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After expelling the French of Haiti ( 1803 ) General Ferrand , who commanded them in Montecristi , was launched with some troops , and coming to Santo Domingo, General Kerverseau made him surrender the government of the eastern , who remained faithful to France. Then he took to protect against the inhabitants of the West , establishing cantons from Fan to Neyba , and fortifying the hills of Puerto ( between San Juan and Azua ) . The Haitian cause had some adherents in the Cibao , but having them in December 1803 sent three deputies to Cap , and having been required Dessalines for supporting a contribution of 100 000 pesos fuertes , the Cibao returned to the French.
Shortly after one of the three deputies , Golf Tavares won by Dessalines , brought some men of color, formed with them a battalion Haitian , who named the Yaque , and seized Santiago. Warned French General Deveau , with 100 European soldiers and reinforcements Dominicans came , surprised Tavares, and took the town ( May 14, 1804 ) . But it was for a few days : the Brave Toussaint Haitian Dajab?n entered , and on May 26 took the population. Having retired after General Brave and the battalion Tavares Yaque . Deveau returned to Santiago and in possession of his inclination began to catch nearby. This was because of that the people will rise , and when they had arrested , he was referred to Santo Domingo, asking for another Governor. Ferrand sent a tan Vega, Serapio Reynoso , who knew grangearse the esteem of his fellow citizens and deserve good of France.
However, Dessalines , acclaimed emperor by the name of Jacques I, did not renounce extend his dominion over the whole island and the May 8, 1804 issued a proclamation in which he said the Dominicans : " Spanish , I give you 15 days to join under my flag . " In January 1805 , General Ferrand ( French general / ndv ) allowing said " the inhabitants of the frontiers of the Ozama and chased the rebels Cibao ( Haitian ) , and take prisoners only children 14 years old and under " ( only leave children alive ? / ndv ) . Such an order authorizing the extermination of the African race , and gave Dessalines pretext to prepare a formidable expedition.
The February 16, 1805 , met in Petite Riviere de l' Artibonite division of General Gabart of 5400 men , commanded by Brigadier Cange and Magny . The next day, in Mirebalais joined those forces P?tion division of 7800 soldiers under Brigadier Generals Magloire Ambroise and JB Daut . From there he sent to Las Matas , Fan , San Juan and Neyba order to submit, and was launched .
The 19 received the surrender of Las Matas , where he entered 23 at noon. Two days later ( the 25th) at 3pm held at San Juan , where he was little, and leaving a garrison of 300 men , with Isaac Borel , went 26 for Azua. The 28 , 3 leagues S. Del Yaque -Chico , El Puerto , had to stop in front of a redoubt called Tomb of the Indians , occupied by 800 French- Viet Dominicans under the commander . Attacked by leading Haitian advocates boldly resisted , but finally had to disband , having been imprisoned Viet . Dessalines did whip thorny death with rods , and a sapper Haitian heart devoured him .
On 1 March the Emperor entered in Azua , he found deserted , and which became Governor Juan Jimenez. The next day came Ocoa river , and finding everywhere Dominicans unfriendly to their view , estates began to burn . The four crossed the desert town of Bani , and two days later came to establish himself with his guard of grenadiers in Galindo 2500 , league and a half north of Santo Domingo .
While the Southern army effected such movements , another body penetrated the Dominican territory to the north . Christophe General (later king by the name of Henry I) with 900 Haitian general under P. Romain , Toussaint Brave , Raphael and Lalondrie , having left the Cap on February 18 , crossed the Grande- Riviere 19 , spent 20 Fort Libert? ( Bayaj? ) and 22 arrived in Sabana Larga. The next day passed Guayub?n river and taking the road from the river , came to camp out on the ranches of Savannah Hospital . On the 24th at noon reached the river Amina, and the next day morning to Yaque by the Other - Band .
Reynoso General Serapio , Governor of the Cibao by France , occupied the fort of West (after strong call of God) and the 1500 Franco- trenches with Dominicans and 12 cannon . Christopher sent one Pedro ... Haitian battalion Reynoso intimate Yaque order to surrender , he refused insulting gestures . 2000 When Haitians are thrown into the river, and protected by the shooting of the other troops , achieved through it , and hamper the fight in the savannah .
Long and fierce was the fight , the enemy cavalry shock defeat determined defenders. Reynoso and General Serapio N. Polanco and many companions perished with weapons in hand. At 9 am, Christopher , who had 60 wounded and 300 dead , entered this town , which was to drown in blood.
Immediately thereupon , the Franco - Dominican wounded were put to the sword in the streets.
On February 26 the remarkable Francisco Raimundo Campo, Francisco Escoto , Jos? de Rojas , Jose Nunez , Juan Curiel , Juan Nunez , N. Delmonte , Norberto Alvarez , Antonio Rodriguez and Blas Almonte were hung in doorways of the Cabildo , ( West front parade ), a lot of people granted asylum in the church , passed by bayonets , another large number of citizens , including the priest Pablo Alvarez put in jail .
The next day Colonel Field Tavarez leaving Haitian Governor and Captain Joubert Cibao of Santiago arms commander , Christopher forward to Dagger , the 28 La Vega found deserted , and 1st . March Yuna reached . The 2 received at the hands of the priest Cotu? submission , the four reached Arroyo Bermejo , and 7 at noon was found next to Dessalines .
From March 5th day the Emperor had summoned its surrender to the square. Reply Ferrand burned the town of San Carlos , which could protect Haitians , and concentrated defense to fortified walls . The garrison of the city had 35,000 French , and 12,000 people had brought a militia of 1300 men commanded by French Savary and Repussart mulattos . The forts were trimmed with numerous artillery . The Dessalines visited March 8 positions that enemy guns began to bother : Gabart division occupied the hills from the Ozama to San Carlos , the brigade JB Daut East , Cange the center and near Magny West Village Church ( San Carlos / ndv ) ; P?tion had entrenched their division from San Carlos to the sea.
Ferrand - to prevent food shortages - made ship all useless people while two British ships , port blocking , preventing them from the start, and as renew their attempt, took them prisoners.
The September 1 thousand French troops out the door the Count to clear the way of Santa Cruz, and Magny forced her to retire .
The 11th at 8am Ferrand new attempt with 3 columns , the hunters take the church of San Carlos , and Magny put in danger sends reinforcement P?tion , who manages to repel the French .
The next day , General Geffrard 6000 arrived from Haiti with Haitians , and Christopher , after the Ozama past 8 leagues north of Santo Domingo came to billet troops in Pajarito : so was the city ( Santo Domingo / ndv ) completely fenced . But Dessalines was devoid of artillery, and only with the shooting of his infantry could answer the fire of the forts .
Until 23 Haitians continued fortifying and approaching their lines, and that day were half as strong shot of Santa Barbara, (north ) while parts Ferrand had to climb over the church of San Francisco in order to dominate with their fires .
The supplies were scarce, and as more wood was still lacking , General Barquier went to the East ( 25 ) for cutting mangroves Ozama , but its operation was frustrated .
Since the city was reduced to the extremity; Dessalines and was preparing to cap the site with a general assault , and the Haitian general Papalier had just arrived in the necessary artillery Venguer ... when the 26 , two French ships were at sea, and made signs that revived the besieged.
Indeed , 27 day fixed for the assault , the British ships moved away , leaving the French Navy harbor a 3 frigates , 3 corvettes and other small craft . In the afternoon , to harness the enthusiasm of his troops , made a general output Ferrand , who could only reject the Haitian cavalry .
The next day ( March 21 ), the French admiral put ashore Missiessy a reinforcement of 500 men with General Lagrange and gave sailing west. Seeing the direction of that army , and fearing an attack on Haiti , Dessalines was determined to raise the siege . In the afternoon your cabeller?a met the inhabitants of the district of Santo Domingo, and headed for the border . The Emperor took the same road at 7 , and at night came to Bani. From 8 to 11 all his army abandoned the trenches as quietly , and was launched : Gabart , P?tion and Bani Geffrard by Christopher on the north . So ended the siege of Santo Domingo .
The two armies Haitians were pointing their way with the fire of populations and the rapture of the inhabitants. But Christopher excelled for their ferocity in this work of destruction . In order, Monte Plata, San Pedro and Cotu? were reduced to ashes , and its inhabitants slaughtered or taken captive .
In order, the commander Col 900 vegans dragged Antoine Santiago , Colonel Jean Jacques Bazile set fire to Moca , Golf Tav?rez and plundered and burned Poux Piere Puerto Plata, the commander Brossard, to Macoris , Captain Habilhomme to Montecristi , the commander Rois La Isabela .
On April 6, Christopher gathered his troops in Santiago , beheaded in the cemetery male prisoners , among whom were the Priest Vasquez and 20 priests , burned the town and its 5 churches , and went out, taking as a herd 249 women , 430 girls and 318 boys .
In their march Amina destroyed , sent to Colonel Etienne Albert to impose the same fate at Banica , and entered the crimes covered Guarico .
In May of that year the commander of Medina Franco Augustine , escaped from the battle of Santiago and Santo Domingo site , returned to the Cibao , and rejected all rounds Haitian ; established a low Villalobos canton Francisco Est?vez , and another in Las Matas under Captain Rojas, and their incursions collected much of Dominican prisoners .
Such was the issue of Dessalines , which led to high Dominican hatred against Haitian domination and sowed terror in our minds who could only arranc?rseles by the enthusiasm of Independence in 1844.
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Invasi?n de Dessalines - Enciclopedia Virtual Dominicana
