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is also a bench of Magistrates, which is
elected by the people, and to which colour
ed persons are also eligible. This last
Assembly tries criminal cases and admins
ters the laws generally. Trial by jury has
also been introduced.


Some attempt having been made by the
whites to regulate the mode by which the
coloured people should claim their seats
in the assembly, very animated debate
took place, in which DR.. Young, colour
ed person, was very conspicuous, and
treated Mr. Wright the Chairman, with
marked indecorum. 1t was expressly de-
clared at this meeting that the coloured
people were aiming at exclusive power,
and Mr.. Wright requested that the achiteS
might not be condemned unheard The
population of the colony is as follows 60
Slaves 5000, free people of colour, 1000,
whites 200!


Remarks have read the above para
graph, with feelings of deep interest. Why
should there be any distinction among the
worms Of the dust, the occupants Of Jehovah's
footstool. save that which results from merit
We are pleased TO find, that, the Righteous
ness which exalteth nation" reigns in some
part the Kings dominion, s may his majesty
yet live, to see it reign throughout his vast Do
main. The pleasing consideration that Jehovah
reigneth, is a support under the deepest op-
preston, and should excite US to cultivate our
minds, and prepare our hearts for the results
Of his providence. And would here remark,
that there is sure rule of preparation laid
down, save that which is found in the Bible.
Cultivated minds and sanctifed hearts, would
so qualify our brethren in Honduras, for the
exercise of their ghts, as to leave the Albion,
no more cause Of surprise. The same causes,
ifnot in degree, yet in kind, will produce the
same effects in this country. The EDITOR