By the words "actor" and "labourer," I mean that he determined upon a plan of action in behalf of the oppressed Africans, to the accomplishment of which he devoted a considerable portion of his time, talents, and substance.

What Mr.Sharp has done to merit the title of coadjutor in this high sense, I shall now explain.

The following is a short history of the beginning and of the course of his labours.
In the year 1765, Mr.David Lisle had brought over from Barbadoes Jonathan Strong, an African slave, as his servant.

He used the latter in a barbarous manner at his lodgings in Wapping, but particularly by beating him over the head with a pistol, which occasioned his head to swell.

When the swelling went down, a disorder fell into his eyes, which threatened the loss of them.