On a comparison of the probable consequences of the abolition of it, he saw on one side only doubtful contingencies, but on the other shame and disgrace.
Sir James Johnstone contended for the immediate abolition of the trade.

He had introduced the plough into his own plantation in the West Indies, and he found the land produced more sugar than when cultivated in the ordinary way by slaves.

Even for the sake of the planters, he hoped the abolition would not be long delayed.
Mr.Dundas replied: after which a division took place.

The number of votes in favour of the original motion were one hundred and fifty-eight, and for the amendment one hundred and nine.
On the 27th of April the House resumed the subject.

Mr.Dundas moved, as before, that the Slave-trade should cease in the year 1800; upon which Lord Mornington moved, that the year 1795 should be substituted for the latter period.
In the course of the debate, which followed, Mr.Hubbard said, that he had voted against the abolition, when the year 1793 was proposed; but he thought that, if it were not to take place till 1795, sufficient time would be allowed the planters.