The New York herald., 1871-03-17


actually desired annexation to the United States,
but the government suppressed every manifestation
OF the kind. lie also became satisfied that Cabrals
force WIS largely composed OF Haytiens.
PORT AU PRINCE.
This town is said to contain about 80 600 inhabi-
sants, although should judge tnat II that esti-
mate would be nearer correct. II situated at the
head Of q large bay ana at the foot OF q mountain
range, which surrounds 1t on every eide except on
the water side. 1t is the hottest place we have
visited, the only relief being occasloned by the sea
breeze which commences about three O'Clock in
the afternoon. The are generally OF stone or
brick, the streets are mostly paved with cobble
stones and there traces OF It's having once been
o place OF considerable consequence. The city Is
supplied with water from lake a short distance
on, and there are one TWO fountains in the city
winch attended by the poorer classes. Yet with
all these advantages it is the athiest town ever
saw; great piles OF dirt and refuse vegetable matter
obstruct the Streets the cutters reek with poisonous
decomposition, and II Yellow Jack does not have
unlimited is from no fault OF the Inhabitants.
VISIT To-TnE AMERICAN CONSUL.
The day after arrival several OF us paid visit
to Mr Conard the Commercial Agent and Consul Of
the United States at this place. He resides near the
water front, in large red brick building, ana we
were received by him ana his accomplished lady
with cordiality peculiarly American. He has been
here twelve years and has pretty good acquaint-
ance with the character Of the people and the events
that have transpired during that time. While here
the American Minister, Mr.. Bassett and his lady
also came in, and we were properly introduced.
Mr.. Bassett is the first colored representative Of
our nation who has been sent abroad in an official
capacity and his tine education and ability reflect
great credit, not only upon his race, but upon the
government which he represents. HIS Wife greeted
tha ctofYo Nar n
It seems, is an old irieno. She is quite light in
color and highly accomplished and lady like in her
manners. The broad veranda around the Consul's
residence is the coolest place In the city, and is a
favorite resort Of Americans. Mr.. Bassett resides
about mile and half outside OF the city.
THE FEELING ON ANNEXATION.
There was quite an excitement In the city upon
the arrival of the Tennessee various rumors having
been started as to the object OF the Commissioners
in visiting the place. strong revolutionary feeling
exists against the present government, and the
casion was made use OF to represent that President
Saget was cOnnving for the sale OF his country to
the Americans, whom they appear to hate bitterly,
Notwithstanding Senator Summers pathetic appeal
IN their BEHALF There Is, WI hout question, strong
OPPOSITION here among certain party to the annex.
alton, not only OF the Haytien but OF the Dominican
portion of the island; but have been approached
by individuals who, without any questioning on my
part, have voluntarily informed me that the mass
Of the people who are not Immediately ed
with the government are heartily desiring annexa-
ton. AS, however, our mission here Is not 10 ques-
tlOn them on the subject there is much doubt as to
tn feelings OF the majority. There has been some
manifestation on the streets against u.s. ana during
q visit OF Mr.. Wade and Dr. Howe at the ConsUls
there was a sham serenade, which was insulting IN
It's meaning NO notice was taken OF IT, however.
DIR. Howe In his dyspeptic restlessness, determined
10 travel into the interior. having heard that the
old boundary line between the French ana Spanish
portions or the island was distinctly marked by o
series OF stones set in the ground having inscrlp-
tons upon them showing the course ana location Of
Doctor was bent upon examining, Notwithstanding
the protestatons OF Mr.. wade that he had busi-
government and that the Commission had no au-
tn0rity 10 make any Inquiries here relative to their
inland, including visit TO Jacmel a town Of some
importance on the southern coast. OF course the
friendly land OF Summers eulogies would offer no
objections TO such Whlm, but would aid hm with
ali their power Relying thus upon the honorable
Senator's asiute statements about our sister repub-
lic the worthy Doctor presented verbal request,
through Minister Basse President Saget for the
proper PERMISSION and assistance when, behold
the answer Is In the negative, the permission Is re.
fused and the restless mind Is compelled ,o chaIe
under the restraint. l fear Tor his friend, Mr..
feelings are becoming quite antagonistc to the
spirit or the remarEs OF the phllosophic orator.
VISIT OF THE COMMISSIONERS TO PRESIDENT sAGET.
1t arranged that on saturday afternoon the
commissioners would pay formal visit 10 Presl-
Commssoners Wade and Howe acoo"aned sne Iw0 nv
their secretaries and stenographers were received
with with. much pomp and m military ! ceremony by the
President is quite dark, with high forehead and
commanding presence. He was surrounded by his
Cabinet and large number OF other officials.
After the usual hand shaking Commissioner Wade
addressed the President as follows:-
Mr. are the Commissioners Of the United
touching the state and condition of Dominican republic,
republics than have heretofore existed, and having
so sna. u o we s be or az .1s
Ing 70 the President Of tne Hayden republic
amicabc relations that have long animated the people
express the sincere of the President people
Oi the United States.
marks OF MIR. Waoe were being INTERPRETED,
the President rose TO respond. He evinced great
agitation, hardly appearing to know how to frame
own people ut the same time. As ne would utter
sentence ne would ask his counsellOrs whether they
agreed with him, to which tbe response being favor
able he gradually warmed up and spoke more
fiGently and earnestly. His remarks were to the
effect that lie was gratifed at seeing the Commis-
soners but spoke OF the disturbed condition OF his
country and ntimated that the Tennessee's arrival
had created much excitement and complicated mat
ters with him. lie did not enter, however into any
explanations, and throughout spoke in vague and
Mr. Wa BY and ID s
proiuse dose OF French, which, no doubt, pleased
the old Senator, although he could not understand
word o. 1t. Finally he led the way into an adjon-
ing room, where an ample amount OF champagne
Was served ana where complimentary toasts wound
the tennessee, after which the Commission de.
parted.
THE HORNET AND HER CoNsoRT.
Living close In shore Is the famous steamer
Hornet, which was seized at Wilmington some
months ago by the United States authorities under
the charge OF being Cuban privateer. She alter
wards was released, nothing being discovered which
would tend to- prove the charge. she then sailed
from New York under command OF Captain Hudson,
VINO was IN our navy during the rebellion and dur
lng the Paris Exposition became notorious for having
salled from New York to Havre In the Red, White
ana Blue, boat sixteen feet long After conside.
Table diticulty the Hornet landed o cargo Of arms
on the Cuban coast and made her way TO the place
where sne has been bockaded by Spanish man OF.
war, the Pizarro, for several weeks. AS Captain
Hudson has not violated any neutrality law, being
American papers properly cleared he has appealed to
Captain Temple Tor protection. The Spanish cap
tam has endeavored several times tU capture him
nnd mis- in this port and has written letter to
Minister Basset stating his intention to treat Cap.
tain Hudson and his men as prates and to
hang them II caught. Under the circumstances
Captain Temple cannot do otherwise than anerd