The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-02-08


KINGSTON, JAMAICA, Jan 30-9 clock, p. M.
Important EnteAigs~ce-Formida6ie Riot and Los
of Ltfe-7he Cholga-IM Recent Frauds or
the Treasury, &c.
| The Empire City is to leave here at a very early
hour tomorrow morning. therefore prepare my
correspondence tonight; although short, it will
be nevertheless interesting
The first subject on which shall write, is Sc.
rious riot, which occurred in the parish Of Sain,
Davld's, about eighteen miles from this city, few
days ago. and which led to serious loss OF life. Ii
appears that an election for member of the House
OF Assembly. to represent that parish, was ap-
pointed to take place on Monday, the 27th instant,
when two candidates were placed In nomination.
Mr. John Nunes, put forward and supported by
the heads of the Kings House, or government
party, and Mr.. James Porteous, by the conser.
yatve party. Mr.. Porteous had once before sat
In the House for Port Royal, but Mr. Nunes
could never succeed in obtaining seat. having
oeen before defeated IN four different attempts TO
gain an election. Determined efforts were there
lore made on this occa sion to the return Of
the government candidate. A hired band of ruff
hsas, armed with bludgeoEs, were in attendance
supposed to consist of at least 300 persons These
men were not voters, but manesily hired for the
fearful work they performed. The polling went
on oriskly, each party keeping even on the poll
until about half past two o clock in the afternoon
one and half hours before the time for closing
tae poll. The excitement now became great and
u was increased by the fact that the whole OF
Ines's interest was exhausted-he had not
chance OF procuring another vote. AT this unc-
'ure voter appeared for Porteous, and as this
woald have gwen that gentleman the majonty, the
services OF the armed men Were called into reduisl-
ion, and most fearful riot ensued. The court
house was almost entirely demolished; the police
dreadfully cut and wounded, as well as several
other persons, some OF whom, il is feared will NOT
survive, from The injuries sustained. Mr. DAVID
Mclean, coroner of the parish, was beaten ky the
rabble so cruelty that he died few hours after
ward. verdict of "wilfui murder" against three
persons has been returned. They have been APP
pretended, as well as several other parties who
are nov In custody, charged with being concerned
III The not The poll was resumed the next day,
and Mr. Porteous elected by majority ot one
vote. NO acts OF yioerce were renewed, but still
the greatest possible excitement prevailed in the
parish; and am Informed that a detachment of
white uooIs will proceed, this very night, 10 the
District IN order to queil further outbreak that
may occhr During the riot. the sheriff, A. ;.
Lyons, Esq was struck; and. among others, he
escapcd greater IDJuries, by flying Tor his life"
the fullest investigation will take place into the
matter, and trust the instgators will oe brought
20 justice.
The cholera. am happy to say, IS fast dsap-
pearng from the COLONY. The only parish now
afflicted u any extent Is Lucea, one of the nOrh
side parishes. The last steamer from England
brought US out several doctors, cent by the home
government, ana a large quantity of drugs.
he recent 'radds on the treasury OF the island
still excite Interest. Mr.. Macpherson, charged
with ne forgery OF island checks, il now ia Iail
tie has been once tined for the offence, bui the
Jury could bot agree 10 a verdict--ten were for
pronouncing him guilty, whilst two were opposed
10 t. It's Will be tried in April next. Steps are
being taken 10 declare his seat in the Assembly
vacated.
There is not any other news worth communi-