The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-11-01
THE WEST INDIES.


SfLtHL Ssh"Nof euulHtl w uE HrnALu
Legislative Progress In Jan,nicn-G overu-
ment Sops 10 the MISUNDERSTANDING the
Blacks Pom Rcbeliion-The American Im-
migration scheme-WeaIher aad Crops Re-
port.
The nrst session Of our Legislative Counci
prorogued by his ExceIency the Tuesday.
the 18th nst just twelve months from the date when It
nrs. met Ifear IL will b. found that this prolonged
session has been productive OF much that likely
prove OF benefit the real interests OF this lovely but
ever misgovernsd country.
great many new measures have been introduced
conytabusry or semi military force will take the place
or our former police force but the one Is made up Of
tho same material the other In Of another
rebellion the ''coor for COLOR principle would assursdy
have its full sway but our shouldbe conservators Of
the peace will then bs thoroughly disciplined 70 the use
OF nrearms What thsnS Would they In such event
remain true to allegiance like the Sepoys during
the Indian mutiny stand sshoulder to shoulder for
their kith and kn The latter result would probably be
but too certain.
Our political system has BEEN entirely upset BY the
introduction Of altogether uncaed for but which
the Governor deemed necessary, as 70 secure the
moro impartial administration Of justice for tho poor
negro" In future but what say the Of tho val
Gus magistrates and superior courts Of the isands Do
they bear evidence the that tbs negro could
not obtain justcsf No; the facts show oil the con-
trary but the Exeter Hall advocates alpowsrful
In England, must have their wishes and opinions PAN
dsred TO; hence ssQuashsn must bs kindly patted on
tho head DO told he 10 gentle industrious and good
kind OF creature that the white will not Be per-
mittsd 70 III use him.
Immigration from the Southern States OF America TO
this island has received terrible blow that H. far
~ the support OF government being extended
thereto il concerned The select committee Of our
Legislative Council appointed TO inquire into and report
the subject OF granting subsidy towards the further
any positive information they unable to recommend
that his Excslsncy should grant the asked for subsidy
in any way pledge the government aid thereto.
Tine revenue Of the financial year which terminated
ON the soth Of September last y i 10 sae short Of me
s extreme puzzle for our Financial Secretary. To
impose additional taxes Is impossible.
The health Of the island Ii improving indeed, may
be set down good and the coming crops are expected
70 be large.
steamer Baracoutta for Belize, Honduras on the
18th nst IN annual tour OF inspection The Gen.
eral will be accompanied BY his Excellency Mr.. Lang
don G. B., route for Belize 70 relieve the present
Governor Mr.. Audin who proceeds TO China where he
will perform the duties Of Auditor General Ut Hong
Il il rumored that Governor Grant Is likely to leave
the colony for short PERIOD and that Sir Henry orks
will return to administer affairs in his 'absence All
OF his own from Kings House to his mountain resi-
dcnce the vice regal palace has appearance
Of being left for the occupation Of new Governor
The weather has been dry during the past fortnight
but favorable for the growth OF canes and there
Ia every appearance OF the approach OF usual Oco
Der rains planters do not complain Our accounts from
the principal sugar producing distcts continue favor
abs and large crops will DO made next season. Is
coming in shortly. The pmento crop has altogether
failed, and very few bags have been gathered this
season.
There has been total absence Of tonnage this
few handy vessels would ind ready charters for
Europe aud tho States, but none offer.
Al Antigua, September q, the weather was sncohr-
aging for the saving Of large crop Of sugar The
kcts were but moderately supplied with breadstuns;
choice brands Of -four at $40 so.
TRINIDAD.
The reports from Trinidad dated Port Of Spain,
September 20, but the news 10 quite unimportank
british H0NDyRAs
Lac advices from British Honduras, via jamaica
that immigrant settlers from tho Southern Sta
Of the United States lately arrived in tbs colony are
we'll pleased with their prospects, speak OF the soil
~ exceedingly fertile for sugar cane and cotton