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Herald Of The United States
Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island
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In Hayti, President rallies forces against Christophe's rule; Gen. Bazelais captures Gonaives on May 30 after resistance, Boucauxin forts evacuated May 31; army reinforced. Reported from Port au Prince, June 3.
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PORT AU PRINCE JUNE 3.
The President of Hayti, having resolved to put an end to the despotism of Christophe has called on the Haytians to rally round his standard, and one of his Generals (Bazelais) has announced to him, that on the 30th May he took, after a most obstinate resistance, the city of Gonaives. The enemy's troops were commanded by Generals Vernet and Magny. The forts of Boucauxin, defended by Gen. Pierre Toussaint were evacuated in the night of the 31st May, after a pretty vigorous resistance. Every measure is in activity to reinforce our victorious army.
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Hayti
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30th May To 31st May, Reported June 3
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city of gonaives taken after obstinate resistance; forts of boucauxin evacuated after vigorous resistance; army victorious and being reinforced
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The President of Hayti called on Haytians to rally against Christophe's despotism. General Bazelais captured Gonaives on 30th May from Generals Vernet and Magny. Forts of Boucauxin, defended by Gen. Pierre Toussaint, were evacuated on night of 31st May.