The New York herald., 1868-08-21


News from the Interior.
KINGSTON, JAM. July 30, 1868.
BY the arrival Of the Alma to-day from Cape Haytl,
in four days. learn that the place is surrounded by
the revolutionists, and that communication with the
interior has been cut OF, that neither coffee nor
logwood can find Its way to the coast for shipment
As q result OF this vessels cannot md cargoes Ad-
vices have already gone to the United States to coun-
termand the sailing Of vessels for Haytien ports with
provisions, as no return cargo can be furnished.
Three vessels rom the States laden have arrived in
Kingston from Hayti, having been unable to there
unload their cargoes.
The news from Port au Prince is to the 25th,
brought by her Britannia Majesty's steamer Mullet
which arrived at Port Royal on the evening of the
2stn. Early on the morning Of July % General
Normil quilted his portion Of the insurgents
lines around Port au Prince, evacuating the
Lighthouse aud Carrefours, and hurriedly pro.
ceeded to Petit Goave arriving there the same
evening. The place was and had been for some time
in possession Of the reactionts or interior parisans
OF Salnave These Normil attacked at once and after
long and desperately contested engagement he re-
mained master Of the field and OF the town. The
loss was heavy on both sides. In his abandonment
Of Carref0urs Normil had to leave behind three
pieces Of artillery for want of transportation. The
cannon were spiked and otherwise rendered unsep-
viceable. The same day Salnave's forces occupied
CarrefOurs and of course found the spiked guns.
highly selfaudatory and bOmbastic proclamation
was thereupon published by his sable Exceency, in
forming the people Of Hayti In particular and man.
kind in general what mighty trophies had been cap
tured by his army. On the same day July 23 Sal
nave, emboldened by his reoccupaton Of Carrefours
made an attack upon the positions Of General
Faubert taking 1900 picked men with him
and leading the assault in person. Defeat
and not success as he anticipated, was
% % Of his Ss soldiers ia ss
forti1cations. The main fighting on this occasion
was done in and about the village Of La Coupe,
OF the governments corvette Sylvan Gate Twenty
second December on July "a steamed into the port,
tured her. This is hard blow to Sanave's fortunes
and materially lessons his chances OF success. The
insurgents are likely now to endeavor to shut up
Port aa Prince ON the sea side from the outer world
as they have done on the land side.
The corvette Sylvan is small steamer which was
purchased during the Presidency OF GefYrard turned
into war vessel and called the Twenty second De-
cember. Soon after the assumption Of power by
salnave her name was changed to Sylvan,
had lately been kept busily engaged IN
running between Port au Prince ana Cape
her that Salnave sent away all the troops belonging
to Port au Prince 10 garrison The Cape and brought
the Cape troops to garrison the capital in order to
prevent local influences upon the men. Sanave
now has no vessels Of war at bis disposal his navy
OF three being reduced to the Galatea retained in
New York for nOn-payment OF repairs and equip
menf. The Liberte was captured, like the Sylvan,
by the insurgents.
The United States steamer De Soto arrived at Port
III Prince the 22d, to leave for Colon on the 25th
Dr. 26th. Sanave visited her the morning Of the
.4th and was received with great honors. His fast
rend, MIR. Gideon Holliser American Minister resi-
lent, was present on the occasion.
General John Lynch the famous Cacos leader, has |
had the whole forces of the revolution placed under his
This has been done in order to promote |
unity Of action, hitherto lacking in the military
movements OF the Insurgents. General Lynch, not |
being an asplrant for the Presidency, and tae main
leaders, Nissage-Saget, Hector and Faubert, each
covetng the POSITION the selection made no doubt
Judcious one, such as will preclude the personal
jeaOuses that would have resulted had either of the
other three generals been selected. Despite this
wise action towards concentration OF their efforts
the insurgents are not prospcring as they had rea
sons to expect few weeks ago. Great discomfort
exists among the men OF the line because Of the
au Prince and many are daily deserting. on the
other hand the cause of Sanave is looming up. The
lower classes OF the capitalize women particu-
lary-are very enthusiastic in their support OF his
claims, While in the interior he is gaining in popu-
The widow OF ex-Emperor Sououque arrived at
Port eu Prince July 22 from Petit Goave, accom-
panied by her mother and sister. The ex- Empress
Is decidedly in favor OF Sanave and as she has still
influence In Hayti her support is great
gain to the Presidents cause.
Mr. Holllster, the American Minister resident, had
returned from his cruise along the aytien coast In
the United States steamer Penobscot. His tour had
been very much discussed AT Cape Haytlen, on his
honors. salute was fired from the forts, q band
national airs, both Hayten and Am eri-
cam and the troops were placed under arms and re-
nave's general commanding, conducted the Minister
to the most interesting spots OF the place and then
feasting and toastng to the best OF his Abilities
From Cape Hayten Mr.. HOLSTER went 10 Mole St
Nicholas which place, 1t was and Is openly asserted,
he designs making the headquarters OF the United
States in the West Indies. Mr.. HOLSTERS conduct
is much c,ndemned, and he is universally blamed
the Penobscot and for meddng so exten-
sively and unpolitcally m The troubles
sae ana Tine se sh and aenSa
have protested against his conduct towards the
Haytien refugees In his Consulate, also against
the annexation OF any portion OF the territory OF
Hayti to the United States. General John Lynch as
generalssmo Of the revolution, has salso published
protest against Mr.. HOLSTERS attempt az acquir-
ing portion Of the republic for his government
General Lynch solemnly AYERS that his party will
never submit TO any dospoiiation made by Sanave,
no matter IN iaVor OF what nation 1t may have been
executed.
From Jacmel learn that the lnsurgent General
Font Nernette was defeated July a. near Monbain
by party OF reaction5ts. General j. II. Hector had
returned to Jacmel, from the siege OF Port au Prince
Tor the purpose OF protecting the place from the at
tack OF the Piques. lie had issued a proclamation
declaring Thomas Christ an outlaw and Offering
$4,000 iiaytenl for his head Christ Ia the leader
Of the Piquets. The Committee OF Public Safety Of
Jacmei had also issued proclamation granting
complete amnesty To the chiefs OF the Piquels Christ
excepedl who should surrender within three days
iucSc tilSe udJS tAputu WITHOUT Rlqutb
taking advantage OF the amnesty. Stubborn iel-
lows
An attack is reported TO have been made by the
Doninicans onthe territory OF Hayti. Les Anses n
Petre was taken by party OF Baez's friends and
General TOussaiDt Boyer and his son were murdered.
Grand Goser, too, had been sacked and saffron
burned down.
From Lans Evoir under date OF July 20. I am ad.
vised that the town no longer in possession Of
the insurgents, the government troops having cap
tured the place July H. General Joseph Isabelle COM
manting for Salnave. Provisions were very scarce
The sloop Definite arrived here on the 2lth from
Jereme, after passage OF three days. She brought
TWO female passenger. Her captain reports things
quiet at Jeremie. Nothing OF importance had been
heard from the capital The capture OF Port'au
Prince was momentarly expected. The shooting OF
prisoners was said TO average six per day for each
side In Jeremie, like IN Lans Evoir, provisons
were scarce and very high.
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE
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