Upon this a debate ensued, and afterwards a division; when the original motion was carried by sixty-three against thirty-six.
On the 15th of May the Lords met again.

Evidence was then ordered to be summoned in behalf of those interested in the continuance of the trade.

At length it was introduced; but on the fifth of June, when only seven persons had been examined, a motion was made and carried, that the farther examinations should be postponed to the next session..