The New York herald., 1870-06-13
WEST INDIES.
The West Indin Gable Fieet--The Weather
aud Condition of The Crops in Jamnica--The
Various Products.

The West Indin Gable Fieet--The Weather
End Condition of the Crops in Jnmnica--The
Various Products.
KINGSTON, May 81, 1870.
Another of the cable feet arrived last nlght-name-
ly, the Bonaventura- having on board large portion
Of the submarine CABLE
The heavy rains which have fallen within the last
few days have done little damage in the coun-
try by causing large land slide the Mount Dablo
road, and thereby blocking no the thoroughlare
between Spanishtown and st. AIMS. The weather
OF late has, however, been generally favorable
TO the growing crops. The usual May rains have
been continuous, and extending to all parts OF the
island. and, though sufficient Ior agricultural pur-
poses, have not Overnowed the rivers caused the
Isnal amount or destruction In the cane fields
There Is every appearance or a cOntMuance OF this
weather much to the delight OF the planters, who
are taking advantage OF IL TO plant large fields fOr
the next season. In the nigh mountains the weather
has feen too wet for picking and curing coffee but
the lower districts, where the ordinary quality is
produced these rains are OF the greatest benefit TO
Logwood continues very scarce, and although
but few vessels are loading, there are no stocks aC
the wharves or shipping places, and This weather
VIII efectuaiiy prevent any quantity from being got
out Tor some time to come. Extreme prices are,
therefore, paid by shippers deslrous OF filing up.
As the prices. FOR this article are more favorable
than Tor q long time past IN the United States the
bulk OF shipments Will be made there at the preseut
price. 52s., unless there comes considerable rise
the foreign market.
Fustic continues scarce and wanted.
Ginger comes to market but sparlngy and finds
There is but little demand for shipping, owing TO
the short sugar crop and the scarcity OF dyewoods
Seeking vessels can only md employment at low
rates.
The Island continues healthy.
Affairs in Hayti-Arrest and Execution Of
GiHra--End Of Pique;s--Ihe Session of the
Lesisiature-Countcrfeit Money.
ST. THOMAS, May 80, 1870.
Recent advices from uayiI report the arrest or
General GiGra on the heights OF the CoraIl He was
taken to Jeremie, where he was examined ana after.
wards shot He is said 10 have died brevely. With
his death the power OF the Piquets in the south is
broken, and Grande Ause restored.t to peace On the
2lst the thirteenth session OF the Legislature was
opened at Port au Prince. The President and bls
secretaries assisted at the ceremony, when was
very imposing.
The dealers in counterfeit money are now In good
part discovered and more confidence is felt. DOUBT
exists whether Madame SJufrout was an agent In
passing this money knowing IL 10 be sucn, or was
imposed upon by others lie Seas CoDarlun SAYS tnat
The Minister has taken measures TO prevent tue entry
o. iaise notes at Port au Prince but this Is not
enough, as many enter at the other ports.
The Revolution in 81. DomiDgo-Fight He-
tween the Government Troops and the Iu-
sargentS under Cnbrai
ST. THOMAS, May 30, $780,
On the 18th inst. Baez's troops encountered those
Va Su1ia' anu @h ehBaecWent tooK place IN winch
the latter was defeated Nothing further Of interest
Is reported.
The Cabie--Expected Rnisiug of suuken Dock
Ship Herald.
ST. THOMAS May so, 1870.
The steamship Dacla, expected here with the sele.
graph cable, has not yet made her appearance. sir
Charles Bright IL still here.
The divers are now at work upon the dock and
are confident that she Will rise easily.
The ship Herald, here In distress, is now almost
ready TO leave.