To tear the dead tissues asunder which still joined them, all that was wanted was another sharp shock, and this came at the annual meeting of the National Society in 1840 over the woman's question.

The issue, "Shall a woman serve with men on a committee ?" was precipitated upon the convention by the appointment of that brilliant young Quakeress, Abby Kelley, on the business committee with ten men.
The convention confirmed her appointment by about a hundred majority in a total vote of 1,008.

Whereupon those opposed to this determination of the question, withdrew from the convention and organized the American and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society.

Garrison had triumphed and he was immensely elated with his victory.

His moral leadership was definitely established, never again to be disputed by his disciples and followers..