The Sun.
London, England, 1849-01-08 00:00:00

No. 17,562.] LONDON, MONDAY giii7
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CuNTRACTS for RUM, SUGAR, COCOA,
and TOBACCO.
Department of the Comptroller for Victualling and Transport
Services, Somerset. place, Jan. 6, 1849.
The Commissioners for executing the Office of Lord High Admiral
of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland do hereby give
notice, that on THURSDAY, the 13th instant, at One o'clock, they
')e ready to treat with such Persons as may be willing to Con-
tract for supplying and delivering into her Majesty's Victualling
Stores, at Deptford, the undermentioned articles, viz.:—
When to be
delivered.
The produce of the British Pos- Gallons.i
RU 5
sessions and not less than half Llalfin3weeks
to be the produce of the British ta'°oo and the re-
Possessions in the West Indies, mainder in 3
SUGAR (the produce of the British Cos-1 Tons. weeks after-
sessions) ...
COCOA • .
illalf lnc fort-
night, &the
20{ remainder in
La fortnight
afterwards.'

TOBACCO ( Cirgirrta) .. • • ...• • •

All the articles to be exempted from tho Customs' Duties.
Samples of the Cocoa (not less than 21bs.) must be produced by the
parties tendering, and samples of the Sugar and Tobacco, together
with the Conditions of the Contracts, may be seen at the said office.
No Tender will he received after One o'clock on the day of treaty,
nor any noticed, unless the party attends, or an agent for him,
duly authorised in writing.
Every Tender must be addressed to the Secretary of the Admiralty,
and bear in the left hand corner the words " Tender for
and must also be delivered at Somerset-place, and those for Rum,
Sugar, and Cocoa must be accompanied by a letter, signed by two
responsible persons, engaging t become bound with the person ten-
dering in the sum of 251. per cent. on the value, for the due perform-
ance of the Contracts.

LUBLIC NOTICE.-EIGHT NEW LIGHTS.
—The only good Lights in the world—they only seed knowing
to be admired. The Diamond Lamp is the only Light that really
gives satisfaction, its equal Is unknown ; its superior will never
come.—The Vertical Diamond Lamp surpasses the Carcel Lamp of
France in every respect. —The Pearl Candle Lamp with detached
cup, &c., is worth a hundred other Candle Lamps.—To sell the ordi-
nary Candle Lamps is now impossible.—The public have long enough
been pestered with such rubbish.—The Star, the Golden, the Glass,
the Ring and the Reflecting Gas Burners surpass all others beyond
comparison. The Metropolitan Light Company her Majesty's domi-
nions with Light supply.—The Public will have none other.
The whole of the New Lights are constantly burning at the Com-
pany's Establishment, 447, West strand, RICHARD CLARK, Resi-
dent Manager.

114AVIES'S CANDLES, sd. awl 454-d. per lb. ;
4 A Waxed-wick Moulds, 6%d.; Composite, 8%d., 10d., and 19%d;
Wax Candles, Is. ; German Wax, Is. 2d. ; Fine Wax, is. bd. ;
Transparent Wax, Is. 9d. ; Best Wax, 2s. Id. ; Spent' Candles,
Is. 6d. and Is. 7d. Metallic, 7%ii. and 5%d. ; Mottled Soap, 605. and
645. per 112Ibs. ; Yellow, 485., 545., and 60s. ; Windsor Soap, Is. 4d.
per packet ; Brews Wiadsor, is. 9d. ; Rose, 25. ; Almond, 2s. 6d. ;
Sealing Wax, 4s. 6d. per lb. ; Sperm Oil, 7s. 641. per galls'; Solar
35.3 d. Seal, 4s. ; Argand, or Vegetable, 4s. 6d.
For 'Cash—At DAVIES'S Old Established Wareham*, 63, St.
Martin's-lane. Export or Grocers' and Oil-shop Goods at lower
prices.
TO MR. PROUT, 229, STRAND.
" No. 208, Piccadilly, London, October 19, 1847.
Sir, —lt is now three and a half years since I was sorely afflicted
with Rheumatic Gout, the suffering from which induced me to try
all the proposed remedies that extensive medical experience could
devise, without obtaining any satisfactory relief from pain. During
one of the paroxysms a friend advised me to try BLAIR'S GOUT
and • RHEUMATIC PILLS, observing that he had in some severe
cases taken them himself, and they preyed very successful. I in-
stantly adopted his advice, and to my joy the excruciating torment
soon began to abate, and a few boxes restored me to health, since
which I have had no return of the complaint.

I trust you will give publicity to my case, that suffering humanity
may know how to obtain a remedy for this distressing disease.
" I am, Sir, your obedient humble servant,
" MICHAEL NASMYTH."
The above testimonial is a further proof of the efficacy of Blair's
Gout and Rheumatic rills, which afford speedy relief to those afflicted
with gout, rheumatism, lumbago, sciatica, tic doloreux, pains in the
head and face, and all analogous complaints.
The never-failing effects of BLAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC
PILLS in curing every description of Gout and Rheumatism, have
secured to them a celebrity unequalled by any medicine of past
or present times. They not only give relief in a few hours, but re-
store to perfect health in an inconceivably short space of time. They
are equally speedy and certain in lumbago, sciatica, pains in the head
or face, and indeed in every rheumatic or gouty affection : in fact,
such has been the rapidity, perfect ease, and complete safety of this
medicine, that it has astonished all who have taken it ; and there is
scarcely a city, town, or village in the kingdom but contains many
grateful evidences of its benign influence.
Sold by Thomas Prout, 229, Strand, London, and, by his appoint-
ment, by all respectable Medicine Vendors throughout the United
Kingdom. Price 2s. 9d. per box.
Ask for BLAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS, and observe
the name and address of " Thomas Prout, 229, strand, London," im-
pressed upon the Government Stamp affixed to each box of the
Genuine Medicine.

THE BELLS OF ST. BOTOLPH.
A NEW YEAR'S NOTION.
'Twas New Year's Eve—the last of last December—
Between eleven and twelve, if I remember,
When merily the bells of Aldgate Church,
Told us the year had left us in the lurch ;
In other words, they rung with pleasing din,
The old year out, and then the new year in ;
And being rather sleepy at the time,
I closed my eyes and dreamt about the chime.
I fancied I was taken, unawares,
Slap through the gates, and up the steeple stairs ;
And having reached tke bell loft in the steeple,
Methought the bells could talk like " other people."
The treble bell, while up and down it'swung,
First in the octave wagged its iron tongue :
" Brethren," said he, " excuse your little brother
In rising first—we understand each other.
I beg to drop a hint which you'll discuss,
Touching that mart which faces us;
The Warehouse opposite, we know full well,
Like Aldgate steeple, long has ' borne the bell ;'
And certainly this year before it closes,
Should hear a first-rate peal in praise of MOSES."
" That's right," said Number Two, " we can't do less,
On looking at their quality in
DRESS.
A very wise suggestion, Brother Treble,
And one which we'll adopt without a quibble.
MOSES and SON a merry peal shall hear,
For what they've done in trade the by-gone year.
Ring I Brothers, ring I do justice with your clappers,
To Dress-coats, Frock-coats, Trowsers, Vests, and Wrappers."
" Well done," said Number Three, " you're coming out;
" I quite agree with what you've talked about,
Much might be said in praise of this and that Mart,
But I'm inclined to touch upon
THE HAT MART.
MOSES in Hats and Caps arc truly sappers,'
And hence we'll advertise them with our clappers."
" Decidedly we will,' said Number Feur,
" 11l lend a hand to publish such a store ;
Nor do I think that any will refuse
To ring the changes on
THE BOOTS AND SHOES.
From what we view, on looking from our steeple,
MOSES' prime Shoes are valued by the people."
This was responded to by Number Five,
Who felt agsured that MOSES still would thrive.
And in addition hoped they'd nor demur,
In giving one round peal for
MOSES' FUR.
" You need not be afraid," said Number Six,
Our peals of praise shall shake these stones and bricks ;
And, doubtless, we shall all of us agree
In praising MOSES'
FIRST CLASS HOSIERY.
They've sold such famous goods thromthent the year,
That really we are bound to applaud them here.
" MOSES' PRI E OURFITS,"
Said the last but one,
An equal credit to the Mart have done."
" Well," said the Tenor, " I am pleased to know
That all my brothers value MOSES so.
I quite agree with all of you, and, therefore,
We'll set to work without a why or wherefore."
Then off they went, quite glorying in their theme,
And I awoke and found it was a dream.
E. MOSES aid SON beg to call the attention of Emigrants to
itieir low lists of outfits, commencing (including every necessary) at
755., lower if required. The list car be had en application, or seat
post free.
Notice.—A New Department for the sale of Parasols aid Chil
4ren's Dresses has been opened at 157, Mineries.
E. MOSES and SON invite especial attention to their Shooting-
coats, which possess a peculiar cut and style, adding much comfort
in the It. E. M. and S. are convinced they will be much approved
of by the public.
Shooting Coats, in a variety of materials from is. 6d. to 11s.
The Doeskin, or Elastic Coat, from .• .. 17s. Od. to 325.
LIST OF PRICES.
READY MADE.
Autumn and Winter Coats, in all the new styles.. from £0 9 6
Chesterfield and Codrington's, aid every description
of Over-coats, handsomely trimmed ••• • • • •• • .... 1 5 0
The Pressler ••••••••••• • • • • • • • • • • •• •• •• • .
•
1 6 •
Shooting Coats.... • • • • • •
Autumn and Winter Trousers .. • • .... • • .... • • ...... • 4 6
Doeskin ditto .. • • ... •• • ••• • • • ... ...
Autumn aid Winter Tests .. •• • • •••• ........ •• .. 0 2 0
Boys' Vassar and Tunis Suits ••.•••..•• • • • • • 0 16 6
MADE TO MEASURE.
Autumn and Mater Coats, in all the newest style rom £1 6 0
Milled cloth Coat ..... ••••• • .. • • 2 2
Tweed Trousers . • • ........ ...... .......... „ „ 0 5 6
Tweed Wrappers .• ...• • •
.....
New Patent Trousers, in all the approved styles 18 6
Doeskin Trousers.• • • ....... ............... ..... 1 2 0
Rest, or Dress. • • • • • .. • • • •
Dress Coats .• • •
Zestquality .. •• .•
Best quality ••• • • • ... ••••••••• • • . . • . • • . 3 3 0
Cassiraere Test • •••••••• • • • • . • • •• • .•• .. 0 8 6
Plain or Fancy 0 12 0
Hussar and Tunic Suits .. ••..• • • • •• • 1 9 0
Mourning to any extent at Five Minutes notice.
A Suit of Clothes complete for 11. 16s.
N.E.—E. MOSES and SON invite especial attention to their pre-
sent Stock of juvenile attire. The designs are elegant and unique,
and the workmanship and materials are suck as to command univer-
sal approbation, while at the same time the prices are unusually mo-
derate.
E. MOSES aid SON, Tailors, Woollendrapers, Clothiers, Hatters,
Hosiers, Furriers, soot and Shoemakers, and General Outfitters, for
Ladies and Oeatlernen, 154, 155, 156, aid 157 Minories, aid $3,
14, $5, aid $6 Aldgate, City, London.
Observe.—Any article purchased, ready made, or made to *na-
me, if not approved of, will be exchanged, or if preferred,' the
money returned.
Cantieas.—E. Moses and Son regret being obliged to guard the
pulolio against impostors, but have learned that the untradesman-
like falsehoOd of being connected with them, or it's the same coacera,
has been resorted to in many instances, and for olovioas reasons.
They have so connexion with any other house In or out of London;
and those who desire geauine and cheap clothing, ice., should call at,
or send to, Miseries and Aldgate, City, Londe'.
Noties..—lgo business transacted at this establishment from sun-
set Friday, till sunset Saturday, when basilicas is resumed till twelve
o'clock.

A it A E.
31 one half the wend are desolately single, and the other
supposing them snarricd, questionably contented. Diffidence, er a
sense of right determine the former, and miscalculated hopes en-
bitter the latter. The solitary one may shield himself under the plea
of caution and worldly prudence, and the indissoluble, regret an-
comprising harry ; but the truth lies deeper. Physical incapacity,
and broken health, are the great hindrances to demestie happiness
and social content. The dowry should net be the only marriage set-
tlement. Honour and justice demand that health should fens an item
in the centpact ; it alone dignifies the alliance. Blighted hopes or
neglect wound more sorely that poverty or misfortune. Reader, if
these surmises concern you, procure Dr. CULVERWELL'S little
MEMOIRS "On Single and Married Life, " pub. in 2 vols., Is.
each (by vest, in stamps, Is. 6d. each). Let no imaginatively
reined, or prudish feeling deter you, by their titles, nor be hindered
oy misinterpretation of their supposed contents, from obtaining
them. They aro not intended certainly for mere idle cariosity, but
tor the closet perusal of those more deeply interested, to whom
they are offered as antagonistic to the empyrical trash put forth
of
the above subjects, by unqualified authors, which alone or
together, are a disgrace to the age. Furthermore, two other
dale publications claim your attention (same price Is. each,
by post Is. 6d.) called " What The E
Drink, and
Avoid," and " How to be Happy." They are net merely
pamphlets, but equal in quantity a library volume, nor are they the
mere ephemeral scribblings of the hour, but the study of the author's
life, who owes his present existence, health, and position to this els-
servance of the maxims he would inculcate—to do mato others as he
would be done unto—te live after nature's laws—and to keep always
en the " sunny side of the way." The above works may be bad of
Sherwood, 23, Paterneeter-row ; Carvalho, 147, Fleet .street • Mann,
39, Cornhill ; Nalson, 457, West Strand ; or direct (by post or other-
wise) Prom the author (who may be conferred with personally,
isiolt2:4ll4 evenings), 10, Argyll-plate liegent-strooll And All
00

y ORK, NEWCASTLE, and BERWICK
RAILWAY.

TYNE DOCKS.
TO CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS.

The Directors are ready to receive TENDERS for the entire com-
pletion f the above Decks, and the Works connected therewith.
Plans, Sections, and Specifications of the Works, and all Information
on the subject, may be had on and after Monday, the Ist day of
January, 1849, by applying at the Office of Mr. Thomas E. Harrison,
Engineer to the Company, Pilgrim-street, Newcastle upon-Tyne.
The Directors will meet at their Office, in York, on Monday, the
2211 January, at Twelve o'clock, for the purpose of Letting the Works,
and all Tenders must be delivered to the Secretary, at York, before
Ten o'clock on that day.
The Directors do not bind themselves to accept the Lowest Tender,
and ample security will be required.

York, December 14, 1848.

GEORGE HUDSON,
Chairman of the Board of Directors.

rr HE ROYAL POLYTECHNIC
INSTITUTION, REGENT-STREET.
Lectures on the Cultivation of the Voice, and on the Art of Sing-
ing, by G. Clifford, Esq., with various Illustrations, on Tuesday,
Thursday, and Saturday, at Two o'clock, and on the alternate Eve-
nings, at Eight.—On the Electric Light, by Dr. Bachhoffner on Tues-
day, Thursday, aid gaturday Evenings.—On Chemistry, by Dr.
Ryan, with brilliant Experiments, daily, and en the alternate Eve-
nings.—Childe's Phantasmagoria, with curious new effects, Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday, at Two, and on the alternate Evenings.—New
Series of Dissolving Views.—New Chromatrepe.—Microscope.--
Diver and living-bell.—Working Models explained.—The Music is
directed by Dr. Wallis.
Open daily from Eleven to Five , and in the Evenings (including
Saturday) from Seven till Half-past Tea.
Admission, Is.—Schools, Half-price.—The New Catalogue, Is.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
INTELLIGENCE EXTRA.
NEWMARKET CRAVEN MEETING, 1349.
Nominations for the Newmarket Handicap.
Sponge, 4 yrs—Fernhill, 4 yrs—Valentina, 4 yrs—
Landrail, 4 yrs—lrish Jig, 3 yrs—Andalusian, 3 yrs—
Bon-mot, 3 yrs—Canezou, 4 yrs—Glutton, 4 yrs—The
Cur, aged—Mrs. Taft, 4 yrs—Chicot, 3 yrs—Footstool,
6 yrs—Flycatcher filly, 3 yrs—Tiresome, 3 yrs—
Sesostris, 4 yrs—Vasa, 3 yrs—Clerk- of the Council,
4 yrs—Good Boy, 4 yrs—Amazement, aged—Sword-
player, 4 yrs—Bacchanalian, 4 yrs—Remembrance, 4
yrs—Slug, 4 yrs—Peep-o'-day Boy, 5 yrs—Watchdog,
5 yrs—Cockermouth, 4 yrs—Minto, 4 yrs—Retail, yrs
—Burghley, 3 yrs— Rsdetzky, 5 yrs—Mirmillo, 5 yrs—
Backbiter, 4 yrs— Corsican, 4 yrs—Lamb's-wool, 4 yrs
—6l f, by Touchstone, out of Mickleton Maid, 3 yrs—
Hornpipe,4 yrs—Queen Mary, 5 y rs—Hagley, 4yrs—Ti-
siphone, 4 yrs—Skudar, 3 yrs —Cosachia, 5 yrs—Pelham,
3 yrs—Westow, 3 yrs—Sylvan, 4 yrs—Woodcraft, 4 yrs
—The Sheriff, 4 yrs—Roscius, aged—Finvaragh, aged
—Keraun, 4 yrs—Paladin, 4 yrs—Jane Eyre, 3 yrs—
Wanota, 5 yrs—Sagacity, 5 yrs—Do-it-again, 4 yrs—
Lady Bangtail, 4 yrs—Silver Eel,: 5 yrs—Truica, 4 yrs
—Sir Peter Laurie, 5 yrs.
Weights to be published on the 18th or 19th inst.
EPSOM SPRING MEETING, 1849.
The Two-year-old Stakes of 10 Sovs. each, &c.
Mr. J. S. Douglas's b f by St. Francis out of The
Nob's dam—Sir G. Heathcote's b or br f by Astracan
out of Lady Sarah—Mr. Jackson's Career—Sir J.
Havrley's Epoch—Mr. Treen's Buckler—Mr. Dixon's
Kathleen—Major Martin's b c by Charles XII. out of
Best Bower's dam—Duke of Richmond's Officious—Mr.
Gordon's The Wren—Mr. Gratwicke's Sidesaddle—
Lord Clifden's Sicyon—Mr. W. Sadler's Sister to Ante-
lope—Count Bathyany's Valentine—Mr. W. Stanley's
br c by Charles XII. out of Cowslip—Mr. E. R. Clarke's
b c by St. Francis out of Lightning, by Drone—Mr.
Magennis's The Secret—Mr. Greville's Brighton and
Bullfinch.

WEST INDIA MAIL.

SOUTHAMPTON, JAN. 6.—The Royal Mail West
India Company's steam-ship Thames, commanded by
Captain Abbott, with the usual mails, in charge of
Lieutenant Thomas Strover, R.N., Admiralty agent,
arrived this day, at one o clock, A.M.
Her dates of sailing were—St. Martha, Nov. 19 ;
St. Juan de Nicaragua, Nov. 24 ; Chagres, Nov 28 ;
Carthagena, Dec. 1 ; Jamaica, Dec. 8 ; St. Jago de
Cuka, Dec. 5 ; Demerara, Dec. 5 ; Tobago, Dec. 6 ;
Trinidad, Dec. 7; St. Vincent, Dec. 8; Barbadoes,
Dec. 10 ; Grenada, Dec. 8 ; St. Lucia, Dec. 11 ; St.
Kitts, Dec. 13; Antigua, Dec. 12 ; Nevis, Dec. 13;
Martinique, &c., Dec. 11 ; Porto Rico, Dec 13 ; St.
Thomas's, Dec. 15 ; La Guayra, Dec. 17 ; Port Ca-
bello, Dec. 5; Fayal, Dec. 28. No communication
in consequence of bad weather. _ _ _

The freight brought by the Thames consisted of
679,408 dollars on merchants' account ; gold dust,
1,600 ounces • British coin, 584/. 7s. ; bullion, 27
packages ; platina, two packages ; tierces of coffee,
two; barrels of ditto, 34k; barrels of ginger, 16; and
general cargo, consisting of tobacco, one bale ; indigo,
34 bales; arrowroot, five barrels ; sarsaparilla, 130
bales ; succadees, eight boxes ; 29 small packages and
72 bags of pimento; two bales of cocoa; two cases of
tortoiseshell, &c.

The Thames brought thirty-four passengers,
amongst whom were Dr. and Mrs. Bowerbank,
Messrs. Southerland, Vidal, Templeton, Captain
Burrows, R.A., &c.

Our usual file of Jamaica papers have come to hand.
In the House of Assembly the Militia Bill had
passed, notwithstanding that a motion was made to
throw it overboard, but its advocates succeeded in
carrying it by a considerable majority through the
House.

The engrossed Bill to appoint commissioners for
superintending the buildings belonging to the public,
and for appropriating the grants allotted thereto, was
read the third time, and passed.
A proposition was made by Mr. Anderson that the
message sent down by his Excellency the Governor,
with the report of the Educational Board, be printed,
but on a division it was lost, only three voting for it.
MARTINIQUE AND GUADALOUPE.—By recent ad-
vices from Martinique, we learn that the braves
citoyens of that republicanised colony are, even now,
in a state not one whit better or less discouraging
than when the fatal standard of their vaunted Liberte,
Egalite, Fraternite was first displayed amongst
them. Numbers of the inhabitants have fled, num-
bers are still departing, from the fearful disorder and
insecurity attendant on the new system, seeking a
home under Governments more congenial to the
civilised feeling of the age.
The Commissary General Perrinen is on the eve of
being superseded in the administration by Admiral
Bruat, of Otaheite notoriety, who will be invested with
the additional powers of Governor General of the
French West Indies, and Naval Commandant of
the station. We find it stated in a published dis-
patch of the Director of the Interior that " this
decision of the home Government, is the natural
consequence of Citizen Perrinon s election to
the duties of a representative of the people in the
National Assembly, he having himself put it to be
decided by the Minister whether he could be of
greater utility to the service by remaining at his post
or by returning to France." Other causes, however,
are assigned in letters we have seen for his recal. It
is said his conduct during the elections at Martinique
and his interference against the liberty of the press
have had some influence in hastening the change.
The Commissary-General of Guadaloupe, Citizen
Gatine, has been already superseded. The new man
is named Fieron, a captain, we believe, in the navy.
The departure of a good many of the inhabitants is
attributed to other causes than the alleged unsettled
condition of Martinique.
GOVERNOR HIGGINSON.--The Antigua Observer
mentions a rumour in that island, to the effect that
his Excellency Governor Higginson is shortly to re-
linquish the Government of the Leeward Islands, his
Excellency having been appointed to succeed Sir
Charles Fitzroy in the Government of Australia, this
latter being about to retire. Governor Higginson
will be temporarily succeeded by Lieut.-Governor
M'lntosh, of St. Kitt's, who is at present sojourning
in Antigua.

THE WEATHER.--The Trinidadian states that the
weather in Trinidad has been dry and delightful.
" Weeding," it says, ".13 going on wherever the pro
prietora have money to p.ty the libourer the paltry
sum of two bits, or 101 sterling per task, or per day ;
and we understand the people, in many parts, continue
to work in the expectation or hope of getting paid at
some future time. Money is very scarce, and of
course very dear ; credit is very low, and business
ruinously dull. The old order of things is fast giving
way, and, we trust, will, in the course of time, be
succeeded by a better." The cane crops in the various
islands are represented as being exceedingly fine, and
from which a good return is anticipated. But not-
withstanding this favourable state of things, sickness
was very prevalent, and at Barbadoes several deaths
had occurred amongst the military.
The two states of Costa Rica, and Nicarragua
(Spanish main), have declared war against each other.

REVIEW OF MARKETS.
(From De Cordova's Mercantile Intelligences.)
We have on many occasions called the attention of the
home readers of this paper to the rapid progression of
this island towards certain ruin. We used every means
in our power at the commencement of this year, and
while the Parliament was in session, to lay before the
British people the effects which had already followed in
the train of the law of 1846, and which would continue
and increase if the recent system of legislation wore not
altered with respect to the colonies. Instead of hearken-
ing to the appeal which was made in one general cry
from these islands, the policy of the British Govern-
ment manifested itself in a refusal to listen to er believe
our complaints, and an obstinate determination to
continue in the same fatal course. The only expression
of apology or excuse for this conduct was that the Minis-
try, though they could not deny the existence of great
distress in the colonies, fully believed that a continuance
of their policy would have a most beneficial effect in
these islands, and would tend to the restoration of confi-
dence, the amelioration of our condition, and the re-
sumption of cultivation on improved principles. Not
one of these idle prognostications has been verified.
People of all classes and opinions combine to represent
Jamaica in the most depressed and depressing light
which it is possible even to suppose—and, in doing so,
they have not in the most remote manner infringed
truth. Agriculture, commerce, and the improvement
which depends on the success of these, are not only
completely at a stand, but have dwindled into the state
of insignificance which is the precursor of total annihi-
lation.
There is one fact which it is out duty to notice, and
which proves, more than anything we could write, the
fearful crisis of affairs in Jamaica The value of our
exports for the last Parliamentary year did not reach
900,0001., while the imports exceeded 1,100,000/.; thus
showing a balance of trade against us of 200,0001., with
an increase of expenditure over our income of 60,0001.
for the year.
In connexion with this appalling fact, it must be
borne in mind that the same disadvantage has attended
us for some years, and that it is utterly impossible that
so impoverished an Lisland as this is can sustain
so enormous '.a deficiency. Instead of the resumption
of cultivation prophesied by the Whigs, we have ex-
perienced a further abandonment of estates—and who
can wonder at this circumstance, when sugar is at
13s. the hundred pounds ? What then has caused
the depression in the value of our principal staples ?
The low price of the article at home. To what is this
to be attributed ? To the admission into the British
markets of foreign sugar, produced in slave-holding
States at one-fourth of the cost in Jamaica. And yet
the Ministry, in the face of all this, has declared its in-
tention to abide by the law of 1846; an enactment which
ruins England's colonies, where England has abolished
slavery; which gives a powerful impetus to the slave
trade,
and
its denvtieatiilsm,
victims; and a
whichtenfo builds up the fortunesld degree, accumulated
misery
of foreigners at the expense of English subjects, whom
it subjects to starvation. We feel that further remarks
would be superfluous. It has availed nothing hitherto
to speak of the wrongs of the colonists to our fellow-
tliecaeve towards
fellow-
subjects in England. It has availed nothing; the plead-
ings of humanity, the suggestions of prudence, the
counsels of policy, the scorn of the world_" nihil con.
soerthuse hßorniotirsuhm
peopleomniun
t.
We
esce of anonly j
colonies. We have laid before them the facts of our
condition, and shown to demonstration that they have
caused it. The coming session of Parliament will be
either the commencement of the era of our regeneration,
or the final period of cur history.
The business of the past fortnight has been extremely
dull. The most inactive month of former years shows
an immense contrast with the present approach to
Christmas, dreadfully to our disadvantage. Formerly,
the beginning of December was lively in Kingston, from
the presence of country merchants laying in their
Christmas supplies, and from the extension of city pur-
chases. Nov we aro as dull at Christmas as at Easter,
as idle at Martinmas as at Michaelmas.

FLOUR.—Rec( ipts continue in excess of the demand,
and prices are consequently depressed. 200 and 450
barrels Baltimore, of late arrivals, have been taken at
321 per barrel. The stock is ample, and the demand
tending downwards.
MEAL is extremely dull. Sales to the extent of about
1,000 barrels have been made at 16. s. The demand is
slow, and, notwithstanding the contained high value in
America, no advance is likely to take place here.
BREAD.—PiIot continues at our last quotations, with
a heavy supply still at market. Retail sales are the only
transactions. Crackers are scarce.