Observations on Lord Bathurst's Speech in the House of Peers, on March 18, 1817; Sent Sealed to Sir Hudson Lowe to the Address of Lord Liverpool, on the 7th Day of October, 1817 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1818 edition. Excerpt: ...tions. Heads ofsomepro posed Alterations in Observations. I. The predeces sor of Sir Hudson Lowe had extended the line of the limits over the summits of the hills; hut having perceived, a fortnight afterwards, that hy altering the sentry posts a little, he should comprise within the precincts, the house and garden of the Secretary General Text of the Restrictions. the Regulations hitherto established for the Persons under charge at Longwood. I. Longwood, with the road along the ridge, by Hutsgate, to the signalgun near the alarmhouse, will be established as the limits. Observations. Text of the Restn Bruck, he hastened to make that improvement. About eighty toises from the road, is the garden of Corbett, where there are eight or ten oaks, which afford some shadesthere is a fountain, and some cool air. The new restriction, by allowing only the road, has substituted a mere line for this surface, and has excluded from the precinct, the Secre 8. Observations. tary's house and Corbett's garden. II. By the first regulations which formed our establishment in this country, and which the English Gov; eminent approved, persons arrived at Longwood in the following manner: the Governor, the Admiral, the Colonel commanding the regiment and the camp, the two members of the Company's Council, and the Secre Text of the Restrictions. II. Sentries will designate the external boundary, as well as that beyond which no person can approachLongwood house and garden, without the Governor's permission. Observations. Text of the Restnc tary-General, who " constitute the three Principal houses of the country might pass the guard with-. out any passport or authoritywhatever. The inhabitants must have a pass from the Governor; the naval men from the Admiral; the...