The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1838-07-13 00:00:00

COLONIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Ltes by the overland mail from India, received to-day,
le 4th of May from Calcutta, and 21st of May from
The government, had issued a notice that they
,osed again to make advances on goods shipped to
at the exchange of 2s. 2d. perrupee, for which pur-
had apportioned one hundred lakhs of rupees for
fifty lakhs for China, and Madras and Bombay with-
, at the Bengal rates.—One letter from Bombay
The Russians have gained a footing in Persia; ,they
!n Teheran, the capital. Troops are being sent down
an Gulf; but it is impossible that one thousand men
pared from the Bombay side. All the steam-boats
n taken for the conveyance of troops." Other let-
of Mention the subject; therefore it is not much
here.—Gloke of Monday.,

CAN ADA.

MONTREAL, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6.—Sir John Colborne
arrived in town yesterdayjaornino., in the steamer Canada,
which left Quebec on Monlay. His excellency was accom-
panied by his two sons, Colonel Rowan, the Hon. Colonel
Gore, Lieutenant-Colonel Eden, and Captain Goldie, and
about ten o'clock set off for Upper Canada. The object of
his journey is of course connected with the late outrage near
French Creek, into all the circumstances of which it is to be
presumed be will inquire. We hope his visit will be advan-
, tageous, in allaying whatever of excitement may still remain
in that quarter, and in ascertaining with more certainty than
heretofore the truth or untruth of the rumoured preparations
for new troubles in other directions along the frontier.
SATURDAY, JUNE 9.—Yesterday evening the celebrated
Generlds Sutherland and 'Teller, Colonel Dodge, and seven
others,all state prisoners, on their way to England, whence
they will be transported, arrived in town from Toronto, via
"the Rideau Canal, under the guard of a detachment of the
Toronto -queen's Rangers, consisting of one captain, two
subalterns, two slants, and 29 rank and file; Mr. Sheriff
41 Jatvis,-.4a—aecorn nic4 them. Thfy reached Lachinp
about three o'cloc , and were shortly atter removed from the
steamer Ottawa into a batteau, which brought them to town
through the canal The two generals and the colonel were
cabin passengers fiom Kingston to Lachine, and were with-
out irons. The other seven were chained in pairs, and exhi-
bited a most wretched appearance; some of them appeared
mere boys. Sutherland wore a kind of blanket half military
looking coat and blue cloth cloak. 'He is a handsome map,
with an intelligent but bad expression of countenance.
Theller, who is a short, stout, impudent-looking fellow, ap-
pears wholly unconcerned about his situation, and converses
freely with every' one who addresses him. Dodge has a
baud-some, but pale and dejected countenance. Twelve others
came as far as Kingston with them, among whom were Mont-
gomery, John G. Parker, and the two Sheppards. The hat-
teau with the prisoners passed through the locks, and was
brought alongside of the British America, on board of which
they ware put with an adequate guard. Soon afterwards
they were removed to the new gaol.

THE WEST INDIES.

.•
rvwailye received Jamaica papers to the Ist of June in.
c . 'The following are extracts

(From the Morning Courier.)
THE BRITISH ABOLITION AMENDMENT Act —We learn
from the West Indian that at a privy council held on Tuesday,
in Spanish Town, it was resolved that the proclamation of
this unconstitutional and arbitrary act should take place on
Saturday, the 9th June. It would appear by this that only
four days are allowed the assembly to make up their minds,
and pass the Apprenticeship Annihilation Bill.
TRU/LAWNY.— We are happy to announce," says the
Falmouth Pest, " that the gentlemen connected with the
agricultural and commercial interests of this parish are in
favour of immediate emancipation, atilt that a petition to the
hou. House of Assembly, praying for the abolition of the
apprenticeship on the let of August next, has been headed
by some of the most influential gentlemen of the parish."
We regret that we cannot make room for the interesting
account of the proceedings at Arcadia estate on the 21th
instant, when the apprentices, 250 in number, were informed
that on the Ist August next they would cease to be such.
The Rev. Mr. Vine, independent missionary, and the Rev.
Mr Knibb, were present, and severally addressed the people.
William Holder, Esq., the proprietor of Lilliput estate,
in this parish, has declared to his apprentices his intention
of liberating them on the Ist August next.
INCREASE OP THE SLAVE TRADE.—Her Majesty's ship
Pearl, 20, Commander Right Hou. Lord Paget, captured a
Spanish slaver, with 470 negroes on board, and sent her into
Havannah. Her Majesty's ship Sappho, 16, Commander
Fraser, captured another Spanish slayer, with 572 negroes
on board, and sent her into the Havannah also. Both of
these captures, we believe, were made during the last month.
A letter from Black River, dated the 18th ult., says:—"A
small boat, and a canoe with the captain and ten men of a
Portuguese schooner, called the tistella, from the coast of
Africa, has come in here, in four days, from the Pedro Shoals.
The Estella was bound for the Havannah, with 300 slaves,
her size was only 61 tons, it is said. She was lost on the
Pedro Shoals, where all the slaves, with the exception of one,
were drowned, this (a girl) they brought with. them, and four
boys, who have been two or three voyages to the coast from
the Havanna. The Estella was from Rio Brassa.

To judgeFiomtiieobscrvations of some of the editors of
her papers, Barbadoes seems not to have regretted the step
she lately took. The New Times thus speaks;—" It is truly
gratifying to us, and must be to all who takes an interest in
the great experiment of emancipation, to observe the happy
and successful progress which, so far as we have proceeded,
has attended that measure, and to compare it with the gloomy
forbodings and alarnving,predicticaleof maay colonial_ pro-
prietors some few Years past. Nothing but ruin, -complete
and universal, was to overspread the country. Horrors in-
describable, anarchy, and bloodshed, must be the inevitable
result ! Into savage
barbarism the labourer must relanseyon
whom every want and incentive would be powerless to stimu-
late hirii to-order ! But what do facts say? What tr ust the
terrorists now admit?
invariably Why, that peace, order, and exem-
plary industry have characterized the conduct of
the apprentices."
Tus again the Mercury : u,
`I. sy e profess to be amongst
those who augur well from the approaching change ; as a
body, we believe no peasantry
iintse world ever possessed a
stronger inclination to la bon r Ulan the Preedials of our island."
And thus the Liberal:--`` T. entertain the smallest doubt
that this act of grace (for an act of grace it will be consi-
dered) is calculated to produce, and Unless neufralised.by
co-operation with ill-advised measures, will produce, the
happiest results on the sentiments a nd,
conduct of our pea-
santry, would evidence but little knowle,
of human na-
ture, and none of all of the character of the
I'''(zro. Already
we could almost affirm it has wiped out of
his calendar a full
half of those wrongs over which he Las been datio.y.
brooding
for ages."
After this, can the advocrites of the apprenticeabi
adduce as a reason for its continuance, the. dan%ep r of the
measure of abolition ?
ABOLITION OF THE APPRENTICES 111 P.—It is said, Aserves
the Polypheme, that on the meeting of the House of Assembly,
the abolition of the apprenticeship will be moved by one pro-
prietor and seconded by another, both of them, having been
long resident in the colony, and members of some standing
in the house, whose policy has hitherto always been to t9tiose
any atidden changes in the state of society, and conduct of
the business of the colony.

NEWFOUNDLAND.
Papers from Newfoundland to the 22d of June contain the
speech of the Governor at the opening of the Legislature on
the 20th. He alludes to the former disputes between the
Council and the House of Assembly, respecting which, it is
stated, that a copy of a despatch from Lord Glenelg will be
laid before them proposing a means of conciliation; and also
of another despatch for the future regulation of the disposal
of Crown lands.

HAYTI.
We have been burdened with a sort of conspiracy, which
'will only tend to give more firmness to our present govern-
ment. I'he mass of the people will make any sacrifice for
their tranquillity, tinder such circumstance all attempts to
upset the government will be vain. Since you left this the
country has not been less properous ; indeed, a decided im-
provement in the morality of the lower classes has taken
place. 'That the Haytians are becoming more industrious
yearly is not to be questioned.
Another gentleman, writing from Santiago, in a letter
dated 20th April, thus expresses himself:
" Pesikous of benefitting the country, I propose rendering

the Yaqui navigable for steam-vessels to Manchioneal Bay,
• or laying a railroad to Monte Christi) from this city, a dis-
tance of from 80 to 100 miles. The government, by an official
grant, have given me the exclusive right and privilege to do
this, and to enjoy its advantages, free of all impositions for
a :ern► of 10 years after the works are completed and in oper-
ation. •

"This grant authorises me to employ as many foreigners
as I please, and secures to me the extensive coast navigation
by steam from Manchioneal Bay to Cape Haytien West,
and Puerto Plata East."
A tide of emigration is setting in from Georgia and Florida,
of persons of colour and of property, which is likely to con-
Lribute much to the amelioration of the country, whose inde-
pendence being now placed on a respectable and honourable
rooting willcement all parties into one body, animated by one
principle, to strive with confidence and security for the pro-
-motion of the general prosperity of the island. The crops
.pi Santiaga_bave already quadruple-1 in consequence.
The HaBtian papers by the packet contain the proclama-
tion- of the president consequent upon the attempt to assas-
sinate the Secretary General Inginac, which circumstance
we not long since announced to the public. It would appear
than an insurrection was also contemplated, arising out of
the circumstance of the Haytian government having con-
cluded treaties of amity with France. Some of the parties
have been taken, and the rest dispersed. The chief, it would
appear, had perished.

LONDON POLICE REPORT.

QUEEN-SQUARE-TUESDAY_

UNSEASONABLE VISIT To HER MAJESTY.—Thomas Flower,
a silversmith, was charged with forcing his way into the pic-
ture gallery of Buckingham Palace.
It will be remembered that the defendant was charged at
this office on Thursday week with having attempted to force
his way into Westminster Abbey. On that occasion his wife
came forward, and stated.that he had suffered severely from
the brain fever about three years ago, and that whenever he
took any quantity of liquor it created a temporary derange-
ment. She observed that his unfortunate state of mind was
increased by sorne.severe losses he had sustained in business.
He was- then discharged, upon the understanding that his
friends would take pretper care of him.
W. Randall, Esq., one of her Majesty's pages, stated that
on Monday night he was in attendance on the royal person.
About halt-past 11 o'clock, her Majesty having retired to rest,
he had occasion to pass through the picture-gallery on his way
from the drawing-room, when he found the defendant seated
in one of the chairs, apparently contemplating the beauties
of the paintings. Witness asked him what he wanted there
at that unseasonable hour ? The defendant either could not.
or would not return any answer, and witness sought the as-
sistance of other pages; and they contrived, with great re-
sistance on the defendant's part, to remove him from the near
proximity to her Majesty into one of the under apartments.
The Hon. Sir Charles Murray, master of the Queen's house-
hold, then gave orders for the defendant's removal to the sta-
tionthouse, which was-accotplished with some difficulty.
Thomas Cook, 4 B, stated that, with the assistance of four
brother constables, and two privates of the rifles, he conveyed
the defendant to the station house, having previously had to
strap his arms and legs. The defendant had nevertheless
contrived to tear witness's trousers with his teeth.
Mr. WHITE remarked that it was useless toask the defend-
ant any questions, as he was evidently not cognisant of his
own actions.
Defendant—l can assure you I have had great difficulty
in finding my way through the various windings and passages
of the palace, and as I am in the habit of going there fre-
quently I hope you will order the ways to be made less
puzzling. The defendant then paused for a considerable
time, and then suddenly said he had a charge to make against
the police for tying his arms and legs, and commanded that
they should immediately be put in the dock.
Mr. WHITE said the defendant's friends must again be
sent to, and he should insist upon their becoming sureties for
his good conduct for the next three months, otherwise he
must send him to prison in default. It was his opinion the
defendant should be immediately sent to some lunatic asylum,
and not suffered to roam the streets at large.
The defendant was then removed.