...in a much more summary manner, than even Mr. Buxton had proposed. If the existence of slavery were repugnant to the principles of the British constitution and of the Christian religion, how could he consent to pause even for an instant) or to allow any considerations of prudence to intervene...

...susceptible. To these, how large and how liberal should that atonement be !" He concluded by moving, «' That the state of slavery is repugnant to the principles...of the Christian Religion, 'and that it ought to be abolished gradually throughout the British colonies, as much expedition as may be foni consistent with...

...susceptible. To these, how large and how liberal should that atonement be !" He concluded by moving, " That the state of slavery is repugnant to the principles...of the Christian Religion, and that it ought to be abolished gradually throughout the British colonies, with as much expedition as may be found consistent...

...the British Constitution, and of the 'Christian Religion, and that it ought to be abolished gradually throughout the British colonies, with as much expedition...regard to the well-being of the parties concerned." Mr Canning felt it his duty to address himself to the House, at this early period of the debate, for...

...honourable gentleman begins his resolution with a recital which I confess greatly embarrasses me ; he says, that ' the state of slavery is repugnant to the principles...British constitution, and of the Christian religion.' God forbid that he who ventures to object to this statement, should therefore be held to assert a contradiction...

...of May, by Mr. Bnxton, who after a long and argumentative speech moved the following resolution : " That the state of slavery is repugnant to the principles...regard to the well-being of the parties concerned." Mr. -Canning considered the terms of this motion too decided and comprehensive. He then-tort' moved...

...took place on the 15th oi May. d On that day, Mr. BUXTON made a Motion to the following effect, — " That the state of Slavery is repugnant to the principles...ought to be gradually abolished throughout the British Dominions, with as much expedition as may be consistent with a due regard to the well-being of the...

...Buxton made a motion for the gradual abolition of slavery in the Colonies, and moved as a resolution, " That the state of slavery is repugnant to the principles...Constitution, and of the Christian Religion, and that it ought lo be abolished gradually throughout the British Colonies, with 1Я23. Foreign ¿»Va/es. 2-15 as much...

...important subject was discussed in the House of Commons, upon the motion of THOMAS FOWEL BOXTON, Esq., " that the state of Slavery Is repugnant to the principles...Constitution, and of the Christian religion, and that it might to be abolished gradually throughout the British colonies, with as much expedition as irla'y...

...honourable gentleman begins his resolution with a recital which 1 confess greatly embarrasses me : he says, that " the state of Slavery is repugnant to the principles...British Constitution, and of the Christian Religion." God forbid that he who ventures to object to this statement, should therefore be held to assert a contradiction...