1 to prevent such a contingency. The question does not, 153 however, arise at present, and the general principles involved have been stated with sufficient clearness in the last sentence of the Colonial Secretary's reply to Mr. Grove which forms an enclosure to this Despatch and to which I await a reply. I have sent a copy of this Despatch to Sir John Jordan.
I have the honour to be,
1ty Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,
Manchester
Governor, &c..