New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-04-02
TIE NEW LADY LECTURER.
MISS EDGARTON THINKS WOMEN NEED OTHER
THINGS MORE THAN THE BALLOT.

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THINGS MORE THAN THE BALLOT.
Miss Lillian S. EdgartOn, Debutante No.
Three made her first appearance in NewYork last even
ING AZ Cooper Institute. The young lady is tall, OF
graceful figure fair hair bright eyes, and regular fea
lures She appeared upon the stage strkngy but taste
fully attired. Mr. Greeley in introducing her, said (:
"There has been good deal OF discussion on wonahs
sphere and her work, and much of 1t seems TO me u
profitable. Her work is what she can do usefuly and
veu and must be determined by trial" Miss Edgarton
began the reading OF her essay in resonant contrato
tome with well mOdulated infections, and striking
dramatic gestcuations.
Woman il coming she said but not in the way asserted
by the ladies OF the suffrage ranks She Thought that
there was danger in getting the ballot before woman was
prepared for it, She should calmly receive 1t when 1t
comes but others ask forit Those who have little
confidence in womans sefhepng ability and who look
unon Government as the source OF limtable benevo-
lcnce commit three grave mistakes: First they under
rate womans power and possibilities second they would
purify politics by increasing the number without I'M
proving the quality OF the voers third, they expect
from woman legislation what it might not accomplish
Those who wish 10 enter new profession nave only
TO show energy and qualifications. III women want
the ballot let them show that they can leglsate Ihef
thew Have brains to use them Women must cultivate
the power to think and act for themselves Repudatng
the idea OF leaning upon husband they propose the
remedy Of leaning upon the laws Men IN combining
wear OF their prcudlces ana are HDeranzen Women
their fellow. women. The attraction OF women is the
attraction OF repulsiOn. not OF cohesion
She advocated the formation OF associations or women
which should consider aud discuss important questions
relating welfare OF women, but IT should he eA-
tended In every direction bringing practical ana educ
tional aid She aCknO Wlcdgcd for women no lhicioIy
10 mon for there Is equality IN difference woman hfs
and highest right is Ia be complete ana lullmehgeu
woman She Is subject 10 no being but her God women
are not In present state OF development competent
To act ~ legislators . =, ..o, oosooi
rs Legislators again referring TO her proposeu
atiops Of women she indicated the various goou WORKS
which they might accomplish They could create pun
lie sentiment against intemperancc they could hlRheh
the dignity OF womans labor correct the abuses oi ma
and that comfortable homes Do po'lucu
for voIkingwoInen. These combinations or women
rould practically Danish cold and hunger. Leg
Islation cannot affect wages but PubnG olih-
ion can affect employers. Women VIII hoNr,
Gel the ballot until the majority want H. III they woul
pnn moral and intellectual power they themselves must
srikc The blow TO consistent In their appeals, me
iratious II IL is desired TO purify politics, there Ia
% other way 10 do IL than improve the votes III taxes
Joln Moffssey constituency 10 send John Morrlsey
=, Cnnprsss Women the moral educators OF the race
se controycrtrd Mr. Beechers assertion thht universal
nrnpe Ia safe II followed by education she Thought
nat nducaton should come first. =" III we ever vote,
III NJ lillian earnestly let Ms exercise the privilege
az n reserye poWer" She described a"part3 man az
nu. ~ strong likes and disliker, who r. capable
~ hero w0rshp. Women possess all those
Elements which make the party man ~ teni0d degree
prcnter than The man. she believed tha Tue average
man /. as GOOD as The average woman III fhuIek htls
Li, yoc for glass Of whisky, Bridget might 90 the same
for love of bright purple bouo, -th blue strings SAe