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Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
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In Cape Haytien, Haiti, late April: Arrest of Gen. Romaine sparked revolt by two black regiments, who surrendered to Pres. Boyer; he was sent to Port au Prince. 11 officers executed, 50 sentenced amid unification efforts.
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Accounts from this place to the latter part of April, have been received at Baltimore. They state, that in consequence of the arrest of Gen. Romaine, two black regiments, who had long served under this popular leader, revolted, and demanded the restoration of their General. They, however, soon surrendered to the control of President Boyer, and Romaine was embarked for Port au Prince. Eleven officers, consisting of Colonels, Commandants, &c. had been executed, and fifty more were under sentence of death. A very natural conclusion, at the moment when the active and wealthy citizens were aiding the government, in bringing about a system of civil, political and commercial law that should unite the various sections of the Island, and give permanency and prosperity to its establishment.
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Cape Haytien
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Latter Part Of April
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eleven officers executed, fifty more under sentence of death
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In consequence of the arrest of Gen. Romaine, two black regiments revolted and demanded his restoration but soon surrendered to President Boyer; Romaine was embarked for Port au Prince