Mr.Horne, after enumerating several things which were deserving of praise, and worthy of imitation, exclaimed, "The grand crowning glory of all--that which places Antigua above all her sister colonies--was the magnanimous measure of the legislature in entirely abolishing slavery." It was estimated that there were more than two thousand persons assembled on this occasion.

The _order_ which prevailed among such a concourse was highly creditable to the island.

It was pleasing to see the perfect intermixture of colors and conditions; not less so to observe the kindly bearing of the high toward the low.[A] After the exercises were finished, the numerous assembly dispersed quietly.

Not an instance of drunkenness, quarrelling, or anger, fell under our notice during the day.
[Footnote A: During Mr.Home's address, we observed Mr.A., a planter, send his umbrella to a negro man who stood at the corner-stone, exposed to the sun.] RESOLUTIONS OF THE MISSIONARIES.
Toward the close of the district meeting, we received a kind note from the chairman, inviting us to attend the meeting, and receive in person, a set of resolutions which had been drawn up at our request, and signed by all the missionaries.

At the hour appointed, we repaired to the chapel.