The negroes have _quitted_ managers who were _harsh or cruel_ to them in their bondage, but they removed in a peaceable and orderly manner." "Our negroes, and I presume other negroes too, are very little less sensible to the force of those motives which lead to the peace, order, and welfare of society, than any other set of people." "The general conduct of the negroes has been worthy of much praise, especially considering the sudden transition from slavery to unrestricted freedom.

Their demeanor is peaceable and orderly." _Ralph Higinbothom, U.S.Consul._ As we mingled with the missionaries, both in town and country, they all bore witness to the security of their persons and families.

They, equally with the planters, were surprised that we should make any inquiries about insurrections.

A question on this subject generally excited a smile, a look of astonishment, or some exclamation, such as "_Insurrection_! my dear sirs, we do not think of such a thing;" or, "Rebellion indeed! why, what should they rebel for _now_, since they have got their liberty!" Physicians informed us that they were in the habit of riding into the country at all hours of the night, and though they were constantly passing negroes, both singly and in companies, they never had experienced any rudeness, nor even so much as an insolent word.

They could go by night or day, into any part of the island where their professional duties called them, without the slightest sense of danger.
A residence of nine weeks in the island gave us no small opportunity of testing the reality of its boasted security.