Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-12
LOCAL NEWS.
Equal Rights Association

LOCAL NEWS.
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II Equal Rights Association.
Women's Rigkts-.Shall the Hensan be Buried in
the CitiseRl-Aiss Hall Objects-A Woman stu
Woman, though a Citisen-Organisation Of
the Association.
Last evening a meeting of this association
formed as an auxiliary association to the
National Equal Rights Association, was held
at Room No. II, Washington Building. There
were present Mr.. James II. Holmes, DR..
Record, Capt. Feree, John H. Crane, A. O
Winslow, G. F. Needham, j. II. Crossman,
physician here Mrs. Josephine Griffng, Miss
L. s. Hall, ID re-. Julia A. Archibold Holmes,
Miss N. 6. O'Brien, and two ladies of color,
who we understood to be Misses Thomas and
Wilson. The business OF the meeting was con-
Quoted mostly in . conversational manner.
Mr.. John II. Crane occupied the chair, and
briefly stated the objects Of the meeting, Mr..
Needham acting as secretary.
Mr.. Grffhng reported, from the committee
appointed for that purpose, draft OF a con.
stitution; which was read by the secretary.
The constitution commences with the fell
lowing preamble: Whereas, by the War Society
is once more resolved into its original eIe-
ments, and in the reconstruction Of our Gov
ernment we again stand face to face with the
broad question Of natural rights; all associa-
tions based on special claims for special classes
are too narrow and partial for the hour; there
fore, from the baptism Of this second revolu-
ton. purified and exalted through suffer-
ing, seeing with holier vision that the peace,
prosperity, and perpetuity of the Republic
rests on equal rights to all, we to day bury
the woman in the citizen.
Article provides that the association shall
be known as sThe Equal Rights Association
OF the District OF Columbia, auxiliary to the
American Equal Rights Association. Article
to all American citizens, especially the right
Of suffrage. irrespective OF race, color, or sex.
Article 3, that any person who consents to the
PRINCIPLES Of the e. association, and contributes
and vote in the meetings. Article provides
for the officers and the appointment OF An ex.
ecutive commlttee; and the remainder of the
constitution prescribes the duties OF the officers
and committee.
When The report had been read, Miss Hall
said she did not like the term "bury" in the
preamble.
Mr. Holmes suggested that another word be
Miss Hall was understood to say that, even
II women were citizens, they would still be
MRS. Wiasiow remarked that they had to
have women and be would suggest that they
should not be buried.
On motion OF Mr. Holmes, the articles Of the
constitution were considered ueriatim.
When the third article was under consdera-
ton, Mr.. Holmes lsaid that there were many
persons who would like 70 JOIN the ASSOCIATION
and were not able to pay, and he moved to
strike ont the words zone dollar.''
Mrs. Grimng.-I second the motion.
The motion was adopted.
Miss Halls it adopted! wished to offer
an amendment to the amendment but did not
have chance.
Miss Hall moved TO insert the word "an.
nually," in the article; which was agreed to.
After the adoption OF the last article OF the
constitution
Miss Hall sa,d-Is that all! We should have
more of 1t. i don't believe in human perfec-
tion, and am opposed to giving a committee
fer
Mr.. Needham suggested that Miss Hall be
one Of the executive committee.
Miss Hall said that she did not object to the
number proposed. but to everything being left
in their hands. She did not believe that they
could find i've persons 30 perfect, to whom the
Society should leave it's business.
Mr.. J. Say les Brown remarked that, although
not member, he would suggest that the
nstitution did not restrict the association
from meeting when they thought it neces-
sary.
Mr. Needham proposed an additional article
providing for quarterly meetings on the first
Monday in July, &c.
vide for meeting they did not want. He
thought that n iss Hall was laboring under a
misapprehension. She seemed to think that
troll Of the association, but that is not the case:
that committee would be subordinate TO the
association. The meetings could be held four
times per week If the association thought
10 procure speakers, prepare business, de-, for
th ose meetings.
Mr.. Need ham moved the adoption of the pre-
amble. which was agreed to.
Mr.. Holmes moved that it be recommItted
for revision; he thought Miss Halls criticism
was just.
hear it said that he belonged to a burial corps
Mr. Needham moved that the preamble be
referred to Mr. Holmes.
Mrs Holmes moved that Mrs. Grifing be
ad0ed to the committee.
Mr.. Holmes declined to serve.
Mr.. Needham.-So will 1, as one OF the orig
inal committee.
us1s MRS; ,nsan,ss G5fsas' Mr. Brown and Miss Hall
Mr.. Blown declined, because he was not a
member.
MRS. DR.. winslow was appointed in place of
The election of officers being in order-Mr
Holmes nominated Senator S. G. Pomerey, OF
Kansas, for president, and he was unanimous.
MI. Needham moved the appointment Of a
committee to nominate the other Off GERS, which
was agreed to, and Mrs Grifing, Mr.. Wins
low, Miss l.. S. Hall, Mr.. Holmes and Miss
O'Brien were appointed.
While the committee were engaged In max
ing up list a recess was taken, and the mem.
bers engaged in social converse.
The committee reported the following list
Vice Presidents, Hon. g. w. Julian, Mrs Jo-
sephine Grihng, Mrs. Clara Barton, Mrs Dr,
WiAslOw; Recording Secretary, Geo. +. Need
u0ut OOJTespOuuILk NcCItl0Tys WTS u ult6 "A.
Archibald Helmes; Executive Committee, Mre.
Josephine Grifing, Mr.. John H. Crane, Mr..
James H. Holmes, Miss L. S. Hall, Mrs. J. A.
Archibald Holmes
Mrs. Holmes asked that name be inserted
in place OF her own, and DR.. Breeds was sub.
stituted.
Mr.. Needham moved that Mrs. Josephine
Slade (colored) be one Of the executive com.
mittee in place OF DIR. Breed; which was
agreed to.
Mr.. Needham said that he was sorry that
the committee had not placed more Of the
colOred element on the list. and he stated that
as he was anxlous to see these people brought
forw ard, he intended to resign his position as
soon as the proper colored person presented
himself.
After some further unimportant business
had been transacted, the meeting adjourned.
THE ACCIDENT YBsTBRDAY.-Wem mentioned
yesterday the accidental death of Festus Lee,
Coroner Woodward was notified to hold an
inquest, although the witnesses and the police
saw NO necessity for one. The Coroner being
i'll, sent request that Justice Tucker hold it
for him, il necessary. Last evening. the as.
tice went to the spot where the body was
laid, and ascertained that it had been remove
by the relatives, as suggested by the police.
The Justice inquired Of the witnesses as to the
facts, and 1t appea ars that the deceased is q lad
"a or is years OF age. employed by Mr.. Messich
in d. living q cart. Yesterday he had balky
hcrse, and to make his horse move briskly, he
to q bunch of Spanish thistle, and striking
the horse with IL. the animal ran off, and the
lad fell of the cart and the wheels passed over