The Sun.
London, England, 1844-08-20 00:00:00

WEST INDIES.

The Royal Mail Steam-packet Company's ship Dee,
Captain llembly, arrived at Southampton last even-
ing, with mails from Jamaica and from the Leeward
and -Windward Islands. The latest dates are St.
Jago de Cuba, July 19 ; Jamaica, 24th ; Demerara,
*2oth ; Trinidad, 21st ; Barbadoes, 24th ; Grenada,
26th; St. Thomas, 31st; and Fayal, Aug. 13. The
Dee brings forty-nine passengers. She also brings on
freight 1,000 dollars, 228 ounces of gold dust, and 342
ounces of silver. The Royal Mail Steam-packet
Clyde, Captain Symons, arrived at Grenada on the
28th July, all well. She left Southampton on the 2d
July. The Royal Mail Steam-packet Severn, Capt.
Vincent, received the mail passengers and quicksilver
for the Gulf of Mexico from the Clyde.
We have received by the Dee Jamaica papers to
the 24th July. It appears that the Ministerial pro-
position for the reduction of the sugar duties still
continued to excite a great sensation throughout all
the West India colonies. The subject of the immi-
gration of labourers, and of the introduction of im-
proved methods of cultivation is also exciting general
attention.

The following are extracts :
JAMAlCA.—Although the crops in St. James's and
the adjoining parishes will this year exhibit a most
melancholy falling off, especially when compared with
the extent of cane land in cultivation, and the efforts
made to improve the process by every feasible means,
our prospects for next year, I am happy to say are of
a very gratifying description ; and if the seasons only
continue as they have begun, I have no doubt that so
far as the north side generally is concerned, the crop
of 1845 will equal, if not exceed, that of any since
the termination of the apprenticeship.
On the 15th July Montego Bay. was visited by a
severe storm of thunder and lightning, during which
a cocoa-nut tree, on the premises of Mr. llarvey, was
struck by the fluid and ignited. The fire was extin-
guished without any,further damage.
The weather has been variable, partial showers of
rain have fallen, but the heat is intense, and the south-
east wind positively tempestuous, doing injuryamong
products of tender growth and cultivation.
The dysentery still prevails among the inhabitants,
but otherwise the island is healthful; and so are the
navy and army departments.
The Commissioners for distributing the charitable
fund, subscribed for the sufferers by the late confla-
gration, have resolved that those who have not con•
tracted for, or have not commenced the repair or re-
building of their dwellings, are to be debarred a par-
ticipation in the money.
A report is said to have been prevalent in St.
Vincents that Porto Rico had been visited by a severe
earthquake ; but it had not been confirmed.
TRINIDAD.—A proposition had been made in the
council to send an agent from this island to Sierra
Leone, for the purpose of inquiring into the causes
which obstruct free emigration from that place to
these colonies.
ST. CIIRISTOPHER.—The weather was favour able,
and there was said to be every prospect of an abun-
dant crop.
ANTIGUA.--A severe shock of earthquake was
experienced in this island, at a few minutes before
seven on the morning of Sunday, June 23.
The House of Assembly had passed a modified
election law.
ST. Lucia.—The Governor, Col. Clarke, had ob-
tained leave to go to England, and Col. Torrens was
daily expected to assume the government in his stead.
MARTINIQUE.—The rains had been extremely
severe here, destroying houses, plantations, and roads.
ToBAGo.—" The weather is not such as the
planter could wish it to be. The sunny days are few
—very few and far between—while we are writing
it is raining, and there is no appearance of a lasting
change for the better. The proprietors in England
will, however, see that their agents here are doing all
that can possibly be done by them under present cir-
cumstances. Every one of the vessels that has yet
sailed with produce, has sailed with full cargoes, and
at an earlier period this year than they did the last."
HAYTI.—We have been favoured with the follow-
ing intelligence respecting the position of affairs in
the Island of Hayti, by a vessel just arrived from
Jeremie. Acao, after surrendering himself to the
Government at Port au Prince, was immediately
arrested and imprisoned, in conjunction with two of
his generals, Augustin and Loude. We are not in
possession of the particulars relative to the move-
ments of his troops stationed at Aux Cayes, but may
reasonably apprehend some unpleasant results from
his imprisonment.

COURT CIRCULAR.
WINDSOR, MONDAY.—Her Majesty and the infant
Prince continue going on well.
his Royal Highness Prince Albert inspected the
Scots Fusilier Guards in garrison this morning, in
the Great Park. Colonel Bouverie, Equerry in
Waiting, attended his Royal Highness.
The Prince of Wales and the Princess Alice were
taken a carriage airing in the forenoon, and the
Princess Royal went out on a pony.
The Countess of Dunmore, Lady in Waiting, took
her departure to-day from the Castle.
His Royal Highness Prince Albert, attended by
Colonel Bouverie and Mr. G. E. Anson, went to
Virginia Water, fishing, this afternoon. His Royal
Highness and suite went from the Castle in a car-
riage.
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent arrived
at the Castle in the evening, from her residence,
Frogmore Lodge, and dined with his Royal Highness
Prince Albert.

His Royal Highness Prince William of Prussia
left the residence of the Prussian Legation yesterday
morning, at half-past six o'clock, for the terminus of
the South-Western Railway, at Nine Elms, and
took his departure, attended by his suite, for Ports-
mouth. The Prince was afterwards expected to pro-
ceed to Strathfieldsaye on a visit to the Duke of
Wellington.
THE DUCHESS OEKENT'S BIRTHDAY.—The Duchess
of Kent having most liberally presented a fat buck to
the stewards of the dinner, annually held by her
Royal Highness's London tradesmen, in honour of
the birthday of the Royal Duchess, the tradesmen
assembled yesterday (instead of Saturday), at the
King's Arms Tavern, Kensington, Mr. Gabriel in
the chair. The company were agreeably entertained
by the vocal abilities of Mr. Ransford and his party.
Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge and the Hereditary Grand Duke and
Duchess of Mecklenburgh Strelitz, attended by Baron
Knesebeck, left Kew yesterday morning, to honour
the Earl of Shrewsbury with a visit, at his seat, Alton
Towers, Staffordshire.
His Serene Highness Prince Edward of Saxe Wei-
mar arrived in town on Sunday, from Bushy House,
Bushy Park, the residence of her Majesty the Queen
Dowager. In the evening the Prince left town for
Scotland. _ . .

Baron de Moncorvo, Portuguese Minister, trans
acted business yesterday, at the Foreign-office.

DEPARTURE OF ROBERT OWEN FOR AMERICA,

On Sunday afternoon, Mr. Owen left London by the
Southampton Railway on his way to Portsmouth, from
whence he proceeds to America on a visit to his family,
resident in New Harmony, Indiana. His friends and
disciples assembled in St. James's Park, anxious to tes-
tify their respect and affection, and to bid him " fare-
well." Mr. Owen, accompanied by his friends, passed
through Pimlico sad along the Vauxhall-road on his
way to the railway station. Previous to crossing the
bridge, the assemblage, numbering at the least five thou-
sand, were addressed in a short appropriate speech by
Mr. Fleming, editor of the New Moral World, who ex-
pressed his extreme gratification with the quiet and
orderly demeanour of so vast an assemblage, who, with-
out flags, banners, or public notice, had met to bid fare-
well to their venerable father and friend. It was Mr.
Owen's intention to return to England the following
year. " Meantime our blessings follow him wherever he
may go, and warm; shall be the welcome which shall
greet his return." This sentiment having been enthusi-
astically responded to, Mr. Owen (who appeared in ex-
cellent health and spirits) then bade his friends " fare-
well," wishing them every happiness, and hoping that,
on his return, he should find them in the possession of
the means to secure sound practical education, and bene-
ficial employment for themselves and families. Mr.
Owen then proceeded across the bridge to the railway
station, still followed by great numbers.
ANTWERP, AUGUST 18.—This city still continues
to be the principal point of attraction to the numerous
travellers who are hastening to the German autumnal
rendezvous. The occupants of the magnificent salons of
the Hotel St. Antoine are very numerous. The follow-
ing are amongst the most recent arrivals :—Viscount
Ebrington, Sir Charles Forbes, Bart., Sir John Wal-
sham, Bart., the lion. J. Stuart Wortley. M.P., and
family, the Hon. H. Devereux, Count de Yoe Mr. Sar-
toris, Captain Domett, Major Clarke, Mr. Auldjo, &c.
The Hon. Mrs. Le Poer Trench, relict of the late
Archbishop of Tuam, died at Gresham-terrace, Kings-
town, on Thursday. She was Anne, daughter of W.
Taylor, Esq., and married 29th January, 1795, the llon.
and Most Rev. Poer Lord Archbishop of Tuam, second
son'of Richard first Earl of Clancarty, by whom she has
left issue a numerous family.
ANOTHER MONSTER TRAIN.—BRIGHTON, AUG. 19.
--Yesterday morning a train, consisting of no less than
53 carriages, propelled by four engines, arrived at the
terminus about half-past eleven o'clock, and upwards of
1,800 persons left the carriages, a large majority of
whom proceeded immediately to the beach, where num-
bers of them* remained during the whole day. The
pleasure-boats were in constant requisition ; m short,
the cliffs and the beach were literally strewed with cock-
neys, who were easily distinguished by their walking
about with their provision baskets, carpet bags, &e.
The train left again in the evening, but in consequence
of the heavy drag of the morning train, the Railway
Company judiciously divided it in the evening, 36 car-
riages going first, and 27 more following in about half
an hour. We understand that there were about 500 who
were left behind at London, in consequence of the want
of carriages. The Brightonians complain that they are
not allowed the same chance to see the metropolis on
Sundays as the Londoners are to see Brighton.