In 1865 , on the news reaching the UK of the disturbances in Jamaica , which led ultimately to the removal and attempted trial of Governor Edward Eyre , Gorrie was invited by the Jamaica Committee to go out to represent them before the Royal Commission in the colony . This service , which extended over several months , having been performed to the entire satisfaction of his constituents , Gorrie returned to his usual vocations in London until 1868 , when he offered his services to the Border Burghs . Finding , however , that his candidature would split up the advanced Liberal party , a portion of whom considered themselves pledged to Sir George ( then Mr. Trevelyan ) , he withdrew
disturbances
Morant Bay rebellion
John Gorrie (judge)