, 1874-12-23

days been fine and sunny, but the rain which
had fallen, principally at nights, had been
heavy and well distributed over the whole ISL
and. On some days the fresh breeze that had
prevailed rendered the temperature cool,
bat for the last two days previous to the de-
parture of the mail, the weather had settled
down into "IDdian SUMNER warm and with
out breeze. There had been some sugar max
ing on estates having "stand overs,' the
object Of this being principally for obtaining
plants and fodder for stock.
DOMINICA.
The dominican" says:
"The prospects of the sugar crop of 1875
are somewhat encouraging, the growth of
canes in all quarters of the island being I'M
usually we'll developed, and the consequent pro-
duction of sugar promises to be at least a
fair average yield. The seasons have been
particularly propitious, and in spite of our ILL
directed and ~sloVenly style of cultivation the
agricultural results are, thanks to good weather,
very gratifying"
ANTIGUA.
There was a meeting of the Legislative
Assembly on the 3rd inst. at which
the Estimates for 1875 were laid on the table.
From these it appeared that, to meet a pro-
bable deficit, it was proposed to add 123 per
cent. On the existing import duties. After
some discussion the bill was allowed to stand
over for a second reading at the next meeting.
From the antigua T5mes.)
The weather has been rather dry during the
past fortnight, and the Planters say that light
showers are wanted, to prevent the Canes from
ripening too soon-a little more growth they say
being desirable. The crop prospects are how-
ever very good, and with hopes of fair prices
for sugars next year agriculturlsts need not
complain. Trade among the merchants has
of late been exceedingly dull, and although the
Christmas season is drawing nigh, We do not
vet observe the usual amount Of activity in the
business part of the city. From what we hear
the general health of the population of this ISL
and is good.
ST. KITS.
About the fire, a notice of which We have
had by telegraph, the Gazette" says:
"Our toWns-people were greatly alarmed
at midnight on Wednesday by the ringing of
bells and the awful cry of :" Firep' On get
ting out we found that the premises of Robert
Smith, ESQ, were in flames. Mr.. Smith car
ries 90 a large and extensive blacksmith
business, as we'll as coach building and general
business. thereby keeping a quantity of coal,
oil, and other explosive material on hand,
which undoubtedly assisted the progress of the
disaster. we regret 10 lHeuClOu tHdt MT. OHltH
was not insured, and that he lost the whole of
his outbuildings and four horses, which were
burned to cinder, the four animals being tied
in their stables and there being no possibility
of taking them away, in consequence of the
flames. Strange to say the fire was not dis
covered until it was at its height.
at affords US much qualification to mention,
without fear of contradiction, that our " water
works. is a perfect success. Had it not been
for the full and ample supply, Blsseterre would
have presented the same lamentable appearance
that it did on the morning of the 4th July,
1867. 1t was pleasing to US on Thursday
morning to hear the poor people of the town
blessing the memory of the late Mr.. Dickinson
for having been the instrument Of bringing
the water into town, and we. trust that this
will stir up the government to do something
for his widow"
IFrom Calls NeUs Letter.
JAMAICA.
The weather during the past fortnight has