He allowed there ware many enormities in the trade, which called for regulation.

There were two propositions before the House: the one for the immediate, and the other for the gradual, abolition of the trade.

He thought that members should be allowed time to compare their respective merits.

At present his own opinion was, that gradual abolition would answer the end proposed in the least exceptionable manner.
Mr.Pitt rejoiced that the debate had taken a turn, which contracted the question into such narrow limits.

The matter then in dispute was merely as to the time at which the abolition should take place.