The Present State of Haiti (Saint Domingo), 1828

Independence declared.—Dessalines attempts to take the city of Santo Domingo.—Raised to the imperial dignity. —New constitution.—His atrocious massacres.—Attempts to import negroes from Africa.—Encourages cultivators.—Census taken.—State of his army.—His death and character.

The Present State of Haiti (Saint Domingo), 1828 ◽

10.4324/9780203042984-12 ◽

2013 ◽

pp. 189-208

Keyword(s):

Santo Domingo ◽

The City

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Cause of the revolution in the colony.—People of colour in France.—Their proceedings.—League with the society of Amis des Noirs.—Ogé's rebellion.—His defeat and death.—Conduct of the proprietors and planters.—Consequences of it.

The Present State of Haiti (Saint Domingo), 1828 ◽

10.4324/9780203042984-7 ◽

2013 ◽

pp. 53-77

Keyword(s):

The Revolution

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Boyer elected president.—His character.—Revolution in the north—annexed to the south.—Revolution in Spanish part.—Union of the whole.—Measures pursued after.—Overtures to France.—Arrival of French fleet. —Negotiation and independence.—Baron Mackau.—Dissatisfaction prevails.—British consul-general.—Further dissatisfaction.—Determination not to pay the indemnity.—Voluntary loan attempted—it fails.—Observations on the inefficiency of government.—State of the military.—Naval force, etc.

The Present State of Haiti (Saint Domingo), 1828 ◽

10.4324/9780203042984-14 ◽

2013 ◽

pp. 246-284

Keyword(s):

The South ◽

The North ◽

The Military ◽

Naval Force

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Haytian jurisprudence.—State of the courts.—Trial by jury.—The judges.—Justices of the peace, their corruption.—State of the church.—Account of a Missionary.—Schism in the church.—Moral and religious state of the people—shewn by their mode of living.—Description of this mode.—Habitations described.—Furniture, &c.—Education.—Its progress.—Government do not encourage it.—Remarks on the consequences of not doing so.—Qualifications of senators and communes shew the state of knowledge and education.

The Present State of Haiti (Saint Domingo), 1828 ◽

10.4324/9780203042984-18 ◽

2013 ◽

pp. 397-415

Keyword(s):

The State ◽

The People ◽

Justices Of The Peace ◽

The Church

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The period between the evacuation by the British forces and the arrival of the French army under Le Clerc.—Cultivation.—Law to enforce it.—Character of Toussaint.—Reverses.—His arrangement with the French general.—His seizure and removal to France.

The Present State of Haiti (Saint Domingo), 1828 ◽

10.4324/9780203042984-10 ◽

2013 ◽

pp. 131-174

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French Army

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Christophe takes the command.—His officers of government.—Promotes agriculture and commerce.—Petion opposes him.—Cessation of arms mutually agreed upon. —Christophe crowned king.—Code Henry.—Baron de Vastey's opinions.—Commissioners from France.—Conduct to them.—Christophe pursues his system of government.—Petion relaxes in his.—His offers to the British government.—State of his dominions.—Has recourse to a debased currency. —Consequences.—His death.—Christophe negotiates for the possession of the Spanish part.—Revolution in his dominions.—His death.

The Present State of Haiti (Saint Domingo), 1828 ◽

10.4324/9780203042984-13 ◽

2013 ◽

pp. 209-245

Keyword(s):

British Government

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Topographical sketch.—State of the roads.—Mode of repair by criminals.—How criminals are treated.—Description of inns.—Accommodations at them.—Mode of travelling.—Value of land in several districts, and in towns.

The Present State of Haiti (Saint Domingo), 1828 ◽

10.4324/9780203042984-15 ◽

2013 ◽

pp. 285-330

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tion by General Maitland.-M. Charmilly negotiates with the English.-Views of the English cabinet.-Par- ties in the contest.-And insincerity of the French planters

The Present State of Haiti (Saint Domingo), 1828 ◽

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2013 ◽

pp. 111-130

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The period from the seizure of Toussaint to the final expulsion of the French, by Dessalines, in 1803.—State of cultivation.—Commerce declined—and observations on the population.—Its extent.

The Present State of Haiti (Saint Domingo), 1828 ◽

10.4324/9780203042984-11 ◽

2013 ◽

pp. 175-188

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CHAPTER Ill. First revolt of the slaves in 1791.—Their ravages.—Decree of the national assembly 4th of April 1792.—Santhonax and Polverel.—Their secret agency.—Encourage the slaves.—Their declaration of freedom to the slaves.—Consequences arising from it.—Character of the slaves.—Disabilities of the coloured people.

The Present State of Haiti (Saint Domingo), 1828 ◽

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2013 ◽

pp. 78-110

Keyword(s):

National Assembly

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Independence declared.—Dessalines attempts to take the city of Santo Domingo.—Raised to the imperial dignity. —New constitution.—His atrocious massacres.—Attempts to import negroes from Africa.—Encourages cultivators.—Census taken.—State of his army.—His death and character.

Cause of the revolution in the colony.—People of colour in France.—Their proceedings.—League with the society of Amis des Noirs.—Ogé's rebellion.—His defeat and death.—Conduct of the proprietors and planters.—Consequences of it.

The period between the evacuation by the British forces and the arrival of the French army under Le Clerc.—Cultivation.—Law to enforce it.—Character of Toussaint.—Reverses.—His arrangement with the French general.—His seizure and removal to France.

Topographical sketch.—State of the roads.—Mode of repair by criminals.—How criminals are treated.—Description of inns.—Accommodations at them.—Mode of travelling.—Value of land in several districts, and in towns.

tion by General Maitland.-M. Charmilly negotiates with the English.-Views of the English cabinet.-Par- ties in the contest.-And insincerity of the French planters

The period from the seizure of Toussaint to the final expulsion of the French, by Dessalines, in 1803.—State of cultivation.—Commerce declined—and observations on the population.—Its extent.

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Independence declared.—Dessalines attempts to take the city of Santo Domingo.—Raised to the imperial dignity. —New constitution.—His atrocious massacres.—Attempts to import negroes from Africa.—Encourages cultivators.—Census taken.—State of his army.—His death and character.

Cause of the revolution in the colony.—People of colour in France.—Their proceedings.—League with the society of Amis des Noirs.—Ogé's rebellion.—His defeat and death.—Conduct of the proprietors and planters.—Consequences of it.

The period between the evacuation by the British forces and the arrival of the French army under Le Clerc.—Cultivation.—Law to enforce it.—Character of Toussaint.—Reverses.—His arrangement with the French general.—His seizure and removal to France.

Topographical sketch.—State of the roads.—Mode of repair by criminals.—How criminals are treated.—Description of inns.—Accommodations at them.—Mode of travelling.—Value of land in several districts, and in towns.

tion by General Maitland.-M. Charmilly negotiates with the English.-Views of the English cabinet.-Par- ties in the contest.-And insincerity of the French planters

The period from the seizure of Toussaint to the final expulsion of the French, by Dessalines, in 1803.—State of cultivation.—Commerce declined—and observations on the population.—Its extent.

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