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hazardous as possible to the Planter," they promised 
cordially to co-operate in the endeavour to bring the 
contemplated measures to a safe and happy result. In 
the third resolution reliance was expressed on the 
justice of Parliament and in the National Honour, "for 
full and entire compensation for any ulterior loss or 
deterioration of property which may attend its failure." 
The other resolutions set forth the importance of a fair 
distribution of compensation, especially in the case of 
British Guiana, of which it was proudly stated that " the 
value of its exports, and the tonnage and seamen em- 
ployed in its trade, far exceed in proportion to popula- 
tion, anything recorded in the history of ancient or 
modern colonies ;" the speedy payment of compen- 
sation ; and the propriety of a proposal being sub- 
mitted to the Imperial Government " that in addition to 
the compensation, there be granted to this colony, a 
Loan of Two Millions and a Half Sterling, bearing 
4 per cent, interest, with per 1 cent, additional as a 
Sinking Fund, to be secured upon the colonial revenue/' 
The gth resolution was thus worded : — 
That the restraints upon labour, and the diminished production of 
the British West India Colonies, which must necessarily ensue, will 
enhance the profit upon the productions of Foreign Colonies still 
carrying on the Slave Trade. The British Planter has, therefore 
under new disadvantages, to compete with Foreign Possessions, and 
unless afforded the salutary protection of Parliament in the Home 
Market, it is to be feared that the total ruin of the British West Indies 
will eventually take place. 
Mr. Manget. Chairman, and Mr. Warren, Deputy- 
Chairman, of the Society, were appointed a deputation to 
wait upon the Lieutenant Governor with the resolutions 
requesting that they should be forwarded to the Home 
