New-York tribune., 1867-06-01
HAY1I.

BY the arrival at this port of the brig Henry and
Louise. in 10 days from Port Prince, we have
Haytian advices to the 10th inst
The news received here two days ago from Jamaica
via Havana that Sanave had assumed the Dictatorship
of the Republic turns out TO be wholly unfounded.
and that published in THE TRIBUNE OF the 10Th ut,
is confirmed. Salnave arrived at Port-au Prince on
the 25th April, and the following day the Provis-
ional Presidency was offered to him and accepted.
On Sunday, the 18th. May after attending divine
service in the Cathedral at PortauPrince, be pro-
ceded to the Senate Chamber where he sworn into
Office in the presence of the members of the Provis-
iOnal Government, and large number Of prominent
Haytian citizens. The following is translation of
the proclamation issued by the Provisional Govern
ment relative to the tansference OF their power INTO
the hands of Salnave:
The ProrsionaI Government 10 the People aud me Army
HAYTnNs: Immediately after revolution accoE'
certain unnatural sons Of the Republic Destitute Of Tie
spirit Of patriotism, began 10 form criminal and fra
SS w Pa e whole of HsS az
the downfall of the men TO whom the country had con
poserty will have reason TO curse forever And they
regarded with envy the men who were eIertng them
selves successfully TO rally public opinion In support OF
the general interest," as opposed 70 party schemes and
one Of the means employed by these enemies Of public
order was instdousy TO spread malicious runors With
bers Of the Haytian family They represented
try as on volcano that the people othe rural districts
ens cS eHea bsWeen he three heroes Of the rev.
oution-Gens Nissage sajet s. sanave, and v Chevsl-
lier They know not, these promoters OF civil dseod
that these three historic names are united by one feeling
Of patriotism, and by a common desire and common
purpose the country from the miserable cond
ton INTO which has been plunged by the Maebiavean
administration Of Gehrard. who, having shamelessly
posed 10 the horrors OF anarchy and OF atcdal war
Haytiansl In order to confound the plans OF these
traitors We wonld impress upon you the necessary %
following up with calmness and dignity the work that
has been commenced. In three days the Constitutional
Aaeam will m a
constitutional charter which will guarantee the rights OF
now In city Gen. sayane, who has been received
with the acclamations OF an enthusiastic people happy
TO welcome with honors the hero OF the North who Tor r
of that Geard who ogetfu OF the most sacred duty OF
the chief Of the state and not to suS II. IN M ise or
f9reisn bullets to spread carnage and death IN the
In taEns the oath Of fidelity to the nation, and of
strict Observance OF The principles OF the Revolution IA
and after having received from Gen. Saet the Kiss OF
peace and fraternity, Gen. Salnave, upon his brave
unite with his honorable colleagues and his fellowcit
in defeating the evil designs OF the enemies OF public
order. That he will keep his word we may be certain
On your part Hsytans continue to give entire
dence TO the Provisional Government believing that by
the wisdom and the good faith OF its administration. the
vessel of tate delivered from the dangers Of political
tempests may with fun sails make It's way into the de
Signed by sAJET the President,
And the other members OF the Provisional Government
AS Sanave persists in his resolution not 10 accept
the Presidency except at the hands OF the people the
several Departments were electing representatives
who would assemble in Port au- Prince, and it
expected that the Presidential election would take
place by the end of the month.
Victorien Chevallier had been appointed by Salnave
to the command of the Haytian army.
Soulouque had applied to the Government asking
for permission to return to Hayti TO end his days
His request was granted and he expected TO
arrive shortly from the Island of Curacao where he
has been residing since he driven out of Jamaica
by Gov. Eyre. He has property in Hayt, and will
lead quet retired life being quite an old man. anu
very nhrm, in fact paralytic
The export of cotton this year, it is expected will
reach 20 0000 600 t. Ten years ago Hayt did not sx
port 300 bales of this article The export oil conee
will also be very large.
The following extract is from private letter
received by merchant of this city from Portau-
Prince, under date of Mayo:
23d OF February nothing has sstonished me more
than the general state OF tranquility when nas
and no claimants for the Presidency" e".r