Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1860-11-03
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EQUAL RIGHTS.

Mr.. EDIToR A number of the friends of
Equal Rights have solicited reports of the pro.
gress Of our movement through your columns, il
you are willing, and through such other journals
as faycr our cause. We have for our encourage
ment, the promised aid of a number Of editors
whose favor and interest will be highly valuable.
Indeed it is difficult to anticipate opposition in II
cause go righteous and just, and especially where
it is manifest that the Legislation we demand for
woman would be equally for the good of man, and
Tor the benefit of oil concerned in the family rela-
ton. 1t would d~evelope individuality, and yet
enhance unity Of interest. 1t would dignity the
mother with the legal responsibilities of guardian
ship, and thus serve to educate her for a better
counsellor, and a more j~udicious help-mate. 1t
would make the wife equal with her husband in
property rights, earnings, etc., and that would re-
press antagonism and elevate domestic life.
1t is by no means difficult to interest on audi
ence on this subject. 1 have just concluded a Sc
ries of most successful meetings, eleven in number,
at as many different towns. With one exception
they were we'll attended, and whether any came
10 mock | cannot say, but AN sure Of a hearty
God speed on the part of many from whom il
was lees. expected. A majority of these meetings
we're in Harrison County, and the interest was
just what you might expect from sensible, indie
pendent people like those who reside there. Be
sides the faithful co-adjutors in that section, like
DR.. Wilson, whose wife wrote that triumphant
vindication of Bible equality like John and Emf
ly Holmes, Cyrus and Jane McNeely, Messrs.
Rsdfsld, Riker, etc., there is another class who
are best known as jealous adheren is of sect and
party, that concur in our plans and proffer their
support. At Mastersville, the Representative who
resides there cordially and publicly endorsed our
movement, and will act Alright at the coming SEES
sion. ! have met other members who will do the
same, soae Of whom express decided interest.
Doubtless an ugly caricature of our principles
still hauuts the Imagination of some in every COM
munity, and there are others who, from prejudice or
perversen?ss, are incapable of appreciating the
philosophy of our doctrine. On the other hand
we have the assurance of q widespread sympathy
IN extensive correspondence has revealed to me 6
deeper feeling, and more willingness to aid in ths
enterprise than l had expected. Women of high
position and Of wide influence tell me to use theil
names in furtherance of the cause. Some say
command my services as far as necessary" ane
others assure me that they will do all IN theil
lower. 1.-The prospect is good for a thorough
canvass Of our town." is the report / get from va
rious quarters, others announce their petitions full
and demand more, while a large number solici
lectures, and promise good audiences.
Notwithstanding the very limited opportunity
for obtaining signatures to petitions at the CLOSE
of a meeting when there are questions to be ans
wered, tracts to be distributed, books to be sold
ect., l procured in the tour alluded to, some fou
hundred names, and left petitions in thu
hands Of those who are pledged to a more thorough
work in their respective localities. Surely there il
rosaon to feel encouraged.
j. elizabeth JONES.