The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-11
News from the West Indies.

OFFICIAL CHANGES AND PR0MOrIONS--DuTY ON RUN
AND FIsH-ruE SUGAR CROPS AND wEATHER-THE
STARVING FREE BLACKS IN CANADA WANT TO GO
TO JAMAICA-wHALING AT GRENADA-FEvER In
SAINT VINCENT, ETC.
By way of Bermuda we have later news from some
the other Vest India islands.
ANTIGUA.
II was reported tina. Governor Hamilton was about to
retire from the government of Antigua and Reward
islands, and that he would be succeeded, at all events
temporarily by Mr. Robinson, Lieutenant Governor of
St. Kits the place of the latter be filed by Mr. Price
the President of Tortoa, and Mr. Dyett stpendary Mags
trae at Nevis to take the Tortola Presidency.
The House Of Assembly had been engaged in amending
the Militia BILL and bill to levy excise duty on rum
consumed in the island.
BARBADOEs.
Mr.. Hncks Governor General Of the Windward Islands
having obtained leave OF Absence to have taken his
departure from Barbados on the 18th inst 1t stated
that his Fxcellency goes 10 Canada and thence Eag
land Mrs. Hncks and family 70 direct to England Mr.
Walker, the Colonial Secretary, assumes the govern
nept =
The weather has been favorable for the sugar msnuac
lures About three thousand hogsheads had already
made, and three four vessels had sailed with cargoes
for the United Kingdom.
The health of the island was generally good.
Dypthcrea had made its appear ance there.
The returns for the quarter ending Both December,
$50 3sS.
The duty ah imported had been reduced one half of
DENERAEA.
In Demerara the weather had been dry and good deal
OF sickness prevailed.
Business dull. Produce coming slowly to market,
and as there many vessels in the harbor fcights
continued low
The Demerarians very indignant at the assertions
made by the Anti Slavery Society ut the Interview that
took place the Goth OF January last between them and
the Secretary of state for Colonies and declare that
the statements made by them that occasion, with
gard 20 that colony are destitute Of truth.
GRENADA.
Dates 10 the 26th OF February supply few points Of
interest whaling establishment had been on foot
by native Grenadian, with every prospect Of
obtained from them.
The Legislature had abolished all tonnage dues on ves
sells trading TO Grenada and IL Is proposed Of
duty all imporaiions OF horned cattle, horses, mules
sheep, &c.
JAMAICA.
letter from a gentleman formerly planter OF the
island but now resident IN Western Canada mad again
brought up the question OF encouraging the immigration of
the coored and black settlers in Canada discussion
the presf The letter writer states that Western Cana
da there is large black population [" who find IL difficult
10 obtain labor, and who would consequence be very
willing were the means Afforded them, TO migrate to q
livelihood by the exercise OF their industry
The Kingston Journal thinks there s abundant test
mony to prove that the statement made letter above
referred TO s correct and that good field open
obain labor" The subject" II adds, is well worthy
Of consideration and trust will receive that attention
at the hands Of bis Excelecy the Governor and the Com
missionors Oh Immigration which It's importance demands
SAINT VINCENT.
Fever was prevailing, and good many deaths had oc-
CURED.
We notice that the admiral has given orders that the
gunboat Jasper shall return 10 ST. Vincent, 90 that the
offenders board Of her who destroyed the printing
office OF the 4N,ror and committed other 0urages, may
be dealt with according to law.