Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-12-09

WOMEN DO NOT OWN KvES THEIR CHILDREN
father can deed away his child before OF after
its birth, whether he Is OF age OF not man
who cannot own property, who cannot buy a
jack knife and give a promise 20 pay that Is
binding in law, can will away his wife's child
forever: Woman, whose breast has nourished,
whose hand has wiped away it, first tear and
guarded its first lettering steps. whose love en-
duros until al but the love of God has failed
has no right 70 her child. Congress should nor
adjourn until IL lnsures perfect Justice in every
State and Territory in the Union.
Al the conclusion OF Lucy Stone = address
REv. JAMES FREEsAN CLARKE,
OF Boston, was introduced. lie said, in refer
ence 10 COPIES OF an argument upon the fifteenth
amendment: by Mn. Woodruff, and other lo-u-
mentS that had been distributed in th, room
that the association vss not responsible for
them, since they were there without their ron
sent. He then turned 70 the sabect az the
evenings discussion. lie said ihat the Inama-
date result of uftrsge would no; b. great A.
hrst the msioriues would be larger, for the wo-
men would mostly vote a. their husbands a A.
Out u would not be long before they would be
thinking for themselves Some objected 10 the
movement because they thought it meant
EREE LOVE.
But free love, whether good or bad, had nothing
to do with n. There must be free-loyers in
favor OF and against bat their opinions had no.
thing TO do with the cause. We do not recognize
our cause as IN any way connected with the lave
Of marriage Some say that free love means onlv
that there should be no marriage without love
IL that II 30, agree with IT, Others say that IL
u. ~
despise and abhor IL. Some say that 10 yote i
not natural right and therefore Il can not be
Nc manded. Grant that IL Il a right conferred hy
society, - rs the right 20 make viii. But il
make will 10 wonld be unjust and we could
not defend il by saying that TO make will i
not natural right. So IL is Oppression 20 deprive
one half the community of that equality which
belongs Ia all under such government as oars.
Mr.. Clarke then dwelt upon the
SEPARATION or MEN PROM WOMEN
at sea- IN the army, in colleges. and the conse-
quenf and almost inevitable tendency 10 coarse
ness and degradation. as an illustration Of the
purifying influence OF wOman's participation in
politics and government IL I should tell an
average Mahsmetan that the women OF this
country walk the streets without wells, and sit
with men in public meetings like this he would
throw up his hands in wonder, and think that il
must destroy their womabiness. tie contenied
that when men and women arc together in col
leges for instance. both are elevated. and - Il
would be al the polls.
MRS. JULIA WARD HOWE
was the next speaker, and she advanced on be-
ing introduced. with a step that showed she was
no stranger 30 the platform. She is taller than
Mrs Stone, clear blonde complexion, large blue
eyes, and light hair, combed back. Size read
from manuscript, and after expressing her sat
sfaction at being present, sketched the progress
OF freedom, especially on this continent. Tue
blacks bore slavery until in Gods time. they
were set free, and now woman stands knocking
at the door, asking for her rights.
TO-day's Proceedings.
The Convention re-assembied this morning.
at 1890 O'Clock.
Mr.. Henry b. Blackwell was introduced and
RESOLUTIONS:
Resotred, That We demand suffrage for women
ascitizens Of the Cnited States, and that we
cause those who obey laws should have a Voice
in their enactment, and those who pay taxes, a
voice In their expenditure.
Resoiced, That woman suffrage viii promote
the public welfare, because the mental and
moral qualities in which women otter from men
are imperatiyely needed In government, and be-
is alike essential to a happy home a reformed
society christian church and republican state
Resolred, That woman suffrage, which me ans
equality in the home, means therefore greater
purity, greater cons;ancy and greater perma-
hence in marriage.
Resotred, That we respectfully call upon Con-
gress to enact a law exte nding suffrage IL woman
in the District OF Columbia and all Territories;
also, to take such steps as are needed by the
constitutional amendment, or otherwlse IN
order to abolish political distinction on account
OF sex everywhere throughout the union.
Resoired, That We confidently hope and have
a right TO expect that the Supreme Court of the
United States, as the exponent of justice and the
guardian Of liberty, win decide all Doubtful
points of constitutional law in the interest OF he
legal and political equality Of the sexes.
Resoired, That We call upon the republicans
manhood suffrage, and TO unite in the establish
ment OF a true republic upon the basis of i'm
partial suffrage for men and women.
MI. Blackwell proceeded TO advocate the
woman suffrage would be 20 increase the ma
joTities in elections. and at the same time thew
will add moral character to the government.
The character OF the government depends on
the character OF the constituency. II women
differ from men in certain respects, IL was a
reason why the character of the government
should differ from its present immoralities. The
vice of intemperance would receive powerful
check, As well As other vices and immoralities.
THE DRCNKARDs WIFE
will nor vote with the drunkard and in favor nj
licenses for the sale of liquor SO or the social
evil; il win gradually pass ont of existence by
such legislation Is the women may adopt. There
is another great evil, that Of war, which the
women will correct. Women shrink from brut,.
force, and being attached 10 their brothers and
husbands, win never vote for a war 10 the ex-
termination OF them. Therefore
WOMAN SUFFRAGE MEANS PEACE
and the swords will be turned into pillow shares
and spears into pruning hooks. How can we
best accomplish this political reform. Some
contend that the present laws are sufficient, but
conventions like the present viii adj 10 the
moral force IN directing the decision Of the
supreme Court in the proper direction. He
called upon the Legislators TO give
WOMAN SUFFRAGE IN TIE DIsTRICT OF COZ
UN3TA.
This j. the place "a test this matter-it can he
practically tested here under the eve OF Goa
gross. Ii had been urged by some OF the mem
bers that the matter was obi and contrary 10
custom. What an argument. But they will
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hard TO change, but this viii soon be changed
To-day the marriage laws say that
THE WIFE Is THE SERVANT OF THE HUSBAND
This is the spirit OF the laws in this District
He believed in the marriage institution, but
not in the spirit OK the present marriage laws
There is only one way TO wipe out all the errors
Of society, both social and political, and this is
by woman suffrage. We want the brains OF
both men and ~onen in governmental aff.irs,
The women in this country are equal in intellect
to the men, and should have equal franchise
rights.
NRa JrLfA WARD HOWE
was the next speaker, and said that women have
as much TO contend with Is men, and she could
not tell how they would vote, but thought they
would vote on the SIDE OF purity and virtue. She
believed in the great morality Of the masses: the
great gifts OF Womanhocd are common to the
Sax, and its natural tendency 70 70 purity. In
the atmosphere Of Wellington she felt that abe
was in the center Of great circle, which should
extend welcome 10 al the women suffraefsts
IN the states. In the objects foe which they had
net. To the gcntlemen, ahe sid they locked
0egnselves In great AAe0es q ambition which
cannot be fully attained until universal sa6faae
prevats. All change involves progress. bat ~ !
peogreo sise involves ehangsl1a1 end Wonen
Walk forth - ministeffnG angels toeethes
this country tAe spirit q pufitesisS 10 a, a.
9aed out, and uD1R this sasne GA eDiri< vniaS
= The spirit Of liberty, von1en wilf hss. sHs Sr
sSa ngsts. Our iegislatoss sAsuid biush W..