Mr. Peck to Mr. Seward.
Sir: * * * * * *
Since my last date, March 24th, 1866, (despatch No. 26,) although affairs in this city and through the republic have been in a feverish state, nothing of great importance has occurred. During the last week there were attempts to burn both Jeremie and Gronaives. Happily the infernal efforts failed. There are rumors of an uprising north of Gonaives, but the government professes to have, and probably has reason to have, but little apprehension of trouble on that question. Still it has sent a gunboat and a strong military force to Gonaives.
Reports as to affairs in the Dominican part are quite contradictory. They seem, however, to prove that matters there are still in a deplorable state.
The United States steamer Bienville is now here, and will remain some days or weeks.
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I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, Washington, D. C.