The Sun.
London, England, 1857-12-03 00:00:00

JAMAICA.

We have intelligence from this island to the 10th
November, and take the following extracts from
the Morning Journal of that date :
" The most noteworthy subject of local interest since
the sailing of the last packet is the continual encouraging
reports which have been received from the mines. If
there be anything wanting to clear up all doubts, if any
exist, as to our mineral wealth, it is to be found in the
opinions of disinterested parties, who have recently
visited some of the mines. Two mining agents, Captains
George and Middleton, gentlemen of reputed geological
knowledge, arrived here in the Saladin, on their way to
the Mariquita Mines in New Granada. Thesegentlemen,
having kindly yielded to the solici'ation of some persons
connected with the Ellerslie and Bardowie Mining
Company, have examined the mine at Salisbury Plain,
and made a favourable report.
"We are sorry to find that with all the agitation
that has been created on the subject, the slave trade is
still being actively carried on, an additional proof of
which is furnished in the intelligence brought here some
few days ago, by Capt. Ergas, of the Ocean queen, who
reported that on the morning of the 16th, when about 3
days' sail westward from Havana, he was boarded by a
small Spanish steamer, the officer from which over-
hauled his papers, and made a minute search of his
vessel for the purpose evidently of ascertaining whether
she was a slaver. As everything, however, was found
correct, Captain Ergas was allay\ ed to go on his course.
"On the evening of the same day, however, a few
miles east of the Colorados, a fine barque, carrying all
American ensign, being in company, the same steamer
suddenly darted out from one of the small inlets with
which the coast abounds, and soon ran alongside the
barque, which was immediately boarded. In a few
seconds the American flag was hauled down and the
Spanish flag run up, and before 10 minutes had elapsed
every sail on board the barque was close reefed. The
steamer then made fast a hawser to the prizs, and towed
her off in the direr ion of Havana. There can be 1110
doubt she was full of slaver.

" Two vacancies have been created in the Honourable
House of Assembly, by the lamented death of Mr. 0.
Franklin, senior representative of the parish of
Thomas in the East, and by the resignation of Mr. M.
Bravo, representative of the parish of St. Dorothy, who
has resigned in consequence of having accepted an office
of emolument under the Crown. Two other vacanies are
like:y to occur, it being the intention of Mr. A. J.
Liudo, representative of Trelawny, and Mr. Francis
Stanford, representative of Metcalfe, to retire,
"The Circuit Court for the precinct of St. Catherine
was opened on Mi,nday, the 21 November, before the
Hon. Bryan Edwards, Chief Justice. His Honour, in
charging the jury, remarked that the Dumber of cases
on the calendar (nineteen) was larger than usual, but
they were all cases of an ordinary character, and did not
require any particular observations from him.
" The Legislature will assemble to-day for the despatch
of bu,iness,
"Trade has been extremely dull for the last fortnight,
and the provision market is very badly supplied, espe-
cially iu flour, pork, and fish.
" We regret to announce that there have been cases of
yellow fever in tic& city and its vicinity, but we are glad
to ray that the health of the island is othervvise good."
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COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

During the past fortniglit only two veisels have
arrived from the United States. All American
stuffs have been scarce, and the financial difficulties
in the United States have operated to deter ship-
ments. Prices are consequently very high, and
consumption has been somewhat checked, and sales
very limited. In domestic products pimento is de-
pressed, quotations as last. Coffee promises fair,
and the first deliveries are coming to market. Log-
wood is very inactive.
EXCHANGES. —On London.—Jamaica Bank, 00
days, par. ; 60 days, A per cent. prom. ; 30 days,
1 per cent. pm. Colonial Bank-90 days,
die. ;69 days, par. ;39 days, per cent. preinj
commissariat bills, 1- per cent. prem. Merohanti
bills-90 days, to 1 per cent. die. per et.

MEXICO.
The political news is to the effect that President
Comonfort would have especial powers from Carl"
gresl, under certain restrictions, which he would
raise troops in order to put down any revolu!ionary
spirit shown, by the reactionist party. He would
also Le empowered to raise five millions of dollars
for financial expensds. He is prohibited from making
any treaty with foreign powers, by which territory
would be alienated. The disturbances in Guerriro
still continue ; and Gen. Alvarez is beleagueredbY
the Indians. The state of the Republic is rather
gloomy ; but it is to be hoped that the Congress and
Presideut will work' together, wherr they would
doubtless succeed in extricating themielves fro
mtheir present difficulties, and for Lify their position
against their political opponents, who have now no
head to direct their efforts.

DEME RARA.
The Court of Poi' Dy have met twice during the
fortnight, but the business transacted was of 110
publiC importance. The commission sent to explore
the interior of the colony have returned, and report
valuable discoveries, having found gold, platina,. and
iron in the British territory. The weather continues
fine, and is favourable for ripening canes. Manu-
facturing operations_are being carried on with great
vigour throughout the colony, and produce was
coming in rapidly for shipment. Imports in fair
supply with a limited demand. Exports coming in
freely to market. Tonnage ample.