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Foreign News May 16, 1821

The Rhode Island Republican

Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island

What is this article about?

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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CAPE HAYTIEN.

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.

What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt Political

What keywords are associated?

Haiti Revolt Gen Romaine Arrest Black Regiments Officers Executed Island Unification

What entities or persons were involved?

Gen. Romaine President Boyer

Where did it happen?

Cape Haytien

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Cape Haytien

Event Date

Latter Part Of April

Key Persons

Gen. Romaine President Boyer

Outcome

eleven officers executed, fifty more under sentence of death

Event Details

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

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