New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-11-12
TEE WoRKING- ROMANS Association.

The working women turned out in large
numbers in the Botanic Hail. No 6s East Broadway last
evening Many members Of the soross were also present
Miss Susan b. Anthony presided, and Miss E. c. Brown
acted as Secretary Mrs. Mary F. Davis read report
of the Committee on the Constitution aud
Organization, in which reviewed the history
Of the Association aud mention made particularly OF
the efforts OF Miss Anthony and Miss Anna T. Dickinson
in behalf OF the wOrklngwoman's cause nfs IL 81 ,
the grounds they did strike at the root Of tho
evils 10 which workngwomen We're subject; ana 40
which she affirmed TO the pcint in CUES
tion. The substitute OF Mrs; shepard WAS re-
followed TO what name should be given the Asspeia
ton II was finally decided to eau v dne sy @sn
somewhat indignant at the treatment NIiSn Mfs
Ras them REPORT 70 hrOw both
board" and for time u seenou as 'houkn
last good sense and Miss Anthony prevailed
The original Constitution was then amended and adopted
sectop Of officers Mrs Mary T. Davis was nominated
for President but after some discussion she withdrew
speech She said that there woman in the house
Who was the founder OF the movement for the elevation
for the cause Of the oppressed This the friend
of every printer OF every servings OF every Dflk
she she as friend Of tho poor
No has higher respect for Miss Anthony applaase
Victories she has won Miss Lewis believed that It was
the desire Of all present that Miss Anthony be elected
Miss Anthony was then unanimously elected
President Association, aud the list Of onoels
pleted as follows: VcePresidents Mrs. Anna Tobitt,
Mrs Charlotte Tozier, Miss Virginia Penney, Mrs. Dr.
Clisey Mrs Andrew jackson Davis. Mrs Eleanor kirke;
Recording Secretary, Miss Elizabeth C. Brown Cores
pouding Secretary, Mrs. Celia Burlcigh; Treasurer
Mrs Fields; Executive Committee, Mrs BIews
ter, Mrs. Fenner, Miss Susie Johns, Miss. j.. q.
Brown, Mrs. Burlelgh Mrs. Eleanor Kirk ana
Mrs Dr. Hallock vote OF thanks extended 10 Miss
Anthony and the press for the aid they had rendered.
lecture Miss Susie Johns reported that the lecture
Melted the association s4a 6 The total receipts
Sa73 as Of Mrs Eleanor Kirk IL voted that
the association present Miss Susan B. Anthony $50
slight testimonial showing their appreciation OF her
bOrs behalf OF the Association Miss Anthony heartily
thanked them for the proposed gift but she persseDtiy
declined taking dollar for hor services Mss Anthony
suggested the appointment OF number Of Working
Committees TO look after the interests OF The
Committee 30 cooperate with those WHO
work on embroidery, hoop.skirts aud the Ike
also with the salcswoen the sehoolteachers and with
the ragpickers. Applause. The proposed commIttees,
TO say though appointed declined TO ect mnch
To the chagrln 0f the rest OF the members PROMINENT
said that they might expect rs much nom the
members the SOrosis had left their brown
palaces uptown to come down among the working
women Oh once-seeking expedition Much hard feel
ing manifested among the real workers that I'll
OF affairs existed They concluded 10 SO brayey o
hored the members work hurnoniously and patiently
and In good time they would find solution OF their pres
ent difficulties. Mrs Mary +. Davis expressed her graft
cation st the result OF the meeting, and hoped that
permanent might be accomplished The meotlhs
then adjourned until Monday, Nov. 49,