town of Jamaica, seated on the north side of the bay of Port Royal. It was founded in the year 1693, when the repeated desolations by earthquake and fire had driven the inhabitants from Port Royal. It extends a mile from north to south, and about as much from east to west, on the harbour. It contains about 3000 houses, besides negro houses, and warehouses. The number of white inhabitants is about 10,000; of free people of colour 5000; and of slaves, about 18,000. It is the county town, where the assizes are held, in January, April, July, and October, and last about a fortnight. It is a place of great trade. W. Long. 76° 52'. N. Lat. 17° 50'.