The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-12-17
Bueuus AYres and ,i,e tito Platte.

The war in the Argentine republic is al end Orbe
has capulaed, and Monievideo now in possession Of
Urquza Ofbe after his captulaon, did not remain in
the Banda territory but went board the English cor
yee Tweed, with the intention OF proceeding direct 10
England, On these events becoming known to Rosas he
was extremely Hiaied and exclaimed that he bad been
conquered without striking a blow Since his retire
ment from the presidency it is not stated how he would
dispose of himself His immense possessions in the Ar
genuine republic may be confscateJ which case he
will doubtless push for redress, coupled with vengeance
hereafter, and, TO succeed, may create instruction
among the slaves of Brazil. Threats of this character
have already been thrown out; and Rosas is not the
spirit 10 rest quietly If opportunity be afforded again to
strike blow. An election for President in the Banda
Oriental would soon take place, well in the Agen-
tine republic.
The United States corvette Jamestown sailed from
Buenos Ayres the 7lh OF October, and, having re-
manned the sth at Monevideo, reached Rio Janeiro on
the 10Th The United States frgate Congress is lying
Montevideo.
TRINIDAD.
The intelligence from Trinidad is tevod of interest
The island was healthy and the weather favorable A
census OF the population, recently taken, shows the
island TO contain 6S 600 nhabiiauts-yiz: 35,G3l males
and 81, 900 females.
ANTIGUA
The dates from this island the 4th instant There
is little news The House of Assembly adjourned the
3Oh ult. for fortnight. message had been received
from The honorable board OF council, sgnyng its rejec
island
Several heavy bu, partial showers Of rain had fallen
during the week There is, however, we informed,
no lack OF moisture throughout the island although heavy
rain wosld be mos, advantageous TO certain districts.
JAMAICA.
The intelligence from Jamaica has been anticipated
An establishment for baking bread and biscu, employ
ing steam, has been erected in the island and is in
cessful operation The United States has uniformly ex-
ported large quantities Of biscuit 10 jamaica and
iabshmsnt Of this kind there will operate 70 reduce ship
Tla on he Ilu oh mad
from Canada, so that in this respect we have
competitor that may successfully DIVIDE the market with
us.
BARBADOS.
The Barbadoes journals state that that island had
perienoed seasonabe fall OF rain, and the country was
in vedant and beautiful to the bges degree
ton, and waiting for the lantern TO be affixed to the
summit. which had just arrived from England
The legislature opened on the lih ut by speech
from the lieutenant governor, in which he congratulated
the assembly on the high cultivation and consequent fer
hliy Of Barbados, its exemption from diseases of
fatal character, and the enjoyment BY the inhabitants
stated that despatch from the Secretary OF State
would be laid before the house relating TO the pro.
posed formation OF habor OF refuge for the benefit not
iy Of ships trading TO nelghborng colonies and settle
menls.
PORT SPAIN.
Accounts from the rural districts were not unfavorable
The December crop had already commenced, al
though il usually begins in November December The
canes promised good yield Of sugar The state o. the
roads districts not satisfactory; sud, after
heavy rain, they were in many places lnpassabe. The
weather still rainy and stormy,
BEaARARA,
The question ia agitaed in Demarara OF introducing
Chinese into the colony. The court Of police had aop-
ted the following:
J. Rso'red, That II IL tho opinion OF this court that
the sum Of 1000 "a pnH OF the Parliamentary loan uf
f25oo0o should beeppicd TO the introduction Of Chinese
INN grana
- Rofce8, Tint this requests his cxceencY The
governor will be pleased 10 take the necessary steps o Oh
tanning the sanction OF her MaiesB's government tor tho
Introduction Of Chinese immigrants into This colony"
The want III laborers il seriously felt, and agricul-
tuse langushing for want Of hands Another prop
osI,ion is pending for inviting immigrants IRON The
Azores
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