Having done away these wicked practices from their system, they maintained positions which were less exceptionable, as that the natives of Africa generally became slaves in consequence of having been made prisoners in just wars, or in consequence of their various crimes.

They then gave a melancholy picture of the despotism and barbarity of some of the African princes, among whom the custom of sacrificing their own subjects prevailed.

But, of all others, that which was afforded by Mr.
Norris on this ground was the most frightful.

The King of Dahomey, he said, sported with the lives of his people in the most wanton manner.

He had seen at the gates of his palace two piles of heads, like those of shot in an arsenal.