They are estimated at about eight thousand.
The origin of this population we learned was the following: It has long been a law in Barbadoes, that each proprietor should provide a white man for every sixty slaves in his possession, and give him an acre of land, a house, and arms requisite for defence of the island in case of insurrection.

This caused an importation of poor whites from Ireland and England, and their number has been gradually increasing until the present time.
During our stay of nearly two days with Mr.C., there was nothing to which he so often alluded as to the security from danger which was now enjoyed by the planters.

As he sat in his parlor, surrounded by his affectionate family, the sense of personal and domestic security appeared to be a luxury to him.

He repeatedly expressed himself substantially thus: "During the existence of slavery, how often have I retired to bed _fearing_ _that I should have my throat cut before morning_, but _now_ the danger is all over." We took leave of Lear's, after a protracted visit, not without a pressing invitation from Mr.C.to call again.
SECOND VISIT TO LEAR'S.
The following week, on Saturday afternoon, we received a note from Mr.
C., inviting us to spend the Sabbath at Lear's, where we might attend service at a neighboring chapel, and see a congregation composed chiefly of apprentices.

On our arrival, we received a welcome from the residents, which reassured us of their sympathy in our object.