The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-06-29
ARRIVAL OF THE UNION.

ARRIVAL OF THE UNION.
VERY Lase frusn the West India IslanAs.
The steamship Union, Captain Adams. arrived
jamaica She left the latter port at o'clock p NJ,
on the 22d inst.
We are indebted to the Purser Of the steamship
Onion for prompt delivery Of the papers.
We regret to learn that Purser J. Bush died Of
Chagres fever on the 9th inst.
The yellow fever is not 50 prevalent as previously
reported. Commodore McQuahe died Of it on the
sth inst.
The British war steamers Medea and Buzzard are
ia port. They would leave in few days for cruise.
The House Of Assembly was still at a stand. No
business done.
p. Laurence, Esq, has been elected Mayor of
Kingston, in room of the late Hon. H. Mitchell.
The Morning Journal Of the I'd June, contains
lengthy article upon the question as to the mode of
opening the Legislature Of Tobago by the President
administering the government In the absence of the
Lieut.. Governor
The particulars of the constitutional sauabble will
be found in this paper.
Mr.. George Adam Hague, o member Of the local
press, had been appointed to an important post in
the Queen OF Englsnd's custom house at Kingston
The Morning Journal of the 4th inst, abiding to
tho health Of the inhabitants of the isaad. speaks
thus regarding their recent scourge, the yellow
fever -
We regret to state that this disease which has been
destructive TO human life for some months past
board Of vessels in the harbor Of Kingston has not
abated in the least but has, the contrary, been
more virulent; and many unfortunate persons have
recently fallen victims to it. Captain Rumley of the
American schooner Walter ]. Doll was attacked yes
terday, and removed from board to lodgings in the
city sshAsa h la. i. a>-se-..s st~te. Lsss- la tho
day, the mate OF the vessel and son. we believe
of the captain also attacked with the same dis
ease, and were likewise brought on shore and taken
TO lodgings Some seamen were conveyed to the
public hospital to be tended by the officers of that
institution, who, we have no doubt, have sufficient
work on hand to get through the many cases at pre-
sent under their care.
Speaking of Chinese emigration, the same jour
nal writes lengthy. terrestrial article which is en-
rey adverse to the further importation Of any more
of their Eastern and ETHEREAL brethren to the island
1t concludes thus
Whatever may be the fitness, then of the Chinese
rs aborers in this island their superiority over
the native inhabitants, public morality we are con-
strained to admit Is not likely to be increased to
come with them, and if they do not overcome their
adherence to the black race, no considerable per
manent addition appears likely to be made to our
population by emigration from China Accommo-
dating themselves to circumstances, they may, how
ever, or many of them may, make up their minds to
remain here and enjoy that competency which, in all
probability, they viii soon acquire.
A prime judgeship was going q begging The
Attorney General, Mr. Edwards, and Mr. Middleton,
had al declined the honor Of donning the ermine.
In this dilemma, it was said, express messenger
of no less authority than his Exceency's Military
Secretary has been despatched TO tender the vacant
seat first to Mr.. Chairman Farquharson and then to
Mr.. Chairman Moncriene.
Mr. Farquharson took the post.
Mr. Edmund Delliser, acting sub collector of Gus
toms at Kingston, had been confirmed as sub-col-
lector at the port Of Annottoo Bay.
There had been no fewer than "a convictions and
fines, and 135 punishments Of minor description,
under the Treasury order of England for the adute
ration Of coffee with chicory; and in the course of
one day Dune 9th) SO convictions had taken place
in the city. Many Of the convictions were for eva
sions attempted by the printing wrappers. Up
to the above time the excise had confined the penal
ties to small amounts, some Is or fG in each case.
The seventh of June being the anniversary of the
Greadful earthquake in 1892, by which the greater
part Of Port Royal was destroyed, the several public
Sf6ces in Spanish Town were closed as well as the
N6erent places of business in that town. and divine
service was held at the Cathedral church.
The Lord Bishop consecrated new military burial
ground ut New Castle upon the I'd inst.
The Morning AdUetisr of the Goth inst says
"Thes British government has determined, it appears,
np0n not granting any charters for banks in the colo
mics until has referred the applications to the local
authorities Of the colonies Interested and obtained
their opinions upon them.
The President administering the government of
Tobago. (Mr. Henry Yeates and the Board Of Coun-
Gil, were at issue upon two suhjects-lst, the medc
of opening the LEGISLATURE I'd the treatment of the
Bishop Of Barbados his visit to Tobago. 1t up
pears that the President resorted to the unusual
method of sending different written addresses to the
two Chambers upon the opening of the Legislature,
instead Of addressing them in the speech. The
Council had come to some very spirited resolutions
Dpon the first matter.
smart shock Of earthquake was, the advertiser
says, experienced on Wednesday morning, the 4th
ofMay, at about three o'clock, at ST. Christopher.
The Gazette mentions that the weather con.
1inues favorable. During the week we have had
fine rains, and we understand that they have been
general through put the island The young canes are
consequently looking well and the prospects for next
years crop cheering. The present crop is being
gathered in, and there plenty Of sugar made. We
regret to notice the paucity Of shippng-after the
sailing Of the Purrock Hall and James Ewing there
will be vessel to take produce land believe
that some weeks must eapse before the next London
ship can be expected"
The Grenada Chronicle mentions that the future
prosperity Of the island depends something being
Immediately done to procure aborers for the cultiva
ton of the soil. A grant of twenty thirty thou.
sand pounds from government must be requested on
the security Of the colony; but before this is done.
the Legislature has q duty to perform, and which
prejudcia to the proprietary body in respect to their
treatment of the African aborers sent here by gov
eminent.
The st. John Morning Times of the oath, has
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