The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-08-16

An Attempt nj Rev0lt-Tbe Electi0ns-Inter.
nal ImprOvemcnts-The Army TO be Re-
duced-Large Crop of Coffee.
By late arrivals at this port we have advces from
Eayt TO the oath Of July.
An attempt had been made Jeremie BY two generals
named Cayentte and Taquo:s adherens Of Gefrard 10
get up counter revolution, but the affair proved
miserable failure.
Collecting . number Of the country people, whom
they induced by false join their stan.
dsrd they attacked the town Of Jereme, but were
bravely repused By the inhabitants, and compelled
belake themselves to the woods into which they were
followed by the soldiers and completely surrounded.
Cayeme in despair, blew out his brains and Taquois
captured With a number Of HE deluded followers
Deputa,;ons from different parts OF the republic had
arrived at Port Prince TO congratulate salnave upon
his election 10 the Presidency. Everywhere the news
Of his election had been received with enthusiasm, and
the event celebrated with great popular reJolcnss.
Assembly lengthy and comprehensive report upon the
condition OF the country Order and tranquility the
SAYS reign everywhere except 10 the district Of
VALERIE in the north, whore troops Of brgands TAKING
advantage OF the recent troubles engaged in acts or
p,llage end murder Sufficient forces had been sent
against HON. aud Il was hoped they would soon be put
down. The report, while giving glowing account OF
the financial condition OF the country, speaks hopefully
large Increase Of production from tho number Of men
who have been discharged from the army, and who will
nov be employed IN the cultivation OF tho soil.
The elections of members for the House OF Represen
taves under the constitution were proceeding in
peaceabc manner. There had been large addition to
the number OF voters and the elections exciting
unprecedented interest. SO far the members elect are,
on the whole, OF superior intelligence and ability.
Among them are several lawyers and editors o. news
papers.
ton OF a President the National Constituent Assembly
had reduced the number Of ts sttings; bot Il would
main 10 session until tho opening OF the legislative ses
sion
tabishncnt OF an exchange and of q chamber o.
nerce in each OF The open ports or the republic The
lat err Is TO be composed OF members at Port
Prince and Of i've members at the oacr ports The func-
lions q. the chambers defined 10 be-Io supply the
n. with Information on Industrial and CONNER
cal matters and 20 give the government the bcGet
,he views 10 the best OF advancing the pros
poriy OF industry and commerce, as To improvements
TO be introduced INTO al branches q; commercial egsa
ol aud 10 The execution OF oil public works relating
TO the interests OF commerce and industry.
A treaty OF commerce and amy with 81. Domingo
was about to DO concluded, 10 which end diplomatic
mission composed OF i've Hsytien citizens, had been
cent 10 the capital Of thai republic AT the samo time.
10 prevent those border raids aud outragos which have
been fruitful Of trouble between the two gov.
ernmells orders had been issued 70 the commandments
OF tho frontier districts OF Hay exercise tho utmost
vigilance and energy In suppressng brigandage.
II had been proposed 10 reduce the standing army OF
Hayl TO three thousand fvc hundred men, and 10
| game tho National Guard.
The name OF tho Hayden war steamer Galatsa, pur-
chased from the United States government last year. has
been changed that of Alexandra Peton his vessel
was shortly leave for New York for repairs N. Rec
s,cr the new Hayden Minister to Washington. would
| take passage In her.
AayIien Consulate had been established at New Or
leans 10 which d. Henry Rsbeau had been appointed.
Mr. Ewood Cooper had been appointed Consul at New
York in the place OF Mr. g. f. Usher who had 1or many
| years ueld that post.
The crop OF cgEee, 10 was expected, would % the
1 largest ever gathered In Hayt.