But as to the other, or common, evils complained of, he thought the remedy should be gradual; and such also as the planters would concur in.

He would nevertheless not oppose the present resolution.
Mr.Barham considered compensation but reasonable, where losses were to accrue from the measure, when it should be put in execution; but he believed that the amount of it would be much less than was apprehended.

He considered emancipation, though so many fears had been expressed about it, as forming no objection to the abolition, though he had estates in the West Indies himself.

Such a measure, if it could be accomplished successfully, would be an honour to the country, and a blessing to the planters; but preparation must be made for it by rendering the slaves fit for freedom, and by creating in them an inclination to free labour.

Such a change could only be the work of time.
Sir John Newport said that the expressions of Sir S.Romilly, which had given such offence, had been used by others; and would be used with propriety, while the trade lasted.