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Foreign News July 4, 1849

Washington Telegraph

Washington, Hempstead County, Arkansas

What is this article about?

Revolution erupts in St. Domingo as army and navy declare for Gen. Santa Anna against President Hernandes, who burns Don Carlos city. Troops march on capital, expected to install Santa Anna as president. Later reports highlight army's defeats and poor prospects for peace and commerce.

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Late and Interesting from St. Domingo.

By the arrival of the schooner J. B. Lindsey, Captain Hathaway, from St. Domingo City, which place she left on the 25th ult., we learn that another revolution had broken out, and that the army and navy had declared in favor of Gen. Santa Anna as President. Hernandes, the President, met the troops on the outskirts of the city, and declared to them that he was still their commander. General Santa Anna then withdrew from the army, and retired to his plantation, after which the troops disbanded; but they not being satisfied, again requested Santa Anna to head them, which he complied with, and immediately marched for the city. Previous to his march, the city of Don Carlos was burnt by order of President Hernandes, with a view of preventing the troops taking possession of it.

It was supposed that St. Domingo City would fall into the hands of Gen. Santa Anna, and that he would be declared President of the Dominican Government.

Two Days Later.—The schooner Silas E. Hand also arrived yesterday from St. Marks, St. Domingo, whence she sailed on the 27th ult. Capt. Ackerly states that affairs on the island are far from being encouraging, either as regards the prospects for peace or commerce, generally, with foreign countries. The President, after his return from his unsuccessful expedition against the Spanish part of the island, stated in his dispatches that his army had been victorious in every battle, and extolled them very much for their courage and gallantry, when, in fact, they lost all their cannon, and were in a most miserable condition. It was not known how many men he had lost, as he took the precaution not to state the fact in his dispatches.—N. Y. Herald.

What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt Political

What keywords are associated?

St Domingo Revolution Santa Anna Hernandes Army Revolt Don Carlos Burnt Dominican Government

What entities or persons were involved?

Gen. Santa Anna President Hernandes

Where did it happen?

St. Domingo

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

St. Domingo

Event Date

25th Ult. And 27th Ult.

Key Persons

Gen. Santa Anna President Hernandes

Outcome

city of don carlos burnt; army lost all cannon and in miserable condition; unknown number of men lost; st. domingo city supposed to fall to gen. santa anna, who would be declared president.

Event Details

Another revolution broke out in St. Domingo; army and navy declared for Gen. Santa Anna as President. President Hernandes met troops but they disbanded then reformed under Santa Anna, who marched on the city after Hernandes burnt Don Carlos. Later reports from St. Marks indicate poor prospects for peace and commerce; president's army defeated in expedition against Spanish part, losing all cannon despite claims of victory.

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