The New York herald., 1870-01-21
WOMAN SUFFRAGE.

The WOlnan's Convention in WashinwtOn-
Senators Wilson and Tipton CountonancinR
the Movement-An Old Abolition Speaker
Claims Mrs. Stnnton's Protection-Susan
After senator Shernan-Adjournmeu
WASHINGTON, JAM 20, 1870.
The Woman's Suffrage Convention closed its session
last evening. The hall was crowded to It's utmost ca
pacity. Among those present was Senator Wilson,
who, upon being invited TO address the Convention,
made short speech, In which ne stated that when
ever he had vote to give 1t would be gwen TO re-
move any burden from the people and grant the
same rights to women that men possess.
Mrs. STANTON said she was very glad the Senators
were coming forward TO position In the front ranks
Of the W0man's Grand Army OF the Republic.
Senator TIrroN was called on to address the Con-
ventlon but he said he came TO listen not TO SPEAK,
Mrs. Rachael Moore Townsend, OF Philadelphia;
Mrs. Pauline w. Davis, OF Rhode Island, and other
ladies. spoke all Of whom have heretofore addressed
the Convention.
The resolution presented on the first days meet
Ing IN favor OF sixteenth amendment TO the con-
stltu0n prov Idng Tor female suffrage discussed
and afterwards adopted.
The attendance this evening was quite large ana
generally attentive, although when Rev. Mr.. May
rose to speak for the third time they manifested
their preference to hearing the ladies' by applaud
Ing him In way to prevent his speaking.
The reverend gentleman announced himself as an
old Abolition speaker used to this sort OF thing, aud
declaring his Intention OF lighting 1t out on that
line.
but y lew words 70 say and 1t would save time TO
hear him, and at last secured attention long enough
for him to make u lew remarks
Mrs. Charlotte Wllbour read an address upon the
necessity or woman's elevation In order to develop
her higher and better nature, and the necessity OF
her acting on ner own behalf
Miss Anthony gave glowing account OF the sue
cess which had attended womans suffrage in
Kansas
Mrs. STANTON spoke OF the manner In which indi.
viduals were controlled by the association, and
showed that, as the members OF the woman's family,
our individual action could not be wholly lnde-
pendent. She urged the girs to learn trade or
procession, by which they could support themselves
u necessary In referring to the social evil sne re-
minded the men in hlgn places that the haunts or
vice were not filed from the ranks OF the poor and
loWly, but from the gay and fashionable. where they
had not learned to support themselves by any hon
Orabe occupation.
MISS ANTHONY again took the floor ana, after
giving some notices OF future meetings, was pro-
ceednH to speak on the manner IN which the demo-
Gratis mad extended the franchise to the labOrng
classes and thereby secured tneir votes, when Mrs.
stanton whispered IN her ear. "Oh, yes III stop at
Oncen said Miss Anthony. am told Senator Sher-
man Is the hall, and we shall hear what tile re-
puDlicans are gong to do ana what tue democrats
did. Senator Sherman, come right up here on the
platform.
There were loud calls for SHERMAN" and the
Senator at last rose and said-I here Tonight
to listen and not to speak, IL win DC impossible for
me to make speech tonight.
Miss ANIHOEY--But senator, that does not satisfy
us. What are you going to do. ana are GU gong to
vote for the sixteenth amendment? She however,
upon moments reflection, concluded that II the
Senator could not say yeSo she would rather he
would not say ''nO." Miss Anthony then resumed
her theme, when Professor Wilcox whispered in
her ear. There Is democrat In the house; we will
hear what he has TO say" said he. "Will Judge
Woodward come forwariy'
gentleman near the door said the gentleman had
lust passed out.
Miss Anthony concluded her remarks, Offering the
support of the females to the republican party III re-
turn for the right OF suffrage.
The Convention has been success In nnancia
view, ana all the speakers were profuse IN express
sions OF thanks Tor the reception they mad met II
WASHINGTON.