Imatges de pàgina
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may perhaps form a different opinion of the present state of evanescent servitude in these Western Isles.

Not discouraged, however, by the multitude of powerful assailants whose hostile ranks already threaten me, I look forward,-if my life be spared amidst the diseases which impair, and the difficulties which embitter it in a country little friendly to the pursuits of literature-to the completion of a task long since undertaken with the purest motives. Without expectation of pecuniary recompense, or ambition of literary fame, but with the ardent hope that I may thus become instrumental in removing those prejudices which, although fostered by the ignorant, or inflamed by the artful, have instilled a fatal poison into the generous and unsuspecting minds of the British public.

Derivation of the word "Xaymaca"-The first approach of
Columbus-His Reception by the Natives-His second Visit-
His third Visit-His fourth Visit, and Shipwreck at Santa
Gloria The Mutiny of his Crew-His ineffectual Efforts to
obtain Relief-His great Distress, and memorable Expedient-
The Mutineers attack him, and are repulsed-His Departure-
The Repose of the Indians broken by the Partition of Jamaica
between Ojeda and Nicuessa-Diego Columbus outstrips them
both, and seizes the Island-Founds the Town of Seville d'Oro

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The Provocations offered by the Spanish Nation formed the
popular Plea for Cromwell's Attack on the West Indies-His
Politics influenced by secret, though deeper Motives-His Hesi-
tation between the Cause of France or that of Spain-His
Reasons for espousing the former Power-He disposes of the
Disaffected by sending them to the West Indies-His selection
of Commanders-Anecdote of Stoupe-Failure of the Attempt
on Rio Hayna-Descent on Jamaica-Defeat of the Spaniards
at Passage Fort-Treaty and Capitulation of Saint Jago de la
Vega-Weakness of the Spanish Governor-Infringement of
the Treaty by the Portuguese-The Spaniards remove their
Effects, and desert the Town-Disappointment of the Con-
querors-Dissentions between the Commanders-The Distress
of the Army-The Freebooters assist in the Conquest-Depar-
ture of Penn and Venables-Goodson and Fortescue succeed to
the Command-The Protector's Proclamation-The Council of
State issue an Order for a Thousand Irish Girls to be sent to
Jamaica-The Council of Scotland transports the Convicts
thither-Sedgewick arrives as Commissioner-Fortescue dies,
and is succeeded by D'Oyley-State of the Spanish Refugees
encamped on the Rio Hoja-Their Defeat at San Cheireras-At

D'Oyley confirmed in the Command of Jamaica-The Origin

of the Council Chamber, and Division of the Island-The

twelve Parishes named and appropriated at the Caprice of the

twelve Members-Taxes, Patents, and Offices-D'Oyley's Mili-

tary Spirit discourages the Civil Establishment of the Colony-

His Loyalty, Deception, and Character-Lord Windsor arrives

as Governor-The Judges, Magistrates, and Militia established

-Expedition against Saint Jago de Cuba-Improvident Allot-

ments of Land-Lord Windsor retires, and is succeeded by

Deputy-Governor Lyttleton-Successful Attack on Campeche-

Wealth of the Colonists derived from the Freebooters-The

Jews gain a footing-The first Assembly of Jamaica-Govern-

ment of Sir Thomas Modyford-His Character-The Assembly

attempts to exclude the Crown from the Privilege of a Double

Negative-The 'Oxford' Frigate blows up at Port Royal-

Morgan's extraordinary Success-Sir Thomas Lynch returns to

the Island-Its Produce in the year 1670-Privateering discou-

raged-Agriculture augmented-First Census of the Island-

Murder of General Bannister-Resignation of Lynch-Admi-

nistration of Sir Henry Morgan, and Appointment of Lord

Vaughan-The Surinam Settlers arrive-Cranfield's Answers to

the Queen's Queries Government and Character of Lord

Vaughan-Apprehension of a French Invasion-Preparations

-The Earl of Carlisle arrives as Governor-He attempts

to impose the Irish Constitution and Poyning's Law-Dis-

tress of the Colony in consequence-Its Struggle, Patriotism,

Perseverance, and Success-The Quit-Rents relinquished by the

King-Count D'Estree's Fleet-Lord Carlisle's Character-He

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