Jean Jacques Dessalines, a rough, illiterate negro, but of indefatigable energy, was made governorforlife, with dictatorial powers.
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In May, 1801, he made a constitution for the island, and declared himself governorforlife, with power to appoint his successor.
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The consequence was, he came back and continued governorforlife.-Doyou make the application of my anecdote, and I shall persevere in scribbling.-EveryYours.