Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-01-22
w omau-S Meeting.

At half. past ten O'Clock the meeting Vas
called 70 order BY Mrs. Dr. lockwood ON
whose motion Mrs. DIR. Hathaway was called
10 the char. The Chair then explained the
object and purpose of the meeting, and an.
nounctd that It was free for every woman to
participate in
After brief remark, by Mrs. Kins.sury. of
vineiand, N: j., and Miss O'Brien, who asked
for information with regard to the Working
Woman's Association, Miss Susan B. Authony.
with reference to the SUBJECT, stated how the
associauon was formed in New York and how
ofner associations were organized, having for
tneir OBJECTS equal pay Ter equal work and
equal place, without regard TO sex, during the
progress OF her remarks she was Interrupted
oy tne entrance Of reporters, whereupon su
animated discussion followed. as this was
womans meeting, whether any gentleman
snould be allowed TO remain. The question
was decided in the Affirmative, and the speaker
Mrs. Josephine S. Griflng followed with a
plea for womans building associations. board
mg-hcuse unions, &c.
She was called to order by Mrs. Dr. Lock-
wood. who thought Mrs. Gr.ffing had misap-
pretended the objects Of the meeting: that 1t
was not for the purpose of considering the
suoJect OF working women's associations, but
for the object as previously stated. This being
further.
Mrs. Crldge followed, endorsing the pro-
gIamme az laid down, and counselling calm
Judgment and harmonious action.
Mrs. Drifting stated that she had been as
suTed that the South Carolina delegation in
Congress, and a. least two United States Sem
ators, had promised TO support the female Pc
utlops presented recently; and she predicted
that should the vote be taken tomorrow, two
thirds OF the HouSe of Representa- YES would
vote for these petitions.
Dr. Mary Walker followed in advocacy of
woman suffrage, which she thought il neces-
sary 70 attain IN order to secure to her sex
proper social relations. The divorce laws,
from practical experience, she had found very
nrns.a rfcrN 0raA~ tawvu ~
10 make it easier for a married lady to disen-
gage herself from a british, tyrauical hus-
band. The ballot box, she said, was the ouly
way 70 secure the Just rights which females
had so long been deprived of.
Mrs. Archibald, Of Kansas, took the same
view Of the question: and deemed il absolutely
necessary that woman should have the ballot,
in order to secure to her those rights 70 which
she was entitled to, IN order to elevate her con-
dition and 10 give her proper control of her
family. she recited the present laws In opera
uon, whereby women could exercise no con-
troll over either their children or property,
and, In the name OF justice, appealed for
united effort TO bring about reformation.
Miss Dr. Susan EdSon was in favor Of giving
woman IN opportunity of showing her capacity
for such work al had heretofore been denied
her, and by way OF accomplishing this object
she counseled union of action, both among
males and females, as II would be a very dim.
cult matter for one of the sexes 70 be successful
without the assistance Of the other. In secur-
ing the ballet-box to woman she urged the ex-
pedIency OF organizing suffrage associations,
composed of such women as were ready and
able to work. by this means an influence
would be exercised upon Congress which
would soon result in inchnipg them to vote for
woman's suffrage and giving them many other
rights which have heretofore been denied them
Miss Anthony wanted to break down the
barriers in society whereby woman had here
tofore been kept in the back ground and re-
garded as mere household unitarian. She
claimed the ballot, and denied the assertion
that woman did not desire to NEEDLE with
politics. For her sex she demanded that woman
should have an eq ual share with man in framing
our laws and executing the same. Women, shs
said, should not ask Of the men anything as a
favor; but they had a right to equal privileges
There was no reason why there should be such
discrimination in the payment OF salaries as
was now the practice; for q woman who could
perform the same service as man should be
equally compensated therefor. The idea that
women should lie passively by and depend
upon their husbands 10 support them was one
which should be severely deprecated and
speedily blotted out. The speaker proceeded
a some length, and then made an appeal for
subscribers 10 The RerOtutton, newspaper In
the advocacy OF woran's nights, pubiisht d in
New York, Of which she was Joint editress
George Francis Tram, whom sne eulogized in
high terms, advanced the money to start this
paper over twelve months since, and she was
glad TO announce. she said, that all the printers
bill were paid and the paper was complete
success. Upon Trains return frsm Europe
lately be called at her ONCE and told her that
inJure the paper. and IL she thought so he
earnestly hoped she would never allow his
name 10 appear In il; but tnat she could rely
UPON II biz interest in II would be the same
and ne would b. as ready to subscribe money
u IL as ever. Now, the speaker a7ked. il Mr.
Train should be shut OUT from the columns Of
the RsroIuttn
voic, s.-"No," ..Nor' and "That depends
upon what he writes"
Dr. Mary Waiker.-"No, let him write What
he wants.
Nj. an,hopy f,r,nar ooo,,anoa h. ~.x..-x-
closing with 4 general reference 10 the polti.
cal parties Of the country, She thought when
the Democrats did anything in favor Of the
cause OF woman, they should receive the same
applau>e as II the assistance came from kepub.
hcans. Both parties should be req ri, with
equal friendship. and &c expected TO give op.
pressed women their rights.
Mrs. Mary Simons spoke with considerable
emotion OF the imposition which women had
hitherto been compelled to submit to, and was
followed BY Mrs. Stebbins, OF Kansas, who
gave a history Of the progress Of women's suf-
Mrs. DIR. Winslow being called on, briefly
addressed the meeting, and was followed by
Mrs. DR.. lockwood, who stated that the old
Universal Franchise Association Of the Dis.
triet, which had done much good, hav ing been
formally ad jOurned sine de by the president a.
the last meeting, the present meeting had been
called AZ The suggestion Of a number Of ladies,
who favored an organization exclusively of
ladies The former association was composed
of men and women. tie result of which, IL was
alleged, wss that the men mad overslaughc,.
the women, and prevented them in meas ure
from being properly heard and treated. The
purpose, therefore, of assembling to-day was
70 organize womans ASSOCIATION.
This proposition met with some little dis
favor ON The part of some of the ladies, who
thought nothing could be done without the co.
operation OF the men, and were in favor OF
bo'h sexes belonging 10 the association.
Miss Anthony thought the proper petition 10
present 10 Congress would be simply 10 say
'.we, the ladies OF a certain place, desire the
night Of suffrage" 10 which signatures should
be obtained before being presented, and in or
der 10 put this idea into practical effect, she
hoped money would be raised 10 defray the
expenses which would be incurred by regular
ly appointed female agents TO canvass the DIS.
trict In favor OF signatures 10 the petition by
the LADIES'.
DIR. Mary Walker moved that committee be
appointed 70 draw mp proper plan Of organ
iIation, and TO suggest suitable officers; the re.
port Of said committee to be submitted for the
action of the meeting. DIR. Walker thea pro.
ceeded 20 address the meeting, but was called
TO order, whereupon she with sharpness said:
Il am very sorry that i am such d disturbing
elenen. here: for 1t seems that whene yer rise
to speak everybody else has desire to speak
also"
Miss Anthony though, an organization at
this time would be premature. The meeting
was called To make preliminary arrangements
Tor future action, and she hoped, If such q com.
appointed, their report would not be submitted
till the next meeting.
The Chair stated that II was understood there
was already one woman's rights association in
the District, but it was for those then present
to decide whether they would organize another.
Inc question was then put upon DR.. Walkers
motion, and IL was declared lost.
Mn. Dr. Hartman. Of Neu Ieranv 70 ~or>S