Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-12-11
DECEMBER IL, 1858.


Most Of these families ara engaged in their
own porsuits and occupations improving
their own coalition and doing some little
good TO their fellowmen. The great ma.s
Of these families have never considered this
matter. More than four hfths of the
families OF Massaehusetts. of New England,
and OF our country, have never considered
this question and as IL has entered their doors
1t has been met by prejudice. Now. Sir.
| believe that this battle is not TO lie fought
as the great emancipation baltlo OF the
counir, has been fought, or ss the great
battle to secure to tho black man the r,gLt
OF suffrage has bscn wsgsd. That has boon
me-, by the sicrnes, and blood,.st opposi
ton. This question wo are discussing has
only TO be presented 10 the heart the reason,
and ths conscience OF our psoplo. II will
take some little iino. We cannot say how
much, for we somaiimes see great Isvolu-
tions ms.lS within a few days or n few
months. But this - question 10 be
brought TO the candid consideration OF the
people because IL concerns tho rights OF
more than six millions of women in our
country. Let me say here to day. Sir. that
agrse with you that We ought to expect
that everything said and lone in this cause
will bs wisely said or done Tbsra have
been mistakes in the struggle Of ths las.
third oI a century both in war and after IL.
but thank, bo TO God VIC have attained
glorious results. and all that is noble and
good and grand in this couHtry is due TO the
efforts. imperfect or perfect, made in plat.
forms throughout the country and in Cen
grcss We must take the world az We find
it, and apprehend no such struggle as VIC
have Witnessed in the past. no such mobs
such war scenes, no such barbarian OF
brutality. You will have a glorious and
grand field before you-a regeneraist
nation which il FREQ from Slavery; and an
among those who believe that when the doc
iriiies OF Jesus Chris, ara accepted thsr.
viii bo perfect liberty. perfect justice. anc
perfect equality on earth. And trust. Sir
that in this grand cause in which so man,
uoblc men ani women are engaged. tbs
the appeals will not bO made to passion oil
prejudice. bat to the higher. nobier and
better sentiments of the American people
loud aud prolosg sc applause
Mrs Harper OF Boston. colorcd woman
said she va, now oaly jus; beginning 10 &c
oysr ;Ac effects of the disabilities whiel
Slavery lad heapsd upon hsr. No whit,
woman could appreciate ~ba, .hs had her
self suffered. and she was anxious that a ]
disabilities that yet weighed either upol
white or colored women should be spesdil
removed
Miss Gibson. who was Chaplain to tb
Wisconsin Heavy Artillery. related th
manner she received hSr appointment whici
was made ~ be Colonel. The recruilinI
officer refused to allow hsr claim, withou
tho consent of the department, and iho lai
ter being consultsd i. refused. Shs pes form
cd the duties OF lke position faithfully. an
bill is now before Congress to pay her ID
sans amount az AN, other officer OF tb
same rank received who did his whols duty
She claimed the right TO work in any d,
partment suited to her capabilities. and {
DO paid for it as vel as others wero.
The Rev r $. Tiffany Of West Newio
remarked that the more duties woman pc
forms we'll The higher she stands in tue ey,
OF man. But woman vas spell bound al
r tongue tied ia thousands OF cases. and couI
not fulfil all the capabilities Of her nalur,
Bot as soon a. the b1lIo, was given. all the,
evils would be rsmcdied.
DIR Coliyer OF Boston. vas the next spst
ker, and spoke Of the inequality bstwee
the wages OF male aud fsnale teachers II
saw no reason Why a woman should ~,
have equal psy UiIh a mAa for doing CO
tain work. provided she did u as eoil-
r Applause. la Philadelphia ladies Wei
At the head Of girls schools. sud dill as ",
as tho na,isrs Of boys schools. and yet r.
: cciSed Ear isss salary Asa physicisn,
had often been called 10 see sick girls wi
for want Of faif wages hal struggled on
while auI then from shser want su, comb,
( to the iemptsr. Thus fact should cou
] Lome to every religious man. ald u W
e nen's voting woaId help to rsln,Jy !,
r was for female suffrage
A constitution was adopted aDd a socie
{ organized. The Gfst tWO aticles are
s follows.
q ]. Believing N the natural equality
. ibe ,No feHss and that woman ought to e
: JOY the same legal rights and privilege.
a men and that a. long as women a-e denr
q the elective franchise they suffer a g2s
II wrong. and society deep aud incAlculat
" injury, tho undersigned agree to unite in
.r association TO be caled the New Engla
] Woman SIif,sgg Association"
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