The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-25
News from the West indies,

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News from the West Indies.
By the arrival of the steamship Illinois, we have
received our regular files of Kingston (Jamaica) pa
pers, dated to the 18th of the present month.
Cholera prevailed to great extent in almost
every parish of the island. The average Of cases
terminating fatally was very high.
The accounts received from st. Anne's bay are
cad indeed, as to the fatal rapidity with which the
disease is destroying the inhabitants. correspond
ent of the Kingston Journal writes under date Of
the 2pth May:-
Ny report is a sad one. The disease continues to
NOW down the people, and God knows how many
win be left to record its rayages Up to yesterday,
The 18th May out of our small population seventy
many lingering between life and death. The disease
IL more rapid in its effects this visitation than it was
in 1850 Four to five hours seem to be the time that
We are informed that in the Williamsfeld and Rio
Duro district there have been over fifty five fatal
cases in three weeks.
In st Thomas in the Vale there have been thirty.
eight fatal from the 4th to the 10Th May and
nine were under treatment. During Ave weeks (from
Esd April to 9th May) the number Of cases of con-
6rned cholera that occurred in Spanish town ,includ
ing the barracks and district prison, was 354. and
the deaths 1885, recovered and under treatment on
Saturday, the 9th May, 24s.
The Morning Journal Of June 10, says:-On
Thursday night the light at the Plumb Point ligh-
house was exhibited, on trial, for the first time
the structure being 30 far near completion as to ad
NIT Of the exhibition. Although it was a bright
moonlight, the light was very perceptible in Kings
ton OF course 1t must have been far more brilliant
at sea, where it is intended to be most visible.
At the monthly meeting Of the directors of the
Kingston Chamber of Commerce, held ON 7th of
June, i was resolved that deputation should wait
on his Exc cheney the Governor, relative to the
bsrased state Of the island and the late issue of
island notes and TO ask his eXcellency if he has re-
ceived any Information from England relative to the
loan.
correspondent II Trelawny informs US that the
crops in that parish bid fair to be abundant and are
being fast taken in. III consequence, however, OF
the low price of sugar and the high price Of rum in
the British markets, more OF the latter article is
being manufactured than the former.
Abiding to the reception OF the English declara-
ton Of against Russia, in the West India Islands,
the Kingston Nor ming Journal Of the 10th of June
remarks:-' The Legislature Of Jamaica was not
sitting when the intelligence OF the declaration Of
war rived; consequently the Governor has had no
other two branches We suppose, however, that
ausion wu be made TO it in his Excelency's open
ing speech, OF the commencement OF the next ses-
sion. or his Excellency will communicate the fact
by message, together with any instruction he may
have received, respecting the organization of
militia OF volunteer force. As long as Russia alone
is the elemy.of England, Jamaica need not perhaps,
fear an Invasion; but, az member Of the Barba-
does Assembly said, klou not who may be our
ensmg before The neat treire months. Ind 10 Judge
BIZ present complication of the United States ,ch
Spar on Che Cuban question, and the attitude that
England and France MAJ soon hare to maintain
thereon is hard to say holc soon We may be uisited
6ya hottie force"
The transfer of the customs department from the
home government 70 that Of the island took
place7 By the direction Of the Governor, under
tbe late act of the Legislature, on the 18th instant
His Exceilency has been pleased to retain the prn
cipa officers in the establishment.
"a Vail hiu b;rt1,
place on the I'd inst, in the G1th year of his age,
from the effects Of an attack Of cholera, Captain
William LEyeque, for upwards Of thirty years in
command of vessels trading TO the ports Of Annotto
Bay.
BRITISH GUIANA.
The Court of Policy had passed resolution
pending the further introduction of Chinese mmi-
grants into the colony, and directed that the en-
gagemeat with Mr.. White should be terminated as
soon as possible The immigration of Coolies is to
be continued and 4, 200 to be imported during the
year at q cost of fjs 900. In the course of the dis
cussioa on the resolution, Mr.. Luckie, member of
the Court took an opportunity OF stating his con-
victon that one Chinese was worth two Coolies,
and he expressed hope that when Chinese immi-
grafton was resumed it would be conducted on
different footing, and at more moderate cost A
despatch from the Duke of evcastle, laid before
tue Court. gives permission to the Court to extend
the period Of industrial residence Of an immigrant
ttteD years, instead OF hve so as to entite him to
scestihcate of right TO @ return passage. The
leather was reported TO be favorable for agricultural
petatsons and It was expected that the crop would
Ire n advance of last years.
AMERICA DrMoCRACY-THE MONROE DOCTRINE
iron the Kingston JAM Morning Journal, June g.
The uncompromisng adherence of the citizens OF
the United States TO the principles of republicanism
IS. perhaps, the mos remarkable trait in the
tooa Character. Washington, the first President
OF the republic, and It's iherator from British domi-
nation i g well known, no iavoier Of utra-de-
m0cracy. IL was the desire OF this remarkable
man. while he was far from desiring to erect mo-
narcby in the newy-emsneipatod colonies to give to
the republic a strong executive, to which end he
was for investing tho chief magistrate and the men,
b9rs OF his administration with extensive powers so
az to render the mode OF carrying on the govern
rnent less likely to be influenced by popular canor
than would be liable under too democratic consti-
kyion, and to establish the institutions Of the
Cry on more permanent bases than could be attained
Eere they left too much at the will Of the tickle
mulut1de Washington was, however, Overruled in
hh judicious suggestions by the ultra-democratic
party and the constitution was framed upon tho
rough democratic principles. From that time to
ehis democracy has been gaining ground in Anne.
rfcA and now the ultra democrats seem to be stronp
enough to carry everything before them. The last
presidential election Is one OF many proofs that
might be adduced 10 favor of the truth of this asser
lion. In short there is use arguing point that
b 80 universally agreed on as the prevalence of
pure democracy in America. sr"f +
But, perhaps, amidst all the checks imposed by
tbe Constitution Of the United States the presi
dental authority, there IL that is jealously
watched as that which vests the right of declaring
war in Congress, instead Of in the President. In
Great Britain while the power of declaring war lies
IA the sovereign " Is considered sufficient check
Igainststhe abuse OF this prerogave to render il
lpeessofy for the sovereign to apply to Parliament
= fllc means OF cgilying on the contest. The ma
~, bY this admirable arrangement, is secured
~ TIC possibility of an unpopular war at the
2. lsaltfary power. Thus, it j. the people who
ri aar on tue enemy, because the people
j rsc-stlngs, and unless they loosen them
9 % cannot equip o single vessel OF war