The weekly Anglo-African. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1859-1861, 1860-03-24
Yastien Correspondence.
LETTER FROM PORT AU PRINCE.
ARR.
PoRT AU PRINCE, Feb. 81, 1860.

INC anniversary VI the entry OF the hepuD-
lican army irto Port au Prince there
was most splendid celebration. A sump-
tuous public dinner and concert were given
at the establishment of Mr.. John B. Hep
burn, opposite the Public Square, where
was planted on the same day the tree
of liberty, (the Cabbage PALM. Various
kinds of amusements were instituted for
the entertainment Of the gladdened pop
ulace; such as balloons, placing money
on the top of greasy pole, to try the
agility of those capable of climbing, run
ming in sacks for prize, chasing and
catching pig well creased which was
placed at the disposition of the smartest
man, &c. &c. The city was made to look
uncommouly gay, by the erection of tri-
umphant arches, and the banner of liberty,
and in the evening the sweet sounds of
music and brilliant Examinations closed the
scene. All these amusements had scarcely
passed away, the arches still exposing
their lofty heads, the banner of liberty
still waving, the sound of the triumphant
music just dying away upon our ears
when the attention of the citizens was
called by publication in the journal call
ed the Progress" "a new paper recently
established, y to pay respect to the memory
of that hero and martyr, in the cause Of
the emancipation of our race-John Brown.
No movement could have been more ia
vorable to touch the sympathies of our
people. No people could have responded
more promptly to a similar call. In a mo-
ment the flag of triumph gave way to the
flag of mourning, suspended from the win
dows throughout the city. Business was
suspended, the merchant, the artisan, and
the laborer-all repaired to the parochial
church, where the representation as of a
tomb, was erected according TO their Gus
tom on extraordinary occasions. The al
tar, the cross, and all the implements of
their religious service, were clothedin deep
mourning; grapes and scarfs were present
ed to each individual as he entered the
door, and an infnity of lighted candles
gave solemn sublimity to the scene. But
the most touching of all, was, beautiful
banner, on which was the inscription " To
the Memory of John Brown, martyr, in
behalf of the liberty of the Blacks" to
which was added the representation of
his Bible, his sword, and his pen.
A high funeral Mass was sung, when
the deep toned organ, the shrill blast of the
trumpet, ana the violin united with the
vocal powers Of male and female singers,
seemed, in measure to wait you to anoth-
er world, and cause you to imagine that
you were gazing on the portals where had
just entered our hero martyr. When mass
was finished, the curate assembled the pull
pit and preached an eloquent discourse on
the subject of human rights. He was fol-
lowed by several young men who made
speeches appropriately prepared, rendering
the meeting truly interesting This was
followed by splendid procession to the
burial ground, called the "Cross of Mar
; tyrs." The curate here delivered another
eloquent address which ended the ceremo-
ny of tie day, leaving serious impression
on the mind Of every citizen. 1t was also
resolved that the citizens should wear
Grape three days. A general subscription
was set on foot, not only in the Capital,
but in all the principal towns and cities of
the Republic. Much iberality is mani
tested, but | cannot give the amount as
the books arc not yet closed.
On the 9th ult., the citizens of Protes-
tant principles were invited to the Metho-
dist church The meeting was conducted
in English. Mr.. Montgomery was called
to the Chair, and VIM. P. Newman elected
Secretary. An expression of feeling was
inahllested Dy the passage OF seVeral reso-
lutions, supported by remarks from various
citizens. A subscription was then raised
for the aid of the survivors of those who
persisted, and the amount designated to be
added to the general sum raised through
out the Republic. Il send you enclosed a
copy of the resolutions.) 1t appears that
the call for celebrations and subscriptions
has been enthusiastically received through
out the country. was present at the eel
ebration at Leogane, and heard the curate
Massipe (my old fellow townsmen from
Baltimore) give most eloquent compli-
mentary address to John Brown. At Con-
aives, the curate refused to act in the cele-