I can only say that there is not a man living who wishes more sincerely than I do

I can only say that there is not a man living who wishes more sincerely than I do,

to see a plan adopted for the abolition of it

but there is only one proper and effectual mode by which it can be accomplished,

and that is by Legislative authority: and this,

as far as my suffrage will go,

shall never be wanting.