ABSTRACT

Abjuration o f the French Nation.— Vengeance o f Dessa­ lines.— Method adopted to restore those Blacks who had been removed, from the Island.— Private instructions fo r bringing delinquents to justice.— Proposals by the people and Government, to make Dessalines Governor-General

fo r life.— Proclamation issued on the occasion.— Tour o f Dessalines through the Island.— Proposal to make Des­ salines Emperor.— Overture 'accepted.— Procession ac­ companying his coronation.— Public rejoicing on the occasion.