Formerly, he said, it was "_whip--whip--whip--incessantly_, but now we are relieved from this disagreeable task." THE AMERICAN CONSUL We called on the American Consul, Mr.Higginbotham, at his country residence, about four miles from St.John's.

Shortly after we reached his elevated and picturesque seat, we were joined by Mr.Cranstoun, a planter, who had been invited to dine with us.

Mr.C.is a _colored gentleman_.

The Consul received him in such a manner as plainly showed that they were on terms of intimacy.

Mr.C.is a gentleman of intelligence and respectability, and occupies a station of trust and honor in the island.