He had resided in Barbados for twelve years, during which time he had repeatedly visited many of the neighboring islands.

He thought the negroes of Barbadoes _were as well prepared for freedom in 1834, as those of Antigua_, and that there would have been no bad results had entire emancipation been granted at that time.

He did not think there was the least danger of insurrection.

On this subject he spoke the sentiments of the inhabitants generally.

He did not suppose there were five planters on the island, who entertained any fears on this score _now_.
On one other point the Archdeacon expressed himself substantially thus: The planters undoubtedly treated their slaves better during the anti-slavery discussions in England.
The condition of the slaves was very much mitigated by the efforts which were made for their entire freedom.