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London, England, 1809-11-11 00:00:00

JAMAICA PiIeERS.

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KINGSTON, SEPT. 91.
Three hundred men, of the 7th West Jiiilin regi-
ment, under the command of Major Clermont,
were embarked in the brig Fox, and schooner Sa-
ra/ which sailed on Saturday. for llonduras ; and
ninety French officers, late of the garrison of Santa-
Domingo, went passengers in the brig Alexandrine,
foe Philadelphia.

A Coroner's Inquest was held the same day, in
theyard of Mr. Lachlan ***** se,
on the body of an old negro woman named Eleanor,
wliu had hung herself. It appearing that she la-
boured under mental dera:o4tonent for some time
part, the Jury returned a yerdu t of Ltutney.
The Lily sloop of war, of los song, Cipt. Sherriff,
arrived ou Sunday from Carthagena.

The Aurora frigate, of tit guns Capt. Doer, sailed
on Tuesday morale% on a cruise.
Moselle brig, of la guiteXispt Boys, in five
da) s from Santo-U gn, with hie Excellency Ma-
jor-General Carmichael on board, came to anchor
the same afternoon at Port Royal. On leer coining
abreast of Fort Charles, the General received a sa-
lute of 17 guns, which the Moselle immediately re-
turned, and on his quitting the vessel shortly titer,
she saluted him with a similar discharge.

Capt. Major. oldie .l4l•Wept-lilia regiment, and
Lieutenants Doran, of the I sth, and Delahousay,
of the ed %Vest-India regiment, Aides-de-Camp to
the General ; Lieut.-Calonel Smith, of the Royal
Artillery; Lieut.-Colonel Myers, Deputy Quarter-
master-General; Lieut. Valiancty. Assistant ditto;
Diajor Tolle, Deputy Adjutant-General ; Major
Pvelion, Engineer; Capt. Maillard and Lieutenant
Graves, of the HMIs; aml $0 wen Of the 54th,
3.3 th, and 4d West-India regiments, alio arrived in
the Aluseik.

The brig Morse Fortesie. Ducky, from Sauto-
Domingo. last, (mu Arabs. also arrived rim Tuesday
ere JJ I JJJ ; Lieutenants Clarke and Aiken, and Dr.
Bell. of the loth regiment, and Iv) men of the
st h. .54th, and 351 h. Rut! 2.1 West.l....eult4 regiments,
came in h, r. The 3/1, Ise Fartrusie sailed from the
farmer port on the Gth ult. fur Caragoa, but fell
to let twArtl, snit put into Aruba on the 17th. She
again sailed en the ted, but afterwards falling
short of pro% and water. sbe bore up for this
Island.

The brig Agnes and schooner Snap-Dragon,
with 3uo men of the 2.1 West-Judi• reginulat on
board, tinder the command of Capt. How, saih•d
from St. LutuingoUll the Lath ult. fur Now-Provi-
aleibet.

Oa Wednesday cams on to be heard, by Conn-
ed. before George Kinghorn, James higlio, John
Campbell, Joseph Berner, and Klivard F:vitur,
Euro. at the Quarter-Sessions, the petition of
certain Methodist Preachers, praying to be li-
censed to preach in this city. agreeably to the
To!eration Act; whtn, after a long and patient
hearing of Coun•cl on both sides, the Court una-
nimously refused the prayer of their petition.—
The Counsel fur the Petitioners Were Aleuts.
Tongs and Drew. and against the* Mr. Why
ilecoaler. It is worthy of teatark, Om an th.z.r tic-
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tition they admitted the indecorous conduct of for-
mer preachers.
Application was also snade by Counsel on behalf
Of George L:ele, the elder, to sanction the re-opeiei
• ing of his.useeting-house on the Rock Fort Road,
•which met with a similar fate.

Captain O'Gorman, Lieuts. Owen and Stack-
poole, and Dr. Crofton, of the filth regiment, Lieu-
tenant King, of the 54th, and Lieut. ell' Donald, of
the 56th, and ion men of the 2,1 West India regi-
ment, and So French prisoners, arrived in the Jolts
4die.' front St. Domingo.
A Coroner's Inquest was held the same day, on
the body of a French officer, a prisoner on parole.
mimed Etienne Beinicoste, Lieutenant of Engi-
neers, who shot himself through the head, at a ne.;
gro-house, in riper Matthew's-lane, the Paine
morning. It appeared that he had been for sonic
time aillicted with an incurable disorder, and had,
in consequence, been neglected by his brother offi-
cers. This, combined with other circumstances,
threw him into a state of mental derangement, in
which he was led to commit the above act. The
Joey returned a verdict of Leroary.

The brig Dong/ar, !lolly, which arrived on Friday
se'imight, from Newf came-to off Turk's
Island, on the t id nit. when a pilot came on board,
and informed Captain Holly, that the ship John,
of Liverpool, n letter-of-mariie, from Liverpool to
the West [min.*, had unfortunately got ashore on
the •20th, on the North-east reef of Turk%, Island,
and nal bilged. The crew, and part of the eargo,
consisting of (by goods, were saved. Capt. Holly
describes her to lie a largo ship, with a tier of ports.
bolivarks, a handsome head. and. iii appearance, of
about 500 tons.

We iniiiri.tanel that the Governor of Carets-
gena has intimated that he received, some time
s;iire, an order front the Spanish Government, for-
bidding foreign vessel* to be admitted to trade with
the Spanish colonies.

The Norfolk Ledger, of the Bth July, contains
the following paragraph :
" In%tructions have been received by the Collec-
tor of this port from the T►easury Department, to
allow the admission of ships of war of Great Ilti-
tain and France, as well as of all other nations,
without restiictions."

Captain Charlton, of the Sappho brig. of is
guns, has been made Post, and appointed to the
command of the Garland frigate, of 2! guns, vire
Nicholas, deceased ; and Captain Grenves has been
appointed to the command of the Sapp/au.
We have been favoured with the following Cars
respondence which passed between Major-General
Carmichael and the Spanish General Don Juan
Sanele.z. Ramirez, on the former's delivering up
the pussessicus of Santo-Domingo to the latter:—
Mad Quarters, Sautu. Domino,
Yuurt rceIf.I.LNCT, Aug. 21, 1509.

It a muerte egret that 1 wow see •pproach the
moment 01 the depart ore of your EweHerm with the bruins
troops meter your command, which, by your esteemed fa-
vour of yrstei day, you have fixed for Wednesday, the 23di
instant, and of which I have new the honour to acknowledge
the iercipt.

In consequence of the ties of friendship and chute alliance,
Which, with mutual satisfaction, at this present moment,
uwltc the two powerful nations to whom we belong, we feel
and consielei the subjects of each as brothers and friends—a
the more grater's% (ruin the continual interrooren, fur
nearly two mouths, I have enjoyed with your Excellency and
°Seers, is the delicate matters it was necessary to discuss,
both befure and after the taking pusitession of the place; tie
those occasions, I have experienced your affability and kind•
nem, as well as the patriotism and lively interest with which
all have co-operated to sustain the common cause that we
defend; admiring, m your troop., that valour and constancy,
with whirls they have undergone the difficulties attendant ow
the fatigues of ear, and the correct discipliue and good he-
tsarina: observed by them since our union, in such peculiar
moments, when. these military virtues would hare alum- in-
sured to us success over the enerny'averrison that were in
the place, Cram whence we so happily dislodged them ; all
which bas served to bind, in the strongest m possible,
these existiog relations, and make vs feel that sincere tacit-
thin of conipailions and friends; whilst these powerful rem-
sons now sin-c only to double the regret I feel in the loos of
the ainiaLleecumpany of your Excelleney.
I assure your Excellency, on my part,and iv the same of all
the inhabitants of this city and island, that the gratitude ac.l
obligations se feel for the amistance that, personally, and iu
the name of Ilia Britannic Majesty, you have afforded us,
twin the beginning till the 'cuisclusiou of the enterprise we
have so hay pily effected, shall be ever indelible, and shall be
perpetuated to the remotest generations ; we will transmit
toe them the Mei°, as a worthy tribute of our grateful me-
mruslislanct, motel hopes, that it may be at some time in ear
power to make a return, as well fur the services of your Ex-
cellency, as fur that powerful nation that has afforded us the
ratification of possessing so wertby and respectable a gue,t,
whom, we have to regret, that circumstances have not en•

alder! us to receive and treat as be deserves ; but, as a pmuf
of my personal attarkentrat, suffer nre to manlier your Excel-
knelt, that I will never cease to &debars wry prayers to the
Most High, for 1L prosperity and sattsCacti aaaa of your Exert-
legacy, of whom' I remain, with the most high tuusolcratiour
the &Toted %tryout trod Mead,

(Si gned) JUAN SANCHEZ RAMIREZ.
To his Eseelkney Major-General Carmichael,
Commanding His Dritaneic Majesty's troops.
csrlify, that the above lea correct traiAletion from the
original Spanish. WM. IVA ETON, jun. Civil See.
Santo Domingo, Aug. 92, sloe.
Ste—Your Excellency's higbly-esteemed favour of yes-
terday was delivered to me, and to which I feel ay pcn in-
aih goat, is give an answer, conformably to my wishes, and
the sestirnentii excited by the very handioine manner ;it
which your Esu•cllency has bceo pleased to convey your non
Gpiti.nu, as well as that of the iutuibitanie of this city, and
island, as to Has 'tramline Nlajesty .1
Form I laser the ho-
nour to command. The friendship, iv,inrally acquired by
frrTieg 6r the same just and bailout Able cause, as-
totes ree, fru:a ay lieu feelings, that the amity ash dame id-

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Nance between the subjects of our revered &welt igns are is
Santo-Doinssigo cordial and reciprocal; and I have every
conlideuee that the aiaccrc affection, formed upon mutest
esteem of CaMpallilltli in dangers and difficulties, cannot be
sithveried by intrigue or itisidMus designs.
Wises iufinined of the Freud@ General's defiance to the
British arms, by his answer to the Naval Commander's
summons, it appeared to ma my iodibpensaLle duty to main-
tain the houour of the nation, and obey the orders of my
Kiug, in aiding the cause of the bpaiiiidi Patriots. I there-
fore repaired here without loss of time, with such troops a
could lie first collected and ripened from Jamaica, fully con-
vinced of success even with a small body of regular troops
and proper &initialler to join the force under your Excel-
lency's command, who had persevered eight months in he-
inning the enemy. To your Excellency's exertions upon this
ondsons service, permit me to offer my testimony, with die
consideratiou of being unprovided with proper artillery, and
in command of troops, greater part of whom, however brave
mid loyal, had not an opportunity of discipline, or being em-
ployed upuu such ditties, sufferitig under privations and
sickness ; the hurricane season commenced, which would
have raised the blockade by sea, and opened supplies to the
enemy in a few days, as was experienced from the dreadful
aid fatal storm, attended with the lute of one of Ilia Ha-
jesty's ships. Reflecting upon then probable circa Mit auccs,
trusting in a jint cause, nod .coufident of being gallantly
supported by yonr Excellermy sod the Spaniards in arms,
I thought it Koper iinniediately to offer battle to the ene-
my; this they declined, and the ternirdictakil to them will
I hind be approved of by our respective Surer-Mimi, as
button/Able to the arm* of the allied nations.

Flom ere. gloiious the It .inivation of an assault upon this
city would Lee lama, hasniuniay atiust e.t.a such au
eflusiou of Wood uus ohrt.d..d, and the lionible eadnisaities
that oust ham act usattlated tip, the islisbitauts of every
deseriptiuu, who have lou; beets inoncased iu wretchedness
and misery.

Your Excellency appreciates too highly my humble en.
dearouts to peiform that duty I coucrised iuc ttttt bent upon
the stale of national responsibility is which I had the ho-
nour to staid. The °lily merit I can attach to myself is •
conscious rectitude of intention, and ■ zealous drone to
emulate the example of my compatriots is Europe, by co-
operating, with every mesas in my power, to reinstate the
loyal subjeets of Its Mart Catholic Majesty Ferdivaud the
1711 h, in their lawful dominion.. and just right►.
The attaitimeat of this gramd oh2ect, in those most as•
dent ten-I'o4lra of the Stoutish Crown, has gratified the
summit of any ambition, and, as a British taco, couveys to
my breast its own reward.
The hospitality soil kindoess received from your Excel-
lency, and tin- Officers consposinz the Spanish army, will
ever be ram in the recollection elite British and our
intercourse, as well in the field as in private society, wills,
ever be reflected timia by us with pleasure and gratification.
Allow me to repeat those undisguised assurances which I
have, un various occasions, la-fore declared, that my most
fervent prayers are directed to Heaven for the success of the
Spanish rause, and that your Excellency and amiable family
may fur riser enjoy that prosperity and happiness Providence
eau bestow or a brave patriotic General, alone private cha-
racter is also held is the Itigiast catimut.un by all acquainted
with it.

I beg leave to subscribe myself, with the greatest regard,
your Exc..lleticy's most faithful and sincere bumble i.eri sat,
HUGH LYI.E CARMICHAEL,
Gement', commanding His Britaunie
Majesty's Fortes iu Santo- Doiaisgo.
His Excellency Don Jura Sautlier

Ramirez, &C. &e.
Articles of Agreement between Major-General Hog%
Carmichael and Dune/41011 Sanchez Ramirez, Governor of

tlse Spanish part of Santo.Dunsitign, relating to Trade.
iVe, the under,icited, Maior-General thigh Lyle Car-
michael, commanding His Britannic Majesty's Forces in
the island of Santo- Duir.iiteu, and Dun Juan Sanchez Ba-
sun.. z, litrvcrnu► Intendant and Captain-General, per iris•
rim, of the thorinit.h part of the island, in consideration of the
dose alliance and amity hrtoccn the biitish and Spanish
lotions, as also the assistatice granted by His .Majesty George
the Third of Englind dm reprt seutit aces ?nd subjects of
His Must Catholic Majesty Ferdinand V llth. of Spain, for
the poi pule of these territuties to their ancient do-
iniuirms, as previous to the treaty of Basle, in August, /9.53
and it basing pkaaed Almighty God to grant success to the
unit. d Allied Forces by the surrender of the French Army :
We, the Ilep►tseutatives of our respective Sovereigns and
Nations, by motor of the Fusin in us tested, and the res
toratiuss of this country by the right of conquest, !afore ilk,
gaily occupied by the French Nation, considering the mutual
advantages that may result from a commercial intercourse
between the two Posers, do agree as folios.:-
1. Thst all vessels !Icarian the tin of Grist Britain, and
nagigated according to law, shall have free access and a•ltais•
siert into all the ports smiler the Spanish Chore' Hamm, and
shall pay the same duties and imposts as these of Spanish
vessels; cojiling the rights, liberties, nod privilegt-s iu uavi.
settee and commerre equally with the latter.
Y. Tina the parsons oust property 0(011 British sehjerts l■
the Spanish dominions of St. Donner, shall be under the
safeguard and protection of the Government.
3. The contracting parties haviug tsheit upon themselves
to agree to the 'remand no ticks, they are at the same tints
to be considered only in force fur the time being, until sub.
matted to the respective (acne:unseats of Great Ltritain sad

• lu wituea whereof, we bay* hereunto afENrd our hands
and suds, ill the Coverament.liouse a the said C.ty
Sauto•Lumtogo, this 9th day or August, twig;
HUGH Ll' LIE CARMICHAF.L, Mwjur.
General, cuusivasitiug His Hrlillf11111:
hlsjesty's Fumes at Saato•lluutiugu.
JUAN SANCHEZ RAMIREZ.
BY THE KING—A PROCLAMATION.

G. R .—.Whereas our Gement AiwaLly of this oar islaud
of Jamaica is and stands prorogued W Tuesday, the sth day
of September instant: Ault whereas, fur divers weighty
roams earl considerations, as thercuuto moving, We hare
thought 6t thud oar said Assembly sl 1111 l Id stand further
prorogued to Tuesday, tbe loth day of October neat We
theirforr, issue this oar Royal Proclamation, signifying
our Royal Will and pleasure fly-16n ; and our said Assembly
is hereby further prorogued to Tuesday, the loth day of Oc-
tober, accontingly.

Witness Ida Grace William Doke of Manch...ter, Cap•
taut General sod Onerstee-sts-t:hicr ha ■nd over this
our Wood &Jamaica, and the Territories then•«r
pciadang iu Aniericy chancellor and ies•Adnriral
of the same, at St. Jags' de la Vcga, the 4.1 Amy of Sep.
tetntwr, in the yes:, of Mir Led 111,13. 1111.1 ill the suili
'ear of our Itctrn• NI AIM:11E8T I:14.
E) his Grace's c ~,,,,
ItOTIENT ROnslti SUN. Net-
GOD SAVE THE KING.

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