Revolt of the Slaves in Jamaica.
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 A letter from Havana, dated January 14th, received in Boston, says, that tthere was an ar rivalthere from Jamaica, bringing intelligence of the deplorabie condition of that island.- The Negroes, 15,000 strong, and we'll armed, had entire possession of the interior, and were dcsolating the island with fire and sword.

 This news is confirmed by the Schooner Harvey, Snow, which arrived at Baltimore on Tuesday, from Montego Bay, Jamaica, whence she sailed on the 5th January. Cap- tain Snow reports that the whole island was in a state of confusion and alarm, in conse. quence of the insurrectionary movements of the slaves. The Troops had been called out, and had attacked them, and all who did not surrender at discretion, were shot. Many slaves, it is added, had met that fate. Martial law had been declared. and the vessels in port were not permitted to sail. The Harvey, however. being full, and having applied for clearance several days before the declaration of martial law, was allowed to depart. Three British frigates had arrived there from Kings ton. with 500 marines on board. The insur- rection was not quelled when the H. sailed, and Captain Snow saw several large fires burning at distance. negro hut had been examined, and three hundred stand of arms found therein. The insurgents, appeared to be well armed. The following proclamation was issued on the 2d January:

 MoNTEeo BAY, HEAD QUARTERS,

 St. James, Jan. 2, 1882.

 To the RebeLiouS Sidues.

 NEGROEs-You have taken up arms against your masters, and have burnt and plundered their houses and buildings. Some wicked persons have told you that the king has made you free. and that your masters withhold your freedom from you. In the name of the king I come among you to tell you, you are mis. led. bring with me numerous forces to punish the guilty. and all who are found with the rebels will be put to death without mer- cy. You cannot resist the kings troops.- Surrender yourselves and beg that your crime may be pardoned. All who yield themselves up at any military post immediately. provided they are not principals and chiefs in the burn ings that have been committed, will receive his Msjesty's gracious pardon. All who hold out, will meet with certain death.

 WILLOUGHBY COTTON, Major General Commanding.