From the Rochester (N.Y.) Inquirer
ANTI-SLAVERY MEETING
At a meeting of the citizens of Rochester, pursuant to public notice, held at the 3d Presbyterian Church, on Wednesday evening, the 13th B. Colby was called to the Chair, and W.W. Reid was appointed Secretary. The following resolutions were unanimously passed : Resolved That it is expedient at this time, to form ourselves into an Association to promote the immediate abolition of slavery, and that our only weapons shall be ‘light and love’. That a Committee of five be appointed to draft a Constitution for a Society to carry into effect the above resolution. The following gentlemen were appointed by the Chairman: Dr. J.W. Smith, S.W. Patchen, A.G. Hall, Wm. C. Bloss, and W.W. Reid.
Signed B. Colby, Chairman W.W. Reid, Secretary
(Liberator, December 14, 1833, pg 1)
