He spoke not only on the subject of slavery itself, the growth of anti-slavery societies, but on a new phase of the general subject, viz., the futility of the Colonization Society as an abolition instrument.

Garrison was present, and treasured up in his heart the words of his friend.

He did not forget how Lundy had pressed upon his hearers the importance of petitioning Congress for the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia, as we shall see further on.

But poor Lundy was unfortunate with the ministers.

He got this time not the cold shoulder alone but a clerical slap in the face as well.