The New York herald., 1870-09-08

Ceunterfeiters-Two Of Them Ordered 70 be
! shet-Another Revelation Feared-Sal-
uave's SONS Piotting with Baez-Letter
from the Pope-Hnytien Sympathy with
France-Eaocts of the European War ON
Hayticn Trade.
PORT AU PRINCE, August "a, 1870.
II will be remembered that on previous arrival
Of the steamer City OF Port Prince at this port
from New York two men named Arnaud and Grant
were arrested on board of the vessel and charged
with bringing counterfeit money into the country.
One OF the mon tGrant claimed to be q citizen
OF the United States, and Minister Bassctt inter-
fered In his behalf; but a large amount
OF counterfeit paper money OF the republic
being found in their baggage by the g0yernmen
officials, Mr.. Bassett withdrew his protest, and the
men were sent to prison to await their trial, their
trial resulting IN their conviction Arnaud as princ
pal and Grant as an accomplice. A boy who was
arrested with them was acquitted. The men have
been sentenced to be shot to death with musketry,
Dut stay OF proceedings has been taken in their
case IN order to bring before the court of last
Sort IL is, however considered certain that the de-
cison OF the lower Court will be confirmed and the
sentence carried out.
Two Haytiens named Autern Dulce and Alexan-
der Brutus, recently employed in the TREASURY De-
partment, have been convicted OF stealing the plates
oil the government notes ana printing fraudulently
from tnem. Tney nave also been sentenced to be
shot to DEATH
President saget is much dissatisfied with the
y,
seem TO be ruling with too high hand and do not
wish to pe held responsible for their acts to the
people, whose votes placed them In their positions.
The Ministry In Geffrards time, by similar line Of
conduct brought on revolution which overthrow
the whole government. and such a result is now
feared unless radical change is made. The Minis
ter OF Finance, NJ. Laponte Will have to resign as
ne has been paying, contrary to law, debrs Of the
former government.
The government has been for some time aware
that strong opposition Is secretly being formed
against it by the Sanavists, aided by President
Salnave are actively interested in the movement
Recent positive Information gives great uneasiness
IN official circles, and 1t Is of such nature that
1t cannot at present be made public. am per-
nsitted, however to say that the government is
fearful OF fresh outbreak, and ts fully prepared 20
meet 1t. Ii Is positively asserted here that The young
Salnaves, through President Daez, nave bought
United States gunboat, said TO be the Swatara, for
servace against Haytt.
ate letter to the President announcing the appoint
ment Of Rev. Alexis Jean Marie, Vicar Apostolic to
the Metropolitan char rendered vacant W the
death OF the late Archbishop Of Hayti
On the 10th Ts De,Nn was sung at the cathedral
at the request OF the French Minister in celebration
OF the Fere Napoleon and collections were taken up
for the wounded French soldiers. The President
members Of the Cabinet and the citizens attended.
After the ceremony M. lie C0mpte de LemOnt enter
tanned the officials at the Consulate ana speeches
complimentary to France were made. The assem-
bly, broke up with shouts OF "vive Francais," "Vive
Han HAITI For the first time In our history murder
has been committed for the purpose OF robbery from
the person. M. b. Maitre was on his way home,
having large amount OF money, IN the carly part
OF the night, when he was attacked by TWO men,
who fired four shots at him, two o.. Which took effect
causing immediate death.
The war has had q terrible effect upon business
here, nearly all trade is done with France and
Prussia. number OF North German ships now
ut the different ports Of the island some OF them
by the French cruisers. Exchange, which was
rapidly going down. Is now at $50. The coffee crop
Just commencing TO come In and will be very pentl-
ful. Tie BARK Trait d'UniOn has been sold for
$4,000.