The Express.
London, England, 1846-10-19 00:00:00

COLONIAL

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MOVEMENTS OF HER MAJESTY'S SHIPS.—H.M.S.
Imaun, bearing the pendant of Commodore Pring, and the
Pickle schooner, were left lying at Port Royal, Jamaica, on
the 23rd Sept. The Alarm, 26, had recently been there, but
had sailed for the Gulf of Mexico. No others of her Majesty's
ships had been met with during the Severn's absence from
England.
MotEMENTB OF FORRION SHIPS OP WAR.—The follow-
ing Spanish ships of war were found lying at St. Jago de
Cuba on the 10th of Sept. i—Soberana-74 guns, sails bent,
and apparently in good order. Congreso —war-steamer,
6 guns, her boilers were out of order. Christina—schooner,
3 guns, and Teresita, schooner, 1 gun. All in good order
and discipline,
MERCHANT SHIPPING.— Six British merchant vessels
were waiting for cargoes of copper ore at St. Jago de Cuba
on the 19th of Septemb:r. 'I he American merchant-ship
Philadelphia, of New York, was found lying at Fayal on the
11th October; bound from Antwerp to New York, with 270
German emiurants. 011 the banks of Newfoundland she
encountered a heavy gale; was cii.masted ; and, aft.s much
distress time being over crowded and deficiently supplied
with water, succeeded in gaining Fayal without loss of life.
GENERAL News.—The panto& of the Sugar Act conti-
nued to be discussed wi'h lively interest in all the British
colonies, especially at Jamaica. None of the West Indian
Islands had been visited by hurricanes or casualties of any
serious description. There had been many cases of fever
and several deaths at St. Jago de Cuba. At Sa. Martha,
Chagres, and Nicaragua, on the Spanish main, all was
quiet ; and from the encouragement given by the different
governments to the construction of railroads, canals, and
other works (such as roads across the Isthmus), great hopes
were entertained of future prosperity. At Jacmel, St. Do-
mingo, everything was equally quiet on the 25th of Septem-
ber. The President was very popular, and there was every
prospect of the island being soon consolidated into one
republic.
'MIN I DAD.—Tnz Leo MATURE. —The Legislative
Council met on the 17th of September. The governor
announced that in consequence of Dr. Phillips's departure
from the colony he had appointed Mr. Maingot his successor.
The new member took his seat with the usual formalities.
The Attorney-General introduced an ordinance" for the ap-
prehension of offenders escaping to this island from the
republic of Venezuela," which was read a first time. A
letter was read from the Secretary of the Medical Board,
recommending the formation of an establishment to instruct
persons wishing to practice midwifery ; and a resolution
adopted to appoint a committee at next meeting to take the
matter into consideration. A letter from Archdeacon Cum-
mins, relative to an application far 100 dollars in support of
the school at Savonctta to cover the amount withdrawn by
the Bishop of Barbadoes, was referred to the Church Com-
mittee. The Attorney General observed that " the clergy
thought they had only to ask money for a church or school
to get it. As long as he was chairman of the Church Com-
mittee no grant should pass without sufficient cause shown,
and unlc,s subject to any alterations to be made in carrying
Out the general education system."
Pc ekte MeeTtsio.—At a meeting held at Port of Spain
On the 15th of September, resolutions were passed declaring
that those present viewed the passing of the sugar act with
alarm; that they thought the colony could not in its actual
condition compete with slave-holding states; and that the
bill was calculated to give an impetus to the slave trade.
The following special resolutions were also adopted, and a
deputation named to wait on Lord Harris with the whole of
them :
"That this meeting considers that immigration on a most exten-
sity seals, under proper regulations, but not fettered by any unneces-
sary rerarietions, eau now alone avert the inevitable destruction of
this opium., and that the coa,t of Africa is the best source from
whence to derive an angmentation of labour suited to our present
position and wants—therefore this meeting most earnestly calls
upon hi. Excellency the Governor and the Legislative Council to adopt
every meam in their power to insure the speedy introduction into
this island of labourers from thence; and for the furtherance of this
object tic home government to appoint accredited agents on the coast
of Africa for the purpose of effectually carrying out the o.dd measure.
'.That this meeting is of opinion that the contemplated abolition of
an imperial or discriminsting duties upon imports into the liritiab
colonies will afford little or no substantial benefits to their inhabitants,
and as a "boon" will prove altogether illusive, inalmuch as these
duties are exclusively applied to colonial purposes, and in
this Wand only amount to about one-sixth of the total duties
Collected ; the deficiency, therefore, would have to be immediately
toads up by imposts not lees onerous. But, that this meet-
ing would now gladly hail such an approximation to the
penei?l principles of ' Free-Trade,' as, by a modification of the exist-
ing aation Laws, would enable British colonists to avail them -
Wives of the cheapest bottoms' (or carrying their produce to the home
market as well as bringing their outwanl supplies—an advantage at
prefent denied us, but at the command of our opponents, the slave
holders. That upon the same Free-Trade principles, this meeting
elan., as a right, the admission of rum, the produce of British pas-
Sessions, for consumption in the United Kingdom, at the same rate of
duty cec that charged upon home-mads spirits; and also, the use of
British plantation sugar and molasses in sll manufactories in which
they can be employed..
MARTILQUAREs.—Shocks of earthquake were felt at Port
of Spain (we learn from the I'm t of Spain Gazette)
on Sunday, the 6th of September ; on Wednesday, the 9th
of the same month, and on Sunday, the 13th. The shock of
Sunday, the 6th, was felt about 20 minutes past 1 r.et. It is
described as more severe than any that had been felt in the
colony for some years. The Trinity Church bells were set a
ringing ; few houses in the lower part of the town escaped
without a crack or two. The service at the Roman Catholic
Church was over, but at Trinity Church great part of the
congregation rushed out into the rain. The morning had
been close and hot, and at the time of the shock the heat
was excessive, though a shower of rain was falling. The
shock seemed to last more than a minute, and to be most
violent about the middle. The Wednesday's shock was
slight, and would scarcely have attracted notice, but for its
following so soon upon the other. The shock of Sun-
day the 13th was perhaps the severest yet ex-
perienced in the island, though of short duration. It
occurred about 7 A.M. It was vertical, and resembled
more the shock felt in the neighbourhood of the explosion of
a powder-mill or magazine, than the tremulous motion
=tally experienced on such occasions. At eight o'clock
another very slight shock took place, but which was not
generally felt; at nine o'clock, however, came a third, much
less violent than that of seven, but stillf sufficiently severe to
be universally felt, and, as may be supposed, to occasion the
greatest uneasiness and alarm, following so closely on the
others. In fact, we believe the inhabitants of Port of
Spain, particularly of the lower part, where the ,1
buildings are of stone, and the chances of escape, in !
case of the falling of the houses, but few—never passed •
more anxious or uneasy Right. At the time of the first
the congregation of Trinity Church bad just assembled. One
of the finish over the face of the clock in the spire was
thrown down on the roof. A hole was broken, and pieces of
elate and boards fell on the pews beneath. They were all
unoccupied, except one, in which was Captain Sturdie, of
the RITS. Tay, and another officer of that vessel. oth
escaped unhurt.
GRENADA. —The earthquake was felt in this
bland, even more severely, it is said, than in Trinidad ; but
we have no particulars.
BARBADOES.—No mention is made of the earth-
quake in our paper' from this colony. We infer that it had
not been felt there.
NEW BRUNSWICK.
COLONISING BY RAILWAY.—Mr. J. C. Ord, a gen-
tleman of large landed estates in the north of England, has
applieel to the executive of New Brunswick for the purchase

of 40,000 acres of land in the county of Gloucester, not far
from Bathurst, on which he proposes to settle with the
surplus tenantry from his English estates. The proposal has
been accepted, and orders of survey have been issued by the
crown land department. The construction of the Halifax
and Quebec Railway through this unsettled district, will
make all the difference between the barbarous system of
squatting and slow and desultory uncombined efforts, and
the creation of flourishing peopled towns and villages, and
the rapid establishment of commerce and civilisation. The
following propositions and suggestions have been made by
parties interested in connecting the grand falls with the ports
and harbours of British America :—That during the year
1846, 200,000 tons of timber have been run over the grand
falls (to St. Andrew's alone), out of which a deduction of
one-third should be made for waste in rafting and other
losses; that the average price of timber at St. John's is
30s. per ton, out of which deduct one-third or 10s. for losses,
and se. per ton, the average expense for running the rafts to
port, making 15s. per ton, and leaving but 15s. to the lum-
berer for what is sold; that if the timber were taken to
the port by railroad, it would reach it In sea or seven
hours, whereas it now takes six or seven weeks to take
it to market, it would arrive in good condition, and
the cost of transmission would not be one-half the
present charges; that the proposed railway being con-
structed of wood, would, in all probability, not cost more
than 1,0001. per mile, or 140,0001. fromthe grand falls.* The
timber which would probably be transported upon it would
I not be less than 150,000 tons, creating a revenue, at 10, , of
75,0001. ; that the annual appropriations on the Boston
I and Maine Railroad, 110 miles, for repairs, running trains,
and all other expenses, ere 20,0001. per annum, or about 35
per cent. ; that the transport of timber would increase with
increased facilities, the railway carrying for 104. per ton
would successfully compete with river navigation ; and that
the railway would pass through tracts of fine timber, too
remote from streams ever to find its way to market
by any other means. I have selected the most im-
portant of the propositions referred to, all having
reference to only one department of track. Govern-
ment are now exploring two lines of country in the
province with the view of ascertaining which is the most
eligible route for the proposed railway. Lieutenant Hender-
son, RH., with one party proceeded from the Bend of the
Peticodia, and taking a course a little to the westward of
north, crossed the heads of the streams flowing into the gulf,
and struck the south-west Miramichi at the mouth of the
Rineas River, up to which the tide flows, then crossing the
Miramichi (S. W.), the party ascended the N.W. valley and
crossed the Nipiaignit above the falls, where they were last
heard from, making their way to the Ristigouche.by the val-
ley of the Upsalqnfich. The second party under Captain
Pipon, R.E., left Buiestown about a month since, and taking
a west-north-west course, were on their way to the Tobique,
which they expected to strike not far from the Red Rapids
on that river. The country between the Bend and Boiestown is
supposed to have sufficiently explored by Sir James
Alexander,f and to offer no impediment whatever to tee
formation of a railway. Mr. John Grant, of the Crown
Land Department, at Fredericton, has been appointed
by Captain Pipon to examine the valley of the Tobique, and
is now engaged on that duty with a small party. The object
of this party is to ascertain the best point for crossing the
Tobique, as we:l as the most advantageous line for avoiding
the Tobique hills. Mr. Perlay also, the Government Emi-
gration Agent, at St. John, a gentleman of great ptpractical
kn swledge of the Indian grounds, has been directedby the
Lieutenant-Governor to aid and accompany the expedition.
W. BRIDGES.

• Mk is too low an estimate. Mr. Valentine's cakulation, which
is corroborated by Mr. Grant, of the surveyor-General's Department
in New Brunswick, is 2,300 f. for a substantial Payniaod wooden rail,
with a light iron rail upon it.
$ Wheat survey appears in the Daily Neves of the 30th March last.

line (Twat.
WINDSOR, SUNDAY.—Their Royal Highnesses the
Hereditary Grand Duke and Grand Duchea of Mecklenburg
Strelitz left the Castle yesterday, and returned to Kew. The
Earl of Auckland also took his departure yesterday.
The Marquis and Marchioness of Lansdowne ar-
rived at the Castle, from Bowood, yesterday, on a visit to her
MajTeshety R.
oyal dinner party at the Castle yesterday in-
cluded the Marquis and Marchioness of Lansdowne, Mr. G.
E. and the Hon. Mrs. Anson, and the Hon. and Rev. C.
Leslie Courtenay. The band of the Ist Life Guards attended
during dinner. Her Majesty's private band was afterwards
in attendance at the Castle.
Her Royal Highness the Princess of Hesse arrived
in town on Saturday morning from Cashiobury-park, Herta,
and visited Westminster Abbey and the Colosseum, and
returned to Cashiobury at four o'clock.
TRANSLATION OF THE LORD BISHOP OF SODOR
AND MAN TO THE Sea or Sr. ASAPH.—We now announce
the translation of the Lord Bishop of Soder and Man to the
see of St. Asaph. Dr. Short is, at this moment, in point of
fact, Bishop of St. Asaph, and will, if the state of the
weather permit, accompanied by Mrs. Short, leave the Isle
of Man this evening, for England. Mrs. Short will not
return again, and his lordship will only return for the pur-
pose of winding up his affairs as our diocesan, preliminary
to his leaving us fur good and all. The announcement here
made by us will, we are sure, strike every Manxman who
has the welfare of his country at heart, with extreme sorrow.
Since the death of Bishop Wilson no such blow has fallen
upon the Isle of Man as the removal of Bishop Short.
Learned, affable, active to a proverb, and zealous, heart and
soul, in the performance of every good work—open in purse,
wherever money was required for any beneficial purpose—
we look in vain to the body of English clergy for any man
capable of occupying the position which he thus vacates.
Bishop Short was appointed to the see of &dor and Man by
a Whig ministry. A Whig ministry has again the power of
nominating his successor. God grant that they may evince
similar judgment and sound discretion in the latter matter
as they did m the former.—lsle of Man Church of England
Journal. _ _

DEATH OF SIR EMANUEL PAGE TURNER, B.tRT.
—This baronet, who had been indisposed for some time, and
who had lately raided at Tonbridge Wells, expired in that
neighbourhood on the 10th inst., although the event did not
tray Aire till Friday last. He succeeded his brother so re-
cently as 1&13. The deceased was the second son of the
third baronet, by the daughter of Joseph Howell, Esq., of
Elm, Norfolk, and was born in 1789, consequently he had
passed hie 57th year. He married in 1818 the daughter of
John Williams, Esq., of Southampton. The first baronet
was second son of John Turner, Esq., a merchant of Lon-
don, who in 1733 was chosen Chairman of the East India
Company. The third baronet assumed the name of Page on
succeeding to the estates of his grand uncle, Sir Gregory
Page. of Henickle Marsh, Kent. The family estates, which
lie chiefly in Bedfordshire, with the title, are succeeded to
by Edward Henry, son to the deceased.