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 be by reason of his creed or colour excluded from high offices under Government. We quote verbatim the 87th Section of the Act:

“And be it enacted that no native of the said territories, nor any natural born subject of his Majesty, resident therein, shall by reason only of his religion, place of birth, descent, colour, or any of them, be disabled from holding any place, office, or employment, under the said Company.”