New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-03-20
JAMAICA.
The Royal Commissien-Thc Evidence In
the Alleged Cnse OF Beveli-Iferribie
Crueltie. ia tbe Biucks-Gov. Eyre and

From Our Special Correspondent.
KINGSTON Js.. March G. lst6
The ROYAL Commission has been sitting now
s N davs and large number Of witnesses have been
examned The witnesses are from all classes OF the
population and all ranks Of socety-magistrates cer
gymcn planters storckeepers laborers officers OF the
army, officers of the navy and volunteer ohcersi
negroes whites and browns; people residing In the
recently disturbed district, and others from the ada
cent parishes and from distant parts Of the island have
all appeared before the Commissioners to give testi
mony. In taking evidence the Commissioners have
confined themselves 10 two main points: lsf, The dis
turbances Moran Bay last October and the measures
adopted by the authorities for the suppression OF tho
outbreak and I'd. The existence Of an alleged plot
among the blacks for the determination OF the white
and brown people OF the island. You viii remember
that the justification SET up by Gov. Eyre and his
advocates for the hanrings and shootngs. and whip
pings which marked the late reign OF terror In this
island Is that the negroes ripe for revolt all over
the island-hat in fact, there was widespread con
epiracy among them TO destroy the whites ana the
colored people Of the colony and that " was absolutely
necessary therefore. TO strike terrible blow ana
crush out the rebellion in its incpiency AS 10 the
first point the testimony Of parties residing al or near
TO the scene Of the disturbances. and OF those who
actively participated in the movements OF the forces
and the doings OF the military and eyiI authorities
but with regard to the second 1t was found necessary
10 summon witnesses from ali parts OF Jamaica lou
will be pleased 70 learn that the evidence. instead VI
supporting Gov Eyre's statements as to the perioqs
condition Of affairs here six months ago goes strongly
10 show that at the period when the disturbances toos
place In ST. Thomas In the East. the tpirit and
department of the black people in all OTHER part.
Of Jamaica were OF most peaceable and loyal
character. The examinations under tho hrst
named head have brought out startling facts a. 10
the atrocities committed upon the blacks In some IN
stances they tied together IN couples sihndng
back 10 back. and then shot In numerous instances
men were cruelty logged first. and aitrwafd hanged.
Scores Of married women logged upon their bare
persons and in brass wire was twisted Toto
the whp-oord with which they were negotiated Most
eye of a brute Of q Provost Marshal named Gordon
Ramsay-a native white Of Jamaica, and an old On.
soldicr-against whom anidayits have been hled
within the last few days and who now In the hands
OF the Magistrates undergoing examination premi'
nary 10 his being put on his trial FOR murder lie was
police officer In Spanish Town when the outbreak
took place at Morant Bay and was sent down to that
place by Gov. Eyre 10 net as Provost Marshal
. As TO Eyre himself. the evidence Is, II possible.
getting stronger against him every day especially With
regard TO the execution Of George William Gordon.
The most damaging revelation yet made this point.
has been the evidence OF Brighten. Nelson. In
maDd OF the troops at Moran, ia! at tho time Of
Court Martial communicated 70 him be sent on
messenger 70 Eyre Informing bin OF the result OF the
trial, and that the Governor wrote him private
letter. telling him 10 let the ssoienoe be put into
cution. Upon the crosseIanusion VI the General II
turned out that tho true reason why Gordon was not
executed until 20 hours after his trial that Nelson
doubtful OF the character Of the whole proceeding
DESTROYS OF giving Gordon an opportunity Of reprieye
from the Governor. When he received tue GoroInors
letter. giving expression OF bis entire concurrence
with those proceedings. Nelson al ordered the
sentence 10 be carried oui and poor Gordon was hur
riod into eternity The Ex-Governor hear Is looking
very heggard and care. worn--and well he might.
II is not expected that the Commissioners will con-
clude their sbors In the examination Of witnesses be-
fore the end VI the present month They will then.
hear on good authority, visit different parts OF the
island With the view OF seeing with their own eyes
the condition Of the blacks In the rural districts This
accomplished they will return to England without loss
OF time.
The Times correspondent here-a Mr.. Clifford. Lon.
don barrster-has got himself into very bad odor with
the colored, brown people, in consequence OF his
having stated la Of his letters that from all no had
learned since his arrival in Jamaica he believed that
Of the browns anxious for the success Of the
"rebels and that had the blacks succeeded in their
plans" these parties would have Joined them. The
thing Is absurd but the coored people look the ami
Of the writer. and The Times is in great dis
whites they were prepared 10 swear by that journal Of
doubtful renown.
Those blood Thirsty savages, the Maroons have just
presented address Gov Eyre In which they express
their deep and dsmay that portion OF the
British public have been dealing unfairly" With him.
We all feel persuaded" they say you have dis
charged the duties committed 10 your charge with ZEAL
humanity and Christicn Jorbedronce." These the
people, II will be remembered. who hunted the poor
shot hundreds Of them " In the BUSH" Gov Eyre, Of
course, thanked them for their sympathy" and re-
oices TO think" that Of the results Of the invesga
ton now being held will be ~ place before her Ma
esty in Its tue light the able pd jealous service rem
dcred by the loyal and faithful Maroons !" 40