Section Iv. P. 289.

Lord J. Russell's speech--conduct of ministers--great number of petitions--Sir W. Denison's views--resolution of colonists--rapid changes of systems--the intentions of Earl Grey--evils of ticket system--resolution of the Legislative Councils--views of different parties--state of the colony--Earl Grey accused of breach of faith--Earl Grey's speech--declares his determination to proceed--the effect of his speech on Van Diemen's Land--Leagues formed--Neptune arrived--protest-- petitions of all classes--convict party form an association--it is dissolved--weakness of the colony--feelings of other colonies towards Van Diemen's Land.