The sun., 1864-12-29
The Wur In 80 Dominso.

TuE heroic struggle for Independence d the
handful n blacks In 81 Domingo against the vas,
power of the Spanish Government is far from at
tracing the attention and sympathy Of the outside
world which 1t deserves Either the story Of Span
ish usurpshon and reachery is unknown or
only partially understood The war originated In
undoubted design Of the Spanish Government
to recover possession Of the Island of Hayt 10 which
Spain has never wholly rclinqu,shcd her claim.
Its conquest probably part Of tho bargain con-
summsted with the French Emperor by which
Spain to indemnify herself for the increase of
French power in Mexico, by the acquisition Of
Hnyti and other Yves. India territory. However
this may be, II appears that several years ago the
people OF the little Republic Of 81. Domingo,
situate on the southwestern portion ot the
island, suddenly found that their repre-
scntatives had treacherously concluded q
treaty, giving up the entire country TO Spanish
rule. Tho first intlmston tho Inhabitants recev ed
Of this ipfamy Of their rulers WAS, the occupation
Of several important strategic points by Spanish
troops The people soon recovered from the stun
ming effects Of this nows and In arms against
tho invaders. They selected new leaders, and for
the last year and half have tried 10 keep ther ag-
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Of Spain In several battles They have suffered
reversos, and encountered the usual internal fcuds
which arc more damaging than defeats, but they
have nevertheless manifested an ability courage
and persistent patriotism that indicate the ult-
mate success Of their When We remember
that the population consists Of hut little over a
quarter Of q million of blacks. this struggle against
the hects and armies Of Spain, which once
more looms up as q FIRST class European power,
will bo appreciated II deserves. The
epsninrds have been able IA blockade the entire
island, although the Is limited 10 a narrow
"trip Of territory vet they arc still apparently as
far A. ever from conquering the little Republic Of
iess than two thousand square miles. We have
lately received news Of the Reorganization Of tho
Republic, and the selection Of new Presidents
pledged to prosecute the war with NOR,
energy. II would appear that General sALomo
tho former provisional President suspected o
iukewsrmness in the cause, and Of an intention Il
concede somewhat Of the Independence Of the Re
public for the sake " peace Under these circum
stances the principal inhabitants rcpud ated the
former execution, and pointed General GAsrE
PoLASco IN his place. The new President wa
isvorably received and he has issued proclama
ton, with the watchwords Of "God, Country an
Liberty" lie urges the people to renewed erer
tons for their freedom agains. the commo
enemy, and pledges himself never to rcnquish ih
struggle until the independence OF the republic I
fuzzy secured. We should be glad to see our Gov
ernment extend even word OF sympathy 10 th
people II San DomlnSo, to cheer them In their he
roe chorts and demonstrate with Spain agains
any further persistence in this unjust war. Nor
than this the unhappy circumstances Of our ow
country preclude us from performing, bu, th'
much, a. least is due to the common principles
republican institutions, for which the people OF S
Domingo and the United States are now con,cn,
ting, upon different battle-helds