The people will not suffer themselves to be driven by means of the cart-whip.

It is the policy of every man to make the best bargain he can.

I can say nothing to the people about houses and grounds, and price of wages.

I can only ask them to work.
Mr.WILES said that the planters were anxious to come to amicable arrangements with the people, but they were unreasonable in their demands.

The planters could not consent to be injured--they must profit by their properties.
Mr.MASON said, that the only bone of contention was the subject of rent.