And I do not believe that either the cause of the slave, or the cause of peace and righteousness has been advanced." The situation was further complicated by the discovery of a fresh bone of contention.

As if to give just a shade of sordidness to the strife there must needs arise a money difficulty between the two rival boards of leaders.

This is how our recent band of brothers happened to stumble upon their new apple of discord.

Soon after the formation of the National Society an arrangement was made with each of the State societies whereby they agreed to operate financially their respective territories and to turn into the national treasury the several sums which at the annual meeting they obligated themselves to contribute to the general work.

This arrangement was intended to avoid the expense, conflict, and confusion consequent upon the employment of two sets of agents to work the same territory.