The morning service of the church having ended, the Rev.
Gentleman preached a most impressive sermon from the 4th chapter of Zech.

6th verse--"Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith the Lord of Hosts"-- In his application, he took a brief review of the history of the island--the conquest by the Spanish--the extermination by the Indians--and the consequent introduction of the negroes from Africa.
He then adverted to the several insurrections that had taken place during the period since the conquest by the British, to the last general rebellion in 1832, in which both himself and many present were deeply interested.

Having shown that all these insurrections had been suppressed, and had come to nought, he proceeded to point out how through Divine providence Mr.Wilberforce was raised up to advocate the cause of the oppressed African, and since that period, step by step, various privileges had been quietly conceded to the colored race, until the final consummation by the Legislature, in abolishing the last vestiges of slavery on the 1st of August, 1838.
The Rev.Gentleman's honorable mention of Mr.Wilberforce appeared to be deeply felt and acknowledged by all around.

After the service was concluded, the assembled multitude gave three hearty cheers for Queen Victoria, and three for Lord Mulgrave, the first _free Governor_ that ever came to Jamaica.
A more decent, orderly, and well-behaved assemblage could not be seen in any part of the world.

The people have indeed proved themselves worthy of the "_great boon_" conferred upon them.
AT PORT MARIA .-- The first of August passed off happily and peaceably.
The people felt deeply the great blessing that had been conferred on them, and behaved uncommonly well.