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Foreign News
September 6, 1804
Rhode Island Republican
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Report from Santo Domingo indicates no attack by Dessalines' indigenous army, with the island tranquil. British blockading squadron allows American vessels passage while awaiting French reinforcements.
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ST. DOMINGO.
We learn from Captain Perry, of the schr. Lively from the City of Santo Domingo, that no attack had been made on that place by the indigenous army under Dessalines, nor was such an event expected, the troops being stationed at a considerable distance. The island through out was tranquil. An uninterrupted intercourse was permitted to American vessels by the British blockading squadron, who were stationed there for the avowed purpose of intercepting a French fleet which was daily expected with reinforcements.
We learn from Captain Perry, of the schr. Lively from the City of Santo Domingo, that no attack had been made on that place by the indigenous army under Dessalines, nor was such an event expected, the troops being stationed at a considerable distance. The island through out was tranquil. An uninterrupted intercourse was permitted to American vessels by the British blockading squadron, who were stationed there for the avowed purpose of intercepting a French fleet which was daily expected with reinforcements.
What sub-type of article is it?
Colonial Affairs
Naval Affairs
Military Campaign
What keywords are associated?
St Domingo
Dessalines Army
British Blockade
French Fleet
American Vessels
What entities or persons were involved?
Captain Perry
Dessalines
Where did it happen?
St. Domingo
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
St. Domingo
Key Persons
Captain Perry
Dessalines
Outcome
no attack made or expected; island tranquil; uninterrupted access for american vessels.
Event Details
Captain Perry reports from the City of Santo Domingo that the indigenous army under Dessalines has not attacked and is stationed at a distance. The British blockading squadron permits American vessels intercourse while positioned to intercept an expected French fleet with reinforcements.