The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-11

under his protection, and Sanave, the rebel, made
demand for them, which tho Consul refused, and
he broke in the doors and took the Haytiens and
shot them. The Bull Dog lying port, and her
Commander asking for satisfaction and receiving
swer commenced to fire Fort Peckelet which the fort
returned, and by misnanagcment of the com
mander he got his ship a reef and after getting his
mon into the boats he fire To the ship and she blew
II reported that the commander got board Of
President Gefrards boats and left Cor Jamaica.
The affairs of the country in very unsettled state
Business was dull. Coffee coming in slowly and
commanded high prices.
Our Port ma Prince Correspondence.
PORT Az PRINCE Oct. ~ 1868.
History ofhe Insurrecti-Tac Plans 81 he fnsuyg.nt,-
The Po icy Of President GcFro,d-Thc Bombardaeat OF
Cape Hayficn By an Ea9'ish GuaJooi, dc.
The first impression produced by the sight OF the island
OF Hayti is certainly favorable. The high
tans, covered with and shrubbcry green ali
the year round would lead you believe that you are
going 10 find healthy climate and country Astounding
in natural wealth Coffee aud cotton grow almost spon
taneously and with but little excrton the part OF the
natives immense quantities Of these important products
be raised. Adding these articles an unlimited
quantity OF logwood, mahogany and other valuable
woods, we must admit that the island of Hay Is one of
the richest OF the world
But, owing to the Incidence of the inhabitants these
undeveoped state, aud beyond the excron necessary
to their sustenance little attention pad
cultivation of the land. However in a ccuntry where
labor is by no means compulsory, and people consider
themselves happy in living fruits and sugar cane
sleeping under sheds and clothing in fashion but little
better than that of first parents scarcely be
asonished at the lazincss everywhere displayed
This apathy is to be found in regard TO political affairs
among the lower classes of The people, who willing
those TO whom change Of government would prove
beneficial THIS leads TO refer TO the unhappy revolu.
ton which has been raging than four months and
is certainly the most important of all the attempts
upset the government OF Hayu since Genrard discon
tented and ambitious general Of the Hayden army,
threw his predecessor the Emperor Soulouque.
HEADQUARTERS INSURGENTS
The northern part OF the island has always been Ia a
State OF disaection, owing to the difficulty which the
prominent living there found in obtaining govern
meu positions and snccures This part Of Hayti, being
distant from Port Prncc-the the government
was naturally better fitted for tho actual outbreak of the
revolutionary spirit The city of Cape Haytien strongly
fortified by the French when masters Of the island and
owing 10 its natural position elevated ground with
forts commanding the cnranc OF the habor wisely
selected as the headquarters and place OF refuge OF the
insurgents Funds being RELY offered by parties willing
60 risk everything the result Of the rebellion 1,
only required TO ind competent a nd daring military
man, wbo by his example aud reckless bravery, would
induce the people to rise up against the existing govern
ment.
ruR REsEr curYTAIx
Public opinion at designated Turin Sanave for
snery commanding officer in tape Hayten but expelled
by President Geirard FOR polite offences who having
taken refuge the Spanish side Of the island By his
aud enterprising character occupy
high position In the Dominican army The malcon.ents
rendered 10 him the command Seeing opportunity
OF being revenged and yearnng to free his country from
she tyranny OF man whom he regarded despot, he
readily accepted the OFFER and marched onward the
head Of handful Of Dom means, xho resolved
share his fortunes Having reached the Cape he found
shat discussion had already broken out in the revolution
ary councls and, seeing the necessity of prompt and
energetic action In the emergency assumed the
entire management OF the movement.
INCEPTION .SsURRRcTloS.
Not being DESTROYS Of exciting icelngT Of jealousy
ossph resident Of Hay Ipsa 10 smsc JI the dc
task of forcing Gefrard to a6dicate joseph proved
unequal to the position rendered him, and losing faith
IN his own cause left the country. salnavc, strongly
posted behind his Notifications at the Cape, has already
Tepused several efforts made by the government troops
20 dsodge him, and, after having suffered by lack
Of provisions which have since been amply supplied By
successful blockade runners he Is enabled to Withstand
che tedious siege laid around him by Geffiard's army
His constant sortes By day and night discourage the at
lacking rary and Illness has materially aided he rebels
and return TO their homes b. sea his boidnsss has
proved emnenty successful. His capture Of the Vol
rogue one OF the best steamers of the aayen navy
q feat that challenged the admrat,on or his enemies
With this steamer and some beats .snaye continually
keeps the blockadng fee, on the !pi rire, while from
che forts no successfully defends the entrance to the
harbor.
observation-disclosures ra-dcY AT Hoxx
Each to II the importance II deserved and merely de-
manded small body Of troops, believing that the ap
pearance OF portion Of the regular army would
fhc rebels to lay down their Bn. troops after
troops and stil the desired result
"a nr ass @ hcy &
pablo OF holding. Geffrad then announced his intention
OF taking command OF tho ARM expecting that his pre-
would increase the efficiency OF his troops But
IL dangerous 10 carry out this plan, he had good
to doubt the loyalty of those in whose power
he would have been obliged TO leave his capital
He therefore delayed his departure from lay to day. and
his commanding officers, who were being enriched by
an camp. r. length owing TO the prolonged absence Of
men whose cxertions home supported their families,
public opinion manifested itself in tones tina, compelled
Gcdrart to keep the promise he had made share the
dangers and hardsh OF his army He gathered around
MIN those whose inhacnce might ieopardizc his position
President OF Hay and prctsnce OF comforting
npon them merted hcnors appointed them 10 high
places in the army thus removing by this stroke Of poll
mentcd rebellion in the capital itself Ia the carly par,
OF this month he lett Port rince issuing proclama
and OF the army and assured the people that with the
large force at his disposal he would soon reduce the
rebels 10 terms OF submission.
GgrrRsRp vEip
Soon after his departure he seemed TO have aban
United to unnecessary delays at Gonaivcs He now con
tinues to advance slowly towards the Cape evidently
deferrng the attack IN the expectation OF the arrival Of
Che Gaatca Runboa' lately purchased in New York by
abe Hayten government. The general impression pre-
walls that until then no decisive action will take place
People now patiently awaiting the Simultaneous
attack by land and sea- which, Il successful will. stll
enable Gerhard TO hold the rcns OF government. IT,
however, his movements prove UNSUCCESSFUL the pa
tiencc OF the people viii be exhausted the soldiers de-
moralized, and Gcrard will be compelled seek refuge
In a foreign land.
DECLINE or MA POPULARITY.
The President has dcscryedy many trends, who ad.
mire In him the qualities of a man who since his &C
eessou power, has used his utmost efforts to elevate
his country and enable II 10 assume proper position
among the civilized and enlightened nations Of the
world Under his admin -tratiDn laws have been
formed education encouraged, Christian religion propa
gated and energetic employed TO eradicate from
the minds OF the natives the berbarous ideas inherited
from their African ancestors notwithstanding the pro-
gress Of civilization his popularity appears 70 be declin
fng daily; people openly charge him with want o.
energy and a desire ol retaining power, with view 10
satisfy his own personal ambition rather than 70 promote
the interest Of the country Credit Is no longer obtained