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 the cause of Slavery, it is proved by Mr. Park, that whether upon the Coast or the Interior, so far from that being favourable to the Slave Trade, that in either situation the Trade for the time is utterly suspended: therefore it is not the interest of the British Trader to encourage wars amongst the natives. But I beg pardon of the Commercial World.—I have too great a respect for the character of a British Trader, to suppose that he would be guilty of such infamy. His conduct is distinguished by plain dealing and honest meaning; and he has too much pride of character to deviate from the paths of honour.

In all climates, where food is easily obtained, cultivation is little attended to. Mr. Park bears strong testimony to that fact. For having been in the East Indies, on mentioning to the inhabitants of the interior of Africa the advantageous uses to which the Elephant and Bullock are applied on that