His Excellency, on being seated in the dwelling, said, that from information which he had received from other parishes, and facts gathered from personal observation, he believed that the same bone of contention existed there as elsewhere--a source of discontent brought about by the planters serving the people with notices to quit their houses and grounds.

He did not question their right to do so, or the legality of such a proceeding, but he questioned the prudence of the step.

The great change from slavery to unrestricted freedom surely deserved some consideration.

Things cannot so soon be quiet and calm.

Depend upon it, nothing will be done by force.