The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-06-02

Considerable discussion arose as they adopted.
The resolutions were rs folows:-
nation to be seIfeyidsntiy true, that all men
created equal" the word MEM Is general term, in
Guiding the whole race, without distinction of sex.
Resolved That this equality Of the must extend
and does extend TO rights personal social legal POLITICAL
ndu.r al and religious ncus.- d.. u course representa-
tion inhe government the ;ec.,ye franchise choice Of
occu"A and an impartial distribution Of the reward
of effort and in reference to all these woman
has the right to choose her sphere OF action
Resolved That the assertion of these rights for wo-
man. equally with involves the doctrine that
she, equally with him should be protected in their
else.
Resolved That perfect the marriage union and pro-
vide for The inevitable vcissitudes of life the ndi-
yduaity Of beth parties should equally and distinctly
recognized by the parties themselves and by the laws OF
lana and therefore justice and the highest regard for
the interests of society require that laws be so
amended that married women be permitted To conduct
business their account to acquire hold invest,
and dispose Of property in their own separate ana Ind
ydua right subject I'LL corresponding and appropriate
obligations
Resolved That God in constituting woman the mother
Of mankind made her living pro.idenc t. produce,
noursh guide guard and govern his best and noblsst
work from helpless infancy TO adult years having en-
dowed her with faculties ample but more than sui-
cent for the performance Of the great work he requires Of
her essentaly to the performance and the
full development of those faculties.
Resolved That we do not charge womans priyaton OF
her rights alone for also has contributed
to this result both have sinned together call
on botn TO repent t0ctcr tnat tue wrong done ny DOM
may, by the united exertons of both may be undone
Resolved That sacred ana inestmablc in value
the rights which assert for their possession
and exercise not the ultimate end we aim ut. for
rights not ends but only to ends implying di
ties and to be demanded in order that duties be
performed.
Mrs. FRoHoCK followed with lengthy written
discourse The wrongs of women her theme.
Mrs. SEVERANCE, Of Cleveland, read an address
which for perspicuity of thought and depth of argu
ment has not been excclled in any lecture thus far.
1t delivered with considerable force and energy,
and received by the audience with repeated bursts
Of applause.
Mr.. JoSEs offered batch of resolutions which
after much discussion were adopted.
Mrs GRIFFIN, chairman of the committee on
drafting a constitution, reported, and the report
was accepted and adopted.
Mr.. JONES wished to make an explanation he
busies himself with interruptng every speaker that
takes the stand. This is certainly as much as the
forticth interruption he has made, and occupied the
time. but not the attention of the audience. He
goes with rush for floor monopoly.
very lengthy discussion here ensued in relation
to what name the society should adopt, when final
ly they agreed that it should be denominated "The
Ohio Woman's Rights Association"
A vote of thanks was given to the proprietors of
the Baptist church, for the of their church; also
to the superintendent Of the different railroads. fer
their kindness and courtesy in passing the members
of the convention their respective routes at
half the usual charge
On motion of Mr. Jones. adjourned sine die.