At every point they are fortified by the statements of a multitude of responsible persons in the islands, whose names, when not forbidden, they leave taken the liberty to use in behalf of humanity.

Many of these statements were given in the handwriting of the parties, and are in the possession of the Executive Committee.

Most of these island authorities are as unchallengeable on the score of previous leaning towards abolitionism, as Mr.McDuffie of Mr.Calhoun would be two years hence, if slavery were to be abolished throughout the United States tomorrow.
Among the points established in this work, beyond the power of dispute or cavil, are the following: 1.

That the act of IMMEDIATE EMANCIPATION in Antigua, was not attended with any disorder whatever.
2.

That the emancipated slaves have readily, faithfully, and efficiently worked for wages from the first.
3.