Hence constant complaints and irregularities.

Fourth, that mothers of six children and upwards, pregnant women, and the aged of both sexes, would be greatly benefited by a law enforcing the kind treatment which they received in slavery, but which is now considered optional, or is altogether avoided on many properties.

Fifth, nothing would tend more to effect general contentment and repress the evils of comparative treatment, than the issue of fish as a right by law.

It was an indulgence in slavery seldom denied, but on many properties is now withheld, or given for extra labor instead of wages.

Sixth, his Excellency during the last sessions had the honor to address a message to the house for a stronger definition of working time.