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(Hibiscus aMmoschus), which grows wild here, and the seeds of 

 which are extensively used for perfuming in France, under the 

 name of " Ambrette ;" the senna plant (Cassia obovata), which is 

 cultivated by the inhabitants of Mayaro, Erin, and some other 

 places, for their own use; the noyau (Primus) , the seeds and leaves 

 of which might replace, for distillation, the cherry laurel. Many 

 others might be given, but their enumeration would swell this 

 sketch to too large a volume. 



The following dye-woods may, however, be mentioned, viz., 

 log- wood (Hcematoxylon campechianum) ; this is not indigenous to 

 the island, but grows very well in dry spots. Arnotto (Bixa orel- 

 lana) ; the arnotto is indigenous, and thrives best in good soils 

 and cool localities ; it is very prolific, but is used here only as a 

 condiment. Fustic (Broussonetia tinctoria) is indigenous, and 

 thrives best in good soils and hilly districts ; it is used here in 

 wheelwork, especially for naves. 



Manufactures. There are no island manufactures, strictly so 

 called ; the manufacture of sugar is but a branch of agriculture, 

 as the cane is not of itself a marketable article ; the distillation of 

 rum may, however, be considered as a branch of manufacture. 

 Even cigars are not manufactured to any great extent, although 

 this is an occupation rather commonly pursued by females ; nor is 

 furniture wrought on any large scale, with the exception of tables, 

 wardrobes, and bedsteads. Carts, and cart and carriage-wheels, 

 are constructed here pretty extensively, as also sugar hogsheads, 

 and molasses puncheons. Lime is burned in sufficient quantities for 

 the island consumption, and sells at the rate of 75 to 90 

 cents per barrel, being dearer than imported lime. Very 

 common pottery and bricks are also made, but not to any extent. 

 The manufacture of coco-nut oil is carried on by many persons, 

 the quantity extracted varying from 20,000 to 25,000 gallons per 

 annum. The establishment of Mr. Carter, however, is the only 

 regular manufactory, with a steam-engine attached. Similar to 

 this is the manufactory of chocolate, established in Port-of- 

 Spain, two years ago, by Messrs. Criiger and Leotaud ; it is 

 worked by a steam-engine of six-horse power, which performs 

 every operation except those of roasting, moulding, and packing. 

 The quantity manufactured per annum is 22,000 pounds. Be- 

 sides the above- mentioned manufactory of chocolate, there is another 

 conducted by Mr. Pollonais, in which animal power is the agent. 



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