The Negros, he said, could not be in a better state, or more faithful to their masters, than they were.

In three attacks made by the enemy on Dominica, where he had a large property, arms had been put into their hands; and every one of them had exerted himself faithfully.

With respect to the cruel acts in Barbadoes, an account of which had been sent to government by Lord Seaforth and the Attorney-general of Barbadoes, he had read them; and never had he read any thing on this subject with more horror.

He would agree to the strongest measures for the prevention of such acts in future.

He would even give up the colony, which should refuse to make the wilful murder of a slave felony.