The New York herald., 1869-05-12
WOMAN'S RIGATS.
Mrs. DIR. Walker on the Rampage-She In
sists that she Shall Have ONCE Under

Mrs. DIR. Walker the Rampage-She In
sists that she Shall Have an ONCE Under
Government.
from the Washington National Republican, May IL
MIS- Dr. mary T. walker, one OF the most earnest
advocates Of woman's rights in this city, asserted
one OF her rights yesterday with vengeance. In
order to relieve his anteroom of its crowd or ofice
seekers Postmaster General Cresswell yesterday
ing threw open his doors and invited all to Interviews
Among Others who entered was Mrs. DR.. Walker,
who was dressed IN the inevitable 'BOomer" Co.'S
tune She has been seeking an appointment from
all the officials, from the President down, and has
on more than one occasion annoyed heads OF Du-
reaus in the Post Office Department with ner impOr-
tunltieS
advantage OF the general reception to present her
claims to the Postmaster General himself. Having
secured his ear IN her turn, some preliminary con-
versaon took place in a maid tone, but as Mr. Cress-
wells answers did not suit the far doctor she et
her angry passions rlse" and sailed ine in approved
Mrs. wALKER-I tell you must have an appoint
ment. am as deserving OF 1t as any one else. aud
insist that my claims shall be recognized.
The POSTMASTER GENERAL (very calmlyl-But
have told you there are no vacancies.
Mrs. WALKER (snappishly)-welI, then make one.
The POSTMASTER GESERAL-I cannot. All the pO
stions are filed; and, besides. the ladies In the
department would object to your being placed In
Mrs. WALKER with gestures)-They do Well,
then, turn out some OF the rebels and put me In.
have always been loyal.
The POSTMASTER GENERAL (quietly)-I was not
aware that there were any rebel women in the de-
partment.
The POSTMASTER GENERAL-If you will give me
list OF them will attend to them at once
Mrs. WALKER-I cannot give a list now, nor can
them; but If you Will let me in the department
I'll soon find out who they are.
The POSTMASTER GENERAL (evidentiy desirous Of
terminating the intervlew)-l have given you my
answer with reference to your appointment.
Mrs. WALKER-But the answer Is not sufficient Tor
me. must have the appointment, because am en-
titled TO 1t. II the women object put Inc In an office
with the men; am not afraid OF them, and besides
AM perfectly competent TO do mans work.
Mr.. Cresswe at this point condescended to explain
so his persistent visitor tnat he was limited by law
to certain number OF appoint ees that the number
OF females to be employed was speci1ed, as also Tue
number OF males, and that there were vacancies.
Mrs. Walker insisted, however, that vacancy
should be made for her even If some male biped was
displaced and had much TO say about her loyalty,
her army record &C.. IN support Of this claim. Her
manner was unadylike and offensive throughout,
and the wonder Is that the Postmaster General did
not order her from his presence peremptorily, bus
he was dignifed and composed throughout, and al
though much annoyed, did not for moment lose
his temper or do an act unworthy OF the gentleman.
AS Mrs. Walker LETT his presence mutter1ng curses
on his head, a well known advocate OF 'woman's
rights" who saw the whole proceeding, said, 'That
woman Is q disgrace to the cause she represents,
and has done more injury to the advancement OF
woman's rights by her course to-day than all lis ene
mics could have accomplished"
Just before herintervlew with Mr.. Cresswell Mrs.
Walker forced q conversation with General banks,
who was IN the room, and was so DoisterOus and
vehement in her language that Mr.. Banks was CON-
peled TO request her TO be quiet and to inform her
that she was dong positive injury to herself aud
her cause by the course she was pursuing.
This Is not the first raid Mrs. Walker has made on
the department. only q few days ago she outraged
all sense OF pr rJprety by her conduct in one OF the
clerks Offices and subsequently In the room oil the
Office, and Will annoy heads OF derartments with her
opportunities until she gets one.