The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-11-19

SANTA Cruz, Oct. IL, 1913.
Glance at ST. Thomas and Santa Crwz-West India
Affairs, &c.
After short stay at ST. Thomas, and finding
nothing of interest, crossed TO this island,
where things are quiet, although the late revolt
has caused feversh excitement among the inha-
bitants. The estates are in prosperous condition
as far rs the weather is concerned; there having
been succession of fine rains after several
months draught, which, it was feared. would
prove injurious to the crops. After ride among
The different estates, ascertained from the pro-
pretors that the prospect for good crop is fair.
The great difficulty is In re gard to labor. The
negroes, since the emancipation, have become in
dolent, and will not work without great difficulty.
Until the new Governor. General arrives, (and he
Is expected daily,) things will remain in their pre-
sent unsatisfactory condition. A favorable change
is anticipated upon his ARRIVAL you will see by the
st. Thomas or Santa Cruz papers; the proclama-
ton OF the acting Governor, Oxholm, that rem
forcement OF 300 or 400 men will come ont from
Denmark with the new Governor; and further, that
he ID empowered 10 inquire INTO the late lnsurrec-
ton, and investigate the cause, &c. From all
can learn, the conduct OF the late Governor has
won anything but "golden opinions from all sorts
of people, and the intelligent portion surmise that
there is something rotten in the state OF Denmark.
Contrary to the general opinion, there was liIlle
violence; that is, personal violence, offered to the
white population. Most OF the plantations were
robbed, (none burned,) and great destruction
caused to the cane and to the plantations general.
beng driven by fright to the wharf, where several
vessels gave them refuge; they, however, soon re-
turned, and since then have been unmolested.
This island is entirely cultivated, and presents to
the eye perfect garden; the road from West End
to Basin, distance OF fifteen miles, is perfectly
smooth, and lined with cocoa trees, palmetto,
mountain cabbage-some very hlgh-also orange
groves, lemons, lines, and all the variety Of tropi
cal fruits For lnvalids, 1t presents every advan-
tage, having fine roads, good sea bathing, and ex-
cellent accommodations at the hotels. The Ma
tional, al the West End, kept by Mr.. Robinson, is
noted tor its comfort TO strangers. We sail In
few days for Jamaica, when you will hear from
me, If anything important presents itself.
DESTRUCTION OF THE IMMENSE DAM OF THE HAD
LEY FALLS COMPANY, AT "HAMpDEN CITY."-This
splendid and costly structure, situated on the Con-
nectlcut nver, nine miles north Of Springfield,
which has just been completed, at much expense,
was completely destroyed on the 18th. The gates
were lei down, and the dam was filled for the first
time on that day at 10 O'Clock, A. M, which event
had attracted large. crowd to the "new city"
The destruction OF the dam occurred at about 3
o'clock P. M We copy the following particulars
from the Springfield Republican -
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infested at the bottom Of one of the gates which sp-
peared to have been injured by its fall into its place
Of the dam Measures were taken for stopping the
leak BY placing gravel brush Sc. the defective
part. These efforts were continued but without the
desired until became evident that the struc-
ture was likely to give way when the dam cleared
OF the persons upon 1t, and crowds awaited in sus-
| They had not long to wait In . few minutes q
breach made at the imperfect point which widen
ed with great rapdity and almost Immediately three
thQ hnl cfY laAv
but a small portion on each side. When The water
broke through the pond had filed to within several
with mighty power, and dashed and tumblsd over the
rocky bed below sweeping away with them the now
broken and scattered but still huge portions Of the
To describe 1t were impossible pen Inner could
convey 1.-THE Of the impression that Is wildly marked
Oh the minds of all who witnessed it.
Strong hearts trembled within them and every face
was pale at the sight. The abors Of many minds and
hundreds of hands for q long summer-the pride and
confidence Of the constructors Just in the hour of
triumph were swept of in instant and nought but
the huge wreck that remains left to tell of the might
,e structure OF the character that was ever built in
The preci,e time Of the disaster was twenty minutes
work Of q moment Had not the dam given way at it,
centre as 1t did, breakage would probably hsv,
composing the sides of the bukheads there were up
heaving under the immense pressure Of the water
and it was at that point that the greatest danger was
apprehended. Had the water forced itself through
here It would have swept over the whole village and
caused almost unimag ENABLE injury.
We cannot learn that single life was lost on this oc.
casion Hundreds Of men, and women and children
crossed the dam on the top and below during the
but the approaching calamity gave such warming Of
it's coming as to drive all from the exposed points
and it is believed, that no persisted in the flood
The loss by this unlocked for catastrophe cannot be
rightly estimated The dam built for the compan
| by Messrs. Body Ross, and all the loss falls, OF
even known but ha, been psoSons5 At hsix mot
$4,000 and 100000 Much Of it, however, remains
anc can be made useful in q reconstruction which
those who know the character of the engaged in
the enterprise need assurance will be entered upo
without more delay than is necessary.
energy that could carry forward so grand and marni
fcent an undertaking Of which this the first and
chefest means for perfecting will surely not be baed
by any disaster however great long science and
ski and experience too yet remain their guidance
new dam, built in still more substa ntal style than
was the late one will doubtless be thrown across the
river in the course of another season. and as it was
not expected to let the water into the canal before
announcer ia no very serious delay to the progress
the grand enterprise will perhaps result from what has
The dam, which has been destroyed, was over one
thousand feet long, and about thirty feet high 1t was
constructed of immense timbers fastened together
and to the rocks Of the river bed which the whole
structure rested with iron bolts Great pains were
taken the construction Of ali parts of the work and
Its destruction under the circumstances is sad dis
appointment to all parties
INTERVIEW WITH JELLAcncH-The V,enna
Gdzeffe publishes the report of Professor Won
Ettinghausen, who paid a visit to his brother
serving In Jellachich's army, and who had con-
versation with the Ban:-
Afer finding out my brother he conducted me to the
Ban, who received me in the most friendly manner +
had long conversation with him in which endeayor.
ed to convince him Of his precarous position nd the
heavy responsibility that would fall upon him told
him not to underrste the strength Of Vienna; told
him that, in point of numbers, they were far his
superiors and that be should recollect Hungarian
army was close upon his Iear; that 1t came
up the population would attack him. and place him be.
tween two fires therefore said it would be both pru.
dent and generous for him to enter into negotiations
The Ban replied, am NO enemy Of liberty; have
both spoken and fought for liberty more perhaps than