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 pf the Spanish to the French pan of Haysi pro-
 advantages, the effects of which soon became
!he French gained fat ility in acquiring horses and
 cultivation of the soil, and the Spaniards found
 ran in the exportation of its animals, flocks, and
 ~e. The black regiments, restrained by Toussaint's
 nd, had done but little damage in the .invasion;
who were left in garrison put large sums of money in
i The elements of French administration, which
e troops, bestowed on the country new principles and
f industry and wealth. Magnificent roads were
marriages were then Ibr the first time introduced.
horses, under the induenee of Tousaint's example,
'teir pace. D;Itances were abridged; time was
i minds of the people were awakened from torpor;
altersally prevailed, and commerce and rithes began
L Amid the general excitement, prosperity, and
enthusiasmm toward its cause became greater every
Toussaint's name wag pronounced with blessings by

given the command of Santo Domingo to his brother
had risen by merit to the rank of brigadier-general,
L'Ouverture returned to the Frinch part of Hayti,
jith applied his mind to the condition and wants of

thoroughly acquainted with the theatre on which he
at, and the character of the people subject to his
Ie took the wisest measures to develop the powers of
r, and to gain the :onfid-:n'e of the latter. Aware
oad a mass of prejudices to overcome, and the most,
ab of interest to set in onler, he tninglr-d discretion
and, while aiming at the general weal, lcirgot not thb
that might conciliate, nor failed in the bland and
,manners that might win. The old :)olonistg he wel-
his presence without familiarity, andi bowed respect
ir prejudi.ies, so lar as the public gool would permit.