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features are on a limited scale. We have no
means of supplying our wants interneIly and
thus We derive from the United Kingdom our
articles of clothing, machinery and hardware,
and to a certain extent our articles of food.
From the States We draw the greater portion
OF the food consumed by the labouring classes,
our lumber and horses, mules, sc. The trade
In all these articles is growing daily more i'm
p0rtant, as not only our internal consumption,
but the supplies Of lumber, breadstuffs, and
i. other produce from the States which are con-
sumed in our sister islands, pass through this
market. The extension Of our trade with the
Dominion of Canada is a topic Of interest
which is brought from time to time into notice.
We can recall the visit of the Commits
sIoners who were sent TO this island some
years ago, for the purpose Of inviting these
colonies to enter into closer relations with
the Canadian Provinces, and from time to
time since we find the subject brought forward
for discussion. At the present moment
attention has been called 10 the tariff which
exercises a depressing Influence on the Sugar
rehners in Halifax. The duty on muscoyado
sugar imported into the Provinces Is so per
cent, which Is simply a probibitory tax. 1t
paralyses the trade between the West ladies'
and the Dominion as far rs our staple comma
dIty is concerned, and instead Of receiving cur
sugar in return FIR the lumber and fish and
other articles which 60 to make up our iuport3,
they have to depeud on tie States and the
United Kingdom for their supply. 1T is for
the Provinces to foster the trade with the West
Indies by the removal of tie absurd restriction
on tie importation Of our raw ,usars.
Tue Emigr Ition returns fr the month If
December show only II e|Hj-raas agalus, %
immigrants This greet discrepancy in lie Ie.
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ducts were properly developed, we might
nave pineapple marmalade, thought by
some to be the most delicious preserve in
the world, at sd. per pound ia London.
All manner OF fruits for cooking might
also be preserved. With care, there is no
reason why we should not get splendid
plne~appIes from Antigua at a profit of 800
per cent to the exporter. According to
Mr.. Groom Napier, there are numbers of
West Indian fruits which might either be
brought to England in a fresh condition or
preserved IN bottles and tins without sugar,
namely, lemons, shaddock, and other yarie-
ties OF the orange tribe; papaw, sapodiIla,
grenadil!a, water lemon, avocado pear.
cuStard-apple, c%ocoa-nut Seeding, capsi-
Gums, tomatoes, jack fruit, banana, vanilla,
coffee berries, &c, all of which. either in
pickle, spice, salt, or merely excluded from
the ar, would find a ready sale. It has
been ascertained that a hundred preserves
can be made from a iudicious blending of
the West Indian fruits. From the spicy
fruits and herbs Of the Virgin Islands, ex-
qulslte liqueurs can be produced by skilled
Iabour. In a word, Mr.. Napier showed
that II the West Indians, who mourn over
the ruinous state Of the sugar business,
would turn their attention to technical
works In which is described how the
fruits and flowers of their islands can be-
converted into preserves and perfumes, the
profit TO manufacturers and consumers
would be alike immense.
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SCIENTIFIC APPARATUS.
(From tie Fm)

An exhibition OF scientific apparatus is
to be held at South Kensington early in
the ensuing year. The aforementioned
scientific appliances will be among the
most remarkable on view
The Railway Directors Handy Smashor.
This remarkable instrument will reduce
fifty thousand travellers to pulp in an
hour, at the nominal cost of enc farthiDu
per traveller. The expense and incon-
Yenjence of excursion trains, signal-men.
and defective tires will thus be avoided.
The Heayylightliteratur eIongwordsIead
erphram. Directions for use Feed with
l English dictionary, l French do, l La
TN do, l police case or social scandal,
book of foreign proverbs, and a few
leaves OF Lempri6re. Turn the handle
gently until a sufficient amount of COPY
falls into the trough prepared for it's recep-
ton. AS this machine neither drinks,
borrows money. nor bleeds advertisers,
1T must eventually supersede the clumsy
c%ontriYance now used by the attractive "
d%aiIies.
The Model Judge. Admirably adapted
for the City-of-London Court. Goes by
ClocA-wolk, and requires winding up
daily. DELIVERIES judgment for plaintiff
and defendant alternately, thus removing
the long-standing slur upon British JUS
tice, that its course is uncertain. This
wonderful invention must be seen to be
appreciated.
The Cab.CalIer. This ingenious and
strictly scientific apparatus consists of "a
bells, . large cannon, l thunderboIt, and
g steam-whistles. No one who wishes
to get a cabman out OF his shelter on a
wet nighs should be without this wonder
full instrument.
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FEARFUL WEATHER IN SAN
DOMINGO.

We have had kindly placed at our disposal
BY a Commercial house, the following extract
from a letter dated
SAN DOMINGO, Jany. 9Th 1876.
I'VE have had terrible weather here for the
past ten days it has rained necessarily and
every river and stream in the country has over.
flowed and swept everything before it; the
French Barque "Viendyck" was swept from
her mornings at the Custom House and totally
lost on the opposite side of the River, A Ger
man Brig "Johan CARP was lost at Petit
Frol, and the German Brig Margarita- sustain.
ed some damage. All the Drogers, Sleeps,
and Schooners We're lost or stranded. The
Norwegian Brig "Addiece'' is rumoured lost.
Never since my residence here have / expert
enced such weather." Ibid.
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WEST INDIA FRUIT.

A correspondent, writing from Brighton
says To a very small but very interest
ed audience lat the Social Science Con-
gress), whose mouths were made to water
by the description Of the delicious fruits
indicated, Mr.. G. 0. Groom Napier, spoke
OF the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. products of
the West Indies. l pass by sugar as too
common a necessity OF our every day life,
although the paper gave some valuable
advice as to its manufacture. As to jams
and conserves, we are as yet, it seems, but
in our infancy. # the West Indian pro-
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u N E r A r A

The Royal Gazette Of Damerara SAYS that
The weather was highly favorable for field oper-
ations, and that aDmost every estate was busy
" sugar making. " The bulk OF ,3o Produce
was being shipped to EngIanl there being
little demand for The American Markets. Tho
prices Of sugar s)ld ii the colony ranged
from $3.50 cents to 4.30 for M1scovado,-
Rum So cents Molasses n to Is cents. The
local or inland Telegraph line was working
from Georgetown as far as Plantation Friend
shtp West Coast; Essequibo, will, it was
thought be connected in a few weeks.
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II is reported that the labourers in Grab Isl.
and are in a pitiable state. In a body they
called on the Governor, and informed HIM that
they had been knocked off by their employers,
who had informed them that they were unable
to carry out their agreement. The Governor
decided that the Managers Of the Estates
should retain the labourers to the end of their
agreement, and furnish them with the stipulated
amounts according to contraot-St. THoma
Tidende.
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The weather had been showery. From ap.
pearances, the yield for 1876 promises to be
an average one. A few estates we're emitting
" stand overs to obtain plants. The yi,Id
from these canes were far below the average
and the sugar Of an ordinary quality. There
was little trade visible to speak 81 IN he yari.
Gus stores a few days before the Christmas
holidays; every one was complaining of Tie
scarcity Of money"
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S G R A P S.

The cen9us-takers of New Zealand
found no less than 1877 denominational
distinctions, among which were Bible
Thumpers, ; 'Unleayened Brethren of
Christ, Calathumpians, ''Old Identity"
and EVolutionists.
A Virginia paper announces the mar
rage OF Miss Jane Lemon to Ebene8sr
Sweet whereupon somebody perpetratss
the following =
How happy the extremes do meet
In Jane and Ebenezsr;
She's no longer sour but sweet,
And he is a lemon-squeezer !
IF the devil should lose his tail where
would he go to get another Why, OF
course, to the bars where they retail bad
spirits.
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ST. THOMAS STATION.

January l3.
New YoRK, 18Th The political deaiIoct II
France still continues, but it is hoped that the
difficulties of the situation will De overcome
without the overthrow of the Ministry.
Paris advices state that a proclamation ia
likely to be issued by marshal Macl[abon and
M. Buffet, confirming the policy ana programmes
OF the latter, published IN Fpbrnarv Isst
The Times" ugon the subject
and considers that The counter signature Of NJ
Buffet to the proclamation is double victory
for him, but weakeng and eudanrers fba prssi
d nts position.
There are conflicting rumours in circulation
that, In the Austrian programme NO guarantees
far the execution of the proposed reforms have
been provided for.
Turkey has Instructed its representatives. at
tae Foreign Courts to urge The rejection Of the
Austrian draft Of reforms, il being ucompa,i-
bic with Tie dignity Of Tie nation.
The Marquis Of R5p5n has arrived at Rome
and al an interview With the Pope, lie presented
Ills Holiness with ten thousand pounds ster-
ling.
January Is.
New YORK, l4th,-L0rj Lyoton die future
Ntceroy and Governor General Of India has al
ready embarked at Lisbon fer India.
4 Fife boat station has been established at
I~larVieb, i'm consequence Of The great loss of
Lie BY t"e wreck OF the Deutschland
Holland has ryqnesel permission 10 allow
is Colonies TO participate 10 the advantages of
the Postal Union.
The German Government postal authorities
are enleayoriog 10 get The Ocean rate Of pos
tage reduced to ftlE confines irrespective Of
distances.
The tone Of Marshal MaclIahon and 7T.
Bullets proclamation is peaceful and offers a
new security for the maintenance Of public or
der.
The Paris "Temps' states that Marshal
NacNahon destroyed N. Leon Says r~esigna.
tion on the Withdrawing ofthe OPPOSITION to
the candidate for the department Of seine ct
Disc.
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P Z r y

Letters have been received in Lima, dated
Cuzco, December 18th, which announce the
complete destruction by earthquake on the 4th,
Of the town Of Abarcay. Between ! p. M. on
the Alb and 9 a m. on the 9th no less than 81
earthquakes occurred, several Of which were
very severe. The town is said to be complete,
" destroyed, but it is not known if loss Of life
has occurred. The value Of the damage done
is very Iarge.-Lid.
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Special Postal Railway Commission.


CHICAGO, Sept. 2j.-The special pos
tai railway commission, appointed I'M
der authority of an act OF Congress
passed last session, convened here this
morning. The commission consists of
Gardines G.. Hubbard, Of Massachu-
sets; Il. w. Palmer, Of Illinois, aud
Daniel NJ. Fox, Of Pennsylvania. The
commission heard John Macarthur,
postmaster at Chicago, John NJ. Hub
bard, general superintendent of letter
carriers in Chicago, George s. Bangs,
late general superintendent OF postal
railway transportation, and Hugh Rid
die, general superintendent and vice
president of the Chicago, Rock Island
and Pacific railroad company. These
gentlemen gave evidence on postal
railway transportation, the compensa-
ton therefor and the best means for
lettering II. The board will probably
sit most of the week and hear repre-
sentatives of leading railroads, having
headquarters here, officers OF postal
service, merchants, bankers, manufac-
turers, members of the press and all
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POLITICAL NOTES.
The Campaign In ohio Ned Hot from
Onc End of the STATE 20 the alther

The Campaign In ohio Red Hot from
Onc End oi the STATE 10 the Other.
TOLEDO, Sept. 25-General II. w.
Conway, republican speaker who
was mobbed in the Eighth ward Fri
day night, spoke to one of the largest
audiences of the campaign tonight, at
Albiter hall. He spoke for two hours,
and the speech was received with tre-
mendous applause. The burden of 1t
was on the Southern question and Til
den as II reformer. General Conway
has been invited to speak here again.
Senator Thurman and Stephen j.
Meany spoke to an immense audience
at the opera house tonight Thurman
occupied most Of the evening In
speech devoted to comprehensive
review Of political questions which was
well received.
The Republicans will have what is
intended to be the largest meeting OF
the campaign on the afternoon of the
9th proXimo, when Hon. j. q. Blaine
will be tho principal speaker. Delega-
tons are expected from all parts of
Michigan and Northern Ohio.
Lieutenant Governor Dorsheimer, OF
New York, speaks to u Democratic
meeting here next Friday evening.
Congressional hG.ninRtion.
ST.. LOUIS, September %. The DEM
ocrats of the first and third districts
of this city, nominated this morning,
Il. G. Keller and r. c. Frost for Cor
gress. kehers is denomination, and
Frost takes tho place of w. II. Stone,
the present incumbent
The Democrats In the Second Missouri
congressional District Counting De-
feat.
The Democrats in the second con-
gressional district of this city had u
very stormy time In their convention
this afternoon. The contest between
the friends of Orastus Wells, present in
cum6ent, and Colonel "A. w. Slayback
was very bitter and turbulent. Two
chairmen We're elected, and two sets Of
committees appointed, and both Wells
aud Slayback were nominated by the
respective factions. Slayback announc.
ed his determination to stand and
make the canvass, and 1t is understood
Wells will do likewise.
The Democrats also held their coun-
ty convention to-day, and nominated
II full county ticket, The Republicans
held II convention for the nomination
ofjudges for the circuit court.
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blowing up of the Blossom Rock in the
bay OF San Francisco in April, 1870.
In the body of Blossom Rock large
chamber one hundred and forty feet
long sixty feet high, and with max.
imum height Of twelve feet, was blast.
ed ou;, four rock piers being LETT to
support the roof of the excavation,
where Il superintendent weight was
greatest and the remainder being
shored up with stout lmNvrs, This
WAS u mere mole compared with the
mine under the Halletl's Point reef,
the qualifications OF which covers two
ana three.quarters acles, As a matter
of fact, there was not the Same cubic
space in the whole Blossom Rock
chamber ms there WAS in the IIallptps
Point shaft alone, the shaft being, as
stated, one hundred and seventeen
feet 10y siXty.two feet, with "A depth be.
low low water OF thirty-three feet.
But, in addition to the vastly larger
floor area OF the llallrtt's Point mine,
It's maximum height was twenty-five
feet, against twelve feet in that of the
Blossom Rock. At the time of the
blasting OF blossom Rock, column
Of water two hundred fee, in diameter
was thrown into the air to "A height
VariousIy estimated between two and
three hundred feet Around this
column was IN cater ring of water
of enormous bulk. about seventy feet
high, and gradually rplling AWAY.
The charge of the blast nj San Frnn-
cisco WINS forty.thrce thousnud pouuds
of ordip,uy nowlm and thc oi,,,t nf
the EXPLOSION vns almost rntircly mn
ward. The chnrga nj urll Gntn was
dynamite and uitro.glvr,rin, r,orr
hundred times mora nn,ysrfnI and th,
effect of fine pXplo.ion moro in fl I,t-
eral direction than inward Hail
Gate has been the one pre, obstacle
TO the NAVIGATION of lonr Island
Sound and i,,. ,ntron.ot, N,,y \o,I,
harbor since fine fra, settlement of
Manhattan island The removl orI
I'm, dnupornu, r,,. f,viu nlI,v AVIAN ia.
Great Eastern T., anchor IN Hast riy,,
or anv norf nf IN, h,, II hahn, nav,
WI "'''s'"'S ''' i'' !" c'oss HAhnS
HOOK bar, which she could not do. 1t
has been called "the trysting place of
the tides - because tbe nny fro,n tina
l... ,,0n., ,.'1..,,,.. 49,
'""e' nay met '"o incoming llues
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Uneartbing More Illicit whiskey stiis
I'm Illinois.

CHICAGO, September 25.-William
A. Gavett, United States internal
revenue agent, has unearthed in this
city, several Illicit whiskey stills,
similar to those discovered in Louis
vile, Evansville and other western
cities, where whiskey was manufac-
tured in vinegar works, by means Of
secret pipes and worms. Warrants
have been served on all those who
have been parties to the swindles. III.
b. Miller, convicted whiskey distiller,
was released to-day on paying his fine.
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persons most interested in fast mails.
The board has already collected many
valuable data for their report to Con.
gress, and have passed only portion
of the territory they will traverse.
The commission will visit Milwaukee,
Wednesday by special train, and will
return the same evening.
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paDeoeL,s safe burglary Case.

WASHINGTON, September 25.--The
prosecution closed in the safe burglary
case. Cook for the defense said If the
court would adjourn over until to-
morrow, they could make their OPEN
ing and conclude the testimony by
the usual hour of recess, at one o'clock.
Court adjourned.
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shocks of an Earthq uake I'm Ken
lucky.

LOUISVILLE, September 25.-An
earthquake here east night has pro-
duced sensation throughout the city,
and forms the subject of much CONVEX
sation and speculation. In some in
stances crockery was broken and pic
lures were thrown from the walls.
Dispatches from the interior report
shocks felt at Mt. Carmel and else
where.
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Insurrec,iou Imminent In Algeria.

AHHuTEecttOh HUUih'ut th Aikerih.
PARIS, Sept. 25.-Geueral Chansey,
governor general of Algeria, has in
formed the government that general
instruction is imminent in that prov
ince.
Rccommenccmcnt %; Hostnitics at
Belgrade.
BELGRADE, Sept, % No news yet
received here of the conclusion Of the
armistice, 1t is reported hostilities
recommended this morning at Deli
grade.
The Suspension Of Hostiiiiies PRO.
ious"d by the Porte.
CoNsrANrINopLE, September o.
The Porte has agreed to prolong the
suspension of hostilities, and expresses
the hope that the powers will soon
communicate the conditions of peace
which they propose.
Hussia's A,"cndmcmt 90 EngIanh's FRO
grammc accepted.
A Times dispatch from Belgrade,
says the people are amazed at the
good understanding between Russia
and ilugland, which they say will al
most certainly end hostlltes. Russia
proposed only one amendment to
EngIaud's programme, aud England
adopted it,
An Trish CongrntmIntory Centennial
Address 10 he Presented 10 President
Grant.
LONDON, Sept. Is. Tho Daily News
says John O'Conner Power, member
of parliament for Mackoy county, Ire
land, has resigned his position rs mem
Der of the committee Of home rule
confederation an has started for the
United States, hearing an Irish con
gratulatory address on the centennial
of American independence, which he
and MIR. Charles Stewart parnell, home
rule member for Meath, have been
delegated to present to President Grant
ScrVin Regards the Peace Propositions
Fatal 10 the Christian Provinces.
The latest dispatch from Conslanti-
nOplc announces that the ambassadors
will communicate on Tuesday to the
Porte the formal conditions Of peace,
settled upon by the European powers,
the points Of which have previously
been reported. Russia has given her
assent.
Telegram from Belgrade says public
opinion in Servia is greatly excited
over the conditions of peace proposed
10y the Powers. II IL stated that resto-
saiion of She ante belIum States in
Servia, with only the introduction OF
local reform in the Christian provinces
of Turkey, would be fatal blow to
those countries without actual indie.
pendence Servia would be morally
dead. The promised reforms are not
likely to be carried out Peace secured
on such conditions would merely defer
the inevitable conflict between the
Christians and the Turks
a dispatch from st. Petersburg de-
MES all reports of war'like prepara-
tions on the part Of Russia and ascribes
the rumor to the excited state of the
population. The number of volun-
teers for Servia, however, daily in-
Creases.
CONsrANTIEopLE, September Is
The necessary instructions in contor.
nation with the decision of the Porte
to extend the truce, have been sent to
the Turkish commanders. The report
that Austria has not assented to the
conditions of peace is denied.
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Aid From virginia 10 the Sufferers In
Georgia.

RICHMOND, Na5 September PA
meeting of the citizens, Governor
Kemper presiding, was held tonight
to adopt measures of aiding yellow
fever stricken Savannah and Bruins.
well, Georgia. Resolutions were
adopted requesting the City Council to
make appropriations to that end and
authorize Mayor Darlington to appoint
canvassers to solicit subscriptions from
the citizens generally, 1t was an
nounced that seven or eight hundred
dollars of voluntary subscriptions
had been made. The Board of Alder
men tonight, adopted joint resolu-
ton appropriating five hundred dollars
for Savannah.
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Installation OF bishop James O'Con-
nor,

OMAHA, September 2j.-The Right
Reverend James OConnor, who was
litely consecrated Bishop of this
Catholic diocese, arrived here Sotur'
day night. All the public Calhoilc
institutions in the city were illumina-
Tod bells were rung with many other
manifestations of welcome and joy.
Bishop O'Connor was yesterday IN
stalled In the Cathedral, immense
crowds tbronging the building and
outside. Priests from all parts of the
diocese were present. Bishop Ryan
of 81. Louis con Quoted the services.
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MARSHALL.


Fair Opening Races Every Dny.
Special 10 The Herald.
MARSHALL, September 25.-Fair
opens here tomorrow. Big races
every day during the fair. Sixteen
thorough bred horses are here, and
more coming.
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NJ. louis County Claim Against the
Missouri PRciiic Railroad.

Judge Dillon in the United States
circuit court to-day, rendered deci-
sion in the suit of st. Louis county
against the Missouri Pacific railroad
company, to determine whether the
county has lien on the railroad for
seven hundred thousand dollars,
loaned to the company in 1865. The
court, while not giving final decision,
holds that the counter claim is secured,
and that it constitutes lien or equit-
able charge.
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The Steamec NJ. Germain brought into
Port Disabled.

ST.. JOHNS, New Foundland, Septem-
Der 25.-The. steamship st. German,
from Havre for New York, carried
away her rudder head on the 18th in
slant, and four days subsequently the
steamship England, from Liverpool
for New York, fell in with the disabled
steamer, nineteen miles east of St.
Johns, embarked her passengers and
mails and took the vessel in tow and
brought her iuto this port safety.
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YELLOW FEVER.

Bronze John Claims Eighteen More
Victims ia savannah.
SAVANNAH, Sept. 25.--Yellow fever
interments, eighteen.
Atlanta contributes 81 900 for the
Brunswick sufferers.
Appalling Destitution NJ Brunswick,
Georgia.
New ORLEANS, September 25.-The
Howard Association in response to II
telegram to DR.. Bruins, who left here
under their auspices with nurses for
Brunswick, Georgia, send two addi-
tionai physicians and eight nurses to-
day. a dispatch states the destitution
as appalling. Nurses and money
wanted.
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FOREIGN NOTES.
SerIIa Regards the Peace Propositions
Fatal 10 the Christian Provinces.

COngratuatOry Centennial Address to
President Grant from the lrlsh-War-
like Preparations in Russia De.
MED EnIlands Programme
Accepted by Russia,
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uursv, a, vuhpsou, r1varts anu Uood-
win, The demand for tickets to the