ABSTRACT
In the treaty of Ghent, concluded on the 24th of December, 1814, between his Majesty and the United States of America, there is the following article relative to the slave-trade:—
" Art. 10. Whereas the traffic in slaves is irreconcileable with the principles of humanity and justice, and whereas both his Majesty and the United States are desirous of continuing their efforts to promote its entire abolition, it is hereby agreed, that both the contracting parties shall use their best endeavours to accomplish so desirable an object."
