Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-15

day last sutil Saturday night. II was euraeus at
fair. We had expected something out OF the com
mon way; but were not prepared for what we saw
and heard. 1t will be remembered, that after the
public meeting Of Moral Rsformcrs on Tuesday last,
the private meeting Of ladies' emily was called At the
church in Spring street, near Hudson And early on
Wednesday, the church was crowded with females
Of all ages. There was . great deal Of ehattering,
a I'd Whispering and talking, and quarreling before
they could decide upon who was to fill the chair.
:" I move that Mrs. Cove take the chair" said
oie lovely young GIRL who seemed to tremble At the
sound Of her own voice.
AT this up started a shrivsued old maiden, who
exclaimed in . voice like penny trumpet, 81 Move
thai Mrs. Cove do take the chair. The chair, At
all mems meetings, is not allowed to speak, and
we want Mira. Cove speak, and to do things regu-
lar, move that Mrs Hawkins take the chair. Mrs.
Cove take the chair; I'm surprised at the impotence
of young pert like Miss Barry, moving that any
body take the chair. She had better take herself
home"
Miss Barry-Indeed shall do no such thins-and
indeed, Mrs. Prior, If ysu mending ysur hus-
bands cloths, and
Mrs. Gove-Order-I second the motion-all you
in favor, say aye; contrary, no-Carried-Mrs.
Hawkins in the chair.
4 very amable looking lady about l6 years old
took the chair, and said in . whisper "what am to
cay, Airs. Cove"
Mrs. Cove, (whispsriny,) you must return thanks
and all that, like the men, and say what's the pleas
are Of the meeting?"
Mrs. Hawkins-I return thanks to Almighty God
for this favor, and beg 10 know what's the peasurs
Of the meeting.
Southland, Mrs. Ingraham, and Miss Barnes be
committee to nominate officers for the ensuing year;
and move that this be carried, nem. con.
Chairman-It shall be carried mem. con-, Mrs
Wright.
1t was carried.
Miss Digby-I move, that this being lady's meet
ting, the chairman be called the charwoman.
Mrs. Collins-I object to that, because chairwo-
men in some places is the name given to soullery
women
This was carried, however
Mrs. Bates move that the reports of the female
delegates from the several states be read and car
red.
Miss Smith, think. Mrs. Chairwoman or Mrs.
President that it is usual amongst mems meetings to
hear reports read before they carried unless be
the carrying them in our pockets
Mrs. Bates-Miss Smith, you needn't attempt to
of Moral Reform.
Miss Smith-The Edtress, Ma'am, if you please.
Mrs. Gove-Order-no personalities-that's so
like the icentious members Of Congress.
Mrs. President--As this meeting is meant for bu-
siness, move that we do our business and not quar-
rel move that no notice shall be taken out Of the
debate, and that neither at this general meeting nor
at any of the branch etings throughout the state
shall any female reporters be allowed fer any news
papers"
This produced good deal Of discussion, and Ariel
who was present, trembled in his pettcoats that
old lady offered him her bottle Of smelling salts
rne melton manly s-sa -. s~Sl.-
The delegate from Salem, Massachusetts, said -
We do not dare act openly there; but have secret
female moral reform society, we put out tract and
ing the meaning of moral Reform" condcsc ended
10 read H. and got us some money! but soon as he
found out what il all about, he backed out and
prosecuted us
This was received with hisses and Mrs Cove
said-i move a vote Of eensure the Salem parsen
This carried.
kept who refuse to preach in favor Of the observance
Of the seventh commandment and that they all be
censured.
This was carried unanimously.
Miss Digby moved the 18th resolution; il read
thus
Resolved That we use all our influence TO induce
all female friends to their influence to pur-
suade fathers, and brothers, and husbands and
male friends and acquaintance not to vote for any
man as a member Of Congress, or the State Govern
ment, or any public Office whatever, who is known
or reasonably suspected to be lIcentious man. and
violator Of the seventh commandment.
Mrs Cove rose up suddenly beg to add as an
amendment that rcmonstrance be sent to the Pres-
dent requesting him 10 appoint no man 60 a public
office who is hcentious or immoral.
Chairwom That can be made the subject NJ =
separate resolution.
This was done, and both were carried
Miss Smith-What is TO be done with those who
are At present in Office, members Of the cabinet!
Mrs.Gove-Prepare a remonstrance to the Presi.
dent, requesting him to dismiss them.
Miss Srnith-And suppose the President is known
to violate the seventh commandment, what il 10 be
done with hint
Mrs. Gove--Get the people not TO vote for him.
This was carried.
Mrs. Gove-I move that every member of this
convention pledge themselves to put stop to "the
vice that walketh i'm darkness"
Three or four rose to second this
Miss Moore am anxious To see that Woe nut A
stop 10, but don't like 10 speak about Il to others
than 10 my brothers and sisters IL is delicate sub.
ject know two ysung ladies who are guilty in
that respect, but don't like to talk about it,
Mrs. Southard--It must be stopped. have q
nephew at Princeton College who nearly lost his
reason by practising il. found il out warned him;
he left il, and is now well.
Mrs. Gove-This thing must be stopped. Is il
not outrageous that this crime should deluge the
beautiful world with desoation! And that man. lord
" mas who was created in the image Of his maker
in ssrty and innocence, should thus level himself
aud the image Of God which he bears, to the brutes
that pershl My very soul bieeds TO see the power
Gods creation has been blessed thus prostrated;
steal but mental energy; and instead Of being useful
members Of society, fulfilling the true duties God
has cnJoined them, become useless: and at last
disease, in its most frghtfu form, overtakes them.
aud generally ends in insanity, lido cy and death:
thus Ia thew ureck and sacri6ra -. a..