Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-03-22
DAILY EVENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

WOMAN 5 RIGHTS LECTURE Last night a
lecture was delivered at Carusi's Saloon, by
Mrs Ernestine L. Rose, n native Of Poland. on
the education and social position of woman.
The lady commenced by apologizing for her
de6cien. knowledge Of the English ianpuaoe
snd then observed, that the present a9e was
ripe for q change as instanced in the present
condition of Europe. Kings and priests are
called upon 20 give an account of their steward
ship, for man no longer believes in the divine
right of force and fraud Hitherto night has
had to struggle against might, but the signs
of the T. mes are most portentous of change in
this respect In the physical world constant
changes are going on, and so it is in the social.
moral, and political world; but as the physical
elements have to undergo changes before
another strata ls added, so the moral elements
have to become modified and prepared, the
public mind has to be elevated before a change
can take place Where SHOULD this change
he commenced if no: here. in America. Ii Is
true that in Europe there have been noble
minds, who have written upon this important
subject, but it could net come to positive de-
mind, because human rights there are not
recognized Neither Nicholas of Russia, nor
the tyraBt of Austria, nor Louis Napoleon of
France. nor the Pope OF Rome, claiming divine
right for their tyranny and usurpa,lon, have
vet found out that all ri sht to govern is de-
rived from the consent Of the governed, that
man is n free being and ought to enjoy all the
privileges that society is capable of bestoyiuc
But in this far famed land of freedom. where
all men are equal to enjoy lie, liberty. and
happiness, we have right, nay it il our beun-
den duty, to demand that equality in practice,
which has been proclaimed in theory. 1t is
asked what does woman want that she does
not already possess Most glowing pictures
are drawn of the beautiful fitness of woman
for her present position III society. and we are
asked, Is not woman loved, honored and pro-
tecteI What more then does she require
Protected against whom? Who is there to
assault her, that man shuld protect her against
him. Is 1t man; and does he really protect
woman against himself? But he loves and
respects her Can man respect what he con-
siders inferior Can he love what he does not
respect Here is the necessity to protest in
the face OF the world of the injustice commit
ted against woman To recount her wrongs
would be To commence with her childhood.
Mrs. Rose then drew n comparison between
the education of II boy and girl, and the fu-
ture sphere of the two-contending that the
woman ought to have the better education rs
ii was she who laid the foundation of the fu-
ture education of the children, moulding the
plastic mind of the child, like wax before the
fire, to right or wrong. But woman, with her
energies stihcl, her mind undevelopej, and
possessing no confidence in herself, what can
she impart to her offspring of fortitude and
moral heroim- This can only be when woman
shall have her rights, when she is educated in
accordance with these principles, and not de-
graded by an inferior education.
The lecturer then referred to Congress and
asked what laws do they make? Let those
great Senators mock and ridicule he rights of
woman, have they an eye to see or an ear TO
hear, or heart TO feel, let them go with me
through the large eities Of this country and
see the pollution at every step, and then mock
ut woman. Shame upon such Senator'S 1t
is easy to SANDER those who have not the
means to make themselves heard except on q
public platform, and that not always 1t showed
daStardly spirit in a Senator to take advan-
tage in the Senate, of woman, because the
cause is not fashionable. Applause. But
even him l blame not with all my heart do |
pity him.
The lecturer then complained of the few &C.
equations that there were for the poorer class.
of females and insisted that all trades and
professions ought to be thrown open to woman;
that of physician after some opposition had
been granted and she insisted that those of
lawyer and minister ought to follow.
She concluded by making strong appeal
Tor the sex, saying, is no. woman a being ere
ated to go hand in hand, and heart to heart
with man? Is she not q mother dau yhter
wife and sister? Fathers, can you lay down
your head on your pillow and rest securely
while you have q daughter to be surrounded
y
sition in life? Brothers can you take YOUR
sister BY the hand, and look her lovingly in
the face IN her present helpless condition
Man, can you love her with her present de-
graded education and social position? Sena-
tors and law makers, you are fighting and
quarreling about rivers, and streams, and ca
mails, and you neglect the highest, noblest and
most important duties in society; Of removing
sin and misery, and to govern man. as to
render him happy and virtuous
At the termination, Ms Rose gave notice
that she would deliver another lecture this
evening, on the political and social condition
of woman. The attendance was yery slim
there being O2ly small number of ladies and
gentlemen present, nor was much enthusiasm
evinced-One gentleman in prominent posi-
ton IN front, quietly reposing during the lee
fure, and only waking up at its termination
from his peaceful SAUNDERS.
Tag FIRST WARD.-This section of the city
is at present in a very forward state of pro-
gress, houses being In great demand, and al
though buildings are constantly being put up,
there Is, Notwithstanding, by no means suffi-
cient accommodation for the inhabitants, al
though there are many handsome lots still
unOeeUpied. The store-keepers of this district
are particularly eaterprising, and arc making
great exertiOns to make their stores in this
part OF the city equal, and in some respects
the druggist, found the Inconvenience of hav-
ing 50 many steps in front, so he has removed
nearly oppOsive to his old stand, to a much
larger store. and one in every way more suit
able for his business. He is an eDterpfisng
young man and deserves encouragement at
the hands of the public. Ridsely has also
reInOdelled his store, and Davis is about to
drop his line near to his OLD stand and
Rldgley as possible, and, TO replace him, an
other saraUt is about TO start q similar store
IN the neighborhood of the one that he is
about to leave. The publ need not, however
be alarmed at sacha display ofcolored bottles.
ior We understand from resident physicians
mat the demand for medicine is not so great
As 70 support so many drug stores.
noti:e that MeSsrs. Ryder & Co., who have
recently bought out Mr.. Oxley, have made
great Improvement on the premises by which
they have the largest store in the Ward
They do an excellent business, and sell choice
groceries as we'll as cheap.
We are sorry, however, to notice that the
torch OF the ineeDdiary seems ceaseless in It's
dlabolical work; nearly every night the in
Labitants are reused from their beds by the
alarm of fire. Within the last two weeks
there have been manl1ns dozen attempts
at IGeendiaries, and in a number of cases the
villains were successful in their base attempts
DISCOURSE TO YoUNG LADIEs.-0n Sunday
evening last, a very interesting lecture was de-
hTered by the Rev. Mr.. Brooks. of Boston,
addressed to young ladies' in which be-gave
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