To some minds there is nothing more difficult to understand and tolerate than is the use of harsh language toward individual wrongdoers.

They appear to be much more solicitous to turn away the wrath of the wicked than to do away with their wickedness.

Multitudes of such minds were offended at the tremendous severities of Garrison's speech.

They were for peace at any cost, while Garrison was for truth at any cost.

These pro-slavery critics were not necessarily wanting in good feelings to the slaves, or lacking in a sense of the justice of their cause.