New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-01-24

would be the condition OF things sh her advice
were universally followed, nobody knows. She carries
the in her heart and nurses IL IN her oran ono
has worn her soul down to the bone, land once IN
while the oyer-sraned womanhood asserts itself /" I'm
tired to death OF this claor she said Ito one, not sym
pathizing with the movement in 1.-THE delicious twilight
that came creeping the Virginia hills; Il WISH u
were over and could have time to read and learn some
thing beside Suffrage" There are unexpected bumps
juttng up everywhere in her character, fascinating
enough in their sudden surprises wtha she Is pleasant
TO know and does rot justify Down Piatts Mortified
assertion that Susan seems to me cannibal; TN
afraid Of her" .'.- ~ .. ~ tr
Little Phoebe Couzens Is piQuant sprighy, moderately
clover, and 90 When she is Older she win probably
know more Mrs. Beecher Hooker Is the religious pillar
of the movement OF RICHLY evangelical views
than her sturdy brother she has less freedom Of accept
ance and more faith In form. Her face and figure,
thoroughly those Of lady. are charming pictures
Paulina Davis oncelthe Zenobia" OF "The Blithedalc
Romance )" told, scarcely suggests the brilliant ma
turty that magnes that wild creature growing into
Martha Wright is quaint dignited, and gentle woman
gifted with quiet good and earnest intent They
group Of handsome, welldressed women, and as
such command our chyalrlc admiration.
The meetinghad one practical result evdencing less
contempuous consideration than has hitherto been ac
cordedtho hearing before the District Committee The
large dimly-ght committeeroom the ground floor
OF the Capitol with its clear walls and sofhued carpets
lined with Gordon OF fair About the long
central table sat the thirteen strongfaced men who
listened. Hamlin chairman. Sumner came in as
spectator and sat like unweared Fate. At the head
of the table clustered the who came to plead for
what their convictions persuaded them was right ana
Justice Mr.. Hamn introduced Mrs II. b. Stanton The
Refoer advanced to the table and began TO read her
manuscript In "a composed voice. She said, among
other things that they must legslate with sublime
faith in eternal principle; that the argument was
wholly on the womans side of the question that it
always right and polite to do right and trust the rest
with God She grayely informed them that TO regulate
the franchise was their dutythey didn't possess the
power prohibit 1t. She gave extracts from various
constitutional authorities and concluded her argument
by asking, "If not people, pray what are wep
member feared for the effect upon the household where
upon she inquired how many households were divided
already. There were l6Oe divorces In one year
in Massachusetts alone. Miss Anthony earnestly
plead the question of suffrage IN the District. Gan it
wants is courage" she said; flnot the whole at first
carry through Congress amendment giving to women
the right TO vote all school questions, to hold Office
and TO receive equal pay. We are human beings, and
to be treated like human beings in this District as
in the nation She plead with earnestness aud her face
looked troubled and worn. Mrs Davis SAID few words
but apparently frightened, and they inaudble
Mrs. Hooker seated herself quietly beside Mr. Hamlln
and gave her Bible argument She not, she said, so
much believer In woman's rights as I'm womans duty.
Nine Annekes massive 1gureii tits somber velvet
dress, took her place An involuntary smile twitched
Senator Patterson genial face he watched the great
chdke creature pouring out her earnestness In broken
English. "You have lifted up the slave this conti
nent,' she said; "sten to women's cry for freedom"
Mr.. Patterson said quietly when Madame had retreated
" Some take the ground that the family is
the unit of society How, with this idea OF
the family, DO you bring in the idea OF ind
vidualtyl" Mrs. H. d. Stanton thought that no man
to represent the opinions Of his wife and sons
These things must be settled by fair debate Represent
alive Cooke of Illinois, pale. slender blonde-hared man,
asked In what way does 1t appear that the majority Of
women DESTROYS Of this privilege OF voting What
evidence have youi" The lady answered rather rre
evanty that every woman who understands the ballot
wants IT. understand you to say that all
DESTROYS Of this privilege" said Mr. Cooke, cooly.
Gov Weker, Of Ohio, inquired how large portion OF
the ladies Of Washington attended and participated in
the Convention 1t had been said to him that the ladies Of
Washington didn't vote Mrs lib Stanton replied
that all the not educated up to this ques-
ton, but the moment you present it TO them they
Of It'll Gov. Welker observed that the petitions
had not been numerOusly signed. Mrs Davis said they
were tired to death of petitioning. It's time our
Legislators knew what was right and gave
us justice" "Weye got braius," said Miss An
thOny; there's mistake about it. We
are rIequas in education and knowledge" Represen
tative Gillan-"should it appear that the majority
don't want the right Of suffrage, do you believe it the
duty of Congress to give tP Miss AnthOny-"Emphat-
lcally Z" Mr. Gilflan spoke of Government deriving Its
Just power from the consent OF the governed Miss A.
said they couldn't expect 10 get that consent when they
gave women opportunity 1t took "a woman OF hero
ism TO endure all the in Webster and out OF
which the Press of the country Is calling Every
woman would give II II she could and not lose caste in
society"
Rice Of Arkansas inquired IL any remonsrance against
the acquisition of the right haG been made Miss An
thony said she believed there had been by few
Congress the worst place i'll the world for the discussion
OF questions involving such large interests. 1t
possible get time TO attention TO bills involving
the urgent questions. Mrs Beecher Hooker thought the
very Importance OF the question suggested hearing.
Mr. Cooke desired know how they would get the ear
OF COngressl Present the bill ~ said Mrs ii. Il. Stan
ton. Present the bill! said Miss Anthony The former
yOu would get plenty Of time to look after
interests Mr.. Hamln observed smingly, Almsst
thou persuadest to be a Christian" and broke up
the meeting Mr.. Sumner said the meeting had been in
tercstng whereupon the hearts ohe ladies waxed glad
within them. He observed that he had never yet de-
clared himself for against woman suffrage. al know
you haven't" said Miss Anthony ave watched you as a.
cat watches mouse"
1t was not apparent that any favorable impression had
been made upon the Committee. They separated with
out expressing any definite opinion.
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