The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-07-01

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The steamship Union. Captain Adams arrived yes.
terdsy from ALL by The way OF Kingston jamaica
She left the latter port at o'clock, p m, the 22d
instant E9 = te-r
We arc indebted 10 the puser of the steamship Union
for prompt delivery OF the papers.
We regret 10 learn that Purser Bush died OF Chasres
fever the 81 inst III EsFl
The yellow fever is not 80 prevalent as previously
reported. Commodore McQuahe died OF it on the 9Th
instant.
The British war steamers Medea and Buxzard are in
port. They would leave in few days Tor a cruise.
The House Of Assembly was still al stand. No bust.
done. t.-f
p Laurence esq. has been elected mayor of Kingston
in room OF the late Hon h. Mitchell.
The Morning Journal. OF the ri June, contains a
lengthy article upon The question as 10 the mode Of open
terng The government In The absence OF the lieutenant
governor.
Mr.. George Adam Hague. member Of the local press
had been appointed TO important post in the Queen OF
England's custom house at Kingston.
The Morning Journal of The 4th inst. auding to the
health of the Inhabitants OF the island, speaks thus
garding their recent scourge--the yellow lever:
"We regret TO state that this disease which has been
destructive TO human life for months past on
board OF vessels in the habor OF Kingston, has not abaed
in the least but has the contrary, been more viru.
lent, and many unfortunate persons have recently fall
len victims 10 It, Captain Rumley. OF the American
schooner Walter j. Doll, attacked yesterday and
removed from board TO lodgings in the city, where he
lies in dangerous slate Later in the day the of
the vessel and son, believe of the captain, was
also attacked with the disease, and likewise
brought on shore and taken to lodgings; Some seamen
conveyed to the public hospital be tended by the
officers Of that institution. who. we have doubt, have
sufficient work on hand TO get through the many
at present under their care.
Speaking of Chinese emigration, the same journal
writes lengthy, terrestrial article which is entirely adj
10 the further importation OF any of their
and ETHEREAL brethren the island. concludes
thus: as H
Whatever may be the fitness, then. of the Chinese
lab in lalo rnrttrr
native inhabitants public morality, we constrained TO
admit is not likely To be increased or 10 gain strength
by their Importation. No women will come with them ;
and they do not their adherence 10 the black
race, considerable permanent addition appears likely
10 be made to population by emgra ion from China
Accommodating themselves 10 circumstances, they may,
however, many OF them may, make up their minds
remain here and enjoy that competency which, in all
probability, tLey will soon acquire"
prime jadgeship was going begging, The attor.
ney general, Mr.. Edwards, and Mr. Middleton, had all
declined the honor of dOnning the emine. la this d.
lenma il was said express messenger, of no less
thoy than his exceencys military secretary has been
despatched 10 tender the vacant seat hsi to Mr. Chair
man Farquhason and then to MIR. Chairman Moncriefe
Mr.. Farquharson took the post.
Mr. Edmund Delliser, acting sub collector Of customs
at Kingston, had been confirmed subcollec;or at the
port OF Annottoo bay.
There had been fewer than 81 convictions and fines
and 1875 punshments Of minor description, under the
Treasury order OF England for the adulleraon of coffee
with chicoTy and IN the course OF day June % 80
convictions had taken place in the city. Many OF the
convictions for evasions attempted by the printing
wrappers. Up the above time, the excise had confined
the penalties 10 small amounts some SIS f6 in each
case
The It'll of June being the anniversary of the dreadful
earthquake in 1892. BY which the greater part OF Port
Royal destroyed, the several public Offices in Span
ish Town closed, well as the different places of
business in that town, and Divine service was held al
the Cathedral church.
The Lord Bishop consecrated new military burial
ground at Newcastle upon the I'D inst.
The Morning Advertiser of The goth inst. says:
The British government has determined, it appears,
upon not granting any charters for banks in the colonies
until i, has referred the applications 10 the local aubor-
ties OF the colonies Interested and obtained their opn-
ions upon them"
The president administering the government OF Tobago
(Mr Henry Yeaes) and the board of council
upon subjects: LIST. the mode OF opening the le
gsa,ure; 3D. the treatment of the Bishop Of Barbsdoes
on his visit to Tobago appears tina, the president
sorted 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 10 some very spirited
resolutions upon the first matter.
A smart shock OF earthquake was The Advertiser
says, experienced on Wednesday morning. the 4th OF
May, at about three o'clock, at ST. Christopher.
The Gazette mentions that the weather continues Ia
vorab!e. During the week have had fine rams and
understand that they have been general throug bout
the island The young canes consequently looking
WELL and the prospects for next years crop cheering
The present crop being gathered in aud there is plenty
OF sugar made We regret to notice the pauciy OF ship
png-afler the sahng OF the Purrock Hall and James
mere Will De no Vessel 10 and
we believe that weeks must eapse before the next
London ship can be expected"
The Granada Chronicle mentions that the future pros
periy oil the island depends something being lmmedi
sely done procure aborers for the cultivation OF the
soil grant OF twenty thirty thousand pounds from
government mus, be requested on the security OF the
colony bu, before this DONE the legislature has duty
TO perform, and which must be performed. Certain re-
ports have gone forth preudca TO The proprietary body
in respect 10 their treatment OF the African laborcs
here BY government.
INTELLIGENCE FROM NEW BRUNSWICK.
The St. John Morning Times OF the 2ih has this para
graph:
BY telegraph received last evening from Fredericton
are informed OF the appointment OF the following
government directors for the European and North Amer
ican railway The Hons Messrs Chandler, Hazen, Viii.
mot, Gray, Hayward. and Montgomery.
MIR. Z. r Roney managing director OF the Cana.
dian Grand Trunk railway, who will be knighted for
his services in connection with The Dublin Industrial
exhibition, expected to arrive in ST. John last
week.
The Sydney (Cape Bretou) News OF the 18th has the
The sub marne cable has been laid across the Gut OF
Canso, and is found TO work capi,aly. The wire leading
from the Office al Plaster Cove the shore be aft red
to the cable there is being put up and will be completed
to-day.
French war steamer was at the loading ground at
the North Bar for two three days last week. and
visited Sunday by large party OF ladies and gentle
men from Sydney and the mines. by invitation OF the
commander, who with his officers, entertained their
guests with true hospitality, and with the courtesy so
characteristic Of that chivalrous nation.
From the N. " Express.
LATER FROM BUEsos lYRUs
By the ship Margaret Eliza. Captain Adams, from the
above port, we have files OF the British Packet to May
i2lh.