If the magistrates, instead of encouraging the apprentices to complain and be insolent, would join their influence to support the authority of the planters, things might go on nearly as smoothly as before.
In company with Rev.Mr.Packer, late Rector of St.Thomas, we rode out to the Belle estate, which is considered one of the finest in the island.

Mr.Marshall, the manager, received us cordially.

He was selected, with two others, by Sir Lionel Smith, to draw up a scale of labor for general use in the island.

There are five hundred acres in the estate, and two hundred and thirty-five apprenticed laborers.

The manager stated that every thing was working well on his property.