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JAMAICA MEETING.

A Public Meeting of the Planters, Merchants, and
others interesteca in Jamaica was held yesterday, pur-
suant to intimation, at the Thatched House Tavern, St.
James's-street, for the purpose of offering to the Right
Hon. Sir Charles Metcalfe, Bart., on his return to this
country, an assurance of cordial participation with their
fellow-colonists in Jamaica, in the deep gratitude with
which they acknowledged the blessings of his adminis-
tration of the government of that colony, and their ex-
treme regret at his resignation of it. The meeting
was most numerously and respectably attended. Lord
St. Vincent presided.
The CHAIRMAN, having briefly stated the objects of
the meeting, as contained in the advertisement, called
upon Mr. Burge, the Jamaica agent, to explain them at
greater length.
Mr. BURGE said, that in compliance with what he be-
lieved to be the universal feeling of all connected with
Jamaica, he had requested their attendance at that meet-
ing, in order that he might submit a proposition to them,
which he had no doubt would be in accordance with all
their views—a proposition for addressing 'Sir
Charles Metcalfe, on his return to this country, and
offerinf, to him that homage of gratitude which they
owed him, for his admirable administration of the go 7
vernment of Jamaica.—(Hear, hear.) Of the many
occasions on which it had been his (Mr. Burge's) lot to
address an assembly of gentlemen connected with Ja-
maica, he could not recollect one on which be did so with
more pleasure than on the present occasion. Too
often a feeling of regret at what had passed, or of anx-
iety at what was about to happen, was apt to cause an
unpleasantness to pervade their meetings ; they had now.
however, no other feeling but that which must be grate-
ful to the heart of every man, that of doing justice to a
distinguished public servant, acknowledging the inesti-
mable services he had rendered to them, and assuring
him of the heartfelt interest they took in every thing
that concerned his honour and welfare.—(Hear.) lie
believed the occasions had been rare in which they had
ever assembled to return thanks to . a Governor of

Jamaica on the close of' his administration. Why it
should be so, it was difficult to conceive ; but so it was.
In one respect, certain'y, there never was an occasion
when the situation of Jamaica was so critical, when the
difficulties to be surmounted were so great and arduous,
as when Sir Charles Metcalfe was induced to accept the
administration of the government of the colony. From
the period of the commencement of his administration to
its close, there was not only no part of his conduct
which was wholly free from exception, but there was
no part on which it was possible to dwell otherwise than
with feelings of the warmest gratitude ; and at the same
time it was impossible to entertain any other than feel-
ings of the highest admiration at the judgment and
ability with which he had conducted himself throughout
his administration. The very acceptance of the Governor-
ship ofJamaica of itselfentitled him to their warmest gra-
titude. No one had forgotten that at the period when
that valuable colony was offered to him it was sur-
rounded with the most appalling difficulties—difficulties
which would have deterred almost any person from ac-
cepting the Government—difficulties which were such
as to have caused an apprehension in an honest and
honourable mind that they were almost insurmountable.
And, of all men, perhaps Sir Charles Metcalfe was the
person who might, if actuated by ordinary motives, have
declined the acceptance of the government of the colony.
He required no laurels; his reputation he did not need
to have increased, for already bad he gained laurels
enough, already had he established a great reputation for
consummate ability and skill in a very important Go-
vernment, which he had before administered ; and
according to that measure of injustice with which the
world often meted, it might have happened that if Sir
Charles had failed in Jamaica his hitherto high reputa-
tion would in some degree have been impaired. But
that gallant man had one motive, and one only--it was,
to serve his country.— (Hear, hear.) He (Mr. Burge)
felt his incompetency, in any language of his o an, to
express the motives which induced Sir Charles Metcalfe
to undertake the Government of Jamaica ; Sir Charles
had however, beautifully expressed it himself in a letter
which he had addressed to one of the parishes of Jamaica,
alluding to the state of the colony when he entered upon
the Government. (The speaker then read the letter,
which was written by Sir Charles, and ascribed his
motive for accepting the Government of the colony
purely to public grounds, at a time when he would
rather as an individual have preferred retiring into
private life.) With that motive he entered on the ad-
ministration of the Government of Jamaica, and every
act of his life, from the period when he first touched
upon the shores of that colony till he quitted them,
amidst the tears and benedictions of the people, was
directed towards the accomplishment of the object with
which he entered upon it. The difficulties he had to over-
come were great beyond conception, and one of tit e greatest
of them all perhaps was this, that unhappily for years the
public mind in this country had been imbued with a
prejudice so deep and strong against that colony, that
the actual condition of the colony itself, and the character
and condition of its people were wholly unknown to the
Government—were whollyunknown to the people of this
country ; and it was in consequence of that ignorance,
and the difficulty of overcoming it, that the Governor
commenced his career in Jamaica. The first step he took
was to disabuse her Majesty's Government on these points.
With uncompromising honesty and fidelity, with a libe-
rality and candour all must acknowledge, he entered
fairly and fearlessly on the conduct of the colonists. He
reported it to the Government. He vindicated the colony
and the island Magistracy to the Government, from the
mass of calumny with which they had been nigh over-
whelmed ; and he observed to the Government that
Jamaica, with regard to her institutions, and in every
other point, should be treated with precisely the same
consideration as the mother country.—(Hear.) He
asked to govern the country on a system of strict impar-
tial and even-handed justice, to maintain the just rights
et all, and to protect the Legislature and the Magis-
as well as the whole population, in the enjoyment
of tie air rights, and thus to give to the people of Jamaica
the pro of that they were in reality, by the consideration
of the la, v, part and parcel of the mother country. They
saw then
`xis Government proceeding on the vindica-
tion of the Colony, and the protection of all in it, and
they had him la wing down, in his despatches, the principles
for the Gos ernin.ant of Jamaica. In these despatches he
stated his intention, of always attending to the wishes
of the great majorf:y of the population, and he always
expressed a strong desire that the same laws should pre-
vail in Jamaica as did in England. Those were the
principles with which he entered on his Govern-
ment, and those were the principles by which he
brought it to a successful close. He restored good
feeling, and harmony, and order amongst all classes of
the community, and he closed his administration, having
rendered justice to all, protected the rights of all, and
having so administered the government of that greet
colon 7, that the affection and gratitude which had
sprung- up towards him in the hearts of all classes in
Jamaica, would be responded to in England by the un-
qualified approbation of his Sovereign, and the testi-
mony of all persons who had regarded his administra-
tion, that it was one impartial and just, as well as wise
and able.--(Hear, hear.) It was, perhaps, a rare oc-
currence that the esteem and respect with which the ad-
ministration of the Government ofJamaica was regarded
by the people of that colony, was equalled, as on the
present ocaasion, by the manner in which it was re-
garded by t he Sovereign. He, however, enjoyed the
confidence, tuld the respect, and the admiration of the
people of the colony and the people at home ; and it
was the gloric us effect of actions like his that their in-
fluence was nt tither confined to the age nor country in
which they were exercised ; the administration
of the Gover ament of Jamaica by Sir Charles Met-
calfe would live in Jamaica in future ages as
it would be felt trod aclanowledged in every colony
of the British Empire, and no Minister—no voice of
the people of Englanu'—could ever hereafter commit the
fatal error of conducting the colony on any other form
of government than that adopted by Sir Charles Met-
calfe. Happily lie had been supported by her Majesty's
Government:--the Noble Lord the late Secretary of
State, as well as his successor. They ought to do justice
to the Governn tent who responded to the feelings of Sir
Charles Metca lfe. It was an act of justice to the late
Government to acknowledge that they appointed an in-
dividual like Sir Charles Metcalfe, and then gave him
their cordial co-operation, confidence and support,
Lord John Rus sell deserved the highest praise for the
support and assi stance which he rendered to Sir Charles
Metcalfe. He (Mr. Burge) need scarcely tell them
that unless Sir Charles's plan had met with the concur-
rence of the Gorvernment, his efforts would have been
wholly fruitless. These were the observations which he
(Mr. Burge) had'. thought it right to make in proposing
to them the coin 'se which they should adopt. He could
not close his ren larks without recalling to their minds,
not only the slain is which Sir C. Metcalfe's public ser-
vices had upon tl lose connected with Jamaica, but the
peculiar claims wl &Ix he had also for the numerous acts
of liberality and ttharity bestowed by him in the most
generous manner, on all the charitable and religious in-
stitutions of Jamaica, and on every institution which has
the benefit of Jam aica in vietw. His generosity was great.
He laid an irreaia table claim upon every one by the kind-
ness and condescension with which he conducted himself.
They were now about to make-an expression of the obli-
gations which they owed to him for rescuing Jamaica
from the difficulties which surrounded her when he ac-
cepted tbe government. He should propose the adoption
of a resolution agreeing to present en address to !dui on
his arrival, expee.xsive of a participation, cordial and
sincere, in the sentiments which their fellow-colonists in
Jamaica had expressed in acknowledging the benefits
which had resulted from his administration of the Go-
vernment of Jamaica. Mr. Burge then moved the fol-
lowing resolution—" That an address be presented to the
Right Hon. Sir Charles Metcalfe, Bart., expressing our
most sincere and cordial participation in the sentiments
of admiration, esteem, aff 'tetion, and gratitude, with which
all classes of our fellow -,colonists in Jamaica have ac-
knowledged the benefits sx rhich his wise, able, beneficent,
and impartial administra tiun of the Government have
conferred upon them." The .speaks'' concluded by pro-
posing an address which he hat draw
deration of the meeting. 1, An for the consi-
Sir ALEXANDER GRANT seconded the motion.
Sir 1. L. GOLDSMID said, though he was not con..lecled
with Jamaica, he trusted he should be excused for say 'l3,g
a few words, cordially approving, as he did, of the au-
dress. He approved of that address in consequence of
the protection which the Right Hon. Baronet for whom
it was intended, had showy to that class of persons to
which he belonged.—(Hear, hear.) He had shown the
utmost attention and kindness to the Jews ofJamaica.—
(Hear.) He (Sir I. Goldsmid) was anxious to express
his approbation of this address, too, on another ground.
Having been intimately acquainted with the Right Hon.
Baronet's father for more than fifteen years, he could say
that the virtues which he possessed in so eminent a de-
gree ;I
appeared to their utmost extent to have descended
to his son. He should be happy, as far as was in his
power, to testify his respect for Sir Charles Metcalfe in
some more solid way than by presenting him with an
address; and he hoped the :meeting would not separate

without corning to the determination of presentilg
piece of plate.—(Hear, hear.)
The resolution was then carried unanimously and the
address was agreed to.
Mr. BURGE moved that the following gentlemen be
appointed a Committee to wait upon Sir Charles Met-
calfe, viz.,—Lord St. Vincent, the Agent of Jamaica.
Sir Alexander Grant, Sir Wyndham Dalling, Sir Henry
Lushington, Sir Edward Hyde East, Sir I. L. Goldsmid,
Mr. llehany, Mr. Bernal, M.P., Mr. Malcolm, Messrs.
Colgan, Lyon, Hankey, Archdeacon, Long, Godson,
Philpots, Erskine, Bowerbank, Spalding, &c.
This motion having been seconded, was carried
nem. dis.
Mr. BURGE then moved a vote of thanks to the Chair-
man, for his conduct in the chair.

Sir A. GRANT, in seconding the motion, having paid
a tribute to the many good qualities of the Chairman,
stated that, as he was intimately acquainted with the
successor of Sir Charles Metcalfe in the Government of
Jamaica, he might be excused for telling them that that
gentleman left this country with an anxious desire to
tread as closely as possible in his steps. Admiring his
conduct from the commencement—usque ab incepto—he
desired to walk in it.—(Hear, hear.) He was sure it
would be pleasing to the meeting, as it was gratifying to
himself, to know that they were likely to have the same
line of conduct persevered in by the present Governor,
as that which they had now met to approve of.—(Hear.)
The CHAIRMAN briefly expressed his thanks for the
honour which had been conferred upon him, and the
meeting broke up.
SHIPOWNERS' SOCIETY.

The Annual General Meeting of the Directors and
Proprietors in this Society was held yesterday at the
London Tavern, for the purpose of receiving the Annual
Report of the Directors.
Mr. BARRY took the Chair, and in doing so said that
they were met for the purpose of presenting the Annual
Report of the Coa, mittee of Directors in the General
Shipowners' Society, in which several matters of vital
importance to the navigation of the country were set
forth. He believed that every one present regretted the
present state of the shipping interest, and he believed
that the measures lately before Parliament would mate-
rially aggravate the distressed state of the shipping trade.
Mr. YouNG:then read the Report, which was extremely
lengthy, in which it was stated that a deputation had
waited on Sir R. Peel, to endeavour to prevent the then
proposed reduction in the timber duties from being made,
but Sir R. Peel declined to accede to their request, say-
ing that the time was now come when an experiment
must be made.

Mr. LYALL, M.P., proposed that the Report should be
received, which being seconded by Captain DRZW, was
agreed to.
Several other resolutions having been agreed to. ex-
pressing the opposition of the meeting to the proposed
reduction in the duties on foreign timber, the meeting
separated. •

CORN AVERAGE.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

SIR,—As your paper of Thursday the 16th and 23d inst., did
not, as usual, contain the account of the Grain Averages,
many of your readers, particularly the farmers who come to
market, were greatly disappointed. The averages were in the
Friday's papers, but for many months past they have regularly
appeared in the Thursday's papers. By paying attention to
this, you will oblige A CONSTANT SUBSCRIBER.
Plymouth, June 27, 1842.

SCARCITY OF SILVEK
TO THE EDITOR OF 711 E SUN.

SIR,—As a constant reader of your paper, and highly ap-
proving of its principles, 1 regret to inform you of the state of
Norwich. The unwise policy of the Government has ren-
dered change so scarce, that the Governors and the Guardians
have issued a hand-bill this morning, soliciting the trAesmen
to take tickets, to be paid by being taken to the Guardians.
I am, Sir, respectfully yours,
THOMAS RUST.
UFper Calvert-street, Norwich, June 29, 1842.

IRELAND.

ACCIDENT TO THE MARCHIONESS OF WATER-

FORD.

DUBLIN, JUNE 27.—A very painful sensation was produced
in town this morning by an account, said to have been brought
by some passengers in the Waterford mail, that the young and
beautiful Marchioness of Waterford had met with an accident
of so seri ,us a nature as to endanger her life. I have been
unatle to learn the particulars of this deplorable occurrence
further than that the Marquis and Marchioness were taking a
drive in a phaeton on Saturday afternoon, through the de-
mesne of Curraghmore, when the horses, a pair of spirited
thoroughbreds, became unmanageable and ran away. The
Marchioness, under the influence of sudden fright, threw her-
self from the phaeton, and received very severe injuries about
the head. It is stated that an express has arrived in Dublin
for medical assistance, and that messengers have been sent off
to England to summon over some members of the family of
Lord Stuart de Rothesay.
I have detailed these particulars as they reached me; but
there appears to be nothing like an authentic account in
town. Under such circumstances, I may be permitted to
express a hope that the report of the accident is much ex-
aggerated.
I he Waterford papers received this morning, are silent upon
the subject.

Half-past Four o'Clock.
The report of the melancholy accident to the Marchioness
of Waterford is, I regret to say, but too well founded. The
.IVarquis, as well as his lovely bride, was thrown out of the
phaeton, and both have been very severely injured. The acci-
dent took place in the demesne, as I have stated, in conse-
quence of the running away of the horses, and the upsetting
of the vehicle. The Marquis and Marchioness wets observed
lying upon the ground in a state of insensibility, by some dray-
men in the service of Messrs. Malcomson, the proprietors of
the cotton-mills at Portlaw, adjacent t 9 Curragnmore, who
conveyed them to the Castle. Some medical gentlemen, who
were immediately called in, considered the case one of so set i-
ons a nature, that they deemed it necessary to send for assist-
ance to Dublin, and at once an express was dispatched for the
Surgeon- General, Sir Philip Crampton. W hen the messen-
ger arrived, Sir Philip was out of town, and his nephew, Sur-
geon Smyly, immediately proceeded to Curraghmore.
THE MAGISTRACY.

Mr. Mansergh St. George, whose restoration to the Corn.
mission of the Peace has lately been a subject of discussion in
both Houses of Parliament, was sworn in a Alagistrate of the
county of Galway, at the head Police-office, on Saturda).
The Earl of Shannon has sent in his resignation as a De-
puty-Lieutenant of the county of Cork.
A PROTESTANT CLERGYMAN REFUSING TO PAY TITHES !
—We have been informed that a Protestant clergyman was
processed at the Ballyrnote Quarter Sessions, at the suit of the
Attorney-General, for an arrear of tithe composition, and that
his Reverence took defence, and was so fortunate as to defeat
the first Law Officer of the Crown. Thus, it seems that even
the ministers of the Church, by law established, are net en-
amoured of tithes, if they should be required to pay them out of
their own pockets.—Sligo Champion.
DISTRESS IN IRELAND. . _ _

I send you a letter. addressed to Sir Robert Peel, by Dr.
M' Hale, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Tuam, on the deplor-
able condition of the peasantry in the west of Ireland. " Num-
bers (he says) in this very neighbourhood, go to bed without
tasting a morsel of food during the entire day, and some pass
the second, doomed to the same experiment."

THE MAkthETS.-(YESTERDAY.)

CORN EXCHANGE.

The fresh supply of most kinds of Grain was inconsiderable.
The few fine parcels of English Wheat that were for sale ob-
tained Monday's terms. Oats of good quality were rather
dearer ; other kinds firmly maintained their former terms.
COLONIAL MARKET.

There was little business done, but in prices little variation
took place. The imports were fair. Raw Sugar was dull of
sale, at declining prices. Brown West India 58e. 6d. to 61s.
6d., and Yellow 623. 6d. per cwt. Coffee sold slowly, but
prices did not give way. 755. to 765. for good ordinary Cey-
lon. Rum dull of sale.

TEA MARKET.
The market was firm, and a good business was transacted,
indeed the quantity of Tea in the market was not sufficient for
the wants of our dealers. Company's Congou, cash, Is. 9d.
TALLOW MARKET.

There were few buyers, but holders were firm, and got
48s. 3d. per cwt. for small parcels of yellow Candle on the
spot, and 495. 3d. for delivery in last three months of the year.
WOOL MARKET.

The market was firm for both English and Foreign, and a
fair business was transacted both at full rates.
PEPPER MARKET.

This article was held with firmness, and a good business was
done. Common Sumatra at 2jd. per lb.
COAL MARKET.
Shlips arrived since last market.day, 117
d.
Aaair's
Holywell Alain.--
New Tantield Moor
Old Tanfidd
Original Windsor's Pontop 15 6
Ord's liedheugh l5 0
anfleld Moor
Tanlield Moor Bute's l4 li
Wylam
Walls E. d i ewic,,e ant, C
Walls P.nd Killingworth
Walls End Ramsey
Walls End Wharncliffe l4 0
Walls Eel Hetton
Walls End Larnbton
Walls End Morrison! l7
Wales End Pemberton

s. d.
Walls End Stewart's 2l 3
Walls End Whitwell l5 9
Walls End Caradoc 2l 3
Walls End Hartlepool
Walls End Adelaide
Walls Ei.d Bowburn
Walls End Brown's Deanery 18 9
Walls End Coundon lB 0
Walls End Seymour Tees lB .1
Walls End South Durham lei 3
Walls End Tees Hetton
Wal s Ei. d "_1 eob ...... . 2O u

Nails End West Iletton 17 51
1317 the
Cowpen
I.langennech Coal ' 0
Hartley l9 6