He was persuaded they would act wisely to attain the end pointed out to them.
They would see, that a natural increase of their Negros might be effected by an improved system of legislation; and that in the result the Slave-trade would be no longer necessary.
A sudden abolition, also, would occasion dissatisfaction there.

Supplies were necessary for some time to come.

The Negros did not yet generally increase by birth.

The gradation of ages was not yet duly filled.

These and many defects might be remedied, but not suddenly.
It would cause also distress there.