New-York tribune., 1869-05-20

ring to the change In the political constitution OF the col
ony which took place two years and half ago. ne slu
1t which had already pronounced Itself 10 De not
for evil but for good adding that for himself he hoped
for everything from tranquility, security, and ume'
In allusion to the financial condition, which ne
said, not long ago dangerous in the extreme, ne
thought he could with safety say It's was now
complete. Jamaica solvent, ana though that was
not alone @ ana IN seH POSPe nrosnery wSs might rest
and he for regarded the rapdity-he would honesty
Of sOvency had been attained as fair ground Tor pc
evng that prosperity such as ne believed 20 ~ 20 nov ~,
plies he dwelt emphatcay upon the improved state on
social feeling among the inhabitants throughout the
trstoI of the government as one Of the hopeful
signs Of the times rs regards the future OF the country
This tour has shown that Sir j. Grants government
has the support Of the right thinking every where IN J
maca and that even the planters OF the od schoo Mo
were at first violently and bitterly opposed to his policy
beginning to learn that there Is after all some virtue
In Justice. -, - ,, ,,orot O,
1869 and for the quarter OF 1868 have just
been published, showing an increase OF over S,"V o
the quarter the amount for 1868 being s96z Ihe lOla
revenue Of this island from all may now be rec
oned $2OOOOO0 per annum, and as the popuatoh ot
every man woman and child in the country. In com,
parison with taxation in England the United states au
some other countries the burden here may seem lght
but when comparative resources are taken into account
1t viii be seen to be very heavy ,,-. a., .ou.,,,-
Coolle immigration has been the suect lot conslue
able discussion Of late consequence OF the bold action
OF a clergyman of the Established Church VINO sent IN a
he continuance OF the system, which, ne says ne knOWs
TO be Slavery in everything but the name" lie con.
tends that planters grow sugar for their own prom
they ought do it at their own expense; auu mat IL
would be quite as reasonable for the Government 70 pro-
vide them with cattle, and wagons, and steam engines aI
the public expense provide them with labOrers anu
would be far less unjust 10 the people OF jamaica ne
points out that this kind OF immigration mas reduced tHe
wages OF native labOrers per cent thus OccasOhng
ruous loss TO that class Of the community VINO i've Wy
supplying their wants beside which II has been produc-
tive OF great mortality and suffering to the immigrants
The petitioner also expresses his surprise that SIR John
Grant who has III other respects inanlIestt9iua tia u
a determination to deal justly and impartally
with all classes in the colony, should give
any announcement TO this unrghteous system.
TWO cargoes Of Coolies have just arrived from Cacutta
several more are expected during the year. and even
Chinese immigration, which was tried rev years ago
and failed likely to be revived advices having Deen re-
ceyed from China the effect that the Chinese Govern
ment has consented allow the resumption OF the chee
under conditions not affecting the question OF Dack pass'
ages for the immigrants. ~, -.
Tie sugar crop this will fal. below the average
but the decrease will IL measure be met py tne
prices which the planters are receiving for ts stape,
which finds ready for future delivery at $40 per tu
for ordinary refining qualities and as recent adylces re-
cevcd here from Cuba give hope OF speedy termna-
t0n Of the political trouble In that island hOluers SHOW
no great desire 10 sell at that price LogWpou con
nnes very scarce and is much sought aer Tor Europe
and the United states. There is good prospect oI
large coffee crop this year.