The Sun.
London, England, 1819-07-08 00:00:00

SLAVE TRADE.

Mr. WILBERFORCE stated, that his object In
rising upon the present occasion was to move for
an Address to his Royal Highnces the Prince Re-
gent, of a similar nature to those he had formerly
introduced. He had to propose, that applica-
tions should he made to the different Powers of
Europe, entreating them to join this country in
carrying the Conventions which had been entered
into for the entire Abolition of the Slave Trade
into effect. He could not forget the fraud and
cruelty with which this traffic was attended, and
the pain and perseverence with which it hail been
combated. A declaration had beets made de-
scribing that system as contrary to every ptinciple
of humanity ; that Government had used every
siseatts to gain the co-operation of other Powers;
this country had sliewn that it was earnest in the
cause by the sacrifices it had made to obtain its
abolition. There was only one Power in Ets•
rope,,viz. Portugal, that had not fixed a period
for its termination ; even Spain had subscribed
to that measure, and he could not but hope that
Portugal would not continue to subject itself to
the imputation of suppotting it. But although the
different Powers had entered into conventions, it
was well known
.how ditlicalt it was to carry them
into effect. A flag was hoisted, under which
English, French, and Americans had prosecuted
the trade. A General Convention had at last
been concluded, by which it would, in a
great measure, be prevented. It was, however,
a subject for regret, that the two Powers.
-I,.:'rance and America, hail not become parties
thereto; it was grievous to think, that when this
country, which had been termed a, shop-keep-
itig people, had abandoned it, that a high-mind-
ed nation, .never of any commercial celebrity,
should permit its continuance. Surely, when they
convidared that it bad been carried on in a most
aeant!a!ous manner, and viewed the ravages

created Oy
IsHiasze, use wessiss 001 aists,A., tilt
interest of a few fraudulent men to iufloence,
them in countenancing it. It was the mote dis-
tressing that the subject had been so long de-
layed. Some parts of Atria bersan to thew the.
effect of the abolition, aid to manifest', that it
improvements were cultivated, they would pro-
ceed in ci•ilizar ion equal with other conut
A newly established colony. at
„present had
two thousand persons under a course of edu-
cation. The best tows by which the con-
cerrence of other Powers could be obtain-
ed would he to let them see how much This
country had it at heart. He should -conclude by
-hoping that every individual would give the mea-
sure his support, and that his Majesty's Govern-
ment would use their utmost exertions to accom-
plish the object, by which Africa might at last be
entirely. released from that calamity she had for
soonauy ages endured. He then moved, .that an
Address be presented to his ,Royal Highness the
Prince'Regent, consisting of a series of Resolu-
tions, expressive of the sense entertained of the
benevolent exertions his Royal Highness had uni-
formly mark, and congratulating him on the re-
sult, that the different Powers had acknowledged
the inhumanity of the. Slave Trade, and praying
that la is Royal Highness would he graciously
pleased ro renew those exertions for the entire
accomplishment of its Abolition.
Sir J. INlACKttsTosli, on seconding the Address,
remarked, that it.sequired no other recommenda-
tion than that of his Hon. Friend. With respect
to the conduct of Portugal, he considered it de-
serving of epithets the most severe. 1-1.0 had lull
confidence that America was. sincere in her inten-
tions to termioats2 it. It was somewhat singular
that England and America,. without concert,
should, in the space of twelve months, have de-
clared their determination to abolish it. He had no
doubt that it would be marked by the historian,that
two classes of Englishmen, divided by•civil _war,
.had,• in the same year, agreed to that important
measure. Much honour was dug to the South Ame-
ricans who had, by the first act of its independence,
resolved uponsthe abolition of the Slave Trade. In
the Island of Lucia the traffic continued : he knew
not whether any assistance had bees-rendered by
the mother- country, but believed, it application
was made to the French Government, great exer-
tions.would be made to remove that disgrace from
the French name. No man could be more ardent
in his support of ' the present Government of
France than himself ; he considered. it as a safe-
guard against any convulsions by which Europe
might be shook to its centre. He contemplated
with delight its general tranquillity and the spirit
of good order that prevailed in its legislative as-
remblies. fle was persuaded that the independent
Representatives would not countenance that blot
upon their count; y.
Lord CASTLEREAGH said, it was not his inten-
tion to follow the Hon. Gentleman (Sir J. Mackin-
tosh) through the various topics connected with
this subject, upon which he had touched in the
course of his speech. This was the more unne-
cessary, as he (Lord C.) was not disposed to op-
pose the motion. Though not at all inclined to
discouralse in the House the expression of. those
feelings that naturally arose out of this itnportant
question, it would perhaps be more prudent to
suppress them until such time as further informa-
tion was obtained. With respect to Portugal,
these was ho foraal refusal on her part of a fur-
ther abolition of the trade. The period was not
Yet arrived to snake it appear that she had failed
in her declaration. There was no ground, there-
fore, upon which she could be charged with breach
of faith. He wished souse particular time had
been named by that Power for a fleet abolition,
and such was the unanimous desire of the Powers
assembled at the Congress of Aix-la-Chapelle.—
This desire was communicated to Porttigal, but
no answer had been yet received. France skewed
every disposition to put an end to the traflic as tar
as she was concerned, end nothing could exceed
the anxiety his Royal Highness the Princelies
gent felt upon the subject.
The Address was agreed to, nem• con.
ADJOURNMENT.
Lord CAsTLKEEAGH moved, that the House on
its riiing'adjourn to Monday.--.—Ordered.
Sir J. MACKINTOSH presented a petition from
Captain R. Walker, a British subject, coa.plain-
ing of injuries suffered by him at the hands of the
Portuguese Government.—Ordered to be printed.

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