§ Lord Stanley moved the second reading of the Coast of Africa Bill.
§ W. Pattenhoped that the Government 1096 would detach one of the vessels employed on the coast of Africa looking after the slave-trade, for the protection of commerce. He hoped also, that the noble Lord would introduce some words into the bill, so as to make it applicable to future settlements in Africa.
Lord Stanleysaid, the whole of the cruisers employed in looking after the slave-trade, were also in duty bound to protect commerce. As to the other point, it would have his earnest attention.
§ Bill read a second time.
§ House adjourned a quarter past twelve o'clock.