9 JULY 1836, Page 2
The Marquis of SLIGO opened the session of the Jamaica
Assembly on the 24th of May, in a very temperateand conciliatory speech. He apologized for the breach of the privileges of the Assembly, which he unknowingly committed last session in re- gard to the Act in aid of the Abolition Law. The Assembly, in their address, declare themselves satisfied with the Governor's "reparation :" in his reply Lord SLIGO again expresses his regret for the unconscious invasion of their privileges; and matters were proceeding amicably when the last accounts were 'despatched.