Those in front were impelled into the stream by the pressure from behind; and, although myriads were swept away and drowned in the rushing waters, many were borne to the other side and continued their journey.

In some cases, where the current was not strong, a sort of living bridge was formed, over which immense numbers of these pestiferous insects passed in safety and dry shod.
Nothing seemed to check their progress or reduce their numbers.
The inhabitants, both white and black, as may be conceived, were in great consternation, and were about to make preparations to move to some more favored soil, when a furious hurricane was experienced.

The destruction of property was great; dwelling houses and sugar works were destroyed, and lives were lost.

The inhabitants who survived the tempest were in despair, believing their calamities would never cease.

But they soon found, to their great joy, that this hurricane was a blessing, rather than a curse.