He was desirous of doing that gradually, which he conceived they were doing rashly.

He had therefore drawn up two propositions.

The first was, That an address be presented to His Majesty, that he would recommend to the colonial assemblies to grant premiums to such planters, and overseers, as should distinguish themselves by promoting the annual increase of the slaves by birth; and likewise freedom to every female slave, who had reared five children to the age of seven years.

The second was, That a bounty of five pounds per head be given to the master of every slave-ship, who should import in any cargo a greater number of females than males, not exceeding the age of twenty-five years.

To bring forward these propositions, he would now move that the chairman leave the chair.
Mr.Este wished the debate to be adjourned.