The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-06-01

looking candiGly about them npon the earnest ia
ces of fiis assembly, and considering dispassion-
ateIy The question we meet argue, but must feel
that a solemn. sinceie purpose, and no mere per-
sonal arnb ton has eall.d us together. Other pla-
ees and times for this there are tor s"cn Us seeN
them. Bur, with the wall of universal womanhood
upon cur ear nnot choose to turn ASIDE Tor
such low aims.
II is perhaps 10 be expected. and certainly to be
regretted, that a movement like ours, should seem
antagonisic ic. and awaken opposition mot ai,rays
over courteous. InirinsicaiIy. our claims involve
no aniagonism, and imply no bitterness. We de-
mand 10 admission OF superiority. We ask MS op-
portunify to array ourselves in unseemiy sr,nor.
and cross swords with our bro,her-but, with The
broad and rich earth about US. and richer. worth
Ter nature wi;b-n, we ask only that the needs IF
the one, physical aul spiritual, be fi:iingiy met;
aud generous opportanity be granted for honora
Bile. and independent susteHance Upon tho other
and in DO vain ambition of mans brief authority
is it, that in all delibeiaeness, urge first nnd
foremost, the right of suffrage for woman. For
so wide spread is tho theory Of womans inferiory.
unconsciousIy, anil yet undeniabiy Is she made
everywhere at the ireside, the altar, and on The
hi shway, only the graceful dependant Of another,
that in no other way can we SO surely rouse her
to the recognition of her individual worth and re-
sponsibll.ty her independent self hood. rs by se-
curing fr her the rights of citizenship, the priv
eyes of freemen. And we ask these fer her upon
theory Of equality, no assumption of identity
with man ID physical aud mental nature. but upon
The broadbasis Of her humanity. What womanis in
mental nature, and ma y become, is not in any wise
to say eince so little opportunity for deYelopement
has yet been vouehsaftd her. 1t remains for az,
and for children to ffmcnstfdte and decide
And herein ire have much TO do, snce example is
stronger than precepi. and Que noble, Courageous,
successful efiurt will silence opposition and CON-
mandsapprovn more liian ali else. Let Us then
encourage and aid to the extent Of our ability, the
efforts of all who seek truer fuller, broader life.
Desiring wise prudence in the choice of occupa-
lion, 10 the end that no failures may dishear,en
her, embarrass cause, let woman go boldly
and hopefully onward in whatever path her Crea-
tor has given her strength and zeal TO work, and
she shall find both blessings and commentator in
so doing.
Miss Caroline Stanton and James Barnaby were
appointed Secretaries pro TEN.
On motion of Mrs. Emily Robinson business
committee was appointed us follows:
Mrs Emily Robinson. Salem; Mrs. Josephine
S Grfing, Salem; Mrs. NJ. A. Bronson. Medina :;
Miss Maria L. Giddinge, Jeff-rson Mrs. Martha
]. Tiden. Cleveland DIR. w. Caiae Ravsnna /;
Joseph Barker, Salem.
Letters were then read from Mrs. PauIina w.
Davis, of Providence. R. L; Mrs. Julia T. F lint,
Maple Grove; Mrs. Frances ID. Gage, St. Louis
and others.
Address by Mrs, Elizabeth A. Aldrich Z Fditor of
the Genius of Liberty, Cincinnati. The address
was able and eloquent.
Business Committee reported series of Reso-
utions. Report accepted, and resolutions laid on
the taile for discussion. Adjourned to 2 O'Clock
P. M.
AFTERNOON SESSION. s
Mrs. Robinson read follows the
ANIMAL Report.
One year has passed since the formation CT our
Society. Compared with the magnitude and
importance of the work, we have done little. Yet
the cause has been steadily and manifeslly pro-
gres ing. Our association is small and unpopular.
1t has to encounter the interested opposition of
the moldng influences of society, and to meet
even the prejudices of those it la,ors to elevate.
The report of the Treasurer will show the
amount of money that has been received by the
Committee. and also how it has been expended.
Immediately upon entering upon their duties, the
Executive committee sought.to procure public ad-
vocates of principles but regret to say ihat
our efforts were, unsuccessful. We found none
among US who eoulI devote their time and labors
this work, and the able public advocates OF this
cause at the East have found abundant and profta-
bic occupation nearer h me. ---s-.--
Miss ANToINErTE L. BRowN, however, at our
solicitation has spent two weeks in the Northern
part Of the State and has visited several important
places. Every where she has met welcome re-
ception and willing and attentive listeners.
The subject has been discussed in many places
during the year and public attention called to it in
various ways. Conventions have not been as fre-
quent or numerous desirable for the lack of pub
lie speakers, and the shrinking of mlny capable and
earnest hearted women from the responsibility Of
such occasions. Two county conventions of con-
siderable interest were held in Morgan AID Nor
row Counties. The latter. after very able discus
excellent saries of olutons and eft as wa learn
most favorable impression On the surroundios
community. For The good Influence of the for
mer in small sense indebted to the ef
forts Of Mrs. FRANCES d. GAGE, who has from
The commencement of our enterprise been III
firm and efficient laborer. She has promoted
publicly in conventions and advocated it by he
pen directly and indirectly, through every ctanne
of her varied correspondence. Her good deed
among us will be long and gratefully remembered
We mny here, and not inapproprately mention
the woman's State Temperance Convention. helc
in Columbus The last winter; movement whic
not only efficiently aided that sacred cause, bu
also mlds manifest to many OF The previou.l
doubling. woma Is ability to appear its publ
defenders. We hope that Conventions of thi
character will be increased IN number and in1u
ence not that in any of these public demonslra