Some few cases of crime do occasionally arise;--but when it is considered that the population of this island is nearly as dense as that of any part of China, and wholly uneducated, either by precept or example, this absence of frequent crime excites our wonder, and is highly creditable to the negroes.

I sincerely believe there is no such person, of that class called at home an accomplished villain, to be found in the whole island .-- Having discharged the duties of a general justice of the peace in Ireland, for above twenty-four years, where crimes of a very aggravated nature were perpetrated almost daily.

I cannot help contrasting the situation of that country with this colony, where I do not hesitate to say perfect tranquillity exists.
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Have the apprentices much respect for law?
It is perhaps, difficult to answer this question satisfactorily, as it has been so short a time since they enjoyed the blessing of equal laws.
To appreciate just laws, time, and the experience of the benefit arising from them must be felt.

That the apprentices do not, to any material extent, _outrage_ the law, is certain; and hence it may be inferred that they respect it.
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