Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-09-05

Jaiseo. which place /. anticipated would immediately
The cholera was prevailing at oajacs Mexico and other
cities. ~ ~
The Vice President OF the Republic, Fss from his olc
Inc same decree likewise suspends the law OF
ana au'horses exies to return home to their country
oenetal Montezuna has been conducted as a prisoner
oil war to Mexico. RUSSELL another important
in Mexican affairs, hes lied TO Tampico
hnd nothing more in our papers Of interest. The
eN war; though apparently closed, may be expected 10
break out again shorty, with renewed ygour Our dis
raced nsghbors seem destined never TO enjoy the sweet
blessings oil peace and tranquility.
FROM THE WEST INDiks-The New H,,en Herald
sssoy The arrivals al that port from the est Indies
yesterday, we learn that the Of the snd of he
abolition oil slavery in the English Islands had nec
In one Of the lsiauds (An,gus ST. Ks the Goy.rnor
eaieu together portion OF the most intelligent Of tie
slaves and informed them Of the conditions upon which
HEY were to bs made Free and The course to be
Tor That purpose spirit OF olt was mani.
anu marian law was abou, to be proclaimed for the
protection OF Tho whites We could the captains to
get particulars. "
- ALEXANDRIA, Aug 90
From BARBApors,-By the schooner Uon. ca,,,;,
thompson, at This port from Barbados whence She sail
Ell ON The Ith instant, have advces from that s,, nm
10 'na time letter dated The 4th, received by msr.
canuie house IN this place. says '0n the instant
~ To these colonies became extinct aud the new sve
commenced Our negioes work cheerfuy and are as
Iue' Emu submissive as they ever were IRON this may
nier 'hat the measure Will work well There il every
prospect oil good crop next year. We Learn that tere
was no news OF any moment Gazette
FIRST FRUITS OF ABOLITION
Ivy The late arrivals this port from the West Indies
we learn, says the New Haven Herald some particulars
OF The incpent measures for the emancipation of the
in the English Island under the act of H. - %
purpose. 80 N'''
Between the 20Ih Of July and>lst of August the Co
vernor.General fthe Wndward Islands proceeded 10 h
diieenl places within his Jurisdiction Tor Tho nurrs .,
informing the slaves oil the nature and condition nj The
change which about take place i'm regard IN h.r
cS ana political relations His plan to visit the prin
cpaI estates on The several islands,o around him
each The most prominent and nj the sav
10 annouee the conditions OF their and
upon hr minds te principles OF good order aud submits
sion 10 TIE law AZ Montserrat and Nevis he was re-
ceived passively with that of callnness which
Storm but at ST. Kits open demonstrations wer. cive
NOT ohy oil INSTRUMENTATION the enactments of The bo
ZION Parliament, but TO the local auiborics-and 10 lie
Eovernor-G enera HIMSELF who came only i'm tle ,iat
authority oil his civil investments. On several of the es
es murmurs were made, and one where an overseer
attempted TO quell the disturbance he was severev heat.
ny The slaves, in the presence OF the Governor who
DAD 70 move oil 10 some haste prevent being treated in
similar manner " =
10 consequence OF these facts an addional n,,,h =,
troops was ordered from Bsrbadocs together with soon
VI W'r. nus things remained until the great day o;
emancipation, the Isl oil August. This day of bi-
lee aud lasting. and prayer according to the d6eren; M
P1s"Ohs ahc circumstances OF the parties concerned
Inc Let was Frday-on Saturday the slaves are mot -,
dre" ~ "9VrH-Snnday, oil course, il holiday. Thus
hree days elapsed in which emancipation had mo
U we IN, 'ney were required TO go work on the APP.
p'eeesmP system, but most OF them refused An add.
uona military and strong naval force was
az 81 Kits On the 7Ih Martial law was procIain,ed
ooO marines were landed from the rgates in the
several Of tho rnseaders OF the blacks arrested
hed with stripes aud six Of the principal ones sent OIL
10 Bermuda ''F ~ 's"' o!'
al monseTratthey were in open rebellion and at Nevis
ey were only restrained by the arrival of the Sprcal
Msgi''rate hon England, who have but Temporary
huence upon the conduct OF the slaves These Islands
are probably now exhibiting another. spectacle of .nf,
raed men, seeking through blood aud slaughter their
ohg-'os' hoery he following letter from gentleman
~ " % e0'
"NEvIs, August z, 1891.
Inc negroes on several estates have absolutely relus
en 70 work Martial law would in all probability have
been proclaimed, had not The Special Magistrate arrived
most opPortnney His influence among The slave rom
auon Will first be tried Should that fail Martial Ia W will
follow We shall then try The refractory i'm summary
manner ana they must suHer abundance of sripes
~ Monsefrat they are in open state OF rebellion
anu ney are condemning them 10 hundred sshes each
al 81; hrts, yesterday given them as The last dav
10 make their choice aud 10 day the Governor has deter
mined 10 proceed 10 extremes. They have five men of
war vessels IN the harbo who have landed ali their ma
rines ready for action. 800 w
negroes here, at Nevis. awaiting the decision
oil 'he contest OF 81 Kits doubt. One thing am cutie
sure o that we shall not require boodshed. Little ia.
COLLATION. will do with us'