The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-09

maca, to the 29th ult, inclusive They were brought
to Savannah by the British steamer Conway.
II appears that, instead Of being blown up pre-
vious to the 18th ult the British steam rgate High
flyer was lying safely at Port Royal on that day.
OUR JAMAICA CORRESPONDENTS.
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, Jan. 20, 1853.
Non-a,riral of The English Mail Steamer-Detca
fion of the Conuay--Ihe English Squadron
State of the Island The Legislature, &C., &c.
The steamer Conway, which was to have left this
on the ed inst. for Savannah, Geo. has been kept
here waiting the arrival of the steamer from Eng
land with I'd of January mails, now seven days over
due, but the company's agent here will not detain
her longer as she must get back in time to proceed
to Navy Bay.
The steamer Eagle leaves also for St. Thomas.
The non-arival of the mails is matter of great
Inconvenience to the inhabitants Of this island, and
how long they to put up with this it is out Of the
way to reply. 1t appears that the mail company
ust do as they like with the English government
We are really looking with much anxiety for Gu
nard's line between Liverpool and New York and
Navy Bay.
Her Majestys ship Cumberland, with vice-Ad.
miral Seymour is in port, with several other vessels
of war. They are waiting the arrival OF the packet
mails, and then proceed to Bermuda and Havana.
The House Of Assembly met, after five weeks re
cess on the Goth inst and as yet nothing done. They
have appointed committees on various matters con
nected with the island, and are now waiting fol-
their reports. The island is rather healthy In the
parish Of Westmoreland, the small pox is still
about We have had plenty Of rain and good wea.
Their; now very cool.
An anti-slavery tea meeting was held on the 10TH
inst, at Cherry Garden. Another anti slavery meet
ing is to be held here soon to be styled the ladies
meeting.
No other news of importance.
NEWSPAPER ACCOUNTS.
from the Savannah Georgian, Feb 81
The British royal mail steamship Conway, Captaili
T.W Sawyer, from jamaica on the 3Oth ult, arrived
Up to the sailing of the Conway the overland mai
from England (due at Jamaica on the 2lst.) had not
arrived
We notice very little of interest in the papers.
The produce market on the 10Th was reported &C.
nenly inactive. The heavy rains, however, which,
prevail throughout the island seriously interrupt the
operations OF the harvest and prevent the deliveries
Of produce already manufactured in Kingston, there
fore the markets are slightly supplied and prices are
tending upward.
The bark Springfield left Jamaica on the oath fol
this port. The schooner William Mason, Slassels !
master, was the only American vessel in port. The
cholera has carried desolaton through the island re-
ducng many parishes in population and in the means
of living. Serious complaints are being made among|
the people in many sections Of burthensome taxation
The language Of "the yoemen OF the Western district
of st. Andrews" Is but index of the general con
diti0n of things throughout the island. From com
muncation published in the Morning Journal Of the
26th, we extract the following as emanatng from the
yOemen aforesaid -
mismanagement, brought considerably into debt and an
increased taxation Of nearly f 600 had to be esorted
hardly got the ntolerabe burden of meeting this
vexatious and cruel taxation increased it by addi
than we are told again that the parish already
debt Of nearly Fl 500 To meet this according to the
cerainsd principle Of sroeha ii i wiz require
all feel that from death and immigration numbers
greatly reduced, and those Of who remain in
most AFFECT condition Food has been scarce and dear
during last year. and will be this From the ter
Of the collecting constable have been unable to at
tain any of those little family comforts necessary
domestic use, children half naked and entirely ne
elected there Is medical within miles Of We
have resident minister Of any Sort and roads are
nearly impossible while have to pay heavy toll tax
Reduced there but two alternatves-eithe
to petition the people Of England to afford the means
Of emgrating to Australia II forced to remain
here must remonsrae to effect against the present
system Of taxation The depth OF grief has not
haps been considered because have remained silent
but the pent waters OF our sorrows will break forth II
position is not attended to and relieved A to fur
Their taxes, we must state it will not be in power to
meet them-no not even by compulson for we literally
have nothing.
The editor of the Journal writes an able article
complaining of the English policy in abolishing sla
very in the West India colonies, and shows up Eng
lish inconsistency in that while endeav0ring to put
down the institution Of slavery slave grown sugar
and other produce is admitted into English ports fo
consumption, thus afordng strength and encourage
ment to the slave trade and the continuance Of slave
ny in tropical countries.
The Legislature resumed its sittings ON the oath.
Petitions for relief were pouring in from various quar-
tiers. Among other things it is urged that inasmuch
ruptcy it would be WISE just and beneficial mea
to reduce the public expenditure to what can be
honestly afforded and that fixed amount be stated
It IS also urged that the shipping interests shall be
relieved from every possible taxation, such as light
house dues &C.. fully endorsing Mr. Disraelis views
Of free trade
MARKETS.
KINGSTON jam, Jan. 2S 9 p M-Our market con
tinues inactive, and since the publication of the fore
going but few eratons of any Importance have trans
PRED We report below all the transactions effected
unaltered-
ArEwrfs arc worth COS The last receipt (about
80 barrels) is stil unsod.
Bu1rER-2O0 Grins Irsh-onc of the parcels held for
12d.-have changed bands at that figure
BI1F-Iolders Of smith have succeeded in realizins
SIS per half barrel less ayore brands offer at
4es TO ass, without success.
BHAxpY-Tle greater portion of the stock IL now in
the bands of spectators end have heard that g. Cd
has been obtained for II hogheads Martes in bond
Holders are now requiring los per gallon Henneseys
has been moved at o..
and I9s respectively for pilot bread and crackers We
quote domestic (verey and Robinson's) at the same
rates.
Coay MAJ is in only moderate demand and prices are
not 20 firmly supported. leo barrels have changes
bands at 23s but the article Is now procuraOc AZ rs
CANpLIs-Tallow In active inquiry. We note talcs
OF 700 boxes Cooks and 300 Smith and Curett, at74d
Per ib.
CoRy-Ibe supply continues large and the market il
rather heavy at last rates.
Copl1sn-.one cargo has changed hands at 14s TO-
cask and lis. 3D. 1ss. 81. per box Another cargo
held for same prices
Cln1e1-Fngfsh continues scarce, in the absence o.
the packet. There Is not any Americana at market
FIorK--Tle stock has been rather largely increased
since tho 2st but have not heard that prices have
given way in consequence. The operations this week
ot.a t1.r, rF staft
actions Dealers probably anticipated decline but that
is scarcely Of probable occurrence looking 10 the TACT
the prevailing high prices nj places Of shipment
HERRlyGs,25o barrels No. prime have been taken a.
los.
HAMS continue scarce and in demand parcel ri
American, just received, Is held for I'D per Id.
LARD Il also in small supply and good inquiry. All
the recent operations at 10d, bat for parcel just
10 hand advance Of al. l. wanted
MAon1r1.-Wc note q sale Of 40 barrels at 3ls.
Ou~--Cod maintains last quotations, with much
frmncgs
Don. IN hna honn nfa INN fhs