viour, more especially, if he happens to be a man of power and consequence:-and certainly politeness, good actions, together with humanity and benevolence, never fail of gaining one a distinguished reputation among mankind, in spite of the shafts of calumny; for politeness not only gains the heart, but adds infinite lustre to the possessor, whatever rank or denomination he may bear in life.

On the other hand, let a man be ever so powerful, rich, learned, and handsome, without politeness (I mean not the politeness. common to fops and puppies), to his superiors, equals, and inferiors, he never will be esteemed, loved, or sought after in society, and with the generality of mankind he will ever be despised; therefore, as this accomplishment is so very requisite to every person, how contemptible, and truly despicable must a man appear in the degraded light Governor Picton did in this instance before these ladies. But politeness is with him an unnecessary incumbrance, and instead of acting so as to gain esteem and affection, he has studied to render himself execrable and obnoxious, by his haughtiness, imperiousness, vain deportment, ill-nature, and malice. Picton takes great delight in being the diabolical instrument of forming, breeding, creating, and cementing disputes, discords, and dissentions among those under his command, he enjoys, above all things, being instru mental in disturbing the peace and tranquillity of those who do not approve of his cruelties,―he glories in rapine, plunder, and oppression, and piques himself on his tyranny and power over those who have the misfortune of being placed under his influence and power, he is slanderous and deceitful in a superlative degrse, overbearing, proud, vain, and ambitious, he has, in all instances, rendered himself disagreeable and disgusting in

the execution of his office; and, for six years past, considered Trinidad a forest, and its inhabitants his game, in short, Picton is a declared foe to virtue, as also to every accomplishment that can render a man truly amiable and desirable to society,--I find him despised, abominated, hated, and detested by every independent man in the colony.

Having thus dissected him, what a difference there is between his character and that of the virtuous and accomplished gentleman who is placed at the head of the Commission! who is, indeed, esteemed, loved, and caressed by all who have the happiness of his friendship and acquaintance. Colonel Fullarton was received, on his arrival, with heartfelt joy and open arms, and continues to be the idol of every honest man, because he endears himself to all ranks and denominations of persons, by his politeness, attention, affability, good-will, and disinterestedness, he, instead of oppressing, does all in his power to diffuse happiness, and delights in doing good and virtuous actions worthy of the benign Sovereign of Britain,— whenever he appears abroad, the hearts of those who. had been formerly oppressed, exult with unfeigned joy, and the soft tear of gladness rolls down their glowing checks, they bless their Sovereign for his beneficence in giving them this exalted man to govern the distracted. Colony, he is generous and liberal, kind, affectionate, and friendly, faithful to his engagements, promises, and appointments, he is also a man of honor and integrity,and, in short, is possessed of every requisite and engaging qualification that can give a man a virtuous and dignified character.

How different is Colonel Fullarton from the ExGovernor Picton!-While the latter is detested by all, except his panders, the former is loved, esteemed, caress

ed, admired, spoken well of by all, and dear to all except

the panders of the latter. But what inestimable titles!What glorious names! How worthy and deserving must Colonel Fullarton appear to the world!-And how amiable must he really be to merit such a shining character! How miserable and contemptible General Picton appears, when compared to Colonel Fullarton!-And what a glorious victory virtue obtains here over tyranny and brutality! How this picture ought to spur and instigate us to act justly and disinterestedly, and, in a word, to study the paths of virtue, politeness, and every other accomplishment and qualification that can give a man self-conscientious satisfaction, and make him universally cherished and respected by his fellow-creatures.

When a man acts the part of Djezzar in all instances in governing a considerable portion of free people, besides creating himself a great number of enemies, how uncomfortable and uneasy he must perpetually appear in his own eyes? He must be inwardly tormented, for there a monitor is placed that cannot be silenced. In this state, life is not worth enjoying, if torments are constantly gnawing him within, and the finger of scorn is for ever pointing at him when he walks abroad, he lives only to be execrated by himself and others, which seldom or never fails to be the case, when one acts contrary to the statutes of God, as well as those established by

man.

Picton is hated by all, and loved by none!-What a terrible and afflicting idea this must be to him, if he is possessed of any feeling or sensibility!----How torturing must his situation be to himself, if he reflects but for a moment on the opinion the world entertains of him!A man like Picton, possessed of power, with such a character, might maintain himself for a short time, by fraud,

dissimulation, and deceit, in the good graces of such a man as Commodore Hood, but I affirm, that it is utterly impossible he could long enjoy the confidence of any man of sense, penetration, or reflection; therefore you need not wonder at his abominable conduct towards Colonel Fullarton on this occasion.

On Monday, the 14th of February, a special council was held, when the Brigadier was, if possible, more violently enraged. Colonel Fullarton submitted the state of the prison, and read the list he received from William Payne, the executioner. On his reading these papers, the members earnestly and unanimously urged a reconciliation. Colonel Fullarton assented, rather than expose himself to injurious imputations of an unrelent ing character, if he resisted the united importuniries of the council, which they stated was urged for the welfare of the colony; and a reconciliation therefore took place. But to shew you the diabolical manoeuvres of the party, it is necessary to state, that Mr. Unwin, clerk of the council, destroyed all the papers presented by the Colonel on the subject of this most disgraceful business. Very fortunately for the cause, the papers were signed in duplicate, consequently were preserved from the devouring grasp of the malignant partizans of despotism.

Although the first and second commissioners were thus reconciled, it became a matter of necessity, for the public service, to suspend Mr. Woodyear from executing any functions connected with the office of public secretary to the commission. Accordingly, the first commissioner made a motion to that effect on the 17th, after depicting the cause which led to the necessity of this measure, namely, mis-statement, omission, or neglect of public duty on the part of Mr. Woodyear, on a subject of great delicacy, and materially affecting not only the Ee

character and estimation of the parties concerned, but the welfare and security of the colony at large. This motion clearly expressed these circumstances, as well as that his salary should be continued until the pleasure of his Majesty's ministers should be known. BrigadierGeneral Picton opposed this motion in very strong terms, and even entered a protest upon the minutes, although Colonel Fullarton stated, on the 12th, that the suspension of Mr. Woodyear was the only ground on which he agreed to the reconciliation proposed so strenuously by the council: and now, in answer to the Brigadier's objections, the Colonel said, however much he was inclined to sacrifice personal feelings to public duty, still there were bounds to this also. After the violent outrage offered to himself, in the face of the colony, by the Brigadier, it was impossible for him, consistent with his own character, to agree to a reconciliation, but upon the plea originally brought forward by the Brigadier, namely, that Mr. Woodyear had not made the communication as directed by Colonel Fullarton, on the subject of Madame Duval, and therefore it became necessary, if BrigadierGeneral Picton's conduct was excusable on the ground of Mr. Woodyear's failure in point of duty, he should be held publicly responsible for the impropriety on the part of the Brigadier, and this alone could be effected by his suspension. This disgraceful miscreant, Woodyear, was, however, suspended, and G. Adderley, Esq. a young gentleman of abilities, urbanity, and inflexible integrity, was appointed, but no formal repetition of the rupture ensued; on the contrary, the Brigadier communicated, through the medium of his zealous friend, Gloster, his readiness to conduct the public business in an amicable

manner.

Before I conclude this important relation, it is necessary to add, that from the mode in which the affair of