In the course of the evening we gathered the following facts and testimony: 1.

All the company testified to the benefits of abolition.

It was affirmed that the island was never in so prosperous a condition as at present.
2.

The estates generally are better cultivated than they were during slavery.

Said one of the magistrates: "If, gentlemen, you would see for yourselves the evidences of our successful cultivation, you need but to travel in any part of the country, and view the superabundant crops which are now being taken off; and if you would satisfy yourselves that emancipation has not been ruinous to Barbadoes, only cast your eyes over the land in any direction, and see the flourishing condition both of houses and fields: every thing is starting into new life." It as also stated that more work was done during the nine hours required by law, than was done during slavery in twelve or fifteen hours, with all the driving and goading which were then practised.
3.