The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-02
FEMALE LIBERALISM.
The Dsnouncors at 81 Union Square-23 mod
cling tbs Universe oman's Suffrage Va
Hans Tyranny-Ths Working Wo-
men, Roman Church and 90 On.

mon, Roman Church and 90 On
At No. 81 Union square, in q beautifully tinted
ROOM the modern goddesses of the Ca lcas "a race
gathered Yesterday afternoon ana blended Into 3
cloud OF mccoy angels most divine and lovely.
what coud exceed the delicate sptrttuele of Mrs.
Sake, who upon rising behind the table Of the
Empress goddess, called her ethereal subjects to
orderf Her sweet little boots, hidden almost en-
tireiy by buckle one inch Wide and two inches
long, were expressive In themselves. They denoted
the broad foundation upon which the woman's
suffrage movement re SITS, and the dark masses OF
lilac and black crinoline seemed to ypify the unpro.
pitious political sky OF their amiahie enterprise.
Thirteen gods and goddesses were in the lofty
hall, and on each lace slept quiet and thousnuui
picture or the most martyred resignation.
1t was really longto-be-remembered sight 10 cass
the eye over the feminine c0unrenances surrounded
by the nalo Of mature glory and thea not feel thas
these were productions Of Western clay; were beng
prosecuted for carrying the lamp Of progress In tho
noon OF the nineteenth century.
Something besides that which merely enists the
frozen admiration called for u holder, more glowing
enthusiasm. Stiffness begun the proceedings Of the
temple anu while out ide not o ray OF the pernclOuS
darkness embOsOming the populace projected lts
opacity within. It was solemn hour to think how
the great busylng world below was unconscious Of
the calm subdued Oily mpus above
movement OF the extended hand through tho
atmosphere seemed to produce delicious moisture
ON tn e skin. A faint exhaatOp was succeeded by
an ambroslal expansion OF the lungs, and the hve
senses were captivsted by the gushing springs Of
loneliness enie ing ones anguid eyes poured forth
the ripping fountains OF pure ether TO exalt and
spiriualIze the sinking soul OF man.
After Yresdentress Bake had thus tmpregnated
the room with the subt!est charms, and hal nigh In
toxicated her auditors with the impressiveAess OF
the scene, ed above her chair and expanding
her ntellec, without the all OF any external force,
spoke vigorously
She was fIlend OF the working women, and II
had teen her intention In calling this meeting to
speak aid exert herself in their behalf She had
de igne aud bulit the placord which was posted up
to Call The members to this NEE lnl, AID WINE
shopping recently, had lost said placard Pieseaty
g q saw some yoang sales ladies' titterIng about II,
ami in sholt The result chat they ma lie mutual
coniences TO each other-tnat Ia. she secured the
conide OF these young ladies', and thea tied that
confidence so tat it could not slip ANA.
MS. blake. In stream OF eloquehce tiat
numerous ulus Jralioas coming under her per-
Aonai observation the wrongs OF the worAlAG
woman. She showed now they were oDngeI 10 til
long and weary hours, how they were lO0rly COM
pensa.ed, and tue wretcned Inadequacy or tne,r
wages. she was Tor extending 10 wouen the AID OF
women, TO. hfting tne poor and humble 1hi0 posi-
ols OF pleny and Independence, AMI lor tue eXh-
b,tIan Of such spirit as won iAsure justice whee
nlsce ice OF A. T. stewards store, OF the snoDbery Of
Ogefdressed and naneless clerx who pu on iaofe
airs thln he c0u.u command brsAa5, anu Ilen
assailed sapieAt youta, just passed from the
Alma Mater OF Columbia College. she SAID this
M, emenI Ia the most hnpertre.lt ma ner,
ana mat the ladies threw bou uets hen hey shOu
have nulg bricks. Ms. Blake iii con,sed urtner IN
Sc isJie artery anu then gently descended 10
Mr. HALLOoK, pleasant looking matron lady.
then touched the alnprosia Springs. Sac did not
Qes re tir.s as s.esad.es always, and thought that
these meetings snoud not be continued TIL ouylout
the sduimer. She believed la recreation. She then
spoke al iength Cn.nese labor, the domestic reid
u ns OF Amer, an women, Of tue isnOble man and
va loas otie interes lug themes Lied tho futuro
women. Sh5 sad women were gloves.
Mr.. BLAKE u,d not believe this wholly, so she sat
down alter u few woros mingled with OIL.
Mrs. hALLOCK thea removed the spiyot from her
| tongue and s oke again. she knew men were not
VIC .ou5--never so; out the cruelJI toward women
| ference.
MISS SMITH then spoke to the point in direct
! manner, saying substantially thai sh. wanted 10
| vote, oct hat ele would njG aouse the men.
las. BLAKE thcn. tAe iruo picture OF happiness
SAID some gentlemen were present ana she wished
| 10 ne tr Glen.
| A uonien, elapsed 1t might have seemed years 10
Mrs. Bake, aIu gov Il tAe1 arc the ie,anne form
or man. iie was one uesttue OF vitality, but iul
| OF tue lingering poetry OF gong o,le SAINT. HIS
| hand moved Dut lite aud his LOCKS trembed
|, il the aerial vibrations. HIS ACE even TO MS
| loet, was uant oi classic sadne 5. When
| ms lips parted his teeti seed the Wods
| pu.nped uf IRON MS $40 mach and tempered
| them. with al indistinct freshness. He was
| called Dr. Marvin. tie talSeu ABOUT the In
| We elt; auoat maAig $4,000 Or so; about culture
| ana 50 on. lie denouocel Cathol cism as against
woman suffrage, and gave Inc Roman ch.rch
| goi u over.
| Mr.. BLAKE thought the Roman Church no worse
than any Uth r. bec2u IL iOelDed q woman -WOr-
! shipped the VI gin Mary.
| Dr. NJ ARyIN tho gni Ills worship disgracefuI.
Miss SMITH begged TO diGer.
Mrs. nAILoCS Lnen attained her feet. and de.
| liverod ne oil yha, IDLE and hutn 5leecn
OF the day. she sroae against caste, hyp or 81. un-
!tiDieness aud for rClig turhy aud justice.
| sac condemned snow and tnsel. ana demanded
mat waicn was uprigAt aud stray nti0rward.
linen ali hands dispersed.