It had unfortunately obtained the name of a trade; and many had been deceived by the appellation.

But it was war, and not trade.

It was a mass of crimes, and not commerce.

It was that which prevented the introduction of a trade in Africa; for it was only by clearing and cultivating the lands, that the climate could be made healthy for settlements; but this wicked traffic, by dispersing the inhabitants, and causing the lands to remain uncultivated, made the coast unhealthy to Europeans.

He had found, in attempting to establish a colony there, that it was an obstacle, which opposed itself to him in innumerable ways; it created more embarrassments than all the natural impediments of the country; and it was more hard to contend with, than any difficulties of climate, soil, or natural disposition of the people.
We would say a few words relative to the numerous petitions, which were then on the table of the House.