The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-16

bourne requesting Capt Mccea to come to hrs immediate
assistance In half hour $50 men Of her Majesty ar
tery had landed and, marching IN perfect order and
silence nm two different streets, closed around the
Consulate and separated the crowd from it. Ia
an instant the savage yels that had previous
la less than hour the Ministers of the govern
nen having been informed OF the landing of the English
troops gaopped down from the palace in iul uniform
cored by troops when, questioning the officer in com
msud Of the British troops, and receiving his expl-
nations the Minister replied that under the extraordinary
circumstances IN which the country placed, he the
British officer, had acted with perfect correctness, and
gave him, in the name of the President, his warmest
thanks.
conference was at held the Office of the Con-
suae the result of which that the republic accepted
the responsibility Of guarding the Consulate, and promised
that large body OF troops should be despatched az once
and, further that proclamation should be issued warn
ing tue people no longer 10 surround the mousse Ihe
Charge Afares of France therefore as he
able, dismissed with thanks the English troops, who
embarked in perfect silence and order board the Mel
bourne having greatly asionshed the population Of Port
Prince by the order ana discipline observed by them
i'll the ranks when on duty.
The two following nights-by the admirable arrange
ments made by the French Charge.he Ministers escaped
in disguise and reached the Melbourne in safety, which,
on the Goth Of January was ordered by the British Consul
Genera to sail for this island, and there To place the
refugees under the protection of the British government
The Emperor is now among us, entitled to the protec
ton of our laws and to the personal safety which ose
guarantee. Great credit is due Captain McCrea
for the prompness with which he appears have
throughout the transaction and there can be doubt
that had he on beng met BY the French vessel seeking
assistance hestated 10 at once assume the responsibility
Of the position, tue lives and property Of the exlcd
monarch and his family must have been sacrificed.
SAILING OF THE FRIGATE MELBOURNE FROM IA
MAICA-sHE TOUCHES AT PORT AU PRINCE AND RE
TURNS TO PORT ROYAL.
From the Kingston (Jamaca) Standard, Jan. 26.l
Tue Aeibourne LETT Port Royal weeks with de-
taohmerts Of artillery and OF the Fortyrs regiment OF
Foot amounting in number to between 400 aud 500, for
England 1t appears, however, that a revelation having
broken out Hayti the European Copsus at Port al
Prince seeing the necessity seeking protection
the European population in the should be brought
rha1 UaCca in hnf n-nr
war, which, by happy accident fell ia with the Mel
bourne, then on her way TO England. Capt McCrea A.,
who was IN command of the troops, at resolved
proceeding to Port au Prince for the purpose OF aodng
the requisite protection to the subjects England
incidentally OF France, who might be placed IN peril of
their lives and property by the threatened revolution aud
accordingly the course Of the Melbourne at once
changed and she was speedily at anchor in the harbor OF
Port au Prince.
The Melbourne reached Kingston Saturday, and the
exled party We're landed under strong of police
that evening Considerable excitement was manifested
among the numerous Haytens who, having been expar
ated the usurpaon the supreme power by General
Soulouque, had ever since resided III this city, and it
feared some attempt would have been made offer
vioeace to the ex Emperor. We happy, however to
state that the measures adopted for the safety of the
exed party have been such prevent any attempt
modest their peace or safety.
THE EXCITEMENT sUBsIpISG IN KINGsToN-HIs
Ex-MAJEsTY TAKES A RESIDENCE.
From the Kingston (Jamaca) Standard, jan 25
We are happy TO state that the prompt measures
adopted by the police authorities have had the effect Of
queng the excitement or at any rate of restraining any
the victims of the former revolution towards the
distinguished individual who has sought refuge
shores The dense crowds OF people who, TO Monday
night thronged the neighborhood Of Date Tree Hail.
East street. seem wholly TO have melted away and there
appears to have been nothing yesterday to disturb the
tranquility Of the imperial party We learn that the
Emperor has either taken, the point of taking
the residence North street. the property Of d. Ramos
Fsq., and lately occupied by that gentleman.
PROCLAMATION OF PRESIDENT GEFFRARD AFTER SOU
LoUQUE S ABDICATION.
The following is translation of the proclamation issued
by Genera! Gerard the President of Hayn abdi
cation OF the empire by General Soulouque-
HAYTIENs-Called by the population Of the Artbonite
ana OF the North to put an end to the Imperial
ment, left Port au Prince in placing my faith in
that Providence which bestows success cause has
tumphed without boodshed. Such result is due TO
me. God alone has ordained the instrument of
Providence was unwilling that my entry into the capital
should give rise TO sangunary reaction. ! sought 10
conceal all those special wrongs which had given
our movement General Soulouque sent me a deputa-
ton requesting protection for his family and person.
To this assented because the republic essentially
generous. The deposed chief is in safety. Eel
low Citizens, thus respect in him the power that is no
more. His act OF abdication is about be made public
have also covered with protection the Governor ofthe
capital, whom have caused 10 be conducted to foreign
Consulate where he will be protected from all individual
vengeance.
Hayens, let rest in peace in union. God will pro-
tect
shall be observed and executed.
Persons and property shall be respected-agricutlre
and commerce encouraged
Live liberty.
Live equality.
Live the republic.
Live the constitution
Done at the National Palace of Port Prince on the
18th January, 1859, in the fifty sixth year of the indie
pendence. FABRE GEFFRARD.
BY the President of the Republic
jill. LAMoTHE, Secretary General.