New-York daily tribune., 1861-06-11
SPAIN.
THE ANNEXATION OF SAN DOMINGO.

THE ANNEXATION OF SAN DOMINGO.
The Madrid Gazette Of the 2lst publishes the follow
ing document, presented to the Queen of Spain by
Marshal ODonnel in the Of the Council Of Min
isers relating TO the rencorporaon OF the Dominican
territory with the Spanish monarchy:
MADAM: happy event, eminentiy glorious Tor
Span and of rare occurrence the history Of naions
has lust taken place in one of the old of the
monarchy. A Spanish island, the first OF which the
great Columbus took possession-an island which was
the object OF the especial prediction OF that great
Queen who, in manner, OWNED the existence OF a
INDEPENDENCE the of Span, and has laid at the
foot of the throne that sovereignty which your
Majesty deigned to recognize in some years ago. In
those days of public calamity the Dominican people
mplored the assistance Of Spain. Descendants Of that
heroic nation animated with the spirit, speaking
the same language, holding the same faith, this people
has always loved Span from whom alone could hope
to secure that peace and prosperity which some OF her
children had sought, but in vain, from an imaginary
and Fictitious Independence Spain on her side, could
not look with indifference the fate OF the Dominican
people. She sympathized with their suterings, and
would fain have relieved them but was her bounden
duty to give ground for and angry accusaons
Spain is great and has need to extend her frontiers
10 occupy distinguished rank among the hrst nations
of the world. But if such her desire, she would
never have recourse TO means which morality and
sound policy equally condemn because there nothing
durable but what is based on right and justice The
proclamation Of your Majesty throughout the Domini-
can territory has proved the and uDa-
unity which attend the expression of the national will.
Ii has not caused q sins lie tear or moments uneasi-
ness but was everywh, huiled with unfeigned Joy
and enthusiasm. Already the Spanish flag was flying
under that sky TO which the immortal Columbus had
borne it, with the Gospel in his hand; and where he
planted that civilization the most glorious OF all then
known Ii was the duty of the and land forces Of
Spain TO defend and protect the independence of the
Dominican people and insure the integrity of its terri
tory These troops did not take possession Of the ter
ritory in the name Of your Majesty Such an act per-
formed without the assent OF your Government, would
have arnshed the reputation enjoyed by that
discipline courage and loyalty. To reject the prayer
of an unhappy people, to expose II az prey 10 for
eipn ambitious deaf TO the cry for union
uttered BY whole nation which has ever loved Spain,
would be adurng the glorious traditions OF history,
woud be- in fact an act OF to chivarous aud
loyal character. No, Madam 1t is impoSble TO reject
the prayer of whole nation imploIng admission to the
bosom of its mother country, from which il has been
40 long severed. Whatever the duties which the re-
incorporation Of st. Domingo with Spain may impose
ON the monarchy, on your Majesty and YOU Govern
ment, all Spain will not fail 10 fulfil them. Happily,
there necessity for any change in the social state.
The inhabitants ffee Slavery the inevitable evil
Of the other colonies Is altogether unnecessary Tor the
cultivation Of that fertile territory. aud your Ma)estys
Government can never think of reesiashing II there
The DomInicans, obedent to the voice OF authority,
will joyiully accept the administrative organization
which your Maesty's Government shail thiDk proper
to establish among them. All will equally ENJOY ,hs
beneicent prote tion OF your Majesty. of,ons, sii
all categore. diss al mother ch Jealous Of assuring
aanpines. :. among her children Your Males-
Pp.ef anxious TO secuye those blessings for her
people, and who has so greatly contributed TO its
glorious regeneration will display toward 81. Domingo
the same interest and the same soctude as toward the
other provinces of the monarchy. The Council Of
W 4sASsiaxs. IAs Ias0g " sabuIli6l Ior