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The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
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In Haiti, Petion's forces captured key northern towns and advanced on Cape Francois with 12,000 men as Christophe's army deserted him, forcing the latter to flee into the mountains. The island reports newfound quietude despite scarce provisions. (June 25, 1812)
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Extract of a letter dated Aux-Cayes, June 25th, 1812, received per brig George, via Philadelphia.
"I send you herewith an account of a series of pleasing events, the continuance of which will add considerably to our happiness in this Island. An express arrived here yesterday morning, with letters to the commandant, from Port-au-Prince. Petion has got possession of St. Marks, Cape St. Nicolas Mole, and Gonaives, and is now advancing rapidly with twelve thousand men, to take possession of Cape Francois, Fort Dauphin and all the north. All Christophe's soldiers have deserted him, and have joined the army of the south, to terminate at once this conquest. Christophe has fled into the mountains with only a handful of men; his staff officers have left him to join the President.--It is very lucky that such has been the case, otherwise, if he had succeeded in entering the Cape, he would have murdered all the female inhabitants. He was followed closely till he took refuge in the mountains. All the north rejoice at the monster's overthrow, and are sending daily deputies to request the President to advance. Next week he contemplates being in the Cape, and making that city his seat of government. The Island was never more quiet than since this defeat of Christophe.-- Provisions of all kinds high and scarce."
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Aux Cayes
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June 25th, 1812
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christophe's soldiers deserted him and joined petion's army; christophe fled into the mountains with only a handful of men; his staff officers left him; no murders of female inhabitants occurred; the north rejoices and requests petion's advance; the island is now quiet; provisions high and scarce.
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Petion has taken possession of St. Marks, Cape St. Nicolas Mole, and Gonaives, and is advancing with twelve thousand men to take Cape Francois, Fort Dauphin, and the north. Christophe's soldiers have all deserted to join the southern army. Christophe fled into the mountains after being closely followed. Petion plans to make Cape Francois his seat of government next week.