The New Hampshire Gazette

OF ST. DOMINGO.

The new Constitution, for the colony of St. Domingo, has been received at the Seat of Government, but is not yet published. The "National Intelligencer," (Government's official paper) promises its publication immediately.--On perusing the address of Citizen Borgella, who appears to be the Prime Minister of Governor Toussaint, we notice many excellent sentiments and principles, and much devotion to the true interests of that once rich and beautiful colony: The following, closes his Speech preparatory to reading the Constitution:-

"Should the Central Assembly have failed in meeting the views of their constituents; should they have missed the end which the General in Chief had in view: they at least, have done all that circumstances would permit them to do. They could not at once propose all the changes that may be wished for; the colony cannot, but by degrees, arrive at her greatest prosperity.. Good, to be permanent, must be slowly effected:

We must here take the example of Nature, which hurries nothing; but will, on the contrary, take her time to ripen her best productions."
The following is the 13th Article of the new Constitution of Saint Domingo.

"Property is sacred and inviolable. Every person, either by himself or representative, is at his own option in the management of what is acknowledged to belong to him. Whoever prevents the exercise of this right, is criminal in the eye of society, and responsible to the person molested in his property."
A NEW REPUBLIC.

The new Constitution of the colony of St. Domingo was promulgated at Cape-Francois, on the 8th July. General TOUSSAINT L'OUVERTURE, who has been invested with the authorities of Governor, under the new order of things, on being presented with a copy of the Constitution, addressed the inhabitants as follows:

LIBERTY.

EQUALITY

FRENCH REPUBLIC.

People of St. Domingo.

THE Colonial Constitution for this important island, has just been handed to me by the Central Assembly, composed of Legislators, who, in virtue of my Proclamation of the 16th Pluviose last, have met to establish laws which are to regulate and govern us.

I have read that law with attention; and persuaded that it will insure the welfare of my fellow-citizens, being founded on good morals, on localities, and principally on religion, I approve it.

But when I consider that I am charged with the execution of these Constitutional Laws. I see that my task is more difficult than that of the legislators has been. Nevertheless, I announce that however vast and spacious this undertaking may be, I will do my best to go through with it.

O you, my fellow-citizens, of every age, of every station, and of every colour, you are free; and the Constitution which is this day remitted to me, is to render that liberty eternal.

Let us, in the first place, prostrate ourselves before the Creator of the Universe, to thank Him for a blessing so precious.

It is my duty to speak to you in the language of truth. This Constitution assures to every individual the enjoyment of his rights; it requires of every citizen the practice of the virtues, as it calls within our climate the right, of good morals, and the Divine Religion of Jesus Christ.

Therefore, then, Magistrates, serve as an example to the people of whom you are to consider yourselves the Fathers and the Defenders. Let Probity and Righteousness guide your actions and dictate your sentences. You will, secure to yourselves the esteem of your fellow-citizens: it is the sweetest consolation which a man in office can desire.

Brave Military Men! Generals, Officers, Subalterns, and Soldiers! Observe Discipline and Subordination, give activity to culture, be obedient to your Chiefs, defend and maintain the Constitution against foreign and domestic enemies who might endeavour to injure it. Let your motto always be Bravery, and your guide Honour; you will deserve well of the Country.

Cultivators avoid indolence, it is the mother of vices. Guard principally against the seductions of men as ill intentioned as malevolent. You will at all times find in me, as well as in the generals my representatives, the Repressors of injustice and abuses.

Industrious inhabitants of the towns! Be submissive to the laws; they will not cease to be your protection and your ægis.

People, Magistrates and Soldiers! I lay before you your duties and mine. For me,. I promise, to the face of heaven, to do whatever will depend on me, by the permission of God, to preserve union, peace, and public tranquility, and consequently the hap. piness of my fellow-citizens. I promise to execute what is prescribed to me by the Constitution. Swear to me in like manner, before the Supreme Being, that you will submit yourselves to those laws which are to ensure your happiness and consolidate your liberty.

Citizens! I inform you that the law is the compass of every citizen; that when it speaks they must yield obedience. The civil and military authorities are to be the first to submit to them, and to give thereby an example to the people. Follow from point to point the Constitution which the Central and Legislative Assembly of St. Domingo has just presented to you , and may the sublime principles it has just consecrated, remain eternally engraven upon your hearts.

At all times, my dear fellow-citizens and friends, my desire, my wish. and my ambition, consisted in finding and preparing the means to render you free and happy. If I can attain an object dear to my heart, I shall not regret life, and I shall go without any remorse to render an account of my actions to the Almighty God, the Sovereign Author of all things.

Live forever the French Republic, and the Colonial Constitution!

The General in Chief

(Signed)

Toussaint Louverture.