CHAPTER III.

THE WORLD'S ANTI-SLAVERY CONVENTION, LONDON, JUNE 13, 1840.

Individualism rather than Authority--Personal appearance of

Abolitionists--Attempt to silence Woman--Doable battle against the

tyranny of sex and color--Bigoted Abolitionists--James G. Birney likes

freedom on a Southern plantation, but not at his own fireside--John

Bull never dreamt that Woman would answer his call--The venerable

Thomas Clarkson received by the Convention standing--Lengthy debate on

"Female" delegates--The "Females" rejected--William Lloyd Garrison

refusing to sit in the Convention 50

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