But he should deliver himself more fully on this subject, when any thing specific should be brought forward in the shape of a bill.
Sir S.Romilly, the solicitor-general, differed from Lord Castlereagh; for he thought the resolution of Mr.Fox was very simple and intelligible.

If there was a proposition vague and indefinite, it was that, advanced by the noble lord, of a system of duties on fresh importations, rising progressively, and this under the patronage and cooperation of the planters.

Who could measure the space between the present time and the abolition of the trade, if that measure were to depend upon the approbation of the colonies?
The cruelty and injustice of the Slave-trade had been established by evidence beyond a doubt.

It had been shown to be carried on by rapine, robbery, and murder; by fomenting and encouraging wars; by false accusations; and imaginary crimes.

The unhappy victims were torn away not only in the time of war, but of profound peace.