But they are trammelled by an overpowering public sentiment, and are induced to fall in very much with the prevailing practices.

One of this class, an attorney of considerable influence, declined giving us his views in writing, stating that his situation and the state of public sentiment must be his apology.

An overseer who was disposed to manifest the most liberal bearing towards his apprentices, and who had directions from the absentee proprietor to that effect, was yet effectually prevented by his attorney, who having several other estates under his charge, was fearful of losing them, if he did not maintain the same severe discipline on all.
The special magistrates are also deeply implicated in causing the difficulties existing under the apprenticeship.

They are incessantly exposed to multiplied and powerful temptations.

The persecution which they are sure to incur by a faithful discharge of their duties, has already been noticed.