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At the service in the Independent Chapel at Dry Harbour in St. Ann, on Thursday 26th, we saw the largest congregation since the edifice was built and dedicated by the Revd. William Alloway in 1838. Mr. Jacob Walker, a black young man, was being set apart for the Christian ministry. Dry Harbour Chapel is the most beautiful of the London Missionary chapels, thanks in part to the decorations by the ladies of the upper class, led by Mrs. Beverland, the wife of R. Beverland, Esq. J.P. as their leader. The Revd. John Clark of Brown's Town conducted the opening part of the service. The Revd. George Bailey of Davyson, Manchester, questioned the candidate. The ordination prayer was offered by the Revd. W. J. Gardner of Kingston.

Among those present were G. Bailey and W. C. Harty (London Missionaries); Adam Thomson, W. Murray and A. E. Walbridge of the United Presbyterian Church; T. P. Russell, Wesleyan; John Clark and J. J. Steele, Baptists; R. Beverland, J.P., and J. A. Vine, Esq. K. P. of Falmouth.

The afternoon service was conducted by the Rev. T. P. Russell, and the Revd. W. O. Harty preached.

The next day, Friday, the Day School children met in the large hall where their pastor had invited them to dine with him. Present at the children's table were the Revd. W. C. Harty, Miss Virgo, an old Christian lady, who is one of the 12 members that formed the Church here in the year 1834 under the care of the Revd. William Alloway, and who is the only one left of the first six of the Society's missionaries who landed here in the year 1834, Revd. J. Walker, Mr. J. W. Mills the teacher, and several spectators.

Destruction of Property: A serious fire occurred at Hordley estate in the Plantain-Garden River district of this parish on the 25th March, but was accidental, namely, by the escape through one of the safety valves of the Still and ignition of the subtil spirits. The roof of the Still House was blown off, and the building itself completely destroyed, the work of destruction not occupying longer than half an hour at the furthest. Fortunately no lives were lost, and although a few injuries were sustained by some of the people on the property, they were not of a serious nature.

Tobacco cultivation: The work of tobacco planting is going on briskly at Potosi. The managers are using oxen to plough the land for the planting.

In Edinburgh on the 17th March, of rheumatic fever, Dr. John L. H. McFarlane, aged 22 years, youngest son of the late Dr. John McFarlane of Montego Bay, and grandson of the Honorable G. M. Lawson, M.D., of Hampden Estate in the parish of St. James.

On Monday, the 6th April, 1874, at the Rectory, St. Ann's, after a few hours of illness, Ann Eliza, the beloved wife of the Reverend Josias Cork, in the 54th year of her age, leaving her husband, children, and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. "I know that my Redeemer liveth."

The Supplement to the Jamaica Gazette of the 19th March, contains a lengthy report "on the condition and progress of the Botanical Garden, Plantations, &c., for 1872-1873." Mr. Thomson, the Superintendent, states, "that the numerous varieties of Indian Mangoes imported in 1869, some of which now assume the aspect of trees, are capable of extensive propagation by grafting, and this will now be resorted to." It appears however, that the climate of Castleton is, "though favourable to the growth of these plants, the reverse so far as the production of fruit is concerned, especially in the early stage of growth;" therefore, a small plantation of the varieties "will be established at the proposed Garden of Hope, which, with its far drier climate, is probably as good a locality as any in the West Indies for the production of this fruit." The report on this subject concludes with the information, "that some of these varieties are superior to our favourite Number Eleven and that their dispersion is destined, ere long, to pay an important part in the fruit resources of the island."

The Cinchona Plantations are doing well. Plants of the Assam Tea "are growing with great luxuriance, and samples of tea of superior quality have been manipulated by a Coolie who had been employed in the Assam plantations.

Our correspondent at St. Ann's Bay informs us that a large and influential meeting of gentlemen was held at the Court House in that town on the 25th March, for the purpose of organizing a Benefit Building Society. The Chair was taken by the Hon. Charles Royes, Custos of the parish, and among the large assemblage was noticed, the Revd. Josias Cork, Rector of the parish, the chief mover in the matter, Michael Solomon, Charles Fletcher, J. Gruber, E. B. Lynch, Charles Steer, J. C. Lewis, David Carvalho, Charles Lake, Charles Campbell, W. Watkis, R. Watson, Esquires, and the Revd. J. Lewis.

His Excellency Sir William Grey, K.C.S.I., arrived in the packet in Kingston on Saturday last. He was received by the Hon. W. A. G. Young, the officer administering the government, and the heads of the military department. A Guard of Honor from the 98th Regiment, headed by the Band was in attendance.

The Hon. Mr. Barne, the new Attorney General, arrived in the last packet, in company with His Excellency, the Governor.

Serious Accident: One of those accidents that are of such frequent occurrence on estates, and are, to a great extent brought on through reckless carelessness, occurred on Plantain Garden River Estate on Monday the 30th March. One of the labourers was sent to the Water-Wheel to set it agoing; but whether from inattention or something else, the wheel started off, and he was fearfully crushed, one leg being terribly fractured up to the thigh. He survived to the following day and then gradually sunk.

Masonic Intelligence: The installation for the current year of the Officers of the Hamilton Lodge, took place on Thursday evening 26th March. Those elected officers for the year were: G. A. Hutchins, Joseph Reid, J. R. McNab, J. D. C. Hutchins, E. S. Magnus, Henry Levay, W. G. McFarlane, J. DeLeon.

At the meeting on Saturday 11th, Licenses for Hawking and Peddling were granted to Miss M. Lindo, Mrs. Hall, Mrs. McLarence, Robert Fairclough, Eliza Dunn, Sarah Campbell, Mary Wallace, and Elizabeth Williams.

Tenders from George Renvick and A. Finlayson for repairs to fire engines were opened.

Will Holder's application for a branch pipe was granted on the usual terms. A similar application from the Misses Samuells and Miss Tyson was rejected.

The Monk Street Synagogue

There was a large meeting on Sunday evening, for the purpose, as stated in an advertisement, "of advocating the importance of unity and concord among the Israelites of the Spanish Town Congregations as some dissensions had occurred. The principal gentlemen present were, Messrs. D. C. Peixotto (President), Septimus Magnus (Ex-President), Samuel Lawton (Reader), Andrew H. Lewis, Morris Emanuel, Joseph Vax, William Lyon, Gilbert Lyon, Wallace Morales, D. D. Soares, Charles and D. Mendes, Solomon Rodrigues, Albert DeLeon, J. R. DeLeon, Henry Harris (Treasurer and Acting Secretary), John Cowan, Isaac Levay, and Henry Levay.

Shipping: The Barque Teazer sailed a few days ago with a full cargo for London. She was loaded by Messrs Bravo Bro. & Co. This vessel too a large quantity of old iron.

Rusea's Free School: At a meeting of the trustees on Friday 10th Mr. Patrick Johnson, who was educated at the school, was elected as an Usher.

Lucea Sunday School: At the 26th anniversary of the Church of England Sunday School in Lucea, the Revd. Joseph K. Collymore, Superintendent of the School gave a report. Addresses were given by the Revd. Charles H. Davis of Green Island, and Messrs. Jacob Levy and J. W. Petgrave.

The Hanover Penny Reading Society: The program of readings was varied. The readers were the Revd. Messrs. Davis and Collymore, Messrs. Jacob and Iva Levy, and Mr. John Collymore.

The Church of England: The Rite of Ordination was performed by the Bishop of Kingston in the Church of Manchioneal on Monday 6th, when Mr. A. E. K. Mudie, a native of Montego Bay and for some time a Catechist of the above-named Church, was admitted to the Order of Deacons.

Small Pox: A case of confluent Small Pox has been brought from Kingston to Morant Bay by the wife of a storekeeper of Morant Bay.

An accident: On Sunday afternoon the 5th instant a serious accident occurred at the "White Horses" near Morant Bay. The Revd. Mr. Miller was proceeding in a Gig to Morant Bay to perform Evening Service in the parish Church of that town, when in running down the steep descent the shafts of the gig snapped, and himself and the driver, Mr. Brown (a respectable member of the Reverend gentleman's congregation) were precipitated out, and Mr. Miller received some severe contusions, and either sprained or broke a leg. Every aid was rendered and he was taken into the residence of Mr. Logue neat by, where he remained until the shafts were spliced: he was then driven to his home by Mr. Brown, who happily was not injured. It is feared that the Reverend gentleman will be incapacitated for some time.

The Monk Street Synagogue: The usual annual election of Vestrymen to serve this congregation took place last week, when Messrs. D. C. Peixotto (President), Henry Harris (Treasurer), S. S. Lawton (Reader), Septimus K. Magnus, C. A. Dias, Wolfe Joseph, and David Lawton were returned. The office of Vice-President was left vacant in expectation that there will be a union with the other Synagogue, one of whose members will be elected.

The above court was opened on Tuesday 14th instant before the Hon. Robert Russell, Acting Judge in the room of Mr. Justice Jeffery who has, in consequence of ill health, left the island on 6 months leave of absence. The following cases were proceeded with:

The Queen vs Edward Jarrett and William Graham, charged with breaking into the house of Samuel Mills and stealing certain articles of clothing. Jarrett was found guilty. Graham was acquitted.

Queen vs Robert Napeir for breaking into the house of Samuel Palmer and stealing 12 eggs and 9 herrings. The prisoner is an old offender. Guilty.

Queen vs Henry Chrystie for feloniously wounding Robert Guthrie. Guilty.

Queen vs Eliza McFarlane, otherwise called Frances McFarlane for larceny of clothing the property of Eliza Reeves. Guilty.

Queen vs David Lyon charged with feloniously unlawfully and maliciously wounding Jane Jarrett, an infant, with intent to disfigure her. Guilty.

Queen vs John Frater for attempting to commit suicide. Guilty.

Queen vs James Melvin for larceny of £1 from Frederick Emanuel Frater. Guilty.

On Wednesday 15th, the following cases were tried:

Queen vs William Larkin, charged with larceny of certain pieces of iron the property of William Harrison. Guilty.

Queen vs James Harman for larceny of £15. Acquitted.

Abraham Morales, having now sold out his business to Albert H. Morales, and being desirous of leaving the island very shortly, requests all persons indebted to him to close up without delay to prevent unpleasant measures being resorted to.

21 April, 1874

Albert H. Morales, having purchased the stock in trade of the business lately carried on in this town by his brother Abraham Morales, established for the last 28 years, ... solicits the continued patronage of the public.

We regret to learn of the death of the above-named honorable gentleman, at Breadnut Valley in the parish of St. Elizabeth on the 13th instant. Mr. Smith was one of the prominent members of the Retrenchment Party in the House of Assembly during the governmental administration of Sir Charles Grey.

The Lepers 2' Home: This Institution which is now kept at Healthshire, near the Sea, appears to be unsatisfactory to Dr. Withered, the Government Medical Inspector, and another place is being looked for by the authorities for the removal and settlement of the people.

In this town on Wednesday last, the 22nd April, after an illness of but five days, Mrs. Elizabeth Downs, an old and respectable inhabitant of Falmouth, aged 92 years, leaving 5 children several grand-children, and other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Her remains were followed to their last resting place on earth on the same evening by a large concourse of persons of all classes in the community.

We learn that on Sunday last, during the hours of Divine Service, the Chief Mate of the Barque Medina, lying in this port, discharged a loaded rifle from the ship towards the shore, the ball of which entered the house of Mrs. Ann Virgo, on the Sea Beach of this town, and shattered several articles in the shape of glass-ware on the side board. Mrs. Virgo was sitting at the time at one of the windows, and within two or three feet of the spot where the ball penetrated, and providentially escaped being shot. We are informed that proceedings have been issued against the Mate of the Medina, by the Harbour Master, Mrs. George Delisser, and we also learn that proceedings have been issued against the Mate of the Barque Diamond for firing at one of the buoys in the Falmouth Harbour on Friday last.

Mr. Daniel Marshalleck: This gentleman sailed on the 9th April in the R. M. Steamer for England, for the benefit of his health.

Small Pox: A gentleman in this place received a letter from one of his correspondents in Clarendon, which states that small pox is raging in that parish in the vicinity of Four Paths, and in the neighbourhood of Milk River.

A Coroner's Deputy: Mr. Isaac DaCosta, J.P. of St. Thomas in the Vale, has been appointed by Judge Bruce to act as Deputy Coroner for that district of St. Catherine when the holding of inquests is necessary.

In this town on the night of Saturday last the 25th April, Mr. John Flavian Lion, watchmaker and jeweller, aged 85 years, leaving 2 children, several grand children and other relatives and friends to mourn their irreparable loss. The deceased came to this country many years ago, a young man, and at the time of his death he was the oldest resident inhabitant in the parish of Trelawny.

April 24, American Schooner Kate Wentworth, Meade, New York via Kingston, bread-stuffs

April 24, Norwegian Brig Sophia & Nicoline, Neilson, Montego Bay to load for London.

April 25, German Brigantine George Erdwin, Hortsmon, Kingston to load for Bremen.

Salt Marsh, 27 April, 1874

Persons are hereby cautioned from purchasing the Premises at Salt Marsh in this parish, at present occupied by Mr. John William Hine. Any one so doing will be acting in their own wrong, ad no person an give a valid Title but the undersigned:

Charles Hine

Arabella D. Hine

April 30, North-German Brig Commerzienrathin Haupt, Peters, St. Ann's Bay to load for London.

April 29, American Schooner Kate Wentworth, Meade, Cienfuegos

We are glad to learn that Captain Lanyon who acted several years ago as Sir John Peter Grant's Private Secretary, and Captain Robert Straker Turton, of Her Majesty's 2nd West India Regiment, both of whom were highly commended by Sir Garnet Wolseley for their services in the late Ashantee War, have been promoted as Majors in the British Army. Captain Brett of the same Regiment has also been promoted. Captain Turton is well known in Falmouth and in the parish of St. Ann's.

District Court: Mr. Edmund Alcock has been appointed as Acting District Judge.

Arrival of Immigrants: The ship Loch Lomond commanded by Captain Gray, arrived in the port of Savanna-la-Mar from Salt River which place she reached after a passage of 80 says from India. There are on board 2,000 bags of rice to be landed. The number of coolies for this parish (about 170) are in good condition. The vessel brought 812 coolies from Calcutta.

Shipping: The ship Peterborough and Bolivia, the American Brigantine E. J. Elder, and the Schooner Constance are now in this port. The two former are to loaded with sugar, which is being conveyed to the wharf for shipment.

Revenue Department: In consequence of the continued illness of Mr. William Bodden, the supervision of the Customs at this port has been given over to Mr. George Ffrench, the Parochial Treasurer; but the principal part of the business of the office is performed by Mr. J. G. Parkinson, the Waiter and Searcher.

The Roads: Mr. Joseph Simon Marson, the Superintendent of Roads and Works, has, on account of illness, resigned his situation, which has been conferred on Mr. H. Jacobs of Mandeville.

Horse Stealing: There have been of late several cases of horse-stealing in this and in the neighbouring parishes of St. Elizabeth and Manchester. One of the thieves ids a man named Clarke, who was about to be married. He was apprehended while dressing at his residence for the purpose of going with his intended bride to the chapel. This man, who it appears stole 2 horses, was sometime ago a teacher in a Presbyterian School under the management of the Revd. D. Forbes. On being taken to the Police Station, he contemplated committing suicide, having sent to his house for a parcel, which being examined by the Sergeant of the Constabulary Force, was found to contain poison.

April 30, British Barque Sharston, Lemottee, 6 days, St. Thomas, ballast to load.

May 3, British Schooner O. K., Fulton, 16 days, New York, bread-stuffs.

May 3, British Barque Patricia Roche, 40 days, London, general cargo.

May 1, British Barque Port Royal, Johnson, for London

In the Barque Port Royal, for London, Master James Henderson

Editorial

At the Falmouth Court of Petty Sessions on Tuesday last James Rawlins, Mate of the Barque Medina was brought up before Justices J. O. Clerk and C. R. Seivwright, charged at the instance of the Harbour Master, Mr. George Delisser, with unlawfully discharging a firearm, to wit a rifle on board the Barque Medina lying in the Harbour of Falmouth contrary to section 32 of Law 36 of 1873. Evidence was given by George P. Delisser and Phillip Waite. The Justices pronounced the defendant Guilty and sentenced him to pay a fine of one shilling and in default of payment to be imprisoned for one day.

Another charge of similar nature was brought against James Anderson, the Mate of the Barque Diamond, but as the evidence failed to establish the fact that the mate was seen in the act of firing, the complaint was discharged.

The Law under which the complaints were brought, subjects every Captain of a vessel, and every other person discharging, or causing or permitting to be discharged, any firearms on board of any vessel to a penalty not exceeding £60.

Now it cannot be denied that James Rawlins should have been punished in an exemplary manner, and the infliction of a paltry fine of 1/- is a mockery of justice, and a disgrace to any civilized community.. . .

May 4, Spanish Schooner Almogavar, Llovet, 2 days, Manzanillo-de-Cuba, general cargo

May 6, Norwegian Brig Sophia & Nicoline, Neilson, for London, with sugar, rum, ginger, wool, coconuts, logwood, yams.

respecting my husband Andrew Salmon, a butcher of the parish of St. Elizabeth. He left the island in the year 1855, since which nothing has been heard of him. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by

Morgiana Salmon

In the Parish Church, Lucea, on Tuesday the 21st April, by the Reverend A. J. Davidson, Rector of Hanover, James Graham Doorly, Esquire, Assistant Engineer North Western District, to Mary Elizabeth Campbell, eldest daughter of the Reverend J. K. Hepburn, Incumbent of the St. Thomas' Church, Bath, Jamaica.

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The Church of England: The Reverend Edward Clarke, who has been for may years master of Manning's Free School, will be admitted to Priests' Orders next week by the Bishop of Kingston.

Sale of Property: Mr. Tomlin Campbell's valuable estate called Masemure has been purchased by Mr. Anthony Charlie, who is also the proprietor of Charlottenburgh and Albany sugar estates in this parish.

May 8, British Barque Sussex, Taylor, 21 days, Cape de Verde, to load

May 10, Spanish Schooner Almogavar, Llovet, Manzanillo-de-Cuba

The above Court opened on Tuesday May 12 before the Honorable Robert Russell, Acting Judge. The following cases were tried:

Queen vs Sarah Barrett for breaking into the house of one Julia Edwards and stealing several pieces of clothing. Guilty.

Queen vs Alexander Graham and Mary Graham for breaking into the shop of Bassaldalli and stealing 50 pieces of money. Alexander guilty. Mary guilty of receiving the said stolen money.

On Wednesday 13th May the following cases were tried:

Queen vs Charles Napier Dawes for compounding a felony in the case of Queen vs Richard Jarrett for larceny of potatoes. Evidence was given by William Reid, Detective in the Constabulary; Henry Paris, resident at Martha Brae, worker on Holland Estate where Mr. Dawes is bookkeeper. Guilty.

A correspondent writing from Mount Horeb in St. James, tells that on Sunday May 3rd, at a little settlement called Free Mountain, near Mount Horeb, and alligator was seen, which after a little trouble was captured. It was black, and 3 feet 3 inches long. It had on its back a saw, extending from the neck uninterruptedly to within 3 inches from the end of the tail; it had 4 feet which were lizard-shaped. An old Scotchman came up and pronounced it to be the Alligator, which he had repeatedly seen in the parish of Westmoreland. This place is about 12 or 13 miles from the Montego River, and about 6 or 7 from the Great River. The appearance of an alligator in such a place has been the cause of some amazement to not a few here. [Note from JFS. Could this have been an iguana lizard?]

May 12, North-German Brigantine George Erdwin, Hortamon, Bremen via Dry Harbour.

May 12, British Schooner O.K., Fulton, New York, via Old Harbour.

Mr. Charles Melville has received a License as Catechist, and he is at Buff Bay, forthwith to commence his duties there in the Church and amongst the Coolies.

Mr. Schalch of Calcutta, brother of the late Attorney General of Jamaica, has been appointer Administrator General of this island. Mr. Charles Hamilton Jackson, who is now administering that office will not quit the island on leave until the arrival of Mr. Schalch.

The entertainment for the benefit of our old and esteemed friend Mr. H. G. Murray (who has been, and is still suffering from severe indisposition) came off well in the St. George's School Room, Kingston. At the close Mr. Justice Drake presented Mr. Murray with a cheque for £75 as a result of the evening's entertainment.

Mr. J. G. Chisholm, for several years past Landing Surveyor of Falmouth, has been appointed Collector of Customs at the port of Savanna-la-Mar in the room of Mr. William Bodden, deceased.

On Saturday morning the following cases were tried:

Queen vs Peter Ainsley for abusive language to Jessy Hine. Guilty.

Queen vs Rebecca Petersgill for abusive language to Sarah Lawrence. Guilty.

Queen vs Betty Clarke for abusive language to Rebecca Lee. Guilty.

Queen vs Thomas Saw, Althea Pile, and Catherine Lawrence, for disorderly conduct. Saw and Pile guilty (Fined 2/- and 1/- respectively). Catherine Lawrence acquitted.

Queen vs Mary Ann Kelly for abusive language to Catherine Bell. Guilty.

Queen vs Sarah Marcus for abusive language to William Morris. Guilty.

The Revenue Department: Mr. William Borden, whose long illness prevented him from attending for some time to his duties as Collector of Customs and Postmaster, died on the morning of May 12th. A large number of persons attended his funeral, and among them Mr. Haigh, the Supervisor of Revenue Officers. It is reported that one of Mr. Bodden's sisters will be appointed as Post-Mistress in this town.

Religious Intelligence: The ordination of the Revd. Edward Clarke as Priest, took place in the Parochial Church on Sunday May 10th.

The American Schooner Frank Lucas, commanded by Captain Halse, arrived at Lucea on Sunday May 17th, and on the two following days took in a load of 1,200 bunches of bananas for which the Captain paid two shillings per bunch. The Settlers, who could have delivered a much larger quantity, were quite satisfied with the price that was given, and there is no doubt that the fruit will be cultivated by them to a greater extent than it is at present, as the trade with America is certain to increase.

May 31, British Brigantine Edith, Miller, 16 days, Halifax N.S., fish-stuffs.

May 19, British Barque Medina, Tinsdale, for London via Montego Bay, cargo of sugar, rum, lime juice, coconuts, ginger, logwood, shells.

May 19, North-German Brig, Commerzienrathin Haupt, Peters for London, cargo of sugar, sum, logwood, coconuts, ginger, bees' wax.

Revenue Department: Mr. Chisholm has arrived and taken charge of the Custom House in Savanna-la-Mar. The wish is entertained that Mr. J. G. Parkinson who efficiently performed the duties of the office during the long illness of Mr. William Bodden will be promoted, also Mr. George G. Nix, who lately left for Kingston.

Death Mr. Joseph Simon Marson, Engineer and Superintendent of Main Roads and Public Buildings in this parish, who had resigned his office in consequence of ill health, and was endeavouring to reach Kingston for the purpose of proceeding to Hayti, drove from Chibuctoo to Savanna-la-Mar on the 16th May, and died at a lodging house the following morning. He was buried on the same evening, and his funeral was attended by a large number of persons. He was a Mason of "high degree", and his death is regretted by his brethren of the Craft, as well as by his wife and 2 children, and the inhabitants of Westmoreland.

Custodial: The Honorable Benjamin Vickers left the island in the last packet for England, and William Vickers Esquire (his son) is appointed to perform the duties of Acting Custos.

Shipping: the Barque Peterborough and the brig Osprey left on the 19th and 21st instant, for London, loaded with cargos of sugar, rum, etc.

Postscript: Mr. Gregory, the clerk of the Road Board is ordered to proceed to Falmouth, and his place is supplied by Mr. Petgrave from Montego Bay.

May 21, British Brigantine Louise, Hawes, Halifax N.S., via Kingston, fish-stuffs

May 22, British Barque Diamond, Girtrig, for Glasgow

In Lucea on May 20th the judge tried a young man named John Reeves charged with breaking into Mr. Charles Grant's store in Lucea and robbing money and papers of value amounting to £38. The prisoner attempted to prove an alibi, by the evidence of a female named Autherina McLean. The prisoner was found guilty.

May 27, British Barque Sharston, Lemottee, for Glasgow via Montego Bay, cargo of sugar, rum, logwood, bees' wax.

May 27, British Brigantine Edith, Miller, for Cienfuegos.

We are informed by a gentleman in this town that he saw a few days ago, at Good Hope Estate in this parish, the property of F. R. Coy, Esquire, a large pig, weighing over 200 pounds, which is intended to be slaughtered by that gentleman and sold in the Falmouth Shambles on Saturday 6th. The animal is reared principally on coconuts.

The Bishop of Kingston, we are informed, officiated at Swanswick Church on Sunday last. This place of worship has been closed for several weeks owing to the absence of the Revd. J. Adam Thomson who left a short time ago for England for the benefit of his health.

May 29, British Brigantine Louise, Hawes, for Cienfuegos

June 2, British Barque Regia, Groom, from London, general cargo

June 4, British Barque Eltin, Matthews, from Kingston, to load for London

June 2, British Barque Sussex, Taylor, for London

In the Regia from London, Mr. & Mrs. Philpotts Brown, Miss Brown, and Mr. Fry

The Bishop of Kingston held a Confirmation at Marley Church in St. James on Monday the 1st instant. Service was commenced by the Revd. Garcia del Rio, at the end of which the Bishop preached the sermon.

At the Court on Tuesday 9th the following cases were tried:

Queen vs Samuel Miller for the larceny of 5 gallons of rum the property of Frederick Gilchrist Anderson. Guilty.

Queen vs Frances Coote for wilfully and maliciously wounding Charles Kennedy. The evidence in this case not being such as to warrant a conviction the defendant was acquitted.

Queen vs Thomas Clarke and Ann Gordon for the larceny of sugar valued at 8s., the property of Henry Sewell, Esq. Clarke was found guilty, Gordon acquitted.

Queen vs Thomas Callum for obtaining moneys, the property of William Gentles, under false pretenses. Guilty.

Queen vs Rachel Hardy for unlawfully wounding Francis Miler. Guilty.

Queen vs Arthur Cain for assaulting Eliza Kidd. Guilty.

Queen vs Edward Chrystie for assaulting James Gordon. Guilty.

Queen vs Edward Steele, Thomas Bell and Thomas Ricketts for misconduct as servants while in the employ of Robert Moss, Esquire. Guilty.

Queen vs Samuel Cunningham for cruelty to animals. Guilty.

Queen vs William Marks for assaulting Arthur H. Hall. Guilty.

Shipping Intelligence: The barques Anglo Indian and Christine from London, arrived in Port Morant, on the 2nd and 3rd respectively. The Balcombe cleared on the 4th for London, loaded with the produce of the estates in the parish, but in consequence of having 4 of her seamen sick, she will not sail before the 6th.

Small Pox: This disease is spreading with great virulence in Kingston, in consequence of the indifference with which the advice of Dr. Bowerbank was treated. In Spanish Town it has been stamped out, and at Old Harbour there are but few cases, one of which is in a vessel at the Bay.

The Dry River: The long talked of bridge is completed, and will soon be opened in due form for public traffic. It is a splendid structure, and great credit is due to Mr. Climie, the contractor. The bridge is of solid iron, of great height and span.

Small pox: The disease is again in the town of St. Ann's Bay. There is one case of the mild type at the Constabulary Station, and necessary precautions are being taken to stop the disease from becoming an epidemic.

June 14, British Barque Patricia, Roche, for London, with cargo of sugar, rum, lime juice, wax, shells, tamarinds, lancewood spars, logwood, coconuts, ginger.

June 14, British Barque Regis, Groom, for Rio Bueno.

The sale of household furniture belonging to Abraham Morales, Esquire, will take place at his residence, in this town, on Thursday the 25th instant.

M. A. Nunes, Auctioneer

The Governor has appointed William Allen, Alexander E. Davis and Thomas S. McNeil, to be Justices of the Peace for the parish of Hanover: and we are informed that His Excellency having granted leave of absence to the Hon. William J. Cooke, has appointed William Browne to perform the duties of Acting Custos and Chairman of the Municipal and Road Boards of the same parish.

The Hon Charles Royes has obtained leave of absence, and the Governor has appointed Michael Solomon, Esq. as Acting Custos and Chairman of the Municipal and Road Boards of the parish of St. Ann

Among the passengers byu the Steamer Tasmanian, is Lady Grey, accompanied by her two children. Her Ladyship was met on board the Steamer at Port Royal by Sir William Grey, who went down on the previous morning to receive her. His Excellency and family immediately after landing at the Royal Mail Company's wharf, drove off for King's House.

The Hon. George Solomon passed through this parish on his return from Portland, where he effected the sale of 2/3 of his fine sugar estate called Burlington, to Senor Rafael Valdes, late of Church Street, Kingston, and another Cuban gentleman. The Cubans are becoming extensive landed proprietors in Jamaica. Some have lately purchased the fine property called Muirton, on which the Cotton Company expended a large sum of money without success.

June 19, British Barque Swanley, Wood, 46 days, from London, general cargo

The Governor has appointed Mr. S. E. Payne, of the Revenue Department of Montego Bay, to be Landing Surveyor and Senior Landing Waiter, in the place of Mr. J. G. Chisholm, who is now Collector of Customs at Savanna-la-Mar. Mr. R. B. Wilson, of Kingston, takes the place of Mr. Payne at Montego Bay.

Small Pox: This disease, thank God, has entirely disappeared in St. Ann's Bay, but it is steadily gaining ground in Brown's Town district, and in the surroundings of Cave Valley Estate. There is at present but one case in Brown's Town.

St. Ann's Bay Hospital: Mr. W. S. Evelyn has been appointed by the Government Medical Officer to act as Dispenser, pro tem, of the St. Ann's Bay hospital.

Revenue Department: Mr. A. T. Kidd of the Customs here is to go to Westmoreland as Assistant Collector of Taxes. Mr. Bunting is to take the place of Mr. Kidd. Mr. Chadwick, Clerk to the Collector of Taxes here, is ordered to hold himself ready to proceed to Hanover.

The Constabulary: Sub-Inspector Depass, stationed at Brown's Town, has been sent to Montego Bay to fill the place, pro tem, of Mr. Inspector Stewart who has resigned his appointment.

Shipping: The Barqueantine Keslake arrived here to load for London.

June 28, British Barque Blanche, Bosdet, from Kingston, to load.

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Slaves and slavery in Jamaica

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