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not he would allow them to settle in Canada, I copy his reply;
"Tell the Republicans on your side of the line, that we Royalists do not know men by their colour. Should you come to us, you will be entitled to all the privileges of the rest of his Majesty's subjects."
This people, knowing that Wilberforce was a friend to their race, named their colony after him. This colony, as a farming region, is surpassed perhaps by few; they live in good houses generally, and pay more attention to stock than in most of the settlements. The people have more information, and are proving their capabilities for self-government.
A remark or two relative to the Elgin settlement:—This is decidedly the most improved of any colony in Canada, it perhaps numbers 800 coloured people, with a chapel and school. The school has been in regular operation for several years, the Rev. Mr. King is their instructor. God has abundantly blessed his labours, in bringing many to a knowledge of the Truth as it is in Christ Jesus; and also in developing their intellects, and moulding their characters, by which they have unquestionably demonstrated their original capacities for self-government. I much regret that we have not more such
