New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-09-09
Womap,s R,shts Convention.

The WOman's Rights Convention assem-
bled here at 10 O'Clock this morning. The following
were chosen officers:
Prestdent-LUcRETIA MorT
Tiee Prtsidests-Mrs Psulina w. Davis, r. 81; Mrs
+. Oakes Smith N Y Clementne w Nichols, Brattle-
boro (ierrit Smith, N. Y; Sarah l.. Miller, Pa
Seoyetartes-susan B Anthony, Roohosser Martha
c. Wright, Auburn; s. J. May; lydia Fowler.
Business Committee of twelve was appointed.
Luc, Stone read the call aud explained lts meaning
Mrs Davis read a ieuer from Horace Greeley which
was well received; also letter from Mr. Read, OF En-.
gland and one from g. w Johnson, of Buffalo, inc!os
Ing $40
Voice" 10 the writer a man or woman I"
Mrs DAvis-"A woman"
Mira T. Oake, Smith wanted the plainly givenin
full In the beginning OF our enterprise We want ell
our hopo,s and privileges. Laughter
Mrs Wrt ht resd the Address oil the Convention held
at Westchcster, Pa
Mrs Nichols suegetted that If popular elections
not proper places for women TO vote At special places
and Jaws might be- ses apart for them.
The Business c. mmiitoo then reported The two fol-
lowing resolutions:
from the past like her looms, felt 10 be time honored
hndrsnces TO human progress and Opposed 10 that DIVINE
truth which gives ght 10 the worid-TheTefore
Resoued hat II is our duty 10 examine thess institu
tons and which OF them are still worthy Of hon
or aud supportwhch we should 'eek to reform and which
Sesred That it the rich, of every holding prop
ery as citizen Of the Republic, t. Isls1 taxation TIL such
time as she is iuy represented at the ballot o1x.
The Hall was tlicd and The Convention very or
derry and euthusias'ic Adjourned till this afternoon
AFTERNOON SESSION
The Convention Teassembed III o'clock
Gerrli Smith reported the following resolution:
hes0red That the demand OF W oman not Tor privileges
nor favors employ IN nt nor h nCrs-out br nights
kes0ited, That the light VI human beings 70 their own
pe,ona to heir own esrn4g' and Pofery and @ Parc
as naturally, absolutely TO SOmsn rs 10 men.
Resoted That we beseech woman never to consent to
hold INV of these great sacred shs 10 Allowance nor con-
sent to exchange any OF them for brides and privileges
tayos and batteries, however aliuring and seductive
Mrs. Cakes smith adv Gated wonsns night to re-
sst taxation We convene 10 dlsOrs time honored
insiitudOus Let Syracuse, which has become the
Ihermopyla Of fcedOm bs the place for our struggle
Sousid, ignorant oreign re may be made votefs but
halt population are dlsfrancnised.
Lucy Stone made eloquent speech In favor OF
Gerri Smiths resolutions aud expressed her dunn AZ
The law which gyes The husband his wlies earning and
property.
not by tier own peers-guity women cannot = q
iustlce ia oar CouIn-iguOraut suffer Ia silence
rather than endure exposure
Mrs. Rose ssd mind knew no sex II did man could
not represent both sexes II 1t did not then both
have much right as mSa Woman hugs her shackles
men admit We isht, ana what Jes woman say
Why, men won't Hike IL Oppression mas become eg al
and thee ore Is fashionable She urged the removal of
these VI u,, laws.
Artolnetle Brown said women had ne part 10 this
Government for their consent had NOT been obtslned
We would not send women into puolic lie 30 become
mep, but 70 remain women
CIemenlne " Nichols said she introduced az
s,er of woman hOOd political editor, and lha, we
have hoped that though The rigns OF women are no y
suspeLGed che Will come Out and be i've TOmaH yet.
We said be running after the PaEts they have
ieg.sted away ssits. and about sitting upon
them IN Couris of Justice; they must Dot complain II
We give chase after Them.
Mira Smith move the following resolution:
fesotcd That the III bruied SLAVE who Is content with
his oi and woue be free II he could or any .uh q
be only gives evidence o. the depth Of his DEGRADATION
the who sasied wi her ineilor condition. OBJ
thai she hss al The nights she does bat
ho The sng effect Of the to which abe sub
Jectee.
Adjourned.
EvENINC SESSION.
Mrs T. O. Smith reed lester Of sympathy from
John Neel, Of CoUr.Apdt
Gent Suih ssid the women had taken great Hber.
ties WIKI bis righi, IN sefting speech out OF him
Woman wRs not an angel-she only W. msn. He.
old not believe ia eelubg her 10 Heaven before her
time Give her fair field and criiicise her when she
tails
An address from Mrs. Stanton was read advoc arng
the refusal TO pay taxes.
brigham said Ibis movement was got I'd 30 bring
the speakers into notice.
Germ Smith cited the scripture Gaze Of Abimilch
but said he ,hUuo leave Brigham 10 be sln By Lucre.
H. Mott who cA'ugSted him severely She invited hl n
10 di.cuss this question with Lucy Stone and
Artoiueite Brown. $1,000
Lpcy Stone said that be lacked faith In God. God
usde n, women and will keep US such. Gods work
csnro, be blotted out Ill He 10 bloaed ouh Adjourned
The Canal Board.
ALBANY "Wednesday, Sept 8, 1852
Owing 10 the absence OF the State Oih.
u 49, At.er a.