The New York herald., 1871-03-31

understood they were paid by the basketful. Two
the coal pile, with shoveis and filled the baskets,
which were quickly elevated on the heads OF the
owners, who trotted quickly 70 the steamer, up the
gang planks to the coal bunkers, empued them OF
their contents aud swung down again as rapidly.
or course all this business required the
avoid, the best humor prevailed and every.
thing worked as smoothly as well oiled
many iaboring with ta's such % % viii cneerfuIy % and
happily, for wages, could not but recall the many
ominous predictions OF our croakers at home, who
talk OF the utter impossibity OF free negroes work
ing in tropical climate. How many references
have been made TO the case OF Jamaica when The
United statesf We nave been told that here the ne.
groes had been freed ana left to govern themselves,
ana w1 was seen ne Sar .,
tion ' : ''' ''''''
KINGSTON.
At the nrst glance have had at Kingston am
satisfied that such statements are false. Thero ls
too much evidence Of prosperity to allow such a1
bay, which is protected by natural breakwater,
formed Of q long stretch Of low, narrow land, Is
for s ships and a se
vessels, besides others OF smaller size. These
al busy tSa Sas
Carrying trade with the island at this port alone In
the city there IL continuous hustle OF business, num-
Of s that not ike decay
The streets are laid at right angles, comparatively
wide and neatly Kept. The business portion Is com,
posed Of large brick stOrehOuses, having covered
way In front for foot passengers. The stores
are large and roomy and have . genu-
rally or frame, with o due regard to neatness,
and even style among the more arist0cratlc class.
IN Mde s Sn
be the tavorite resort afer dark, where the cool
air can be enjoyed without being too much exposed
sssrs sgsas saa ha aSesSs ssnsas sms sss SEs
Sy SrSE walls gyng ,h 70
AN OPERATIC PERFORMANCES. ~ .x.SS
On Saturday evening went to the theatre to listen
which, according TO the programme, was to be given
under the patronage OF Sir Charles Bright. The
size, capable OF holding about 500 people, It is ss
dom used was told, whether on account OF o poor
attendance or the objection Of the citizens TO have
such immoral things In their midst do not know.
II their performances were no better generally than
the one we heard, admire their wisdsm In not
having many such nalcllons. The dress circle
was comfortably filed with well dressed people,
I among whom were large proportion with jewish
Sus1 e1e o one n anh the U Brs
officers devoted TO the pretty faces much more at
tention than to the music. Quite prominent among
buttons OF our American officers who were present
in force, and whose fine 1.-the appearance compared
intermlnglng OF colors. Side BY side would sit the
darker skinned and cury-halred rival. Ex-
President Geffrard. OF Haytl, with his black face
and short, curling white hair, was sitting sur
rounded by Devy OF white beauties, who were pay
ing hun the most devoted attentions l think the
audience were about half white and half cOlored,
ranging through all the various shades OF COM
/ plexion. This may sound strange to American
ears and it really looked strange to eyes, yet it
Is nevertheless, an undisputed fact that here
exist among the aristocratic class. does no,
show. Itself among the business people,
shment does not seem to be very violently agltated
in consequence. observed this singular comming
on Sunday evening. Perhaps If there p is any one ne
place more than another where social prejudice II
apt 70 exist M it Is where men ana nd, women meet t.
universal love and fellowship which they
are TOO apt TO show exists only In name
and not IN practice: Here, hewever, at this high
toned English church, one could see sitting In the
same pew, and perhaps reading out OF the same
prayer book, the white and black brothers and
sisters OF the flock, with at least no outward mani
festatons OF disgust toward each other. The minis
one Vas class sd more Ds San another aIs nn
| that even here the proportion was about even be.
| tween the colors, and every shade OF compile xion
was visible. The choir was composed entirely OF
| blacks.
| Reception by the Inhabitants Of Jamnica-
Visits 10 Places OF Interest-Feeling Regard.
Ing Annexation TO the United Ssatcs-An I'm.
| tcrvicw with Genrnrd-A Sugar Estate-yisil
to Emmanvilic-Thc Fruit and the N.ssvs.-
| Trip to the MOnniains--At Stony Hill--Ke.
turn 10 Kingston.
| KINGSTON, March 10, 1871.
! We have now been five days at this place, and
have received the kindest possible reception from
the authorities and people OF the place. We hay,
| been regaled with balls ana oGher entertainments
have been taken around to visit the noteworthy oh
Jects Of interest," and nave received parties Of adie
and gentlemen on our vessel, where, .,
the excellent music OF our band they, witt
| the young officers OF the ship, have enjoye,
| the pleasure OF the dance, making up q continua
scene OF enjoyment and excitement. We hav
talked freely CT our annexation mission, and hav
unexpectedly found strong feeling on the part
the inhabitants Of Jamaica TO also unite their des
MES with the United States government. l hav
been repeatedly told that at least four-lths Of th
people would willingly favor annexation. Tn
cause of this feeling Is that the present govern
ment In Jamaica is perfect despotisn
The Governor, Sir John Peter Grant, {
Sepoy-destroying notoriety, has onlclally d.
cared himself 10 be the law and Will
there is no doubt that the island is prospertng a
present under his administration yet 1t is CALLING
the people to be subjected to the whims and order
OF one man. This manifestation of their desire I
be united with us was, however, voluntary on tn
part OF the people; and, while we did not deny tn
probability or such an event taking place. we O
fered them no particular encouragement. 1t wa
merely an eyldencel OF the furor that win undoub
edly peryade the whole West Indies in case our 90,
ernment should decide to annex Dominica.
AN INTERVIEW WITH GEFPRARD.
On Monday morning party composed OF Con
missioners Wade and White Fred Douglass, MI
Hit, Mr.. Fulton and your correspondent took
drive under the auspices and at the invitation {
the American Consul, Mr.. Pearne. After first drI,
ing through various streets, in order to obtain
look at the town, we went out a wei kept roa
some distance from the built up portion, and calle
upon ex-President Gcfrrard, OF Hayti. We entere
his house and were introduced 10 himself his VIII
AMI daughter. Gerhard is shade or tw
darker than Mr. Douglass, with white hair.
courteously commanding manner, and a contente
appearance app generally. HIS eye is rather piercing
NIFTY. lie was neatly dressed and acted the part )
host In an exceedingly graceful manner. HIS wifi
is almost white rather portly with thin black hair
perfectly straight. She was dressed In white witt