Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-07-02
THE WEST INDIA TRADE.

The New York Morning Herald OF the Esd, furn-
ishes the following letter from London. 1t opens
some new views in connexion with the negotiation
for recovery of the Colonial trade-rather imasi-
nary should think.
The aluson to "King" Arthur, reminds us of
pleasant anecdote told of George ". by Mr.. Bar
bour. His majesty always calls the Duke of We'll
lington, Arthur: "Arthur he said, was-King of Eng
land, OConnel ofTrcland. and himself of Windsor
Was military chieflain such man as this same
Arthur, se-dependent truly intrepid and ener-
getic, of such masculine and vigorous common sense,
instead of being what he is, mpoten but for revenge
might forget that arms not talents or merit, were
the instrument of mis- elevation
From our Correspondent
LONDON, May 1, 1880.
Ebe West India trade, or 1t is termed here the
Colonial Question, is far from being settled as
ever. My opinion which has been formed after re-
peated conversations with many clever and respcc-
table politicians OF this country, is briefly this. The
English Government suppose that to derive
some great advantage from the West India trade;
this, IN their political system, is equivalent to some
great injury to them, and the fretiul anxiety cvin-
ced by our Government to settle this question: con-
firms them IN their views. You must not be surprzed
if you hear that the English Government have pcs
lively refused to listen to any proposition respece
ting the West India Trade, or if they permit it to
be mentioned at all, il is only as sort of bait to in
duce our minister to receive proposition from them
Honest John, he calls himself, is shut out from
the Canadas for SIX months in the year. Now if
he could only induce Government to permit him
TO land his goods New York, to have them seal.
ed and sent through the canals rail roads, &c OF
that State to Canada at all seasons, perhaps under
certain restrictions, Jonathan may be allowed TO sup
ply Jamaica, &C., with lumber and other notions
Again, we want the navigation of the ST. Lawrence,
| or at least we are supposed to wan, it. Now by
the treaty ofpeace of 783, confirmed by the treaty
OF 1904 The navigation IF He Mississippi is declared
free and open orever 10 the subjects IF Great Britain
This privilege, as it stands dead letter, but
when the canals connecting the tributaries Of this
/ river with Lake Erie shall be completed, it will be a
matter Of great interest 10 the English Government
10 obtain the right OF passage, voyage may then
be effected from the Canadas to Jamaica Ii or >
days 1t is rumored here, that the Government have
made propositions of this ma ure to our Minister and
it remains TO be seen whether they will be accodcd
to. give you these reports as hear them, without
vouchiDg for their accuracy The health of the King
is the all absorbing topic ofthe day. His death will
moi produce any change in the system of policy now
in operation, for King Arthur, as he is called is too
firmly established public opinion be easily laid on
the shelf The general Impression to be, that
the King cannot last moro than two months longer.
am, respectfully.
u We conclude this morning, the documents ac-
conpaDyig the 18th Auditors Report ON the accounts
of Lieut.. Randolph.
That gentleman Will be heard from in few DAYS
Ills personal friends apprscd of the character of his
materials for defence, feel the greatest confidence in
his being able to sustain himsefn the most satis5c
tory
u. S. ship Concord, Capt. Perry, saiIedfrom Hamp-
ton Roads Monday morning, for Russia, with Mr..
Randolph and Suite OH board.