Lord Temple affirmed, that the bill would seal the death-warrant of every White inhabitant of the islands.

The second reading was supported by Sir Ralph Milbank, Mr.Pitt, Fox, William Smith, Whitbread, Francis, Barham, and by Mr.Grenfell, and Sir John Newport.

Mr.Grenfell observed, that he could not give a silent vote, where the character of the country was concerned.
When the question of the abolition first came before the public, he was a warm friend to it; and from that day to this he had cherished the same feelings.

He assured Mr.Wilberforce of his constant support.

Sir John Newport stated that the Irish nation took a virtuous interest in this noble cause.