He complimented the humanity of Mr.Wilberforce, though he differed from him on the subject of his motion.

He himself had read only the privy council report; and he wished for no other evidence.
The question had then been delayed two years.

Had the abolition been so clear a point as it was said to be, it could not have needed either so much evidence or time.
He had heard a good deal about kidnapping and other barbarous practices.

He was sorry for them.

But these were the natural consequences of the laws of Africa; and it became us as wise men to turn them to our own advantage.