The New York herald., 1871-03-17

FRED DOUGLASS ON HAYeT
Owing 10 the unfrendly spirit manifested by the
Haytien authorities toward not only the Commits
sion, but all white people, t0geih er with
dices Mr.. Douglass has become thoroughly dis
heartened anu disgasted with them and does not
at snsIr condition. He has not re received any Kind
ness from them, officially at least, and all his
attempts to explain the altered state Of feeling IN
has been listened to doubtngly and incredulously.
The cond non Of the people, too has slckened hun;
oligarchy, which Expresses them and keeps them
In abjcct ignorance. While he does not consider
here deplores the existence OF this state OF affairs
as detrimental before the eyes OF the world as being
OF such an attempt Minister Bassett has given hun
much information upon their internal affairs and
their treatment OF hm, which Is far from encourage
mg. He remarked that they were drifting back
wards, and were not 1T for self-government This
feeling against the whites Is not confined to Amerl
cans, but to all nations They have an article in
their constitution which prohi It's any white man
from holding real estate in their dominion. Mr.
Douglass has appeared moody and SICK at heartever
since our arrival here and Is earnestly desiring to
get away and go home.
NEWS FROM CABRAL
While Commissioner Howe was examining the
Hayden prisoners IN Azua, who had bee captured
by the troops Of Baez happy thought entered his
received permission from President Baez to have one
OF the prisoners liberated and sent back to Cabral
him TO meet them ut Port au Prince, as they
desired to converse with him on the great subject OF
auneAdllOu, MANY rulnOrB were prevalent rs 10 the
chances Of the messenger ever reaching Cabral's
lines, doubts being expressed that BaeZ would per-
nit him to actually go through. Yesterday, how
ever, the 9th inst, information was received on
board the Tennessee that messenger had made his
appearance at the Haytlen lines bearing despatch
sent from this place for instruction to whether
the letter should be received. The Commissioners
they desired preserve the srictest neutrality be-
tween the contending forces in the Dominican pOr-
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quest OF the Commission, and then to be received on
the vessel. DR.. Howe Immediately made prepara-
lions Tor accepting the messenger and endeavOflng
that the proper to treat him as an out
with MIN. The Doctor, however, went ashore,
where he remained until nine O'Clock in the even.
NJ. IN result has not yet been made known.
THE VIEWS OF THE COMMISSIONERS.
witnoat douOt Ben Wade is strongly in favor Of
and unanimous desire the part OF the people for
It, He is less impressed with the vast resources OF
lie is therefore preparing his report to present. to
ington. Commissioner Howe the particular friend
OF Senator Sumner, and who was sent out TO repre-
sent that gentleman's views, has also become 50
thoroughly in favor of annexation that he TOO, is
anxious TO have the report prepared to present to
congress without delay. The other day the Doctor
became so enthusiastic on the subject that he
slapped Wade on the shoulder and assured him that
he would unite with him in everything. Professor
White has been violently opposed to the whole
ourneyns overland rom ST. Domingo cy to Puerto
PLATA aud is not expected to reach here until about
the 18th inst. Whether his views VIII then have
undergone any change is to be determined,
but II he retains the same views with
which he started he win be compelled to
sion will exercise any influence upon Congress or
the people OF the United States upon the question OF
doubt now Of the report being favorable to It, and,
further, that 1t win defend and exOnerate President
ment by which he any Of his friends win receive
any benefit.
We shall probably be detained at this place until
about the 18th inst, idly waiting for Professor
White 10 come around from Puerto Plata on the
NantasKet. There Is nothing to be done here to aid
the work Of the Commission, and Mr.. Waae Is chat.
ing at The provoking delay. There was no need at
Professor Blake with large party Of scientific men,
had already preceded him over the same route; but
Comms lon that they can divert the purpose Of the
expedition TO the visiting OF different portions of the
r ner o well as to
OF Cornell University. Would 1t not be
Well to demand Of some Of these renterpris.
Collections should be turned over to the Smithsonian
Institute or some other national depository Owing
leave Port au Prince until about the 18th or l4th
inst; we shall then run over to Key West to coal,
way. II will require about three days to COAL and
1t VIII probably be well on towards the drst OF April
LATEST AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM CABRAL.
just as the steamer is about to start learn that
position OF CaDral and othsr matters OF the highest
importance.
have been the man who was in Washington and, by
false documents and still falser statements. mised
and deceived Mr.. Sumner as to the status OF Cabral
and as to affairs generally on the island He boasts
OF his success and mas been highly honored by the
Haytiens for his grand exploit
Parties have also appeared before the Commission
who assert that the war on the Haytien frontier
ganst Dominica, while conducted in the name Of
Cabral is really HaJ tien war, and that Cabral Is
a prisoner IN their hands, perfectly helpless.
II IS even expected that Cabral is now seeking
refuge on board the Tennessee and will claim pro-
lection against mis- Hayten prosecutors Parties
have had secret interviews with DR.. Howe, who as
sert this to be the positive condition OF AFFAIRS
Mr.. Wade has long regarded Cabrai as mere
desperado, doing the bidding OF Hayt and will on
mat hsy VIII he heS rar anv eS
future depredanons on st. Domingo while these
negotiations are progressing:
the Commissioners state that Cabra Is strongly in
favor OF annexation, but dares not avow his views,
ments, as his life would be IN danger On either side
OF the line They also assert that the recent pro.
Cabral, denouncing the Commission and the Ameri-
cans, We're written and printed IN Port au Prince,
witnout .ne kn1weaSe ". @ OF Capra and VIII DC
his personal safety.
Or. Howe is now on shore expecting to hear from
Cabral, II not have personal interview with him,
while MIR. Wade persists In regarding him as bandit
cattle .hsf, and thinks nim willing tool IN the
hour Of the sailing OF the Port au Prince
Alter Arrival-Our Colored NTinister--W What
the Haytiens Think Of Him-The Comn,is-
sioners ard President Saget-The Herald
With the President-Failure to Interview
Cabral-One Bright Spot.
PORT AU PRINCE, Hayti, March I, 1871.
The second day after arrival at Port au Prince
stated the letter Of another OF your correspon
dents, the Tennessee put on her best attire and fred
saues in honor OF the United States Minister Resi-
dent, MI. Bassett and the Consul, Mr.. Conard, who
went on board The former is colored man. and
! learn all our consular representatives on this
island, except Mr.. Conard, are also colored. / do
not know whether our government intended the
appointment Of colored Minister and Consuls, or
commercial agents. as compliment to the Hay
items or as sop 70 the negro voters at LOme but
l understand IL IA not annreciafod nc nnoh ha.o