The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-11

Departure OF the Cover nor-Addrcssos Of the
Chambers or CoMma,ce and Agriculture
Trade OF the COaony-sts~dy InCrcase Of Su-
gar influence OF CsolIe Immigration
African Apprentace Wanted--The supply
OF Labor-Neccssity OF Guano-Stste OF tho
Markets, &c., Sc.
We have received the Msuriiius CoWmecial C0sete 70
the 18th Of September in which we find the following in
telligence-
Sir j. NJ. Hgginson, tho late Governor Of the colony
left Port Louis by tho mail Of nth Previous
to his departure addresses presented him by the
several corporations public bodies Of tho island
tanning very interesting information in relation to
the agricultural and commercial condition Of the colony
which We extract below.
to Sir J. h. Hggnson]
The principles Of free trade have been broadly pro-
claimed and successfully carried out the tariff OF duties
hns been assimaed and Is Of the simplest and
most convenient that be found any British colony
The number of ships entering and leaving the harbor be-
fore the introduction Of those 3 and their
tonnage 000 Last year had increased to COS their
tonnage PIT 600 The total value Of imports fs2S 900
last year had increased to E1 $4,000 The exports
were 81 900 Last year they amounted to e. 900
These figures eloquent signs Of commercial pro
gross than language toll, and carry with them the
indubtabe proofs Of the wisdom and which have
watched over the bold policy which developed them.
Extract from the address of the Chamber of Agriculture
Of Port 81. Louis TO Sir J. ~ Hggnson.1
And II the present fourishng circumstances of Mai
rus due in great part the unexpected
in the price OF its produce not the less true that with
out adopted by your Excelency the planters
would not have been in position to profit by and enjoy
the results Of this fortunate turn in the markets OF the
world
first perhaps in time in Importance ia the business of
the views to the supply OF abor-which your Excel
pcrtyadopted by you at the outset and which led
you 10 devote yourself to that most important subject and
70 DO so much for the ameoraon Of the system Of im
In fact this policy of your Exceliency was tho real
foundation for the superstrueture Of the agricul Il and
general advancement which we have since Witnessed In
illustration OF this is only necessary to adduce few
figures.
The crop Of the Island ,caich had fallen off from that of
the preceding year icas 1851 So tons; 1854 there
having been Introduced in 1868 IT 900 Immigrants Il had
risen to % 900 tons and IN 1885, there harno been intro
Guced in 1855 IL 500 a1orers reached 127 900 tons
pe the crop Just realized has again fallen II8 900 tons
ooing in great part 10 being left the ground
sequence Of smaller supply Of labor, the number of imm
grants Of the years 1856 and 1856 having below the
preceding average.
On the foundation public have rsen
and the revenue of theScolony has increased
have been expected simultaneously with the augmenta-
ton in the growth of the soil and this though taxation
has been reformed SO as TO fall moro lightly individuals
and many OF the taxes formerly levied have been reduced
or abolished altogether, their aggregate produce which
in 1851 fS0S ooo has risen 70 f3s5 Oo0-nore than
amply sufficient for oil the purposes OF government.
The directions given FOR large and prompt introduction
OF laborers the removal of the nterdct emigration
we mention as proof OF the same wise foresight for is
evident that continuous and abundant supply of labor
alone enable the island to keep its ground
without loss and serious cheek the reaction prices which
We must be prepared for and look forward not very
distant.
Having referred 10 the actual number of ahorers intro
duccd by your ExceeDcy's directions, naturally
conducted to the system Of immigration itself and tho
regulations in regard 10 the relations OF master
borer and the contracts Of service.
On the occasion OF your Excellency's former de-
parture heightened representation these and other
matters was respectfully placed in your Exceency's
hands, and though some OF the most important
VIC have not yet obtained all the satisfaction to
which reason, Justice AND oxpcdiency cntitie
u.s. sensible that there have been wrought great
ameorations both by positive changes law and by
the more independent unpreudced and impartial .pirh
and conduct which have been impressed those called
On 10 apply IL.
On essential change proposed by the Chamber
at the time, aware that your Exceency did not
share III conviction and therefore probably received
less favorable consideration from the metropolitan autho
rites We refer 10 the facility Of engaging the immigrants
for FIVE yearshe term OF their industrial residence but
II Is considerable time ago that having from longer
observation become convinced that the change would be
beneica 10 both the parties Interested your Excelency
candidly avowed It, We justified IN nourishing the
hope that testimony unsupported and unbiased, and
proceeding from one IN Exceencys position, fully
and Familiarity acquainted with the habits OF
coolies in IL da and ~bo could and did
aborers here their language will in dssipating
the doubts and Tears entertained general principles by
the Secretary Of state and in obtaining for that
sion 70 local circumstances knowledge and experience.
wcwouid mention your Exceliency' oon,ide.
ration OF the question OF immigration from 1fr, and the
drnor1 r-,to the Chambers application for assistance
therein III couid Dc lgtuid,efy had trust that
your recent communication with the Secretary Of you
viii have dsabused him Of the impression which he
TO have been under, that the planters OF Maurs as
body had directly indirectly desired encouraged the
revival of the trade in slaves The deliberate sentiments
VI the Chamber this subjcc; conveyed TO your
Eyrecncy in an address Of nth November 1850
The follow ING table exhibits tn. progressive
OF Indian population in Maurtu the introduction OF
the system 10 the LIST OF January, 1857
TA4r4 @srxIls NJ s..s.us In