The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1871-04-14
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tconsissss sfTsn Fira Pegsl
localities, which viii give rise to ex-
tensive internal Improvements.
Insects and noxious reptiles ale
not found more abundant than N tils
interior Of cur older States.
The general political capaclty ~
the people is regarded laFofe9i.s'
there having been for years nel1oe1
slavery nor cast spirit 70 deprive
then, of manliness. The courage
and devotion wasted in in-surrection
abundantlv prove their capscitz for
Enforcement snd regular political
action,
The Commissioners estimate the
actual population of the Republic at
10000, more than nineteen-twen-
titbs being native Dominicans, white
blood freponderating largely, the
majority being much nearer white
than hlack.
In forests the product is of aston
ishing variety, including the chol-
cest cabinet woods, oak, pitch pine
Egnum vitre and an immense stock
of medical and commercial woods,
many houses being bgilt Of manog-
any. The fisheries, once hourlsa-
ing, have, during latter years, faiie1
into neglect At an earlier period
in the history Of the island more at
1ention was paid to marine resources.
and fishing was carried on around all
shores Of the island. supplying the
home want for salt fish, and allowing
an export to other colonies. Both
the surrounding seas and the rivers
inland are well stocked with fishes OF
of many kinds. The black fish OF
Qrampns, a small mem berofthe whale
family, is somewhat abundant on the
northern shore, where several score
ara caught every year, and theil
blnbber tried down for Oil. The
turtle of both green edible species
and hams bin, are abundant in the
deep sea, few miles from the land
San Domingo, according to all testimony, il
generally healthy country, especially IN th'
interior among the mountains, where white
men labor safely and successfully. The cis
mate presents DO greater obstacle 10 immiRra
ton thsn in several Of our new States Ih'
eastern portion OF the island. is CONSTANT }
swept by the trade winds. and therefore ]:
much more healthy than Hayt, to winch M
ravagss OF yellow fever are chilly confined
The losses of the Spanish army from Hines
were largely due to tbe lack Of sanitary care
and the Commissioners are satisfied their losse
have besn largely exaggerated. The Commis
Bioners have given special attetention 70 thi
matter Of health, and besides getting inforna,
ton from other quarters, they have CHARGE
two medical gentlemen to report specially up
omit, and their reports are appended. -1hell
conclusion is this: The popular idea that the
Dominican territory is particularly uIhealthy y
and that persons visiting It are peculiarly
liable to yellow fever, Is entirely erroneous
The average health and longevity IS quite
equal TO, and probably greater than the United
SIates. As q whole, immigrants are not liable
70 any more diseases. the general health Of
persons VINO pass fron old to the new States
in the Uuited Strtss and saving upon the sea
coast the process is 50 simple IS 10 escar
notice Taking the year through, as mueh
agriculture work na be done without c1ug
health, as can be done N our middle or west
ern States. and with greater results. Persons
in all circumstances can here, by selecting
their locality, enjoy a delicious climate and
abund nce Of fruit, with far less liability TO
diseases Of the lungs to scarlet fever, and other
fearful epi ienics, and without any liability to
yellow fever The Commission, It's sc aches
and gentlemen Of the press, numbered thirty
two, and the officers aud crew Of he iI1gate
numbered 1876. This company OF 5Zo So
iourned in haTbors supposed TO be the most
unhealthy parts of the country, or IN the IN
terrier OF the island, about two months. Few,
II any, had been acclimated; nevertheless there
Tas but one case OF mortal disease, and that
from causes unconnectsG with the climate
Thers was no case Of maligpnt fever and
none Of severe sickness among them. The
Steamer Nantucket, with its sui compliment
Of officers and seamen, has been in the har-
bors Of the island for about fifteen months,
and has not had S single case Of yellow fever
Earthquakes have done no serious damage
n the islsnd since 1915, and though slight
shocks occur almost every year, they arr SO
iRconsidersble that scarcely one in twelve Of
the inhabitants are aware Of them. Hurricanes
are not untrequent, and sometimes attended
with considerable damage. The island has
several rivers navigsble Tor short distances IN
TO the interior, while three great beys-Sam-
ana, Acoa and anaziIla-admit vessels OF the
largest draft, though only the frst7has any
importance.
The Commissioners stated the advantages
Of the acquisition of Samana Bay to be pow
erfui military and naval station, and Doubtless
estimate the grow snd importance Of the
city portion OF the water front, which already
. has been acquired by citizens Of the United
States, being but small part OF what would
be occupied by the site OF great commercla
city. Inland communication by water ant
rail would be easy, ana the future Of Sanans
Bay under the authority OF the United State
eould not fail 10 be OF material Importance.
The following statement exhibits briefly tb'
result of inquiries as to the debt Of the gov
eminent aud its obligations, whether sseer
tanned ana admitted or uDadjusted and undei
discussion.
Unpaid sslaries.............. ssn 000 ool
Bonds snd TIeas,Fy No.-s............ 95Ss 4sl
Debts snd Llans.. ns...................... 944 40:
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