The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-20
AFFAIRS IN HAYTI.


CIRCULAR OF PRESIDENT GEFFRARD TO THE CON-
MANDERs or ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
eErERAIc-rne revolution which has just been accom-
prbed 70 happily, tbanks 70 DIVINE providence, has pro.
elamed principles which II IL Of importance to make
known IS possible N the entire population; TO
you belongs this honorable mission.
The fallen government has eft immense but glorious
esk 70 its We have TO do fsr the
happntss OF the Hayten people, whose welfare has been
Neglected by the preceding government II lefI
ecrpse II 10 for US 70 put life into IT, have accepted
MS olsson; and will fulfil his difficult task, assisted by
he patfIoc and sincere devotion Of my ieutenants
am surrounded with wise and enlightened men, Of
whose patriotism ana probity nobody doubt II IL
ihe Hayden people, which IL has desired for long
tne
Ysu know General the will Of ono man 10 nothing be-
0ve the law. II Is the imposing character Of the law
which u,ust revive and rank and legal execution
70 assure 10 every one the enjoyment OF his liberty and
hts property. II IA through u 10 form public manners
late government ,ioatur ~ ~ p,oc pics, thought TO
ADo ,he secret Of s safety In acts Of dso,sm tyran
ny the most odous, aud even m spoiisuon. The pre-
sent governments seeks 10 estabnsn ~ strength IN the
love Of its subjects, IN tho Of the which
essantec pubic order, and In the equal distribution Of
ju,t,ce.
Under the former government, whom one had commit
ted fault, be arrested and beaten In such way
0fs<n 10 bis Death. This rRhtfn state OF things
ought TO II any person Ia arrested Tor fsgrant
Silence, the police ought 70 take him immediately before
proper Judge, or that cannot be- the person under ar
rect onpht TO be brought before tho judge soon
. ~ poesible. No one should be put In irons, ex
sept by the sentence q The jadge. AT any rate,
- Grim nal and be HANDED TO the public works.
bsfore be has been red and condemned, the
on Of Abe ancient government The management OF tho
prsons viii likewise call for the attention Of the admins
6ston.
Yoa will visit the rural districts frequently, aud
noopce TO this interesting part of tho population OF the
country that the government engaged In the aeiora
MOD Of their condton Tell them that the laborer the
honest citizen, will receive all the encourage he de-
serves that the fruit OF his labor guaranteed 10 him
put 'ne idier and vasabond will incur rgor Of the
~. You WIN ns'st upon the love Of labor union and
oosry towards each other. Make them understand that
man ~ opy Tree when he Ia independent and he
acquire inoependence except by abor aud labor alone
reHoers man honorable aud recommends him in the
eyes Of others.
10 free country labor cannot be compulsory but Il Ia
the DUTY 81 the government 70 ncucae the sacred love of
labor as the vehicle OF true happiness
Say To the inbsbane of the leldsto have conddence
n the PoverumeDt which will take the came care Of thcun
~ father OF his children. Let them set 10 worry in
earpes and be assured that hepceoth fruit OF their
hbor will not during the past, 60 swell the Golfers
Of certain individuals Let them patience and thew
will soon be convinced OF the good faith Of the admnistra
tion
The present endorsements great, but the good
tRith OF the government will surmount them
You are poss sseo General doubtless of the spirit and
aim OF The ADMINISTRATION assst II to attain that honora-
bb end, which viii recommend you 70 posterity, and
osuse them 70 bless your happiness you pro.
cure.
IcSou on you, and beg you 10 say 70 our fellow cNi-
that tho motto OF the government --Peace union,
hbor public order, progreas
Please acknowledge OF this circular and make
n Known 70 all the Commanders of Mo uommuncs under
y. GERHARD.