Nothing can more forcibly prove the misery of the slaves, than the fact that funerals, which in Africa are attended by lamentations and sorrow, are in the West Indies celebrated with expressions of joy. (NOTE S.) This relation is derived from a letter of Mr. Arfelius who was an eye-witness, and a great sufferer from this treacherous attack upon the colony. See "Rees's Encyclopedia," article, Sierra Leone. FOOTNOTES [1] A society of merchants, established by king Charles II. for trading to Africa; which trade was laid open to all his majesty's subjects, and those of succeeding monarchs, until the abolition took place, 1807. [2] Capital of Whidáh, situated about four miles from the factory at Whidáh. [3] It is necessary to apprize our readers, that the remarks and descriptions contained in this volume, apply to Africa as it was some years since. [4] The slave-trade was abolished in 1807. [5] See Mr. Wilberforce's speech, at a meeting of the Church Missionary Society, 1822. [6] See Shillibur's Voyage. [7] See Cohen's Letter to Governor Macarthy, African Report, 1822. [8] See Discourse of the Bishop of London, before the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel, October 1817. THE END. Harvey, Darton, and Co. Printers, Gracechurch-Street, London.