But what was it that we wished to abolish?
Was it not the Slave-trade, which would destroy in time the cruel distinction he had mentioned?
The same honourable gentleman had also expressed his admiration of their resignation; but might it not be that resignation, which was the consequence of despair?
Colonel Tarleton had insinuated, that the petitions on the table had been obtained in an objectionable manner.

He had the honour to present one from his constituents; which he would venture to say had originated with themselves; and that there did not exist more respectable names in the kingdom, than those of the persons who had signed it.

He had also asserted, that there was a strong similitude in their tenour and substance, as if they had been manufactured by the same persons.

This was by no means to be wondered at.

There was surely but one plain tale to tell; and it was not surprising, that it had been clothed in nearly the same expressions.