The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-30
1he Visit OF tho Spanish Fleet to Port "a
Princc-Why they Went and what w,

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from the latest files Of Havana papers we learn
particulars OF the visit paid by Spanish feet 10 the oi
VI fof' aa frince tho capital Of IIayt on the 9th n
IL appears that tho object OF that visit was 10 DENIAL
reparation for the invasion Of Dominican ierri,ory
Haytiens and indemnity for losses suffered AZ ,er,
places GA the frontier. The Invasion be it remeherc
Is most s,renously denied by the Hay,lens The fe
was composed OF six vessels three steamers the isabel
Catoico, Francisco de Asss and veiako and ,brre r.,
ates, the Blanca, Bercnguela and Princcsa dc Astua
They were seen from the capital entering the hagbor
ten O'Clock on the morning Of the 9th, and their in
posing appearance caused the utmost alarm anon
the inhabitants. Tho harbor batteries conid onl
show thirty eight sans to oppose the strangers al
mament OF about 40 The feet came 10 anc.,o
in line broadslde the city al about noon am. soon
forwards The Spanish Consul returned from the Admiral
vessel, where he had gone ON tho arrival OF The
bringing despatch 10 tlte Hayten Minister OF Forcig
Aiais, which contained statement Of the facts
cd Of and the following propositions as basis OF arrange
mtnt:-
]. The Spanish flag to be salued without the rcpyn
the compliment by the feet
2 To reward the Dominican territory for all ,he same
treat.
g. Tho payment Of 5000 900 in coin, as Indemnity 70,
oss sustained by the inhabitants Of Las Matas, Neib
g. Guarantees TINT in future there shall be no ,nvaso
o. mnean territory by Iaytens, with the understand
declaration Of war.
The excitement in the city grew ever hour nore and
ministers remained in session all day and night and ths
Commandment expected to commence every nsn,cp,
The next day Sunday. There was review of nil th
troops in the capital who harangued by President
GellTard Thus, for three four days the pecpie were
Kept in the most aaonizng suspense all ewes
being directed 10 the feet, where every ,rove,pcpt
was watched. Boats constantly went Oiilcis n
gaiioped through tho streets, adding to the eversh
excitement Of the population and STILL up the csern
OF The 9th, not word of comfort the
trembling citizens Tho women, children and men com
doomed On the morning Of the 10th the worst fears we're
confirmed when two Hay vessels lying close The city
were observed to get ready for action the
ries to be manned by the garrison Then the panic and
stampede became general, and very the couptrN
all round the city covered with crowds Of sngi-
tives and their effects Just then American brig
antine was signalzed OF the pert and word was sent
her 10 keep or as there might be hot work Al
two o'clock the gaerde sounded aod the
sells. Every one was now convinced that The terrible
moment had come. Merchants few 10 the foreign ccpe
ates with their books, while the consuls themselves
rushed hher and ther. The widest terror cenl,
sion rened. Two hours of dreadful SUSPENSE aud
then the sound Of cannon sares the terrified people into
the fullest realization Of their unhappy position Every
eye IS turned TO the ruthless squadron when To- they
the Spanish Gag hoisted their batteries their
gans salutng It, What relief that must have been
to those poor people When the last gun was fred
Hay ten flag, contrary 70 expectation, was run up
Of the most frantic enthusiasm the part of the ctyes
The Spanish Admiral ashore next day as the
guest OF the President, and received with every
mark Of respect and, Dnaly the 14h the unwccone,
visters LEFT the larbor one by WITH will yeDtNrs
to say, not single wish for their speedy return.