.-The concession for twenty years for explora.
tons for guano wherever is found 10 the possessions OF
! the republic.
the parts OF the State which the may think
proper 10 dispose of.
Art "A concession for forty years for the exploration
OF the mines Of silver, gold copper ercury aud other
metals which are found in the terrsoes Of Sase Is
well az the indications Of explorations not even
island Of Sahona is excepted from all concessions it's pro-
ducts having been previously disposed Of by the nation
Art b.-The gentlemen referred TO promise their
| part
FrstTo transmit the concessions expressed above to
the English and French capitalists, to obtain dednitive
second-To have more representatives in the
cities of st. Domingo and Santiago do los Caoeleros
Third-To justify capital sufficiently large under
take the exploration of the concessions mentioned
Fourtn-Io pay TO the Dominican government maxi
coal and OF the mines conceded and which explored
with an understanding with the Dominican government
for the purchase Of the said materials.
Fth-To pay duty OF ten per cent the value Of
each quintal (cwD Of guano collected
SixhTo pay tax TO be agreed for the rent of the
forests which the Dominican government thinks Il right
give up for exploration, according 70 the extent and i'm
portance Of the land.
seventh-To open road Of direct communication from,
Santiago 10 Puerto Plata under the model and according
TO the system Of the imperial roads of France ways
grand communication This enterprise will begin as soon
as possible, and will proceed without interruption.
Eghth-To remain responsible with the Dominican 90.
yernmen in all the Obligations which are imposed in
the said gentlemen should cede all any part the con
cessions granted to them.
Ninth-To advance million francs to the Dominican
government to be paid only and entirely with pro-
ducts which might arise to them by the explorations
already mentioned the liquidation of which will annually
| be made by those respectively concerned This sum
be delivered at the order Of the Domnicao
government, and within four months from date the
delivery be not complied with the present concessions
Art g. The gentlemen referred TO obliged TO use
all fthe diligence possible to organise and begin their
/ the close Of this term the works should not be
commenced the present concessions will be purely and
simply null, and the Dominican government will not be
obliged to reimburse the million Of francs to which the
| previous article refers, on any consideration.
Art. THE Dominican government in order to give
impulse TO this enterprise, will permit the introduction
free from all duties, Of the machines and instruments
which might be necessary in the explorations and the
materials which may have TO be exported will also be free
from the duties Of exporaton but the ships which come
account OF the company to the regular ports Of the re-
whatever other duties affect them according to the laws
Ar sMsvery appeal or difficulty which presented in
lated and decided in the Dominican republic by arbrators
selected by the parties, who, in disagreement will
name third reserving the right Of appeal the conpe
| tent tribunal
was thus adjusted and agreed by its due execution
Done in double form and in good faith in the city Of
St Domingo capital Of the republic on the 18th Of 0co
| Der, 1858, and 18th OF the country
Given IN the National Palace Of ST. Domingo the 18Th of
October, 1865 SANTANA
Piapoxo Secretary Of State, OF the Treasury and
| Of Commerce.
City Intelligence.
CMosTrSATE AouDKr--A WOMAN ACCIDENTALLY
terrible accident occurred yesterday afternoon
In the Nineteenth ward by careless use of firearms
which VIII no doubt result fatally. appears that mum
Der OF men got together at Ruburts brewery in Forty
THIRD street. near East river and commenced practising
AZ.