If thou meanest merely that _acts_ of that _same nature_, but differently located in a series, are designated by different terms, thus pointing out their different _relative positions_, then thy argument concedes what we affirm,--the identity in the _nature_ of the acts, and thus it dwindles to a mere philological criticism, or rather a mere play upon words. These are Abolition sentiments on the subject of slaveholding; and although our principles are universally held by our opposers at the North, yet I am told on the 44th page of thy book, that ‘the word man-stealer has one peculiar signification, and is no more synonymous with slaveholder than it is with sheep-stealer.’ I must acknowledge, thou hast only confirmed my opinion of the difference which I had believed to exist between Abolitionists and their opponents. As well might Saul have declared, that he held similar views with Stephen, when he stood by and kept the raiment of those who slew him. I know that a broad line of distinction is drawn between our principles and our measures, by those who are anxious to ‘avoid the appearance of evil’--very desirous of retaining the fair character of enemies to slavery. Now, our _measures_ are simply the carrying out of our _principles_; and we find, that just in proportion as individuals embrace our principles, in spirit and in truth, they cease to cavil at our measures. Gerrit Smith is a striking illustration of this. Who cavilled more at Anti-Slavery _measures_, and who more ready now to acknowledge his former blindness? Real Abolitionists know full well, that the slave never has been, and never can be, a whit the better for mere abstractions, floating in the _head_ of any man; and they also know, that _principles, fixed in the heart_, are things of another sort. The former have never done any good in the world, because they possess no vitality, and therefore cannot bring forth _the fruits_ of holy, untiring effort; but the latter live in the lives of their possessors, and breathe in their words. And I am free to express my belief, that _all_ who really and heartily approve our _principles_, will also approve our _measures_; and that, too, just as certainly as a good tree will bring forth good fruit.