The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-12
IMPORTANT FROM HAYTI.
THE EMPIRE OF SOUL L0UQUE DESTROYED.
Success Of the Observation-Disclosures Of
Soulouqse---His Flight to Jamaica
in q British War Steamer.
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Triumphal Entry Of Geffrard iato tho
Capital.
Acocunt of the Revolution Histories o
Soulouque and Getfrard,
&c., &C., 10.

Soulouque and Geffrard,
6c., &C., 90.
yhe negro empire of Soulouque has fallen, and nde
ycndent republic has been proclaimed in Hayt with Gen.
Genrard as first President
This intelligence learn by the schooner Flying Ora
gon Captain Burgess, which left Kingston, jamaica ON
the 22d Of January and arrived at Lewes Delaware on
the 9th inst The details of the important news Of this
event from that port follows, furnished US by
our correspondents there
On the 21st Of january the British mail steamer ar
rived at Kingston, having touched at tJacme Hay bring
ing news that sououque his way to Jamaica in the
British war steamer Melbourne The American CONNER
sl agent at Cages had written TO the United States
Consul at Jamaica American of war; but there
vas none at jamaica and opportunity had offered Of
writing elsewhere for one
Another correspondent writes News from Port au
Prince has just TO hand stating that ououque has
Been totally defeated by Grard, and has fled from Port aw
Prince He board the British steamer Melbourne,
lying at that port
later report from Kingston says;-"The British
steamship Melbourne Is just coming in The Emperor
Soulouque is on board"
FURTHER PARTICULARS.
The intelligence received from Hayti, by the packet con-
who is stated had taken refuge in Of her Majesys
steamers and expected to proceed to Jamaica. The
republic had been fully established with General Geard
~ President
letter from Jacme dated 18th ult, and received in
Kingston, Says
a" have this day the pleasure Of informing you that the
great events Of your country have taken favorable turn
General Gefrard has been euer the 18th instant at Pot
~ Prince, as President Of the republic Of Hayti
The achievement of his doubly glorious, when
we consider that not drop of blood split, and that
things were not carried under the influence Of any per-
sonal revenge On the 18th, at four O'Clock A. NJ Gene
raj Geard entered the capital surrounded the Emperors
house. where the latter attended by his staff caused
Them 70 be taken by his Gerards) own guards to the
French legation in order to keep them out Of harms
way and thus allowed him embark and also his fam
ly believe) board the British transport Melbourne
70 take him to jamaica
GAS soon as General Geffrard entered the city it
spontaneously illuminated, and he taken in triumph
70 the Exchange House, where he harrangued the people
And thus fell the power Of the barbarous Soulouque
"These good tdings received here by the inland
mail which arrived Saturday. The feelings Of heart
felt joy Of population demonstrated in glorious
style.
Probaby you have been already in possession OF all the
minute details Of these events and the arrival Of the
must have caused great excitement among your fellow
countrymen there exiled.
"Our mutual fricnd Mr.. NJ, has requested me to be
remembered you, and to invite you, as well as the
whole Of your family, TO return.
"Among the DEGREES and proclamatons they have also
published those Of which sent copy and no doubt
but few Haytiens will avail themselves Of them
quick possible.
The post has brought newspapers, and consequent
~ regret not being able to obtain any Of the procama
tons to send you
"P. S-January 1919 O'Clock at night.-Nothng new.
Public rejoicing still continues.
"An express from the capital arrived this morning, and
informs that the Melbourne has not left yet per-
haps therefore, this will reach you before the Melbourne
We expect here by return steamer great portion Of
Haytiens expatrated to your place."
Another letter from Port Prince, dated January IA,
Says
SIT is now three weeks since the north Of the island
broke out in open revolution The Emperor and his ar
my, wrote you my last had started for the seat of
revolution to check their movements, but after arriving
within miles Of the place. and remaining fifteen days,
returned TO Port Prince without being able TO do any
thing, strong the revolutionary party Since his
return he has placed the capital in state Of siege, but
Gen. Geard has marched his forces which, report says,
consist Of between ten and twelve thousand men,
ing the old will abdcate to hinder the
sacrifice of lives Of his countrymen but he
soute defend the city Great preparations being
made for the last week. saw no less than six wagon
loads and about thirty donkeys, loaded with gunpowdcr,
pass my door for the Fort We are momentarily ex-
pectng meeting Of the two armies; how things will end
God only knows-but up to the present foreigners and
their property respected All places of business
closed nothing but arms, &C. in the streets and
every person walks out with pistols and sword. Tho
transport ship Melbourne still here; arrival Of any
man.ofwar vessels yet The towns that have raised
the revolution placed under blockade, and all
nication cut Off 1t last night that Gen. Gcrard
rived within two miles Of this place. He sent deputa
ton with flag Of truce but the despaahes were refused
BY the General Of the fort The alarm guns fred tho
day before, which caused great CONSERVATION.
"At O'Clock A. NJ the troops Of President GeGrard
tered the capital, hich surrendered witoM gun being
fred and The republic proclaimed, Soulouque immedi
aaey made out his papers Of abdicaton and guard
corted him To 20 on board the Mebourne but the mob
excited that he had to take refuge in the French
Consulate. He is now there while write, waiting for
opportunity to embark You will, dare say see him in
Jamaica before this reaches you Never was there gor
revolution known in Hayu. s impossible for mo 10
write Of the demonstrations Of the people, suffice TO say
that President Gerard truly patriotic lover of
liberty, independence, &c. We certain, under such
President to this place in ourshng position while
soulouquc tyrant feared and secretly despscd We
hail the republic with Vi Ia Republic. Viue Ia Presiden
Gerard! the noble berator Of his country We expec
great rejocnes We fear Sououque don't look sharp and
mot expose his person, he will surely be killed.
ave have been informed that the Hayens in this city
intend TO have Thanksgiving day next week, for
the delverance Of their country, when zs Dcum will b.
sung at the Roman Catholic chapel, Duke street."
ACCOUNT OF THE REVOLUTION.
Ever since the financial crisis about year ago. brought
shout by the flight Of the broker Rembaud, who carrie
oG million Of dollars and plunged the island into
mercia ruin, the subjects Of soulouque have been dis
affected. soulouque was freely charged with having
aided his escape, owing sad 70 certain financial
transactions of his in connection with Reimbaud
his friends Certain IL s the Emperor permitted Rcm-