If it should be thought that the trade should only be put under certain regulations, what those regulations ought to be, and when they should take place.

These were questions which must be considered; and therefore he had made his resolution as wide as possible, that there might be room for all necessary considerations to be taken in.

He repeated his declaration, that he would reserve his sentiments till the day of discussion should arrive; and again declared, that he earnestly wished to avoid an anticipation of the debate upon the subject.

But if such debate was likely to take place, he would withdraw his motion, and offer it another day.
A few words then passed between Mr.Pitt and Mr.Fox in reply to each other; after which Lord Penrhyn rose.

He said there were two classes of men, the African merchants, and the planters, both of whose characters had been grossly calumniated.