It was now seen, however, that it was impossible to bring the question to a final decision in this session, for they, who were interested in it, affirmed that they had yet many important witnesses to introduce.
Alderman Newnham, therefore, by the consent of Mr.Wilberforce, moved, that "the further consideration of the subject be deferred to the next session." On this occasion, Mr.William Smith remarked, that though the decision on the great question was thus to be adjourned, he hoped the examinations, at least, would be permitted to go on.

He had not heard any good reason, why they might not be carried on for some weeks longer.

It was known that the hearing of evidence was at all times thinly attended.

If therefore the few members, who did attend, were willing to give up their time a little longer, why should other members complain of an inconvenience in the suffering of which they took no share?
He thought that by this proceeding the examination of witnesses on the part of the merchants might be finished, and of consequence the business brought into a very desirable state of forwardness against the ensuing session.

These observations had not the desired effect, and the motion of Mr.Alderman Newnham was carried without a division.