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FALMOUTH POST 1876
THE MORNING JOURNAL
We have received a Circular stating "that a great calamity has befallen Mr. Robert Jordon, the proprietor of the Morning Journal in the destruction of his Office, with all his printing Presses, Types, and other appliances, by Fire, on the night of November 30th last." A Subscription list has been opened to enable Mr. Jordan to resume his publication, and that Messrs. John S. Brown, William R. Macpherson, Daniel P. Nathan, Samuel C. Burke, Joseph Francis, and J. D. Ford have consented to receive contributions and pass the amount to the Colonial Bank.
THE AMERICAN CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION
The Jamaica Gazette reports that a Committee consisting of Major General J. E. Mann, the Hon. Henry J. Kemble, Robert Nunes, George Solomon, and S. Soutar Esqr. Will superintend the collection and despatch of articles for the Exhibition in Philadelphia.MARRIED
AT LUCEA on Wednesday 19th January, by the Reverend John Campbell, Presbyterian Minister, MR. RICHARD J. DICKSON to MISS MARY ANN WADE SHARP eldest daughter of the late EDWARD SHARP, Esqr.
WESLEYAN COLLEGE
The following account is from Messrs. J. Murray Auld and Cos. Jamaica Pocket Book Almanack for 1876 (which we have just received):
"The Wesleyan High School long contemplated by that Body is expected to open early in the year. York Castle, a property in the lofty part of the mountains of St. Ann, with about 1,100 acres of land, has been purchased, and the House which is very spacious is being put in thorough repair, as well as the out-buildings. There are few, if any residences in the Island, commanding a more extensive and enchanting prospect. At the foot of the hill on which the house stands lie the beautiful undulating Pedro Plains covered with Pens in high cultivation. On the North-east the eye ranges over Annandale, the property of T. F. Roxburgh Esq., until it catches a glimpse of the Sea beyond Ocho Rios; while on the South east the view extends over the Diabolo range until bounded in the distance by the Blue Mountains. . . The distance of York Castle from the Finger Post at Claremont is about 6 miles on a good road."
The Revd. George Sargeant is appointed Governor of the Institution. Competent teachers have been selected by the Directors of the Wesleyan Missionary Society in England.
THE REVENUE DEPARTMENT
Mr. Henry Fletcher, who during the last 2 years was Assistant-Collector of Taxes in the parish of Hanover has been removed to Dry Harbour, and Mr. Spalding has taken his place in Lucea.
DECORDOVA'S POCKET BOOK
We acknowledge with thanks the receipt of a copy of Mr. DeCordova's Pocket Book Almanack for the year 1876.INTELLIGENCE FROM MONTEGO BAY
(including Correspondence dated January 28th, reported February 1)
A laborer named Beckford was cruelly stabbed at Catherine Hall estate on the night of Saturday last between 8 and 9 p.m., by a man named Thompson. Beckford was immediately taken to the Hospital, where the wound was attended to at 8 a.m. the following morning by Dr. McCatty, but Beckford died at about 5 p.m. that evening.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
PORT OF FALMOUTH
CLEARED
January 26, British Barque, Diamond, Guthrie for Montego Bay to fill up
January 26, American Schooner George Staples, for Trinidad de Cuba
THE MICO COLLEGE
On January 24th the examination of candidates for the Normal Department of Mico was held. Thirty-five candidates were competing for 7 places. The list of those successful is: J. A. Buckland, C. Atherton, T. Williams, E. McKenzie, T. Anderson, R. G. Cassells, J. Smith. (C. Atherton is the son of Sergeant Major Atherton of the Constabulary in Falmouth).
DEATH OF CAPTAIN SMITH
Captain Smith, of the three masted Schooner Electra Bailey, late from Kingston, died in this town on Saturday evening last of yellow fever. He was buried in the Church Burial Ground on Sunday morning.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
PORT OF FALMOUTH
ENTERED
January 29, British Barque Dundee, Stevens, master in 36 days from London, with general cargo.
January 29, British Brigantine Laurella, Halifax, via Montego Bay, with fish-stuffs.
ADVERTISEMENTS
FOR SALE
"CALIFORNIA ESTATE", ST. JAMES
Catherine Hall, Montego Bay, January 11, 1876
The Property consists of 751 Acres or thereabouts, of which about 120 acres are in Canes, 90 acres in Guinea Grass, and 130-140 acres in Common. The Works and Machinery have just been put in thorough order. The Great House on that part of the property called "Easthams" is in good order.
For permission to view the property, apply to the Hon. William Kerr, Hampden P.O., or to A. Holmes, Montego Bay.
A WELCOME VISITOR
We are glad to notice the arrival in Falmouth on Wednesday last of our late fellow townsman Abraham Morales, on a visit to the Honorable Robert Nunes, Custos of Trelawny. The hope is that Mr. Morales will be induced to reside permanently in the "old town."FALMOUTH DISTRICT COURT
At this Court yesterday morning the following cases were tried:
Matthew Gyles, guilty of larceny of a box of soap from A. M. Nathan's Union Wharf in Falmouth.
Rebecca Sloly guilty of larceny of clothes, the property of Margaret Mitchell.
Amelia Robinson guilty of larceny of clothing, the property of Jestina Dunstone. She was also guilty of larceny of clothes of Sarah Costa.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
PORT OF FALMOUTH
CLEARED
February 6, British Brigantine Laurella, ----, for Inagua.
FALMOUTH DISTRICT COURT
The following case was tried on Monday 7th February:
The Queen vs Samuel Clarke for libel of William Tallant Roberts on the 21st December, 1875, in a letter to James Wauchope Fisher, the attorney of Lorenzo Hall, the proprietor of Tryall and Irwin Estates and Kirkpatrick Hall Pen, in St. James, concerning the character and conduct of the said Roberts as a Planter and Overseer of Tryall Estate. Witnesses were: Roberts, Fisher, Samuel Bernard overseer on Irwin Estate, John Davis resident at Irwin Estate, Osmond Charles Dolphy schoolmaster at Mount Zion in St. James, James Mackesey resident at Irwin. The defendant was found guilty.
DEATH OF THE HONORABLE PETER MONCRIEFFE
The above-named died at Friendship in St. Ann's, his residence, on Sunday 6th February. His family was long connected with St. Ann, his father having been, as he himself long had been regarded as among the most wealthy of the Northside gentry. He was one of the Judges of the Courts of Quarter Sessions, and when those courts were abolished he refused a position on the Supreme Court and accepted a pension.
COURT OF CHANCERY
This Court opened on Thursday 10th February
The case of Nathan vs Nathan was heard. This was a cause petition filed on May 16, 1873, by Alexander M. Nathan, Executor and Trustee of the deceased, in the matter of the will of the late W. Nathan of Falmouth. The respondents are the children of the testator's brother (James Nathan) by Mary Simpson. The Testator had more than one brother who had children. He devised certain property to these children describing them as his nephews and nieces. Some of these nephews and nieces were natural children, others were not, and some of the natural children were described in the will as the offspring of a certain woman. The will went on to devise property to all his other nephews and nieces, if any. The matter was discussed at some length.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
PORT OF FALMOUTH
ENTERED
February 12, American Schooner Marion P. Chaplin, Freeman, from Montego Bay, to fill up with logwood.
DIED
In Falmouth on Sunday 13th February, after a lingering illness, MR. THOMAS YOUNG, at the advanced age of 72 years, an old and respected inhabitant, leaving a bereaved Widow, two Sons, a Sister, and a large circle of acquaintances and friends to mourn their loss. There was a large attendance at this Funeral. He was buried in the St. Andrew's Kirk Burial ground.
SUPREME COURT
(SITTINGS IN BANCO)
Saturday, 12th February, 1876
In Re W. H. Bennett, who, having served his regular articles some years ago, was applying to be admitted as a Land Surveyor. The Court discussed the fact that Mr. Bennett has been conducting Surveys without being admitted. The application was denied, but Mr. Bennett may apply again in the future when his conduct is impeccable.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
PORT OF FALMOUTH
CLEARED
February 16. British Barque Arcadia, Stopher, Annotto Bay to fill up.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
PORT OF FALMOUTH
ENTERED
February 19, Barque William Naizby, Defriez, master, in 30 days from London.
ADVERTISEMENTS
General Post Office, 19th February, 1876NATURALIZATION
Letters of Naturalization have been granted to Gustav H. Weitzmann, Esquire, a native of Rio de Janeiro in the Empire of Brazil. He has been sometime engaged with Mr. Thompson in the extensive culture of Tobacco at Potosi Estate in St. Thomas in the East.
INTELLIGENCE FROM SPANISH TOWN
A daring attempt at a Burglary was made on the night of February 17th, on the premises known as Victoria House, lately opened as a Fancy Store by Mr. William Cliney of the Engineering Department.
Messrs. John E. Kerr and Edward Ogilvie, Esquires, have been appointed Justices of the Peace for the parish of St. James.
WRECK OF A VESSEL
The weather in Lucea has been so stormy that on Sunday 5th March the Sloop Experiment, of 10 tons, commanded by Captain Mattick, with a cargo of goods shipped in Kingston to merchants in Montego Bay and Falmouth, went on the Rock opposite the Prison and other Public Buildings in Lucea, and became a total wreck in the very rough Sea. Some goods were saved from the wreck.
LAUNCH OF A NEW BOAT
On March 4th was launched from Montego Bay Beach a Sloop Boat of 12 tons, built by Mr. David Crawford, a native of Montego Bay, the property of Mr. Henry Rebearo and himself. She is named the Whip, and is intended for the coasting trade of the Island.
FALMOUTH DISTRICT COURT
On Tuesday last, Messrs. D. R. DeCasseres and Kirschman were examined in Re-Bankruptcy Estate of D. R. DeCasseres, with reference to the personal estate of the Bankrupt. The case was postponed.
DEATH OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
The Hon. George H. Barne, Attorney General of this Island, died at his mountain residence, Gordon Town, on the morning of 8th March of yellow fever. He was buried at the Grove Church, St. Andrew on the same evening.
DEATH OF CAPTAIN COOPER
Captain Cooper, R.N., late Superintendent at the port of Kingston of the Royal Mail Company Steamers, died at his residence Duke Street, Kingston, on Tuesday March 7th, at the advanced age of 71 years.SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
PORT OF FALMOUTH
CLEARED
March 11, British Brig Harriett Wardle, for Montego Bay to fill up
March 11, British Brigantine Dottie, for Halifax
March 11, American Schooner Hannah Coomer, with part cargo for Port Antonio
DIED
At her residence in Montego Bay, on March 9th, in her 87th year, ELIZA SAMUELLS BERNARD, widow of CHARLES BERNARD, late of Eden and Bona Vista, in the parish of St. James.
LIBEL CASE
The case of Mr. George Lyons against Mr. Joseph Phillips for Libel resumed on Tuesday last at the Court House in Falmouth. The case has been placed for trial at the Circuit Court in Montego Bay in April.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
PORT OF FALMOUTH
ENTERED
March 15, British Barque Regia, Groom, in 39 days from London, with general cargo.
ADVERTISEMENT
Falmouth 17th March, 1876BIRTH
AT LUCEA on Tuesday, 14th March, the Wife of JAMES G. DOORLY, Esqr., of a Son.
PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS
Major Prenderville will soon return to the island, and resume his place as Inspector-General of the Constabulary Force. Captain Mainwaring will be appointed Harbour Master of Kingston.
ACCIDENT
On Friday evening last a young man named Peter Black, one of Mr. Robey's butchers, was butted and kicked down by an ox, while he was driving the animal to the slaughtering yard. He was immediately taken to the Parochial Hospital, where it was discovered that one of his legs was dislocated. The patient is dong well.
ACTING ATTORNEY GENERAL
S. Constantine Burke, Esquire, has been appointed Acting Attorney General for Jamaica.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
PORT OF FALMOUTH
ENTERED
March 18, American Schooner Theresa, A. Keene, with bread stuffs.
PORT ANTONIO DISTRICT COURT
Robert Baird, Esq., Barrister at Law, has been appointed to act as Judge of the Port Antonio District Court in room of Robert Kerr, Esq., who has obtained 8 months leave of absence.
ADVERTISEMENT
Jarrett's Wharf, Falmouth, March 28, 1876
NOTICE
Parties having goods on Jarrett's Wharf, are earnestly requested, on account of change of management, to check and compare at once with the Wharf Books, so as to adjust balances on 1st March and also on 1st April.
DIED
In Falmouth on Wednesday 29th March, MR. EUSTACE BENJAMIN DeCASSERES, aged 17 years and a few months, a dutiful son and an affectionate brother. He has left disconsolate parents brothers and sisters, and a large circle of friends to deplore their loss.
In Falmouth on March 29th after a prolonged illness, MR. RICHARD MARNBY (or MARNEY), of Gravesend in the County of Kent, England, aged 45 years. He came to Jamaica in 1848 and was therefore 28 years in this Colony.
DEATH OF CHARLES DELGADO
The Post which arrived on Wednesday brought news of the death of the above-named gentleman who was for many years a Merchant in Falmouth.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
PORT OF FALMOUTH
CLEARED
April 5, British Barque Dundee, Stevens, Master for London
ST. JAMES CIRCUIT COURT
This Court for St. James, Trelawny and Hanover was opened in Montego Bay on April 3. The following cases were tried:
Julia Galloway guilty of larceny of clothes.
Eliza Watson guilty of uttering, but not forgery. Robert Frater acquitted of forgery and uttering.
William Malcolm of Hanover guilty of housebreaking and larceny.
George Lawrence of Hanover guilty of attempting to commit bestiality.
Henry McKenzie of Hanover guilty of manslaughter, but with great provocation by the deceased.
William Stewart of St. James not guilty of uttering a forged receipt.
On Tuesday, April 4th, the following cases were proceeded with:
George Campbell of Hanover guilty of larceny of a mule.
Isaac Miller Munro of Hanover acquitted of bestiality.
Alexander Martin guilty of uttering a forged letter with intent to defraud.
Robert Watson of Hanover guilty of perjury.
James Anderson of St. James guilty of setting fire to a dwelling home.
Wednesday 5th:
William Thomson of St. James guilty of manslaughter of Robert Beckford.
William Elliston of St. James guilty of larceny of a barrel of Ginger property of George Lyons.
Rosy Ferguson of St. James guilty of perjury.
Daniel Findlater of St. James acquitted of manslaughter.
Louisa Gordon not guilty of the murder of her husband John Gordon by reason of insanity. Confined to Falmouth Gaol.
FALMOUTH DISTRICT COURT
Opened on Monday April 3rd in Falmouth:
Richard Gordon guilty of receiving money under false pretenses.
James Wilson guilty of larceny of a goat.
David Thomas guilty of larceny of yams.
S. E. Payne, Landing Surveyor in H. M. Customs guilty of assaulting James Cotter, an employee in the office.
D. H. D'SOUZA, ESQUIRE
This Senior Partner of the firm of D'Souza, Son, and Lazarus, was among the passengers arriving in the last Packet from London. His stay on the Island will be limited.
ADVERTISEMENT
FOR PUBLIC SALE
(Without Reserve)
On Friday, 21st April at 11 a.m.
The remainder of the EFFECTS of the late Firm of
D'SOUZA, SON & LAZARUS
Consisting of Stock in Trade,
Lumber, Shingles, Wines, Office Requisites, etc.
On Jarrett's Wharf
Etc. etc.
AND ALSO ALL THE
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE OF
D. H. D'SOUZA, ESQ.
Etc.
Isaac Reuben, Auctioneer
ADVERTISEMENT
Lucea, 20th April, 1876
ESTATE OF
ROBERT WILLIAM ALLWOOD
Late of Bachelor's Hall, near Lucea
In the parish of Hanover, deceased
Intestate
ALL CREDITORS and Claimants are requested to send their Claims in writing, to the undersigned, the qualified Administratrix of the Estate, or to Mr. Phillpotts Brown, Market Street, Montego Bay, her Attorney, on or before 29th May 1876.
H. B. Allwood
INTELLIGENCE FROM ST. THOMAS IN THE EAST
LAW REPORT: The Circuit Court on April 18th found Rebecca Hedman guilty of abandonment of her infant child, and David Stewart for aiding her in the commission of the crime. The Infant was exhibited in Court and is being looked after by the Parish. The general opinion is that the child is too fair to be the child of a black man (David Stewart being a Negro). Stewart was under the impression, however, that he was the father.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
PORT OF FALMOUTH
ARRIVED
April 26, American Schooner Hannah Coomer, King, in 9 days from New Orleans, with bread-stuffs.
CORONERS' INQUEST
An Inquest was held at the Court House on Tuesday last into the cause of death of Mary Eccleston of Lottery Estate. On Friday last she took shelter during a shower of rain near the dunder pit on Lottery Estate, and on approaching incautiously she slipped on the edge, fell over, and was scalded to death.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE
A fire at Braco Estate, the property of Simon Thomson, Esquire, on Saturday last, caused the total destruction of 40 acres of canes, due to the carelessness of a labourer who had burned down a tree and left fire at the roots.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
PORT OF FALMOUTH
ARRIVED
May 2, British Brigantine Daisy, Essex, master from Halifax with fish-stuff.
SAILED
May 3, British Schooner Glendoveer, Oats, master for Montego Bay to fill up.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
PORT OF FALMOUTH
ARRIVED
May 7, British Barque Lwanley Wood, master from London.
ADVERTISEMENT
Falmouth, 16th May 1876
A CARD
OWING TO THE LAMENTED DEATH OF MY BROTHER
MR. ALEXANDER HENRY
I beg to notify the inhabitants of Falmouth and the
Parish generally that I will open a
WATCH MAKING BUSINESS
In all its branches in this Town and hope to receive
A share of patronage.
JOHN HENRY
DIED
IN THE TOWN OF FALMOUTH, on the morning of Wednesday 17th May, after a very short illness, in the 35th year of his age, ALEXANDER M. NATHAN ESQUIRE. The deceased carried on a very extensive business in this town as a Merchant, and also had branch establishments in various other places in the Parish, and in St. Ann's. His loss is deeply regretted by his many Relatives and Friends. His remains were followed to the Church Burial Ground yesterday morning by a large concourse of persons of all classes, who sympathize with the Widow and her Family at their loss.
THE JAMAICA INSTRUCTOR
We acknowledge the receipt of the first 2 numbers of the sixth volume of the above-named Paper, from the Proprietor, Mr. Robert Jordon. We hope that he will soon recover from the loss sustained by the fire which destroyed the office of the Morning Journal in November 1875.
ST. ANN'S BAY PETTY SESSION COURT
At the above Court on Friday last, Robert Williams, Eliza Stewart, Isabella James, Emanuel Barry, Julian Taylor, Edward Davis, and Nancy Veach were brought up before Captain T. Cartwright, Stipendiary Justice, for assaulting William Menzie Webb, Baptist Minister. This case arose from a dispute at Bethany in St. Ann's involving people belonging to Bethany Chapel with reference to the dismissal of Revd. John by Revd. Clarke. The first witness, W. M. Webb, who resides at Stewart Town in Trelawny was at the Chapel on March 21st for a meeting, after which there was a large gathering of people gathered outside, and a lot of commotion and yelling. Stones were thrown at Webb's buggy. Mr. Webb's father Mr. William Webb, was also at Bethany. The defendants, except for Emanuel Barry, were found guilty.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
PORT OF FALMOUTH
ARRIVED
May 21, Brigantine Louise, ---, from Halifax, N.S., with fish-stuffs.
ST. THOMAS IN THE EAST
Mr. Hugh Vickers, son of the Custos of Westmoreland, and who has been for many years successfully managing estates in his native parish, has been appointed to act as Attorney for properties in St. Thomas in the East, named Gold Grove, Winchester, and Duckenfield, of which he will take charge this month.
ADVERTISEMENTS
TRELAWNY DISPENSARY
MEDICAL AID FOR THE PEASANTRY
Having entered into arrangements with Dr. G. Sanders, M.D. for supplying a long felt need in this Community, Dr. Sanders will attend the Dispensary. Charge for advice inclusive of Medicine, 4 shillings.
D. C. D'SOUZA
A CARD
DR. SANDERS MAY BE CONSULTED at his Residence in Falmouth, (Miss McKenzie's, opposite the Baptist Chapel) except when he is at the TRELAWNY DISPENSARY
THE PUBLIC CEMETERY OF FALMOUTH
The Hon. Robert Nunes, Custos, and others formally opened the New Road, through the Swamp, connecting the town of Falmouth to the Public Cemetery.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
PORT OF FALMOUTH
SAILED
May 26, British Barque Swanley, Wood, for Rio Bueno to fill up
May 26, British Brig Glencairn, for London
May 26, British Brigantine Louise, for Montego Bay
Advertisements
NOTICE
All demands against the late Mr. Alexander Henry, deceased, Watch Maker, of Falmouth, are to be rendered to me, Joseph Malabre, Executor
NOTICE
I hereby notify that Mr. George H. Joseph is authorized to collect accounts and render receipts for me
Henry Hume, M.D.
ROBBERY AT LUCEA
There was a robbery on board the Empress, belonging to Mr. Lorenzo Sanftleben, which is now being repaired in the Harbour. While the man in charge of the vessel was ashore on the evening of 24th May, thieves cut through the panel of the Cabin door, with a machette, and carried off the sea chest with wearing apparel and a lot of small articles. The Ship's Boat is missing, as are 2 Portuguese. There object must have been to go to Cuba. The Boat was seen on the morning of May 25th by the captain of the sloop Agnes.
DIED
At Southampton, in the Parish of St. Elizabeth, on Monday 5th June, in the 30th year of his age, Mr. FREDERICK LEVY, late penkeeper at Georges Valley in Trelawny. The deceased is regretted not only by his relatives and friends, but by his Employers, whom he served faithfully for a period of 20 years.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
PORT OF FALMOUTH
ARRIVED
June 7, British Barque Patricia, Roche, in 45 days from London with general cargo
June 7, American Schooner Helen Maria, in 17 days from New York with general cargo
June 8, British Barque Blanche, Bosdet, master from London with general cargo
June 8, British Barque Port Royal, Johnson, master from London, with general cargo
LOCATION OF IMMIGRANTS
Half the number of East Indian Coolies who were landed a couple weeks ago at Kingston, after a favourable voyage from Calcutta in the Middlesex, have been indentured for five years' industrial service to Proprietors of the following estates in the County of Middlesex: Taylors' Caymanas, Moneymusk, Amity Hall, St. Jago, Whitney, and Burlington. On the 3rd June the Middlesex left Kingston and proceeded to Black River, where the remainder of the Immigrants were placed on Grand Vale, Mexico, Ipswich, Breadnut Valley, and Bogue Estates. On the last three properties, Coolies had not been previously employed.
GOVERNMENT MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
Dr. Henry Hume, Government Medical Officer of Falmouth District, having, due to ill health, obtained leave of absence for 9 months, will leave in the next Packet for England. The Governor has appointed Dr. Hilbert, who was lately GMO in St. Mary, will take the place of Dr. Hume.
QUICK PASSAGES
The Barque Blanche, Bosdet, Master, which arrived in Falmouth from London on June 8, did the passage in 27 days, and the Barque Medina, Tindale, Master which arrived in Rio Bueno on the same day, did it in 30 days.
ADVERTISEMENT
Bounty Hall, 20th June, 1876
MY WIFE MARY VELVET having left my protection for several weeks past, I will not be responsible for any debts she may contract.
EDWARD VELVET, X his mark
MARITIME INTELLIGENCE
The Barque Dundee, from Jamaica arrived in London in charge of the mate, having been struck by heavy seas on May 4th last, which killed the Master (Stevens), and washed 2 seamen overboard, also doing considerable damage to the vessel.
ADVERTISEMENTS
Falmouth, June 23,1876
FOR SALE
THAT DESIRABLE RESIDENCE AND STORE
At the Corner of Market and Duke Streets in Falmouth, formerly the residence of D. H. D'SOUZA, ESQ., and lately the chief place of business of his late firm D'SOUZA, SON & LAZARUS. The residence, subject to a present tenancy with 3 months notice, consists of a double Drawing Room 58 feet long, a large comfortable Dining Room, 3 very fine and commodious Bed Rooms, and with Dressing Room, a Pantry, and a Grand Entrance Hall very spacious and approached by a Mahogany Stair Case. A fine Bath Room with Stone Bath and ample Servant Accomodation are on the premises.
The Store has a back Store. There is under the Store a fine Cellar of solid Mason work.
For terms, please apply to Abraham Lindo, Esq., or to Joseph Phillips, Jarretts Wharf.
CONSTABULARY DEPARTMENT
Among the passengers arrived from England on the last Packet, we notice the name of Major Prenderville Inspector General of Constabulary, who leave of absence has expired. Captain Mainwairing who has been acting as Inspector General will shortly visit England on leave of absence.
MONTEGO BAY DISTRICT COURT
Frederick Williams, Esq., has been appointed Judge of the Montego Bay District Court, in the room of the Hon. P. A. Smith resigned. Mr. Williams, who was a passenger by the Royal Mail Company Steamer Belize from Kingston, arrived in Montego Bay yesterday.
THE STEAMER BELIZE
The Royal Mail Company Steamer Belize on her Eastern Route, arrived here on Sunday at noon, brining the following passengers to Falmouth: Mr. W. Smith from Port Morant, Mr. Payne from Port Maria, Mr. D. Cooper from Dry Harbour, Mrs. E. Ruttie, Mr. Sylvester Cutter, Mrs. Murphy, Master C. J. Cover, and Mr. Abraham Brown from St. Ann's Bay. The Steamer left for Kingston yesterday morning.COURT OF ORDINARY
A Court of Ordinary was held at Head Quarter House, Kingston on Tuesday last. Two cases related to Probate of Wills were heard, one with reference to the Estate of Mr. Alexander M. Nathan, late of Falmouth. Two wills had been propounded, one devising all his property to his Widow, and a later one, made when the deceased was about to leave Europe for Jamaica, devised in the event of himself and his family being lost on the voyage, leaving all his property to a gentleman in France. The Court temporarily granted administration to the Widow and the Executor named in the first Will. The Court will determine later which Will should prevail.
ATTEMPT TO POISON
A woman named Louisa Mitchell was apprehended in Falmouth on Sunday last, charged with attempting to poison Mrs. Preston, widow of the late A. D. Preston, putting a quantity of pounded glass in a pan of milk which was then being scalded for Mrs. Preston by her servant.
FALMOUTH DISTRICT COURT
In Falmouth yesterday, John Clarke was found guilty of larceny of one Goat and Kid the property of Eliza Archer.
MURDER
From the Colonial Standard we learn that in the district called Morris Hall, about 7 or 8 miles from Chapelton, Cecilia Richards was murdered. She was living in concubinage with one Samuel Ausland at a place called Mackatree in St. John's and that 3 weeks ago he left her there and came to Morris Hall where was living with another woman named Eliza Martin. Cecilia Richards, accompanied by Benjamin Green, followed him to Morris Hall. They were received by Ausland at the home of one Charles Bailey and his wife. After they attended a booth-dance, Richards was found murdered the next morning under a breadfruit tree.
SUDDEN DEATH
The Revd. Charles Magnan, the incumbent of Bluefields and King's Churches in Westmoreland, died suddenly on the night of Friday June 23rd. A post mortem revealed that death was caused by an accumulation of fat around the heart. The Revd. Was in the 53rd year of his age, and is mourned by his bereaved Family, the members of his Church, and all other classes in Westmoreland.
INTELLIGENCE FROM LUCEA
The Revd. John Campbell will finally leave Lucea for Scotland on July 27th, to the great regret of the members of the Presbyterian church, and the population generally of Hanover.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
PORT OF FALMOUTH
SAILED
June 30, German Barque Moewe, Ahrens, for St. Ann's Bay to fill up.
PAROCHIAL APPOINTMENTS
John W. Parkin, Esq., will act as Custos of St. James during the absence from the Island of the Hon. William Kerr.
WRECK OF A VESSEL
On Wednesday night last, between 8 and 9 o'clock, the Schooner Oriental from Port Antonio, commanded by Captain Brown, with a load of ground provisions, went aground on the lee reef, on entering Falmouth harbour. Upwards of 15 passengers, mostly females, were put into the small boat, which had a hole and sunk. Assistance was rendered from the shore and from Ships in the harbour, and all were rescued except 3 females who drowned, including two who were the Captain's daughters.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
PORT OF FALMOUTH
ARRIVED
July 5, Brigantine Luna, Horstman, master from Kingston.
SAILED
British Barque Medina, Tindale, master from Rio Bueno for London
July 7, British Barque Blanche, Bosdet, master for Montego Bay to fill up
July 8, Barque Port Royal, __nck master for London
July 8, Barque Sarah Burnyeat, McKie, for Dry Harbour
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
PORT OF FALMOUTH
ARRIVED
July 13, American Brigantine Alice Lee, in 20 days from Philadelphia, with bread stuffs
July 14, British Barque Dundee, ___, in 41 days from London at Rio Bueno
July 15, British Barque Arcadia, Stopher, in 42 days from London
July 15, American Schooner Hannah Coomer, King, in 17 days from New Orleans
ADVERTISEMENTS
Falmouth, July 18, 1876
ESTATE OF ALEXANDER NATHAN
(Deceased)
[Several ads:]
1. Stock on sale at the Corner Store, Fire Proof Building, Market Square
2. The old established Liquor and Grocery Business (over a Quarter Century) known as the Duke Street Shop.
3. The Stock in Trade and Book Debts of the Duncans Store and the Bee Hive in Duncans.
4. The Stewart Town and Sawyers Businesses Stock in Trade and Book Debts.
For particulars, apply to ALBERT NATHAN, Falmouth
E. C. NATHAN, Administratrix
JOHN ORRETT, Administrator
DIED
In the City of Kingston on Monday 17th July, MRS. JULIA LYON , Wife of Mr. JOHN R. LYON, in the 35 year of her age, leaving 3 children and numerous relatives and friends to mourn their loss.
ADVERTISEMENTS
St. Elizabeth, 20 July, 1876
POTSDAM SCHOOL
Head Master, William Simms, M.A.
Second Master, W. H. Dalton, M. A.
Report published by order of the Governor and Trustees of Munroe and Dickenson's Free School and Charity
Report of Examination.
Boys recommended for Prizes:
In general work, Class I., H. Ramson; Class II, Earl; Class III, A. Lewis; Class IV T, Scott and Miles.
In Arithmetic and Mathematics: I, Isaacs; II Levy; III Sherlock; IV Wilkins.
J. C. Douet, Inspector
J. R. Usher, Esquire
Clerk to the Governor's and Trustees, Munroe and Dickenson's Free School and Charity.
DEATH OF MR. JAMES MOCKLER
During the past week, Society in general and the Press have sustained a sad loss in the death of Mr. James Meckler after a very short illness. At an early age he was articled to the late Alexander Holmes, Esq., Editor and Proprietor of the Cornwall Chronicle of Montego Bay, of which he was a native. Some time after his apprenticeship he came to Falmouth and connected himself, on several occasions, with the Falmouth Post and Trelawny newspapers. He also published on his own account the Creole Miscellany, a literary paper, and subsequently the Public Advertiser, a political paper, in Falmouth, but they did not exist long. At the time of his death he was publishing the Baptist Reporter in a printing office of his own. For several years he was an Elder in the Presbyterian Church in Falmouth. He was a devoted Husband, an affectionate Son, a kind Brother, and a sincere Friend. He was buried in the Kirk burial ground on Tuesday morning.
THE REVEREND JAMES NIVEN
The Members of the Presbyterian Church at Friendship in Westmoreland sustained a sad loss in the death of the above on Saturday 24th instant after a short illness, due to a fall from a foot-bridge into the River. He was one of the oldest Missionaries on the island.
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AT LUCEA
The Revd. John Campbell preached his farewell sermon at the Kirk in Lucea.
INTELLIGENCE FROM SAVANNA-LA-MAR
There was a gale on the 19th and 20th at Savanna-la-Mar. The Schooner Mary was found on the Paradise Bank, but she is now all right. A canoe drifted from Alligator Pond to Bowen's River with 3 men, one of whom died yesterday from exhaustion. Mr. Samuel Messam, a Pilot for this Port, and one of the two men who went out in his Canoe to fish about 2 hours before the storm are reported drowned. Six men from Black River have been reported drowned. The like of this weather has not been seen for the past 40 years.
PAROCHIAL APPOINTMENTS
Findlater Roper, Esq., late acting Judge in Falmouth, has been appointed a Justice of the Peace for St. Ann. He is also to act as Custos during the absence from the island of the Hon. Charles Royce.
ADVERTISEMENT
Falmouth, September 5, 1876
NOTICE
Having purchased the Stock in Trade and Book Debts of the TRELAWNY DISPENSARY, the same will be carried on from this day on my account.
RAM PAUL TONSING
ADVERTISEMENTS
Kingston, 11 September, 1876
TRUST ESTATE OF NUNES BROS.
FOR SALE
The undermentioned valuable SUGAR Estates and PENS, situated in the Parish of Trelawny:
WALES AND POTOSI ESTATES
A Freehold of 1898 Acres, with Machinery, Distillery, Still, etc.
The residence is most healthily situated, overlooking the Martha Brae River, at a distance of about 500 feet, and surrounded by specially beautiful scenery.
LASQUINET ESTATE
Lines on Wales, and in addition to a Water Wheel and Mill, there is also another Mill, worked by an Engine, etc., 850 acres. The Martha-Brae River runs through the property.
PANTREPANT ESTATE
Is within 8 miles of Falmouth Two Rivers flow through the property. The freehold consists of 2,362 acres.
NIGHTINGALE GROVE AND LYSWORNEY ESTATE
This property is 16 miles from Falmouth, and line on Arcadia and Bryan Castle Estates. The produce is shipped at Rio Bueno about 4 miles from the Estate. The land amounts to 919 acres.
MERRY WOOD, TOP HILL, AND SUMMER HILL PENS
These Pens are worked under one management and a total of 760 acres. On each of the Pens there is an Overseer's House. The distance from Falmouth is about 2 ½ miles. The River runs through.
Parties requiring further particulars, please apply to Hon. Robert Nunes, Falmouth, or
WILLIAM MALABRE, ISAAC LEVY, J. J. RONALDSON, Trustees of Estate of NUNES BROS.
DEATH OF MR. ROBERT JORDAN
The Kingston papers announce the death of a brother Journalist, Proprietor and Publisher of the late Morning Journal Newspaper, and up to the time of his death, the Jamaica Instructor, a semi-monthly publication devoted to the diffusion of religious and general intelligence. He died at his residence, corner of High Holborn and Barry Street, Kingston, on Saturday 9th September, at the advanced age of 60 years, leaving a sorrowing widow, several children and other relatives to mourn their loss.
TRELAWNY MUNICIPAL BOARD
At a meeting on Saturday 16 September, the following Parochial Officers were elected for the current year,
Sarah Gilbourne, Keeper of Falmouth Court House
Mary Neilson, Keeper of Hampshire Court House
George P. Delisser, Keeper Fire Engines
John R. Lion, Keeper of Town Clock
Phillpotts Brown, Parish Solicitor
Mrs. Evelyn, Keeper of Falmouth Pound
W. G. Corner, Keeper of Stewart Town Pound
Henry Benaim, Keeper of Duncans Pound
T. P. Kidd, Keeper of Public Cemetery
ADVERTISEMENT
Retirement, St. James, 18 September, 1876
NOTICE
MY WIFE ISABELLA GORDON having left my protection without any reasonable cause, since the year 1874, and having refused to return home notwithstanding all the solicitations on my part, she is determined to harass me in the District Court for the purpose of compelling me to support her, this is to give notice that from this date I will not be responsible for any debts she may contract.
WILLIAM ROBERTSON GORDON
MARRIED
In Falmouth on Tuesday the 19th September, at the Parish Church, by the Reverend E. A. Stewart, MOSES ALEXANDER LEWELLYN to CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH second daughter of Mr. George Henry Myrie of this town.
DEATH OF DR. HENRY HUME
We regret to state that the Express Post with mails from Europe, which arrived here yesterday, brought the news of the death of Dr. Henry Hume, Government Medical Officer of the town. The Doctor who, it will be remembered, suffering from severe indisposition, left on leave of absence to visit his native country to recover his health, leaving the Port of Rio Bueno on 6th July last, in the Barque Medina, but on 12th July, 6 days after leaving port, the Doctor died at sea. He leaves Mother, Sister, and other relatives to mourn their loss.
ADVERTISEMENT
Kingston, August 14, 1876
ESTATE OF ALEXANDER MAXIMILIAN NATHAN
Late of Falmouth in the parish of Trelawny
Merchant, deceased
CREDITORS and other having claims against the above-named are requested to send particulars to EMILY CATHERINE NATHAN and JOHN ORRETT, Kingston P.O., the Administrators in this Island of the said deceased on or before Dec. 1, 1876.
HILL, AIREY & HARVEY
Solicitors for the Administrators
REVENUE DEPARTMENT
The Governor has been pleased to sanction the following changes in the Revenue Department:
R. C. J. Bacquie, Esq., Collector of Taxes and Parochial Treasurer in St. James, to same positions in St. Thomas, replacing G. A. Hague, Esq., transferred to St. James, same position. Mr. Bacquie will also act as Harbour Master at Morant Bay until further orders.
A. Robertson, Esq., Assistant Collector of Taxes in St. Catherine, stationed at Old Harbour, to be same position in St. Thomas, Port Morant, replacing A. Cooper, Esq., transferred to Old Harbour.
ADVERTISEMENTS
Balaclava P.O., September 23, 1876
SCHOOL MASTER REQUIRED
FOR THE BOYS INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL
AT SILOAH
Applications to be addressed to the Revd. E. Bassett Key, Siloah P.O. Salary £50 per annum, and residence free of rent.
Kingston, 1st September, 1876
TRUST ESTATE OF NUNES BROS.
FOR SALE
The following eligible properties:
THE UNION WHARF, Falmouth, with spacious store rooms, and two substantial Cranes.
THE COOPERAGE
A large substantial stone building, covered with slate, situate in Tharp's Street, Falmouth, suitable for a Cooperage and Blacksmith establishment.
A COMMODIOUS OFFICE
Situate in Market Street, Falmouth, recently occupied by the Agency of the Colonial Bank.
A RESIDENCE
Situate in Church Street, Montego Bay, occupied for many years by the late Mrs. Jane Lindo.
For particulars apply to the Hon. Robert Nunes, Falmouth, or to the Trustees of the Estate.
A NEW PERIODICAL
We acknowledge with thanks the receipt of a new periodical, the JAMAICA WITNESS which will be published monthly under the auspices of the Presbyterian Synod of Jamaica. It is printed at the office of Mrs. Mockler in Falmouth. The subscription is 2s/6d per annum, postage prepaid.
RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE
The Revd. Andrew Baillie who, a few years ago was pastor of the United Presbyterian Congregation in Lucea, has been restored to health, and has consented to labour in Jamaica again for 5 years.
THE FALMOUTH DISTRICT COURT
At the Court House on Monday morning, the following criminal cases were tried:
John M. Barton guilty of rescuing 2 horses from Samuel Minto while they were being taken to the pound.
Catherine Dixon guilty of using obscene language to Rebecca Roper.
Messrs Henry Nunes and Emanuel P. Massada were declared Bankrupts.
DESTRUCTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY
On Thursday night, October 5th, in the sea-side village of Sandy Bay, about 7 or 8 miles from Lucea a Coolie Trader named Brunsee and one of his children was killed in an accidental fire, and their house and shop were destroyed.
MONTEGO BAY DISTRICT COURT
On October 4th an action by Mary Eliza Masters, Administratrix of C. W. Masters, deceased, vs Samuel E. Payne to collect £40 for rent of Tower Hill premises in Montego Bay. The judge gave a verdict of nonsuit.
A second action of Mr. S. E. Payne vs Dr. A. G. McCatty for the recovery of double rent, was also a nonsuit.
A HARD CASE
At the Falmouth Court of Petty Sessions on Tuesday last, Alexander Ewers, in the employ of Mr. Eubert Lopez of Falmouth was charged by George Deleon, a Private of Constabulary, with disorderly conduct. James Hamlet, another Constable, corroborated Deleon's evidence. The case was dismissed when Messrs. Herbert and Hopeton Delisser testified that the defendant was much ill-treated by the Constable.
PUBLIC MEETING IN ST. GEORGES
From the Standard we learn that a very large and influential Public Meeting of the inhabitants of this district was held at the Court House, Buff Bay, on October 6th, to express their grievances. Among those present were the Honorable J. T. Wigham, Custos in the chair; Mr. Derbyshire, the Revd. Charles Melville, Mr. Middleton, Mr. Skyers, Mr. Benn, Mr. Welch, Mr. DePass, Mr. Campbell, Dr. McMahon, Mr. James, Mr. Jacquet, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Espeut, Mr. Anderson, Mr. H. Silvera, Mr. Elworthy, Mr. Robert Silvera, Mr. McFarlane, and a large number of small proprietors, taxpayers, etc.
ADVERTISEMENT
FOR RENT
HUNTSVILLE PENN
Five Miles from Montego Bay, near to Kirkpatrick in the parish of St. James.
Apply to Abraham Hart & Son.
FALMOUTH COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS
On Tuesday last, a your man named Walter Scott, residing at Salt Marsh, was charged at the instance of Constable William Joseph of obstructing him in the execution of his duty. John Gibson, Private of Constabulary, and Samuel Hibbert, another Constable, testified. Evidence for the defense was given by Robert Hine, William Maxwell, and Cecilia Gorden. Not guilty.
ADVERTISEMENTS
MR. H. VERMONT
Begs to notify the public that being duly Qualified as an Assistant Surveyor in accordance with Law No. 33 of 1869, he solicits a share of patronage. Address, Ocho Rios P.O.
FOR SALE
Kingston, October 20, 1876
TWEEDSIDE COFFEE PLANTATION
In the St. James District of the Parish of St. Andrews,
The property adjoins MOUNT MOSES Plantation. The free hold contains 300 acres of which about 80 acres are in Coffee cultivation.
Along with TWEEDSIDE
Will be sod a detached Run of Land called
MOUNT JAMES
Containing about 80 acres with tenants on it. Mr. R. O. McGann, the Overseer in charge will show the properties, and for further particulars apply to John McLean, Coldspring P.O., or to
McDowell & Barclay
BIRTH
At FROME, Westmoreland, on 18th October, MRS. WILLIAM VICKERS of a Son.
DEATH OF JUDGE DRAKE
The R.M.C. Moselle brought the news of the death the Honorable Henry Drake, late Judge of the Kingston District Court, who left in the last Packet for England, for the benefit of his health. Mr. Drake died at sea, on board the steamer Don, two days after he left Jamaica.
A SCHOOLMASTER PUNISHED
At the Port Antonio District Court a black young man named Samuel Richards, teacher of a Church School in Hope Bay, was tried for cruelly and severely flogging a young woman named Dorothy Ann Gascomb, for not calling him Mr. Richards, but Samuel Richards. Mr. Justice Baird found him guilty.
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AT LUCEA
The Revd. John Stoddart arrived with his wife in Kingston, by way of America, in the Atlas Steamer Claribel on 18th October, and reached Lucea on the 25th in the Royal Mail Steamer Belize, after a passage of 2 days. He will be Pastor of the Church in Lucea.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
PORT OF FALMOUTH
SAILED
October 31, North-German Brigantine Amor, Patz, master for London.
WRECK OF A VESSEL
On Sunday morning last while the sloop Distress from Montego Bay was entering Falmouth Harbour, she struck on a rock, and sunk within a very few minutes. She was the property of Mr. Albert Haughton, a young man who spent all his earnings in building her.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
PORT OF FALMOUTH
SAILED
November 6, American Brigantine Redowa, for Galveston
THE SWANSWICK CHURCH
The Revd. Adam Thomson, preached his farewell sermon at Swanswick. He leaves on the 25th on the Steamer Belize for the St. Andrew's Church in St. Elizabeth.
INQUEST
An Inquest was held on Tuesday last into the death of one Henry Wallace, late a prisoner in the Falmouth District Prison, who died suddenly there about 10 days ago. The verdict was death from disease of the heart.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
PORT OF FALMOUTH
ARRIVED
November 8, British Brigantine Fortuna, with fish stuffs
ADVERTISEMENT
My wife DIDORIAS WALLACE having left my care and protection, I will not be responsible for any debts she may contract.
WILLIAM WALLACE
MARRIED
On the 12th October at the Church of the Annunciation, Chislehurst, by the Revd. H. L. Russell, M.A., Vicar, Gustva Hubert Weitzmann, Esq., of Potosi, Jamaica, to Sarah Mary, only daughter of the late Henry Francis Goblet, Esq., of Fairfax-road, South Hampstead.
ADVERTISEMENT
Falmouth, November 17, 1876
CO-PARTNERSHIP
J. R. YOUNG
Begs to notify that from the 13th November, 1876, Mr. William Kennedy of this Town is admitted a partner in his business. The firm will be carried on under the style of
J. R. YOUNG & CO
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Mr. KENNEDY
Is well known to this community, and he will attend specially to the DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT
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In reference to the above, MR. KENNEDY'S best efforts shall be put forth to please, so that by courtesy to our customers attention to their orders, and by keeping up a supply of Articles required by the community, we may secure a full share of the patronage of the Gentry, and of the Public generally, both in this and the adjacent Parish.
J. R. YOUNG & CO
_____________________________
AT THE TRELAWNY STORE
OF
J. R. YOUNG & CO.
NOW OFFERING AT REDUCED RATES
A LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF
Fancy and Staple Goods, Haberdashery, Hardware, etc., etc.
J. R. YOUNG
WILLIAM KENNEDY
____________________________________
Falmouth, 16th November 1876
Parties writing to me will please address WILLIAM KENNEDY, care of J. R. YOUNG & CO.
WILLIAM KENNEDY
FALMOUTH DISTRICT COURT
At the Court on Tuesday 14th, the following indictments were heard:
Frances McLelland, guilty of larceny of clothes; also guilty of obtaining goods under false pretences from Mrs. M. A. Troupe.
Mary Eccleston guilty of larceny of clothes the property of John McCreary.
The following contested case was heard:
Joseph W. Gregory vs William Gentles, to recover the sum of £15.12.6. for 3 months salary as head bookkeeper on Hampstead Estate, having been discharged by the Overseer previous to the expiry of three months notice he had been given. The case was dismissed.
THE SWANSWICK CHURCH
The Revd. J. D. Ellis arrived here on Tuesday last, and proceeded to his destination, to be Rector of the Swanswick church.
THE GENERAL PENITENTIARY
Mr. John Horton has retired, having been Superintendent of the General Penitentiary of Jamaica for the last 15 years.
DIED
AT PENANG on the 14th September, 1876, JOHANNA the beloved wife of JAMES MONTAGUE VERMONT, Esq., of Batu Kawan Estate, Province Wellesley.
THE POSTAL DEPARTMENT
In consequence of the resignation by Miss Rebecca Collymore of the appointment of Post-Mistress at Lucea, the Office has been removed to the Court House in Lucea, under the superintendence of William Kennedy, Esquire, the Collector of Taxes for the Parish of Hanover, until the vacancy has been supplied.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
PORT OF FALMOUTH
ARRIVED
November 23, American Brigantine "Ramirez", Bernard master from New York, via Kingston with bread-stuffs.
BIRTH
At Jarrett's Wharf in Falmouth on the 16th November, the wife of MR. JOSEPH PHILLIPS of a daughter.
BURGLARY AND ROBBERY
On the night of Tuesday last the store of William Gentles, Esquire, at Duncans, was broken into, and a tin case, containing upwards of £500 in Silver stolen therefrom.
MONTEGO BAY CIRCUIT COURT
On Monday last the following cases were heard:
Samuel Chrystie acquitted of larceny of 2 barrels of flour, the property of Mr. Eubert Lopez.
William Roach guilty of manslaughter.
John McKitty acquitted of bestiality.
Charlotte Masters guilty of unlawfully wounding.
Charles Samuel Lyons not guilty of forgery.
William Walters guilty of shopbreaking and larceny.
Thomas H. Clarke not guilty of arson.
Francis Ricketts guilty of arson.
DEATH OF SIR BRYAN EDWARDS
We have only space today to announce the death of the Hon. Sir Bryan Edwards, Knight, at his residence in Spanish Town on Wednesday evening last.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
PORT OF FALMOUTH
ARRIVED
December 11, British Barque DIAMOND from London, with general cargo.
DIED
At Pleasant, Hill, near Montego Bay, MRS. NUNES, relict of the late Benjamin Nunes, Senior, Esquire, in her 83rd year, mourned by her sons and daughters, and a large family, connexion and friends.
In Falmouth on Saturday last, in the 23rd year of her age, after a protracted illness, MISS RACHEL VIRGO MYRIE youngest daughter of MR. GEORGE HENRY MYRIE of Falmouth, leaving a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn her early departure. She was a dutiful Daughter, an affectionate Sister, and a sincere Friend.
FALMOUTH DISTRICT COURT
At this Court on Tuesday last, the following indictments were tried:
James Arthurs guilty of breaking in to the dwelling house of Johnathan McGhie and stealing several articles of clothing etc.
William Watson guilty of larceny of a lamp, nails, wicks, a ball of twine, etc., the property of Mr. M. A. Nunes.
Joseph Thompson and Joseph Stokes guilty of breaking into the dwelling house of Julian Martin and stealing one bed case, 2 gold studs, etc.
ADVERTISEMENT
Montego Bay, 14th December, 1876
NOTICE
I have been instructed by MR. HENRY CORINALDI, Executor of the estate of MRS. LANGLY, deceased, to sell at Public Auction on Friday 22nd December A MOVEABLE HOUSE On Spring Mount Land, now Tenanted by the Government as a Station for the Constabulary. Apply to:
AARON HART
Auctioneer
DIED
In Falmouth on Friday last, in the 65th year of his age after a painful illness, MR. WILLIAM ROTCHFORD, an old and respectable inhabitant, leaving a Widow, several Daughters, Grand Children, and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn. The deceased was for upwards of 17 years Superintendent of the Parochial Hospital for Trelawny, from which office he retired in consequence of failing health, on a small pension; he was an exemplary member of the Wesleyan body here for many years, and held the responsible office of Circuit Steward in connection with the Society until the day of his death; and he was also Tyler of the Athole Union Lodge of Falmouth. He was a dutiful Son, a fond Husband, and affectionate Father, and a sincere Friend. A large concourse of persons of all classes followed his remains to the Wesleyan Burial Ground of Falmouth, on the same evening, where it was interred with the usual Masonic honours.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
PORT OF FALMOUTH
ARRIVED
December 15, British Barque Swanley, Defries, in 74 days from London, with general cargo.
December 17, British Brigantine Daisy, McDonald in 22 days from Halifax, with fish stuffs.
ADVERTISEMENT
Falmouth, Trelawny, December 1876ST. THOMAS IN THE EAST
The Circuit Court held in Bath on December 12th heard the following cases:
Derrgoo, a Coolie, guilty of horse-stealing.
James Barclay, an African, guilty of burglary and larceny.
John Edwards guilty of horse-stealing.
James Bell guilty of feloniously wounding.
Samuel Davis, a boy of about 16 years, guilty of raping an aged woman.
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