The New York herald., 1878-12-14
OBITUARY..
Ex-EMpREss souLoUQUE, OF HAYrr.

EX-EMPRESS SoULoCQUE, OF HAITI.
Tho latest news from Portau- Prince. Hayti, con-
firms the report which had gained some credence
here of the death in that city, the 18th Of October
Of Anne Justine Eyeque. widow Of the late Faustn
soulouque. Emperor of Hayti. The immediate
OF her death was cancer in the breast. She had
always enjoyed perfect health until within . very
rev months before her demise. and her painful III
soothed by all that medical skill and loving
friends could do. Mime. Sououque who like her late
husband. was Of unmixed African blood was born in
the village Of LAcahaie in the year 1870 She was OF
humble origin and when she married Soulouque he
was only under officer in the Haytien army and
many years her senior. Together the possessed
of only moderate means. But the young country
girl soon proved herself be wife OF not only per-
feet cvotion and fidelity but also who could and
did aid her husband with sound advice and wisc
economy il the direction and management OF all
and care in tina. respect At this time ~
indeed through most Of his life. Soulouque was
2, .ns s an and r.
modest wife also rather tall, well formed. full OF
natural grscefulness OF open and cheerful face. and
utterly without trace OF art or deception. There is
evidence that either the husband Or the wife at
this period cherished any ambition TO become rich or
above their we'll neghbors and fe
low citizens. or dreamed Of the promotions and
honors which awaited them. But his keen
insight into human nature. his truly remark
good Judgment and his courageous devotion
TO his duties soon won for him promotion IN the
army: While Boyer was yet President souioulus
to tho rank OF general, and no further honors
seemed open to him. He was not a politician he
made public speeches, and had never been .
candidate for any Office in the State. The wife was
sul wholly occupied with the modest affairs of her
rural home ut l. L'Acshue. All unexpectedly one day.
the LIST OF March ls47. as General solouque was re-
cining III his hammock on the palace grounds
committee Of tho Senate reused him
up to inform him officially that that body
elected him President OF Hayti. dc had had no
knowledge that his name had even been mentioned
in connection with that Office and he naturally re-
ccived the announcement in blank amazement. But.
with the promptness of decision which characterized
him. he accepted the Office and Nine Soulouque was
thus suddenly elevated to the highest attainabie posi-
ton her country. There were. however, in store
for her still further honors and dignity, for. on
the 2sth = Of April. 1889, President sonlouqus
his wife Empress. and completed the decree BY
crowning first himself and then his wife in the pres
retained the imperial dignity until overthrowns De-
cember ~ 1858, by one Of his trusted lieutenants.
Ger,rd who restored the hspunls Then & the I'm;
until the downfall Of deffrard. March 13 1867. On
the elevation Of Slnoor to the Presidency after
the last named date. the fallen Emperor was allowed
to return to Hayti, and died within few days
after landing at his native village, Petit Goavc.
But on the overthrow Of Salnoor in December. 1883
Nine. Soulouque together with her only child. the
arniable and accomplished Princess Olive and the
latter's husband, General Antie Lubin lnow Charge
dAfaires Of Liberia in Hayt, was again forced into
exile She was, however, allowed to return to Port
auPrince in 1871, where she lived in quite retired
until her death MIne SoulOuque was o woman
OF remarkable character. No dazzle OF the i'm
perial court. or possession Of riches. or limit
less power, or trials in exile. changed
her sweetness Of temper, her simplicity Of manners,
the painness of her every day Life her unbounded
goodness Of heart and religious for the we'll
rare Of those within her reach. When political pas
sions were high and the decree Of imprisonment or
exile or death was ordercd the imperial hand was
often stayed by her pleadings for clernency and
mercy. Il 10 currently said in the Haytien capital that
she is believed any occasion to have failed to
exert herself to the utmost to soften passions and
save and comfort the prosecuted Her high position.
her wealth and influence through the long years Of
her power were always used on the side OF
generosity. forbear.nse and good to others.
No tale Of poverty unhappness or suffer-
ing ever came to her unheeded. 1t might
we'll strengthen faith in human nature study the
remarkable character OF this child OF humble origin
whom circumstances suddenly elevated to the position
of the highest dignity and wealth in her country
She had few personal wants, personal animosities
nor jcalousies and never personal enemy. She was
q devoted member OF the. Roman Catholic Church
and Q firm believer In that faith No one who ever
knew her. and especially one Of her fellow country
men, will fail to mourn her death remember with
lasting affection and esteem, Anne Justine LLvspua
Houlouque Peace to her ashes!