The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-09-12

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dates ron xssiand, and . copy of Lard John Rus
sells Speech delivered in the House Of Commons On the
4th Of August detailing As views and the intentions Of
government in respect to the colony They we're srpya
repetition Of al that had been before said BY the Duke Of
Newcastle in the House Of Lords OF course sannst
say in what spirit the Assembly will receive the govern
nent proposition. but Judging from rumors, DO not
think they will adopt that postor whieh awards com
pensaon 10 the holders Of Offices, whose salaries may
be reduced and think they win be right for the rsduc
tsn matter Of necessity and after the necessary
ductons there will still be left the holders Of offices
ample means Of living in luxury, considering the do
creased value OF commodities in general and, as conss
decide matters Governor Barkly nov Sir Henry BARK
ly) viii be here suppose about the second week in
September His private furniture has already arrived
from Denarara. Lord John Russell speaks OF a sys-
TEN Of ponsble government-that is 10 nave gov
errment tccr to conduct the financial departments OF
the legislature and without agreeing hastily TO his pro-
position must admit that some reform in this qusrsris
necessary Four months have passed since the
of the Ipost Duties b and at least $50 600 S3oo O0o)
has been lost How this is to be made up, whether by
increased duties goods imported by further i'm
posts land. do not venture to predict It will form
ths subject of much consideration and discussion when
the wheels Of government are again in motion.
The yellow fever, / am sorry to say. stiu prevails,
though not to 70 alarming an extent as II did. NJ
the latter twenty three years both Europeans-died
Monday and Tuesday last. They had only been the
before they left England Mr. Trickett held situation
in the Colonial Bank but, not liking the same he had
sent his resignation to the directors in England and only
awaited accounts Of it's acceptance to return to his
tive land, with his wife Death however has decreed
heruise; they are numbered with the victims Mrs
Duciet lady Of the Reverend Mr. Duclet recently from
New Orleans, also died of the malady fes weeks ago
Notwithstanding however these painful records, the
sconrge Of "rew comersn ia sbatiDg fast.
new publication, called the Christian Times, has
beer started in Kingston printed and pubhei for the
projectors by Isaac LAYTON II il to be weekly jol-
nal devoted to religion, literature and poitcs-sixteen
Iaees super (quarto promises fair aud is the
best printed paper in tine island Another paper called
tie atctmGn, protesting to be LIBERAL has also been
started.
Coughs and colds are very prevalent, particularly
amor est children.
legislation continues, my letters must lilly be
short The above items comprise believe all that is of
interest.
MARKETS.
KINGSTON Jamaica, Aug. 26.-We have little
change report having occurred in the state OF this
market of the 10th The business Of
the fortnight Of the usual nature and unmarried by
any speculative feature of importance. Supplies gene
rally quite sufficient 70 meet the existing de Iaud
Aewises The importaons we're largely In excess of IN
qury and prices have decln.d the sales included par
Gel Of 20 bbs small fish, wi@h other sslesbe goods
l6s but the best and largest would not realize any
thing 1ss per Dbl Butter so kegs American Of
choice quality were taken, a. a2;a per TO- Bresa.-
been placed at liz and 1es Per bo respectively for
pilot ard crackers COrnnesl Ore lot OF 430 bbls from
New York, and another Of 200 from Baltimore, have
changed hands respectively at los and los Cd per bb
The market is very heavily stocked and holders End
much difficulty in efectng sales. Flour.-The sales
have been 500 bbls., from New York. at 26s Cd 200
Georgetown, hard at GAS Cd and 700 Howard Street,
at 27s all from importers hands Spectators still
hold for large advance Freghts-A vessel has been
been taken up for London a. s. Cd per cwt for suga
and sd rer gallon for Another, first class,
been offered az Be. for sugar, but without success
God.-We quote American a. u to per cent pIemiun
DoublooDs very scarce, bat there is little de-
nand for them. Hams are in very ample supply; Ame-
rican I'd to ia Lard may be quoted at Sd per ID.
and "a Their inactive. Lumber The sma quantities of
white pre- varying from 10 0cO 00o feet brought
in assorted cargoes have sold readily at 1905
tire cargo Of $50 eco feet has arrived but nothing
yet been done in it. W. o. shingles rather plentiful,
and at 1ss to 21s. per 1000; the Gales include
parcel of co Geo. at 2es Ol-Cod is in good inquiry,
and moves at 2s Cd. per gallon. Pork has been very
quiet Stockholders continue f,m o. lis. to 2ls.
Topguea-At auction yesterday 80 half bbls. American
pig were paced at 2Ss the package.