The New York herald., 1870-05-12
NATIONAL wonAx,s suFFalcs Assoanrscs.


The bony muscular, intrepid, devil may care ad-
vocaes OF woman's rights assembled yesterday morn
ing NJ Apollo Hall continue the proceedings OF their
annual convention. As on the previous day, the at
tendance was slim and OF an icy character, owing,
doubtess 10 a counter attraction OF a similar de-
scription ut stenway Hall. Division among the
ranks Will be apt TO que the incessant quacklng o.
the entire rookery AS 1t was the proceedings were,
as usual, unaterestng, and were marked by an
earnestness which would make a nervous bachelor
ny the room in fear. Que thing was certain, how.
ever, that from the whole congregation present even
he most devoted free lover could not have selected
half dozen ''aflinities." Theodore nton called the
me ting to order and read letter OF greeting which
had been received from the American WOmens Sui
irage Association. Also a communication present
Ing TO that body the sautatons and good wishes Of
The national organization.
RESOLUTIONS.
Mrs. BLAKE then came forward, and AT the coacu
sion OF remarks favoriny the increase OF pay to
the female employees OF the government proposed
the following -
ment Of ia It's service discrmnstes against woa
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rendered said government; and -
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ans other a 70 esoae Ss the
Ina, the Congress Of the United States be
speedily as possible, that thereby great wrong
x%ercs Of who as the mothers widows, daush
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the employ OF governnen for half 10 support families
sons and brothers While defendng ssid
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Mr.. ]. c. WILCOX delivered an address, in which
nc resisted the passage Of the resolution on the
ground that il the pay OF the female employees were
increased they would be crowded out altogether
The very reason that they were employed in the
JreAury Depal<ment was because their services
could be obtained at "much less sum than men.n
Moreover, women were much more economical In
their habits, and, under all the circumstances, he
thought that the demand should not be made.
OvERHAULED.
Mrs. LOCKWOOD here came to the rescue. With
nashlng eye she advanced TO the front and over
hauled the last speaker prime style. She did not
zee why II women were more economical than men,
that they should not get as much remuneration. lt
was a question OF right that must be maintained.
Mr. WILCOX fairly quailed and after a few further
observations he resumed his seat in dismay.
Miss COLLIN, OF Boston, was next intgOi uced.
Bae said theirs was the path OF progress, and
pointed out the advantageous results that mad aris
from steam engines and sewing machines. She was
. proceeding at great length in this strain when a
German auditor rose 10 point Of order and con.
sidered that Miss Collins was wandering from the
subject.
Mrs. STANTON was on hand. Miss Collins, she said,
tlat mere question Of order would not prevent her
presenting her Views. Applanse.l
Miss COLLINS resumed her task and gave the Stale
of Massachusetts, as good lacing as she was able.
She alluded chiefly TO The grievances OF the factory
girls and the tyrannical oppression OF their employ
ers. She advocated female suffrage and more pay
She concluded by anlnaayerting upon the iacb tlat
Mrs. sherman was opposed 10 wonian's rights but
thought that under I'LL the circumstances she should
ION the movement.
Mr.. WILCOX then made an explanation OF his re-
mark In opposing the resolution stating that he did
tD
THE M'FARLAND TRIAL AGAiS.
The meeting was also addressed by Messrs. Allen
and Davis, and also by Miss Gri6ths, OF 81. Lonis,
aiter which Mrs. stanton proposed the following re
solution, which was adopted:-
Resolved, That the trial and decision of Mcfarland
like that Of Coles and sekes is virtual declaration .'thal
msn nns hs is in rs warsns practical fugitive slave law Tor
H to es s U e hs s ns lss
wives Of dspraved men under any circumstances what
The following officers were unanimously elected
for the ensuing year.
Presideat-Theodole Tlton. Wee Presidents
Martha g. Wright, New York; Clara Barton, District
OF Columbia; Isabella b. Hooker Connecticut; Sarah
Pugh, pennsyIyania; James NJ. still.nan, Rhode
Robert Robert G. o Tngerso, % aois 'S Mrs r. & D. owen In
diana; Mrs. NJ. Adele Hazlett, Michigan; Phoebe
Soz1ens, Missouri NINE; AnneSe, Wisconsin;
PllsSury, New hampshire; Mary spauldlng
Georga;, Attorney General o'eonnor, Iowa;
bama; I. v. Tunstal, Texas; Mrs. Judge Doggett
Florida; Mrs John G. Underwood, Virginia; Mrs.
Dundell, baltimore; Mrs. James NJ. seyellle, New
Jersey Major General McCook Colorado; Myra
Clarke Gaines, Louisiana; Emily Pitts Stevens, Cali
lorna; Anne Frances Pillsbury. South Carolina; Mrs
MOTIFS Justice Of me Peace, wyoming; Mrs. J. NJ
Ashley Montana; Mrs. Curry, Kentucky Mrs. r.
Dorven, lndiana.
Eeec,ttue connaittee-Edwin A. studwell, Chair
man; Josephine S. Grifiths. Washington; Francis
Minor st. Louis; Susan B. Anthony, New York;
samuel Bowles, Massachusetts; frances s. TITUS
Battle Creek, Mich; Laura &. Bullard, Brooklyn.
N. Y; Pauline Wright Davis. Cincinnati: Frank
Moulton, Brooklyn; Frances d, Moulton, New York;
ky M Kss 5oare Sepaeh n New srsa
Charles Beardsley, Burlington Iowa.
On tie motion OF Miss CozzEss the meeting al.
journed until evening.
Afternoon Session.
The afternoon meeting was called to order shortly
before three O'Clock. There was u host OF female
speakers each glowing with the grievances of their
A eiadea iO Mrs sojourner Truth Mr. j. W stnan, Of
Rhode Island, Miss PUN and Others. Mrs. 5. l..
smith, q Rlcnmond presented request from n the
tional Woman's Suffrage Association furnish speak
ers Tor a convention 10 be held at Richmond on an
early day. The invitation included the names Of Mrs.
Stanton, Miss Anthony, and OTHER chleftans Of the
cause Mrs. Davis introduced resolution to the
effect thai as the l7tl.1sth OF October next was the
ization convened, she moved that 1t be properly
celebrated at Philadelphia. committee was ap.
also appointed to confer at the convention TO be held
NJ Cley Gland ai The anniversary Of the Ohio orgnza-
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general union.
Evening Session.
No charge was made for admission to the evening
entertalntment aud the attendance was, accord.
1ngiy, something larger than on any other occasion
during tie anniversary. And such q congregation,
But there Is little use In describing IL. Brigham
Young should have been on hand 10 convey the fair
damses 10 regons-or bliss where their fascinating
charms would forever put The coffin nail on Mormon.
@ There Sse was IN O. smo, pe in every eye
The meeting was called to orier at eight O'clock
Mrs. Blake was introduced, who recapitulated
the Wearytng humdrum OF womens rights Mira
Racle,, Of Albany followed. She was timId and
ladylike and consequently said but little. Then
came veteran, in the portly form of Mrs. Gauge
WHO SAID that among the unjust assertions III regard
10 women put l0rw ard IN lieu OF argument was that
abe had
NO MECHANICAL GENIUS.
In order to prove The contrary she raked up an
cient and modern history, alleging that there VAS
nothing serviceable she had not invented from u
stage coach 10 frying pam Wine Darra ing al tie
wonderful things that woman had accomplished, a
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