31 OCTOBER 1835, Page 2

Accounts from Jamaica mention, that the planters are desirous of

abolishing the law which prohibits all intercourse with St. Do- mingo, as it is hoped a profitable trade might then be established between the two islands. In that case, we presume that only White seamen would be employed, as the Jamaica apprentices would be very likely to prefer a residence in Hayti; and no good could arise from the sight of vessels owned and manned by free Negroes in the Jamaica ports.