The Sun.
London, England, 1851-09-24 00:00:00

WEDNESDAY EVENING,

LONDON,

THE WEST INDIA. MAIL;
SOUTHAMPTON, SEPT. 23.
The Royal Mail Company's steam ship Avon,
commanded by Lieutenant Philip Hast, R.N., ar-
rived this evening at nine o'clock with the usual
mails in charge of Lieutenant Lyster, R.N., Admi-
ralty agent.
During the homeward voyage of the Avon she ex-
perienced head winds until the 21st instant.
The latest dates brought by the Avon are :—Ha-
vannah, Aug. 23 ; Chagres, 25 ; Carthagena, 26 ;
Jamaica, 29 ; Demerara, 26 ; Trinidad, 26 ; Barba-
does, 28 ; Grenada, 27; Porto Rico, Sept. 3 ; St.
Thomas, 4 ; La Gaayra, Aug. 15 ; Antigua, 31;
Jacmel, 31; Grey Town, 20 ' - Valparaiso, July 26 ;
Lima Aug. 9 ; Panama, 21; San Francisco, S.
The following is a list of the passengers, and from
whence :
Messrs. Lewecky, Alexander Harch, Remni, Conom,
Searle, Ricketts, Schutt, Flamage, Kersabio, Ratan,
Anossemena, Yetirzi, Hernandez and son, Dustel, and
Mrs. Mazara, from Chagres ; Mr. Urisarri, stet,
a
and servant, and Dr. Carabal, and Mr. Perez, from Car-
thagena; Messrs. Taylor, Campbell, Chillingworth, and
Gould, from Trinidad ; Ensign Clarke, cf the 76th Re.
giment, from Barbadoes; Mr. Stewart, lady, and infant,
from St. Vincent; Messrs. Inson, Simonet, and Chardin,
[coin Guadeloupe; Mr. Jefferson, from Antigua; Messrs.
Daniell and Mills, from Nevis ; Mr. Roger, from St.
Kitt's ; Messrs. Felice, Iliguern, Sivers, and Fouroade
and family, and Mrs. Temple, from Honduras; Messrs.
A. R. Scott, Tobit, Lieutenant Blanckley, and eight in-
valided seamen, from Jamaica; M. Fontenot and family
and M. Do la Cruz, from Porto Rico; Lieutenant Veitch,
from St. Thomas's; and T. Castlo and P. Chillard, dis-
tressed British seamen.
The Avon has experienced head winds during the
voyage. She brings 75 passengers, among whom is
likeneral Lalas, from Havannah, and the following
valuable freight :—Specie from the South Pacific
ports, value 770,991 dolls.; ditto from California and
Panama, 666,986 dolls. ; and from other parts of the
West Indies, 49,446 dolls.; the value being 1,487,472,
or say 295,5001. sterling. Of this 859,967 dolls. is
in silver, and 627,423 dolls. in gold. The freight list
also comprises precious atones value 2,000 dolls.,
2,024 serons cochineal, 51 cases cigars, 102 bales
tobacco, 66 bales sarsaparilla, 19 cases succades, 2
cases tortoiseshell, 60 bales indiarubber, and 60 pack-
ages Bundles.
The accounts received by this steamer mention
that the crops in most of the windward islands may
be said to be finished, and in all have been better than
those of last year. The weather on the whole has
been favourable, for although on the 17th and 18th of
August a severe gale of wind was experienced, yet it
did not amount to a hurricane, and generally did little
or no damage. It is premature to speak of 1852: at
present appearances are good, but so much depends on
the weather that may intervene between this and the
beginning of the year that a difference of 50 per cent.may
arise in the amount of the yield. From Antigua we learn
that the highways throughout the island had sus-
tained considerable injury during the hurricane, and
additional resources would be required from the Le-
gislature for their repair. To the fortunate circum-
stance of the wind having blown off the shore was
ascribed the preservation of the whole of the vessels
loading for Europe. Two island droughers and a
brigantine were driven on shore ; the barque Lanca-
shire Witch, from Liverpool, bound to Porto Rico,
was lost during the gale on the north side of the
island of Barbuda, and went to pieces in ten minutes ;
the master, five men, and a boy were drowned.
In St. Kitts considerable damage had been done to
house property by the hurricane. At sea the damage
was much greater. The St. Kitts Advertiser says
the sloop Eliza F. Cook, with a cargo on board, from
St. Thomas, the sloop Henrietta, with a cargo of sugar
from Montserrat, and the cutter Harriet, all be-
longing to the island, were driven to sea from their
anchorage in this roadstead, and well-grounded ap-
prehensions are entertained for their safety. These
vessels were all without crews. The sloop Prince of
Wales, of Dominica, was also driven out, and went
ashore to Point Town, where she became a total
wreck. One man was lost in attempting to swim ashore;
three others, who remained on board the vessel,
reached the shore in safety after she struck. The
schooner Petrel, Captain Wattley, of this port, was
driven out of one of the bays to leeward and has not
since been heard of. The cutter Margaretta, belong-
ing to Messrs. John W. Gould and Co., was driven
on shore at the lower end of the bay. She has since
been got off, fortunately without sustaining any seri-
ous damage. A large boat, the property of Mr. S.
A. Wade, was driven on shore near the Margaretta,
and lost her anchor and mast. The barque Glaphyra,
of London, and the brig istmma Graham, of Liver-
pool, rode out the gale in safety. The brigantine
Belle, of Yarmouth, United States, Captain Poole,
from Antigua, bound to St. Martin's for a load of salt,
was driven on shore at the eastern part of the island
at four A.m., and shortly became a total wreck. The
captain was unfortunately lost in attempting to leave
the vessel. The wife of the captain and the crew,
consisting of five men, were saved.
From Montserrat we learn that the sloop Rachel
James, from Dominica, laden with coffee and cocoa,
bound to Antigua, ran on ashore. Crew and cargo saved;
the latter a little damaged. The brig Xarifa, Rey-
nolds master, from Liverpool, taking in produce, rode
out the gale with two anchors, pitching and rolling
very heavily during the gale. The sloop Regulator,
of Antigua, put to sea during the gale and has not
since been heard of. A vessel was passed stranded at
Rosseau, in Dominica, by the schooner Fortitude,
from Barbadoes, bound to Antigua.
In St. Lucia the effect of the hurricane was fright-
ful, and the sea rose to a tremendous height, threaten-
ing to engulf the city of Castries, a great part of
which was submerged. The damage, however, on
shore was not extensive, although several of the shore
craft were destroyed, yet the shipping weathered the
storm with only slight injury. A shock of earth-
quake had been felt in the island. The heat of the
weather was intense.
At Martinique several accidents befell the ship-
ping in port. The British brig Chedibucto was
stranded.
In Dominica the schooner Cherub went on shore,
but will probably be got off again.
The eruption of the volcanic mountains in Mar-
tinique still continued. The town of Precheur wee
entirely deserted, and all the surrounding plantations
were covered with ashes.
Barbadoes and Trinidad escaped the hurricane.
Our Trinidad advices mention that the weather
bad been rainy, so much so as to have retarded vege-
tation in certain localities, but generally the young
canes were promising. The greater part of the
Trinidad coolies were in the city of Port of Spain,
claiming either their passage back to the East Indies
or a further bounty of fifty dollars, on condition of
fulfilling five years of additional agricultural ser-
vitude in the colony. The working of the postal
arrangements had commenced during a grand jubilee
celebrated by the Catholic population by command of
the Pope. A large monumental cross, 30 feet high,
erected for the occasion, was struck by lightning and
shattered to pieces. This accident had greatly aroused
the superstitious feelings of the population. The
crop was over throughout the island, and the amount
of produce shipped to date was—sugar, 27,439 hhds.,
3,393 tierces, 7,538 barrels, and 10,342 puncheons ;
cocoa, 4,342,3921b5.; coffee, 61,8611b5. The market
was well supplied with all sorts of American provi-
sions. Pork and lard were much wanted, and there
was a great scarcity of white and pitch timber.
In Barbadoes the influenza had prevailed to such
an extent that the House of Assembly had been unable

to meet.
We have accounts from British Guiana to the 27th
It. The Court of Policy had held several sittings,
and the Government plan relative to the constitution
had been brought forward. Several Bills of much
importance to the colony had been passed. The
plan for a change of institutions in the colony, as
brought forward in the Court of Policy, was gene-
rally read with satisfaction. The French steamer
of war Le Tartare had arrived in the Demerara
river, bringing a part of the crew of the shipwrecked
barque Choice, 130 days from Seringapatam, bound
to Demerara, which vessel had been abandoned by
the crew in two boats, one of which was picked up by
the French steamer, having parted company with the
other one during the night. It is supposed that the
longboat, containing the captain and others of the
crew, must have perished, as the boat save& had been
at sea twelve days.
The weather in Demerara had been showery, and
the influenza was very prevalent ; the business of
many estates being thrown back in consequence,
labourers and employers being alike affected. Busi-
ness has been very dull.
Grenada had shipped up to the Bth ult., 7,532
hhds. of sugar, and there were about 500 more to
be shipped, which will make the total 8,030 hhds.,
being an increase of nearly 2,000 hhds.
085 r last year's
exports. St. Vincent's has shipped 8,085 hogsheads,
350 tierces, and 800 barrels sugar.
The Royal mail steam ship Thames.—The out-
maTdeheth
intelligence
flrsemday
Jamaica
atahieoaurs.
ward mails of the 18th of August arrived at St.
ienptealslsi
Thomas's at two r M. on the 3d of September, having
brought by this packet has been • •
anticipated via New
York. and savannah

JAMAICA MARKETS.
(From De Cordova's Mercantile Intelligencer.)
Our market has been more than usually quiet during
the past fortnight, and in the absence of any speculative
feeling, the operations have been confined almost entirely
to retail sales.
Flour—Notwithstanding the absence of arrivals, and
the insignificance of the stock at market, prices have
not improved since our issue of the 12th inst., nor has
the inquiry become at all more active. New Baltimore
has been moved at 325. to 345. per brl. Old Flour of
mixed brands is being offered at 20s. to 265.
Meal—New may be quoted at 16s. per brl. The
stock is ample.
Onions—A lot from Bermuda was taken at auction at
20s. to 245. per 1001bs.

Rice—Fine Bengal has changed hands at 13s. 7d. per
100Ibs. Nothing is done in the low quotations of East
India or in Carolina.
Butter—The operations in Irish (New June) amount
to upwards of 600 firkins at 94d. to 10d. per lb. The
largest quantity was taken at 9d., and only 100 firkins
were placed, in parcels not exceeding 25 firkins, at 10d.
The holder of the largest parcel in first hands is now
askinglOd., but it is very doubtful if that rate will be ob-
tained before the large supplies in the hands of the trade
shall be consumed. It has transpired that the 150 firkins
alluded to in our last as having been sold on private
terms, were moved at 9d. per lb. There is not any
American or flalifai of good quality at market.
Bread—Pilot is scarce. Some Baltimore is offered at
16s. Crackers are inactive at 20s. per barrel.
Mackerel—Previous to the late advices from Halifax,
quoting a great advance in the value of the article there,
was difficult of sale at 245., but the market is now some-
what more buoyant at the quotation.
Soap—The operations are of too little importance to be
reported.
Candles—Are inactive at 6id. per lb.
Cheese—Best D. G. has been sold at 101. to 11d. pt r
lb. Very steall parcels, only, commanding the !eat'.
figure.
Lumb-r—White pine is in abundant supply, and
swill inquiry. It may bo quoted at 725. to 80a per
1,000 feet. Cedar shingles realize 20.. to 225. per 1,000
keeortlii.t to quality.
Beef—American " family" is taken at 466. to 48s. per
half barrel.
Tongues—Pigs' (in half barrels) are wanted.
Brandy—Continues abundant and inactive. A few
parcels Marteli's have changed hands at ss. Gd. per gal-
lon, in bond.
Corn—American commands 3s. Gd. to 35. 9d. per
bushel, readily.
Herrings—No. I are worth 18s. per barrel. The sup-
ply is ample.
Alewives—Bring 16s. to 18s. per barrel, as in quality.
Oil—Cod is worth 2s. 3d., but is not in brisk demand.
Lard—There is not any Irish at market. American,
which is likewise scarce, is taken at 7d to 7d per lb.
Codfish—The cargo on hand at the date of our last
was moved at 15s. for cask, and 16s. per box. Three
cargoes have come in since that period, one of which
has been sent to an outport. No sales have yet been
effected of the remaining two. They are held for 15s.
for cask and 17s. per box.
Salmon—ls wanted. _ . _

Pork—Some sales of Mess are reported at 945. per
barrel. We have not heard any thing of prime.
Hams—lrish have been placed at Gd. to 7d. per lb.,
and Lancashire at fd. Westphalia are held for the last
named rate. No operations in American have transpired.
Rum-100 puncheons have been taken for home con-
sumption at 3s. per gallon, proof 21, and sales for ex-
port have been made at is. 3d. to ls. 6d. per gallon, same
strength.
Sugar—The market is fairly supplied, but there is
only a trade demand. We range our quotations at 16s.
to 19s. for dark to fair.
Coffee—ls scarce. A parcel of 300 bags good ordi-
nary is held for 34s per 1001bs.
Pimento—There is very little yet at market. It is
held for 4d. to 4id. per lb.
Logwood—ls inactive at 345. to 365. per ton.
Ginger—No operations have transpired.
Gold—Columbian Doubloons are worth 3 to 3i, and
American Gold Ito per cent. prem.
Malt—Bottled is scarce and in demand at 7s. 6d. to Bs.
per dozen. Bulk is inactive and plentiful.
Salt—Coarse has changed hands at ss. per barrel.
Liverpool stoved is worth 4s. 6d. per sack.
Cavendish—ls very dull at 10id per lb. A parcel of
20 boxes IG's has changed hands at that figure.

THE EXECUTION OF LOPEZ.
(From the New York Sun.)
The following wai the official order for the execu-
tion :

" Regulations for the Plaza on August 31.
By a superior decree of his Excellency the Cap-
lin-General, Narciso Lopez, who commanded
:he party of pirates who disembarked, on the morning
of the 12th inst., at the point called Las Playites, lee-
ward of this capital, is condemned to die by the in-
famous garrote, and the execution is to take place to-
morrow, the Ist of September, at seven o'clock in
the morning. The troops of all arms, of the garrison
of this city and of the exterior fortifications, will con-
gregate in the camp of La Punta, where the scaffold
is erected, for the formation of a square. The regi-
ment of Galicia will occupy the front, with the flag
displayed. The other bodies will attend with all their
disposable force. The Artillery will take the right,
the Engineers will come after, and places will be as-
signed to the other companies. The Lieutenant
Brigadier de Rey de la Plaza, who will command the
troops, will appoint the place for the cavalry. He
will have under his orders the officers of the staff of
this army, or an equal number of adjutants of the
place. ZURITA."
On Monday morning, September 1, at dawn of day,
a platform, perhaps 10 feet high, was erected on the
flat space opposite the Moro. Projecting up through
the platform to a distance of perhaps five feet was a
strong wooden post, 14 inches in diameter. To this
was fastened the instrument of death—the garrote.
A. stool is placed up against the post, on which the
prisoner sits, and an iron collar is then clasped round
his neck, which fastens him immoveably to the post,
and then a screw, having long arms, also attached to
the post, is by one turn forced into the neck of the
prisoner, producing instant dislocation and death.
The troops were assembled at the appointed time,
as indicated in the order. Just previous to seven
o'clock all the American prisoners were brought out
and arranged on the Moro, so that they could wit-
ness the end of their general.
At the fatal hour General Lopes was brought out,
and ascended the platform with a firm step. His
person was enveloped in a white shroud. The exe-
cutioner then removed the shroud, and there stood the
general in his full military uniform before the as-
sembled multitude. His appearance was calm, dig-
nified, and heroic. Not a muscle quivered. He
looked upon the preparations for death unmoved ; his
countenance changed not, and his whole bearing was
firm and manly. The executioner now removed his
embroidered coat, his sash, cravat, and all the insignia
of his military rank, in token of disgrace.
General Lopez, with his bands tightly bound toge-
ther in front stepped forward, and in a strong, clear,
voice, slowly spoke to those around as follows :
" I pray the persons who have compromised me to
pardon me as I pardon them. My death will not
change the destinies of Cuba."
The executioner standing a little behind, here in-
terrupted him in an intuiting tone, with " Come, be
quick—be quick."
General Lopez, turning his head partly round,
fixed his eyes on the! man, and said sternly, grinding
his teeth, "Wait, sir." He then continued—
"Adieu, my beloved Cuba! Adieu, my brethren !"
The general then stepped back and seated himself
on the stool. A priest, with the crucifix and taper,
stood on one side of him, the executioner on the
other. The collar was then placed around the pri-
soner's neck. The priest now placed the crucifix
between the general's hands, and just as he was in the
act of inclining his head to kiss it the executioner
swung the fatal screw, and the head of the unfortunate
man at the same instant dropped forward, touching
the crucifix. He never moved again. There sat the
body of one of the bravest men that ever drew breath
—but a moment ago alive, now a ghastly corpse.
The execution was conducted in the most orderly
manner, and in perfect silence. No shouting or any
other exhibition of applause was manifested. Whe-
ther this was the result of the news from New Orleans
or the express orders of the Captain-General is not
known.
Immediately after the execution General Lopez'
body was taken down and privately interred.
Beyond the circulation of the announcement
of the execution there was no excitement during
the day.
Among the relatives of General Lopez in Cuba are
his brother-in-law, the Count of Pozosdulces, a no-
bleman of great wealth and high character; Madame
Fries, widow of a nobleman of wealth, his sister-in-
law. He had ether near relatives. They all left
town previous to the execution, unwilling to be near
on such an occasion. General Lopez was 52 years of
age. He has a son, 18 years old, studying in Swit-
zerland. His wife is in Paris. The general was
very wealthy, but spent his income as fast as he re-
ceived it. In this and the previous unfortunate ex-
pedition he lost very large sums-
Narciso Lopez was born of wealthy parents in 'Ve-
nezuela in 1799. Ile was the only son of his parents
that grew to manhood, though he had a number of
sisters. his father had a commercial house in Ca-
recces, a branch of which at Valencia, in the interior,
was placed under the charge of Narciso at an early
age. During the troubles of 1814 young Lopez sided
with the popular party, but afterwards enlisted in the
Spanish army when fortune turned in its favour, and
at the end of the civil war he was made a colonel
when only 23 years of age.
After the Spanish army evacuated Venezuela
Lopez went to Cuba, where he remained and estab-
lished himself in life, soon making himself conspicuous
by his advocacy of liberal principles. During the
first Carlist troubles be chanced to be in Madrid on
private business. having joined the Royalist party
he was made aide-de-camp to the Commander in-
Chief, General Valdez, and received several military
decorations. He was honoured with several impor-
tant offices by the Queen, and finally was made
Governor of Madrid. Afterwards, as Senator from
Seville, be is said to have made the condition of Cuba
his especial study, and the expulsion of the Cuban
deputies from the Cortes induced him to resign his
office and return to the island. There he had several
posts under the Captain-General Veldt z. Finally he
undertook the re-working of an abandoned copper
mine in the central department, where he is said to
have employed his time in instilling liberal principles
into the minds of the populace.
In 1849, when he thought everything was ripe for
a revolution, lie came to the United States and got up
the immature and worse than useless attempt at an
invasion, known as the Round Island Expedition. In
May, 1850, the famous invasion and sudden evacua-
tion of Cardenas took place. In August, 1851, he