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Herald Of The United States
Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island
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In Hayti, Gen. Christophe's army of 10,000 attacked Port au Prince on Dec. 5 to force his appointment as emperor, but was repulsed by Gen. Pichon. After skirmishes, Christophe was defeated by Jan. 10, his troops revolted, and he fled. A republican constitution was adopted on Dec. 27.
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BALTIMORE, FEB. 3.
To the politeness of a gentleman, just arrived from St. Thomas, we are indebted for the latest intelligence from the Republic of Hayti. The papers furnished, contain an account of the operations down to the 27th Dec. inclusive on which day the new republican constitution was adopted.
On the 5th Dec. Gen. Christophe appeared on the skirts of Port au Prince, with an army of about 10,000 men, to compel the body of people assembled together, to frame a constitution to appoint him emperor of Hayti. On his arrival there, he sent in a flag of truce, and desired to have a conference with Gen. Pichon, commander at Port au Prince, who went out to meet him with what soldiers he had; and instead of a conference, as soon as Pichon came within gun-shot of him, his men were fired on by Christophe; when a short engagement ensued in which there were some officers and men killed on both sides. Pichon got into Port au Prince, and kept Christophe from committing any material depredations on the town. As his army was but few in number, he thought it most advisable to act only on the defensive, and not pursue Christophe, after having driven his troops out of town, at the end of which they had entered it.
Dispatches were immediately sent by Pichon to all parts of the South, where they had dominions, for troops, arms, ammunition and provisions, and on the day following, there was not a mule to be found, or scarce a man that could bear arms, in the town of Jacmel, all had repaired to Port au Prince, to join Pichon's army, carrying provisions and ammunition for the occasion. Several skirmishes took place in the course of eight or ten days during which time, Christophe's army was within two or three miles of Port au Prince, and had several times entered it, but was as often repulsed.
On the 10th of January, news was received at Jacmel, that Christophe had been defeated, and that the greater part of his soldiers revolted and joined the other side; that he had fled for his life; that Pichon's army were in pursuit of him, and no doubt but they would overtake him, in which case, death would inevitably be his lot, as they were determined to behead him, and establish a federal or republican government.
On the night of the 10th of January, Jacmel was illuminated on the occasion.
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Port Au Prince, Hayti
Event Date
5th Dec. To 10th January
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some officers and men killed on both sides; christophe defeated, greater part of his soldiers revolted and joined the other side; he fled; pichon's army in pursuit, determined to behead him; new republican constitution adopted on 27th dec.
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Gen. Christophe with 10,000 men appeared near Port au Prince on 5th Dec. to force his appointment as emperor; sent flag of truce but ambushed Gen. Pichon, leading to short engagement. Pichon defended the town defensively. Reinforcements from south including Jacmel. Skirmishes over 8-10 days, Christophe's army repulsed multiple times. On 10th Jan., Christophe defeated, troops revolted, he fled; pursuit underway to establish republican government. Constitution adopted 27th Dec.