Jamaica, August to December 1832 : Despatches : Address; Legal document; Report; Correspondence; Financial document; Returns Aug-Dec 1832.

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Settler colonialism--West Indies.

Settler colonialism.

Religion.

Jamaica.

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CO 137/181/1. Uprising of enslaved peoples reported in the parishes of St James and Trelawney in the north-west district on 19 December, following a 'season of unusual sickness and distress'. Martial Law declared on 30 December; 'rebellion' was reported as having been 'put down' and 'tranquillity restored'. 60 enslaved peoples reported killed, 1 white killed and 4 wounded; 100 estates reported as burnt. 'Disturbances' first broke out on Salt Spring estate, refusal of enslaved peoples to work beyond New Years Day, rumour had spread that an Order for their freedom had come out and was being withheld by masters. Baptist Missionaries accused of involvement. Numerous enclosures: reports from commander of troops printed copies of circular despatch from Secretary of State to West Indian colonies, with Proclamation to be issued by Governors in the event of similar occurrences on other islands; printed copies of despatches from Governor of Jamaica reporting uprising; printed copy of Proclamation issued as a consequence to uprising; printed copies of despatches received from other islands regarding circular and proclamation; printed copies of communications made to Government by Lord Belmore; printed return of 'All Teachers and Preachers and Persons connected with Missionary Establishments in Jamaica who have been Arrested during the present year etc'; printed report of the Committee of the House of Assembly inquiring into uprising, with examinations on oath, confessions, etc. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 137, Folios 1a-138. 6 Jan 1832. CO 137/181/2. Fire at Kingston, copy of Secretary of State's despatch no 56, 7 September 1831. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, unnumbered despatch, Folios 139-142. 10 Jan 1832. CO 137/181/3. Return of 'Persons that have been confined in St Andrews workhouse claiming their freedom from 1st Feb 1825', and amended returns of duties collected at ports of Morant Bay and Montego Bay, 1831. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 138, Folios 143-148. 10 Jan 1832. CO 137/181/4. Case of Samuel Swiney; has issued a new commission of the peace for Westmoreland in which the names of the late custos and Mr Hardin(?) will not be included; shall enquire into whether there are grounds to sustain a prosecution against Richard Pelson for perjury and if so will institute one. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 139, Folio 149. 11 Jan 1832. CO 137/181/5. Acknowledgment of circular despatch establishing regulations as to communications to be made to the Secretary of State by individuals, has been published in the newspapers. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 140, Folio 150. 12 Jan 1832. CO 137/181/6. Further to the case of enslaved person William Madgett at Savanna La Mar, abandoned suffering from small pox; complaint against magistracy of Westmoreland. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 141, Folios 151-168. 10 Jan 1832. CO 137/181/7. Correspondence from Mr. Bullock regarding his suspension. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 142, Folios 169-190. 14 Jan 1832. CO 137/181/8. Further to uprising of enslaved peoples reported in the parishes of St James and Trelawney. Reports on troops and militia, role of Maroons; state of the island, damage to estates, murder of planter Mr Holmes; role of Missionaries, Wesleyan Missionary named Box, Baptist Missionary Mr Burchell, Moravian Missionary Mr Pfeiffer. Enclosed: extract from the St Jago Gazette. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 143, Folios 191-202. 16 Jan 1832. CO 137/181/9. Suspension of Mr Jackson from office of assistant judge of the Surry Assize Court. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 244, Folios 203-207. 17 Jan 1832. CO 137/181/10. Prevention of cholera entering the island. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 145, Folios 208-213. 18 Jan 1832. CO 137/181/11. Acknowledges confirmation of Act, passed 1830, 'an Act to vest certain land and slaves late the property of Mary Hall Grant deceased in Trustees to be sold and to pay over and invest the proceeds as therein mentioned'. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 146, Folios 214-241a. 24 Jan 1832. CO 137/181/12. Clause of the Poll Tax Law opposed to by United States government. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 147, Folios 215-227. 30 Jan 1832. CO 137/181/13. Order for future regulation of the 'condition of slaves in the colonies', Governor instructed to submit to Legislature; due to recent 'disturbances' re-assembling of Legislature has been postponed. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 148, Folios 228-229. 1 Feb 1832. CO 137/181/14. Acknowledgment of circular despatch: copy of Convention between Britain and France establishing the exercise, under certain conditions, of a mutual right to search British and French vessels, with a view to more effectively suppressing the traffic in enslaved persons. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 147, Folios 230-230a. 10 Feb 1832. CO 137/181/15. Acknowledgment of circular despatch: will send return of all colleges and schools of education with a list of professors and masters. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 150, Folio 231. 10 Feb 1832. CO 137/181/16. Explanation of certain charges made by the present island secretary for furnishing a list of manumissions from 1 January 1825 to 31 December 1830. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 151, Folios 232-233. 10 Feb 1832. CO 137/181/17. Further to uprising of enslaved peoples reported in the parishes of St James and Trelawney; numerous enclosures (including two Proclamations, and Notice to 'Owners and Managers of Slaves' ). Reports: tour of parishes; Missionary trials by court martial, Pfiffer acquitted Burchill still detained; Martial Law to end; co-operation of Maroons of Maroon Town under Captain Fyffe; Proclamation of conditional amnesty; trials by court martial; Baptist Missionary Chapels at Falmouth, Montego Bay, Lucea, Savanna La Mar destroyed by 'mobs' of 'whites, free people of colour and slaves'; strength of Garrison. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 152, Folios 234-288. 10 Feb 1832. CO 137/181/18. Offer of assistance from Cuba in quelling the uprising in Jamaica. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 153, Folios 289-293. 12 Feb 1832. CO 137/181/19. Speech and addresses at the opening of Legislature. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 154, Folios 294-306. 3 Mar 1832. CO 137/181/20. Message sent to Assembly with Secretary of State's despatch and Order in Council, 'for improving the condition of slaves'. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 155, Folios 307-309. 3 Mar 1832. CO 137/181/21. Further to the case of Mr Bullock. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 156, Folios 310-311. 5 Mar 1832. CO 137/181/22. Acknowledgment of circular despatch: salaries of Customs Officers. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 157, Folios 312-313. 5 Mar 1832. CO 137/181/23. Letter from island secretary regarding expenses for manumission returns. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 158, Folios 314-319. 5 Mar 1832. CO 137/181/24. Dismissal of Mr McLeod from his positions of magistrate and assistant judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the parish of Clarendon. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 159, Folios 320-321. 5 Mar 1832. CO 137/181/25. Details of appointment of Major Hall as acting barrack master. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 160, Folios 322-323. 5 Mar 1832. CO 137/181/26. Seizure of Bristol at Port Royal by Magnificent ; cargo to be restored. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 161, Folio 324. 5 Mar 1832. CO 137/181/27. Regular delay of packet from Cartagena.

Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 162, Folios 326-327. 5 Mar 1832. CO 137/181/28. Acknowledgment of circular despatch: instructions regarding cases of any female 'liberated Africans' who are liable for removal from Jamaica; reports having no complaint of the conduct of the latter as yet. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 163, Folios 328-329. 6 Mar 1832. CO 137/181/29. Mr Rose and Mr Herring have been restored to the commission of the peace. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of

Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 164, Folios 330-331. 6 Mar 1832. CO 137/181/30. Prosecution against Richard Pessoa for perjury could not be successfully maintained. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 165, Folios 332-334. 8 Mar 1832. CO 137/181/31. Confused state of Registry Returns for 1829; future returns to be bound. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 166, Folios 335-339. 8 Mar 1832. CO 137/181/32. Appointment of chief justice, patronage of this office has been left to the Governor for last 100 years; Mr Tuckett from the Jamaica Bar considered well qualified, Mr James also well qualified. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 167, Folios 340-341. 8 Mar 1832. CO 137/181/33. Information in reply to enquiry regarding Edward Anderson. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 168, Folios 342-344. 8 Mar 1832. CO 137/181/34. Further papers regarding case of complaint made by Dr Palmer against Mr Jackson of cruelty towards a female slave. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 169, Folios 345-354. 8 Mar 1832. CO 137/181/35. Replies from the Council and Assembly to the messages sent with Order in Council regarding amelioration in the condition of the 'slaves'; Assembly members refuse to take Order into consideration and declare that any further amelioration should come from themselves. The Assembly's 'so marked an expression of disrespect to a measure emanating from the King in Council' usually would be sufficient to lead to its dissolution, but present situation in Jamaica does not allow it. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 170, Folios 355-358. 8 Mar 1832. CO 137/181/36. Mr Sewell, acting receiver general hesitated to permit Assembly Committee to examine receiver general's chest; House resolved to remove receiver general, before this was put into effect, Sewell resigned, Mr Mulholland replaced him. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 171, Folios 359-369. 14 Mar 1832. CO 137/181/37. Convict Horatio Sandys to be transported on the Roslyn Castle to one of the convict hulks in England. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 172, Folios 370-371. 16 Mar 1832. CO 137/181/38. Forwards indictment, evidence and sentence passed on enslaved persons Charles Mansfield, Nicholas Doman and Edward Parnther for arson; sentences have been carried out, the latter executed 'it was considered that example would have a beneficial effect'. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 173, Folios 372-387. 19 Mar 1832. CO 137/181/39. Conduct of magistrate of Westmoreland; communication with Mr Evelyn on the case. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 174, Folios 387-392. 19 Mar 1832. CO 137/181/40. Further to uprising of enslaved peoples in the parishes of St James and Trelawney: further Baptist chapels attacked; murder of overseer of Vauxhall Estate. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 175, Folios 393-396. 17 Mar 1832. CO 137/181/41. Information on Grand Caymans, including statistics. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 176, Folios 397-403. 19 Mar 1832. CO 137/181/42. Convict Alexander Simpson, sentenced to transportation for life, to be put on board the transport Roslyn Castle with Horatio Sandys. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 177, Folios 404-405. 22 Mar 1832. CO 137/181/43. Correspondence from Clarendon regarding information about James and William Chisholm. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 178, Folios 406-408. 28 Mar 1832. CO 137/181/44. Transmits list of convicts in the workhouse of St James condemned to hard labour for life, and a statement of the mode of 'Treatment of the Negroes in The Workhouse'. Somerset Lowry-Corry, Earl of Belmore, Governor of Jamaica, Jamaica no. 179, Folios 409-412. 28 Mar 1832.

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