Those however, who are in opposition to any measure, if they perceive by the turn the debate takes, either that they are going against the general will, or that they are opposing the sentiments of members of high moral reputation in the society, give way.

And so far do the Quakers carry their condescension on these occasions, that if a few ancient and respectable individuals seem to be dissatisfied with any measure that may have been proposed, though otherwise respectably supported, the measure is frequently postponed, out of tenderness to the feelings of such members, and from a desire of gaining them in time by forbearance.
But, in whatever way the question before them is settled, no division is ever called for.

No counting of numbers is allowed.

No protest is suffered to be entered.

In such a case there can be no ostensible leader of any party; no ostensible minority or majority.