CONSPIRACY ATuAYTI.
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We published in Saturdays American, a
letter from Cape Haytien, alluding to the
discovery of conspiracy which hatl been
formed against the government by some in
dividuals of that place. III relation to this
subject we have since been favored with the
following extract Of letter from mer-
chant of Cape Hayticn to his friend in this
city, dated August 18th. -


"Since last wrote you, an event Of great
moment to this country has taken place,
with which you are no donbt acquainted ere
this-the acknowledgment of its indepcn-
dence by France. The news WAS source
of much joy, which was demonstrated by
splendid illuminations and an elegant dinner;
after this they were to have finished with
grand ball, but whilst the company were
assembling, it was discovered that con-
spiracy was on foot amongst some of Chris
topics old Generals. The pleasures of the
night were much lessened, but the discovery
was made in time to prevent any mischief.
1t appears that the plot had been in agita-
ton tor some months before, and this mo-
msnt OF rejoicing was conceived by the pro-
jectors as a favorable one to strike the blow.
1t is said they first intended to commence
their netarlous work at the dinner, but some-
thing interfered, and it was then postponed
for the ball, when finding their intentions
were discovered, the scheme was abandon