A store of naval provisions had been formed on a hulk in Pomone Bay of that island for the supply of the cruisers, and was in charge of Mr.Sunley, the Consul, from whom we always received the kindest attentions and assistance.

He now obliged us by parting with six oxen, trained for his own use in sugar-making.

Though sadly hampered in his undertaking by being obliged to employ slave labour, he has by indomitable energy overcome obstacles under which most persons would have sunk.

He has done all that under the circumstances could be done to infuse a desire for freedom, by paying regular wages; and has established a large factory, and brought 300 acres of rich soil under cultivation with sugar-cane.

We trust he will realize the fortune which he so well deserves to earn.