The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-29
News OF all Sorts.

FROM KINGSTON, JAMAIcA.-By the Archibald
Grace, Nice, from Kingston, we have been favor
ed with lles OF Jamaica papers 10 the 29lh Novem-
per Every thing isquiet on the island. and Anne
rican provisions are abundant. The Colonial legis
laure has the new tariff which is 10 take effect in
Aptll next, under consideration. strong effort is
making 10 discriminate against American produce
and 10 t4vor OF British beef, pork, lard, &c-Ahr.
dndria Gazette
FRoM THE CAPE or Coon HoPR-We are indebt-
ed to friend for large flies of the South African
Advertiser and Cape Town Mail, TO October l9-
Every thing quiet on the frontier and nj Natal
No Cafre depreciation upon the cattle sheen. or
horses had been reported for several weeks The
arrival OF hne flock of thorough bred merino sheep
from liamours IS announced. IL Is stated that the
Transformation oil the ocks IN every district in the
country 10 the present Merno and Saxon is rapidly
gong on.-Boston Daily Advetisr.
THOMAS 5. NICHOLSON This individual died in
Inc Slate prison al an early hour yesterday morning
The day preceding his death he had an interview
with his former employer, MIR. Hewitt, and in the
presence OF several persons, confessed that he was
guilty OF the charges preferred against him, and
asked his forgiveness, which was freely accorded
MN. II VIII be remembered that he was convicted
OF emoezzlng money from Mr.. Hewitt, and making
false entries IN his books in order to conceal the
same He also acknowledged having fired the
building by which the books were damaged or
burned, in order 10 cover up the whole Up TO this
time he had constantly asserted his innocence
Phil Gleats.
Law IN MIssIsslPPL-At Natchez, on the night OF
lIlt ftn instant, Mt Laugnlln, deputy marshal
10 arrest a Mr. Gallagher, keeper of drinking es-
ENLISTMENT for some petty offence and 10 take him
before the mayor. The officer and his prisoner got
drunk together, and then started for the mayors or
nee. Alter getting about half way, Gallagher re-
fns,u TO proceed further. A fight ensued, and the
marshal, after knocking his prisoner down several
times drew pistol and spot him. The wound was
considered dangerous.
LOUISIANA SUGAR Crop We learn from the At
takspas Gaze,te that the planters of the parish Of
St Martins have all finished grinding their sugar,
and they have realised very near the full amount OF
their expectations. Even the frozen turned
GU; very WELL and made good sugar 10 the last. In
deed, says the Gazette, have not seen any sugar
OF bad quality this year.
WHOLESALE MURDER. -Sixteen persons portion
OF the crew OF the Otiley, South Sea whaler were
murdered by the natives of the Treasury Islands in
the month OF Nav last. The vessel arrived at Lon
don on the 18th November, with a cargo of sperm
oil, and reported The affair. II was caused by the
attempt on the part of the master 81 the vessel 10 de-
tain chle OF the natives for stealing a knife and
shooting HIM upon his attempting 10 escape.
AcQuIrrED.-The Supreme Court has been occu-
pied about week at Springfield, in the trial of Bar
ney Belcher, for the murder OF man at Chickopee
ralls last summer Last night, we learn, at three
O'Clock, the Jury, after being out about two hours
returned with verdict Of not guilty.
LEGISLATURE OF MARYLAND The legislature OF
Maryland met on Monday. The Senate organized
by the election OF the Hon. Richard Thomas of ST
Marv's county, as President The House adjourned
without choosing Speaker.
DISTRESS IN QUsnsc.-rhe Quebec papers saw
that not one tenth OF the persons form rly EMPLOYED
IN the shp-bulldlng engaged-that the
wages which were ten shilllngs per day. is now re-
uuced 10 twenty pence currency, but the markets
were abundant, and produce very low.
COURT FOR THE CORRECTION OF ERRORS MoS.
DAY, Dec. 70, 1872 The Lieut.. Governor and %
members appeared ia their seats. The Court was
opened and Immediate adjourned until tomorrow
at Ten O'Clock.
BURNING OF BELFAST AcApEMY.-On Saturday
18th inst, the Belfast Academy was DESTROYED by
hre, IN consequence OF one of the boys attached 10
1t having deposited ashes in a wooden box in the
second story Loss $1,000, and no insurance.
Cold WEATHER The Belfast, Maine, Journal
states that on Monday morning last. the thermome.
ter IN that town ranged at twelve degrees below
zero.
SERVICE OF PLATE.-We noticed the other day
pair OF splendid silver pitchers, and set of goblets
intended as present TO Captain Goldman, from some
OF the Boston Insurance Offices for his skill and sea
manshp IN bringing into port the ship Sarah Parker
- Boston Bay State Democrat.
SoUrI CAROLINA The Legislature of this |
State adjourned on the 10th, after session OF % |
days, in which q acts and variety of resolutions |
were passed.