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thein most earnestly to give this subject closer atten- 

 tion than heretofore, and examine with hope and 

 faith its capabilities of benefiting mankind. It is to 

 be wished by every philanthropist that no obstacles 

 may arise in any quarter to a thorough reformation' 

 of the present institution, but that it may be made 

 capable of communicating its advantages to the 

 natives of the other islands. Bermuda itself would 

 increase, in importance and wealth from the constant 

 influx of strangers, and the excitement of domestic 

 industry. 



As Englishmen, we obey the impulse of our 

 nature in striving to raise aU mankind to a level 

 with ourselves. We believe that the Queen's com- 

 mission should in all places impart equality of pro- 

 tection; that justice, in the east and west, should 

 plant the staff ; and that a charter should lie in the 

 waving flag of England. To this national feeling 

 the colonists must be respectful ;-T-it is a feeling too 

 virtuous to be hurt by insinuation and too powerful 

 to be resisted by violence. 



In regard to school education and religious in- 

 struction of young people of colour in Bermuda, 

 though they have time and unrestricted liberty to 

 attend to such subjects, and though perfect toleration 

 is secured by law to religious teachers of all denomi- 



