It was chiefly because of their _illegitimacy_, and also because they were not sufficiently refined, and because their _occupations_ were of an inferior kind, such as mechanical trades, small shop keeping, &c.

Said he, "You would not wish to ask your tailor, or your shoemaker, to dine with you ?" However, we were too unsophisticated to coincide in his Excellency's notions of social propriety.
TWENTY-SECOND PROPOSITION .-- The progress of the anti-slavery discussions in England did not cause the masters to treat their slaves worse, but on the contrary restrained them from outrage.
"The treatment of the slaves during the discussions in England, was manifestly milder than before."-- _Dr.Daniell._ "The effect of the proceedings in parliament was to make the planters treat their slaves better.

Milder laws were passed by the assembly, and the general condition of the slave was greatly ameliorated."-- _H.
Armstrong, Esq._ "The planters did not increase the rigor of their discipline because of the anti-slavery discussions; but as a general thing, were more lenient than formerly."-- _S.

Bourne.

Esq._ "We pursued a much milder policy toward our slaves after the agitation began in England."-- _Mr.Jas.