The Present State of Hayti (Saint Domingo) with Remarks on its Agriculture, Commerce, Laws, Religion, Finances, and Population

CHAPTER VII.

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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. 175