The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-15


Naval Engagement or Cnpe Hnytien-Defeat
Of Salnave's Steamers-Further Success Of
tho Revolutionists.
ST. MARC Sept 90 1862
Things here are turning very rapidly IN favor OF
the revolutonists VINO have been very successful In
the last engagements. On the 9th inst naval
engagement took place before Cape Haytien between
Salnave's steamers and those OF the revolutionsts
In the beginning the rebel steamer Republic fought
alone against the Alexandra Potion and the Silvain
and, Notwithstanding she was subject TO the
concentrated fire OF those two steamers
ran down the sivaln, causing her great
damage. At this time the rebel steamer Mont Organ
ise appeared on the scene OF conflict. thus making
| the forces equal. After eight hours engagement
| Salnave's steamers were 80 badly damaged that
they we're compelled to retire. the Alexandra Potion
being completely disabled and having to be towed
into Cape Hayden by the Silvain where they took
| protection under the guns OF the fort They were
hurried to the bay by the rebel steamers which, after
sending some shots on the fort icoet continued to
| blockade the Cape
Gonaiyes has been surrendered to the revolu-
Louis, lie Male and Port de Paix. large quantity
OF coffee, reported to be $4,000 bags, fell into the
% te aSes Inc Of
troops have been abandoned to the rebels and the
S land to Aqan ARE
have all gone over to the reyoiutionists. ri
Additional from the South OF Hayti-Capture
of Marisot by the Observation-Disclosures Of
the Picos - Proclamation Of Amnesty
Response OF tho InhabItants-Route from
Mnrigot to Jncmel Open.
ST. THOMAS, Oct. ], 1862
A gentleman, just arrived from Hayti, furnishes
me with additional Information of operations ON the
south side OF that distracted republic. On the 18th
September General Louis Sauisaine issued procla-
nation, stating IN substance as iollows:-On the 14th
he sent o column by sea. under General MOntecatm,
against Marigot. 1t was kept back by contrary
winds, but the 10th landed and took the place by
storm. Thomas Christ who was In COM
mand or the town. set fire thereto before
evacuating, and, Notwithstanding the efforts OF
the revolutionists, 1t was In good part
burned down. Amnesty was granted to all the In
habitants aud those that had left requested to
return to their homes Quiet restored there, Monte
catim lett portion or his force as garrison and
proceeded AGAINST Thomas Christ who had, with his
scattered forces Joined the Plco camp ut Beaucer.
Another column, under General X Lissade, left JAG
mel on the 18th, with view OF Joining the first and
making the attack In combination. AT Cages JAG.
mel the troops OF Montecatim came on to the enemy
In great numbers, who, after a severe engagement,
fed, abandoning piece OF artillery and many arms.
They also came on to another camp before joining
the forces of Lissade, which also scattered
the proposed combination. Meanwhile Lissade
rived before Beaucier, and, as most OF the forces
there mad gone TO Cages J6cme, lie attacked at once
and had easy victory. MOntecatm came up III
time to capture many OF the flying Picos.
To the proclamation OF amnesty the inhabitants Of
Marigot responded as fOll0ws:-
Observation-Disclosures for sixteen months of the cruelty Of
Thomas Christ we have seen with JOY the arrival OF your
brave General Montecatm worthy in all OF the
high mission accorded to him by worthy self his bene
promise united influence to aid him in his mission We
the glorious and heroic revolution which
being accomplished in country and by all
that holy that the bloody yrant shall again put his
in will m n
prefer shedding every drop OF our blood the to
being brought under his yoke.
the revolution IS now master OF Marigot and Cages
Jacmel. the famous camp of Beaucier, Is no more,
and the route from Jacmel TO Margot is now open. 4
Attempt TO ReprovisiOn pAnsc de Tcnn-Gen-
eral Brice ut Aux Cages Prepared to Attack
SaInave-Port au Prince Surrounded by
Attack Privateers of Rebels-nIr. Holiister
Appointed Minister to Washington.
HAVANA, Oct. Q, 1859.
Dates from Haytl to the 18th ult. have been
received here. There Is little additional that here
tofore published in the HERALD On his arrival at
Port au Prince, about the 9th ut. Salnave sent
a vessel, laden with provisions under the American
nag, to PAnse de Team, but she failed to effect o
landing as the menof war of the revoutionists were
In sight. It Is reported that General Brlce has
returned from st. Marc to Aux Cages with 600 Cacos
to engage Salnave'S troops Port al Prince Is sur
rounded by the Cacos and Salnave hemmed IN. The
steamers Gaatea and Sylvan were at the Cape
taking in stores preparatory to going out IN search
Mr.. HOLSTER late United States Charge dAraires
at Port Prince, has been appointed by President
Salnave Minister Resident at Washington, In place
OF Eyariste Laroche recalled.