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The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
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Report from Capt. Clark of the Louisa, arrived Philadelphia July 23, on British frigates at St. Domingo, division between black Generals Christophe and Dessalines, and General Ferrand's secure position at Santo Domingo. Separately, Dessalines threatens murder of French in Hayti unless independence acknowledged and tribute provided.
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From Capt. Clark, of the Louisa, arrived at Philadelphia July 23.
"During my stay at St. Domingo, there came off the harbour 3 British frigates at different periods with flags of truce, to wit: the Blanche, capt. Mude the Pique, capt. Ross, and the Franchise, capt. Murray -All of these officers were on shore, some of them three days. They said they had further idea of blockading St. Domingo. There was a division between the two black Generals, Christophe and Dessalines, which may prove fatal to the Blacks.
"General Ferrand, at Santo Domingo, was under no apprehension from the Blacks, there being none nearer than 40 leagues. The garrison was supplied with 9 months provisions and the troops healthy."
General Dessalines has sent by a vessel arrived at Nantes, dispatches to the First Consul, stating that he has threatened the murder of all French inhabitants in the Island of Hayti, if the Government do not immediately acknowledge its independence, and promise a yearly tribute in arms, ammunition, artillery, &c. —
This circumstance is recorded in the Clef du Cabinet.
[N. Y. Mer. Adv.
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St. Domingo
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July 23
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division between christophe and dessalines may prove fatal to the blacks; threat of murder of all french inhabitants unless independence acknowledged and yearly tribute promised
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British frigates Blanche, Pique, and Franchise visited St. Domingo harbor with flags of truce; officers stated no further blockade plans. Division between black Generals Christophe and Dessalines. General Ferrand at Santo Domingo unconcerned, garrison provisioned for 9 months, troops healthy, no Blacks within 40 leagues. Dessalines sent dispatches via vessel to Nantes threatening French inhabitants for independence recognition.