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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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In Hayti, Rigaud and Petion reconciled after a falling out, with Rigaud retaining a governorship. Petion commands 5000 troops at Port-au-Prince, facing an imminent attack from Christophe, whose squadron is at St. Marks. A flag of truce brought accommodation overtures from the 'Black Emperor.' Reported via Capt. Carter, sailed Dec. 7.
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Capt. Carter from Port au Prince (St Domingo) sailed Dec. 7. Some time previous, Rigaud and Petion had fallen out. The former collected troops at Aux Cayes and the latter at Port au Prince. They marched and met at Petit Guave, where a reconciliation took place; and they passed some days in feasting with each other, when they both returned to their respective stations.
Rigaud is to retain a governorship. Petion had at Port-au Prince about 5000 troops, and an attack from Christophe was soon expected. If he brought with him a fleet to co-operate with his army, the fall of the place is apprehended, as there was no naval force there. Christophe's squadron was said to be at St. Marks. A Flag of truce had arrived from the Black Emperor, and it was reputed he brought overtures of accommodation; but it was not known what answer had been returned.
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Hayti
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Some Time Previous To Dec. 7
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reconciliation between rigaud and petion; rigaud retains governorship; petion has 5000 troops at port-au-prince; expected attack by christophe, potentially with fleet; flag of truce with overtures of accommodation from black emperor, response unknown.
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Rigaud and Petion fell out, collected troops at Aux Cayes and Port au Prince respectively, marched to meet at Petit Guave, reconciled, feasted together, then returned to stations. Petion anticipates attack from Christophe at Port-au-Prince; Christophe's squadron at St. Marks; no local naval force.