We hold that whoever retains his fellow-man in bondage is guilty of a grievous wrong.

We hold that a mere difference of complexion is no reason why any man should be deprived of any of his natural rights, or subjected to any political disability.

While we advance these opinions as the principles on which we intend to act, we declare that we will not operate on the existing relations of society by other than peaceful and lawful means, and that we will give no countenance to violence or insurrection." Twelve, the apostolic number, affixed to the preamble and constitution their names, and thus formed the first Garrisonian Society for the abolition of slavery in the United States.

The names of these apostolic men it is well to keep in mind.

They are William Lloyd Garrison, Oliver Johnson, Robert B.Hall, Arnold Buffum, William J.Snelling, John E.
Fuller, Moses Thatcher, Joshua Coffin, Stillman B.Newcomb, Benjamin C.
Bacon, Isaac Knapp, and Henry K.Stockton.The band of reformers, their work done, had risen to pass out of the low, rude room into the dark night.