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The Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
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Schr. Liberty arrived in Charleston from Cape Haytien after 18 days, reporting calm following French naval operations in Samana Bay. Government authority strengthened island-wide; 6000 National Guards reviewed in high discipline. Markets dull for American rice (5) and flour (10); colonial produce like coffee scarce and high.
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By the schr. Liberty, arrived yesterday, in 18 days from Cape Haytien, we learn that all was quiet at that place. The temporary excitements which had been some time since produced by the operations of some French vessels of war, in Samana Bay, had entirely subsided, and the bands of the government had been much strengthened by extension of its authority to every section of the Island.--The National Guards, composed of all the young men of the country, were in a high state of discipline and equipment--a review of about 6000 of these troops took place at the Cape a few days before the Liberty sailed.
--Markets for American produce were very dull: Rice was selling slowly at 5, and Flour at 10.--Colonial produce in general, particularly coffee, was scarce and high.
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Cape Haytien
Event Date
A Few Days Before May 4 (Arrival May 16 After 18 Days)
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government authority extended island-wide; national guards strengthened and disciplined; markets dull for american produce, high for colonial goods
Event Details
All quiet at Cape Haytien after subsidence of excitements from French vessels of war in Samana Bay. Government bands strengthened by authority extension to every section of the Island. National Guards, all young men, in high discipline and equipment; review of about 6000 troops at the Cape a few days before sailing. Markets dull for American produce: rice at 5, flour at 10; colonial produce scarce and high, especially coffee.