Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-01-11

Victoria &. woodruff, ON her paper claiming
the elective franchise for women under the
fourteenth and fifteenth amendments 20 the
Federal constitution, the room of the committee
was crowded by the advocates OF womsn's
Rights, who have assembled in this city 20 at
tend the annual convention which meets he re
this afternoon. The wcman's rights army TIE
year contains all the veterans who have been
here before, besides a number OF recruits. some
Oh The m young and handsome, and il is generally
conceded mat the personal charms OF some OF
these recruits asd v, ight to the cause. MesSs.
bingham, Butler, Cook, Peters, Ioughridge.
Kerr, Eldridge and Kellogg of the connittee
were present, and listened attentiyely 20 the
arguments presented.
Among the first advocates OF the cause to
enter the room was
MISS SUSAN +. ANTHONY.
atflTed IN black velvet. with white lace col ar
OF huge proportions. Through her gold spec
tacles she scarchingly scanned the countenarce
OF each member OF the committee, being evil
IDENTIFY unacq uainted with any of tlen M 70
that time. Then there was
MRS. VICTORIA c. Woodruff.
peasant but decided-looking lady, OF ligh,
complexion, and blonde hair eur short and fSiz-
zied. Her dark blue dress, finished AT the necL
by large blue necktie, and the absence OF any
hoops, made her an object OF attention, while
the hat-iTon Alpine hat upon her head and the
crisp, curly locks beneath IL gave her a rather
manniSh look about the upper story. She had
ready supply of werds, and was not at all en-
baIfatsed by any questions put ~ her Next
MIS-. BEyCHKR HOOKER.
the general manager OF the "ben convention, ;"
introducing her sisters to members OF the con-
mlttee, providing all with seats. and comforting
with Woodruff, Clafin, Anthony, Riddle aud
Others as TO the plan or operations, sc.
MRS. rAULINA u. DAVIS,
ma'roniy looking lady OF pleasing counte-
crimped over the forehead, was looked I'D 10
by the younger members OF the convention as
one OF the originstors OF the women's rights
hrl
qnently during the morning by those OF more
tender years engaged in the csuse.
MISS TENsIE c. CIAFLIg.
Tennie Is decided character. She liz yorn,,
pretty, interesting, ami quick a bird, 10th in
movement and speech. The contour OF her
face is like boys. and her hair being cut short
aud sur mounted with a Gistinctively eoyish hat,
gives her the appearance OF a risky lad, ready
tor mischief OF any kind. Bpt there rs q pecu-
harly smooth tone IN her voice. A ,erky move
mCnt Of her face and arms would appear uu-
ladyiike III any one else, but IN Tennie c. Cla:-
I'm II lends positive charm 10 her conversation
and gives an emu hasis 10 her speech that makes
her logic irresistible.
Soon after the committee met
MRS. DIR. LOCKWOOD
mace Der appearance, with the Doctor. her
husband, in tow, and after assigning him Uo q
seat, she sought the company OF the prominent
| lights OF the convention, but while she was en-
| gagged in earnest conversation with them the
| Doctor siIayed from has seat. She soon dis
covered this, and gave him orders TO come to
her, which be obcyed promptly and during the
| rest Of tie session she kept him at her side.
| MRS, JosEPHINE g. CRIFFING,
20 well known in this community, was there III
| all her glory. and took some pains to make all
ACQUAINTED with one another and comfortable.
Then there Was
MRS. =. {. UNDERWOOD.
fat, Tar, and iOTty; lady OF pleasing appear
snce: neatly atuTed, Ind decidedly good ma
turet.
MISS EELLIR cRrFPrnG.
daughter Of Mrs. Josephine A. Griflirg was the
beauty oI the convention. She Is rather stout
anu fIll faced, but just tail enough 10 possess
perfect figure. Her voice is mild, her manner
pleasing, her arguments irTefutable. her face
beautiful, and she viii win if the rest 10 not.
OTHERS or THE GALAXY.
Then there were Miss Kate Stanton, jynung
aid Fretty,D Mrs. Blake, Miss Lille Peckham,
| Mrs. Archibald, Mir. and Mrs. Powell, OF the
| National Standard: Miss Nellie Hutchinson. OF
he New York 1Titaae; MIS-. y. ii. Fla, Of New
| Ham, shire; Julia Wilbur. Mrs Dr. Smith, Mis-
| Rebecca Bates, Of New YORK, "a recruit with
| Tine eyes,D and Mrs. Catherine Stebbins, OF De
tIot, who. upon entering the room, cisSped
Mrs Josephine Gritting's face with both bands
| Imprinted kiss on her cheek, which was he ARD
ia the next committee room, then seized her
hand, held ii 10 her mouth, and exclaimed
| .How 90 you do: my dear?' Next appeared
| Mrs olympia Brown, Mrs Dennision and
others, in all numbering fifty, some OF whom
| We name no names-have attended the couyen-
| uons here for several years past.
THE orKNiNG OF THE CAMPAIGN.
A few minutes past ten o'clock. Judge Eing-
| bain, chairman of the committee, took his seat
at the head of the table and held consult atom
| with Mrs. Hooker, whe annoL need that Mrs.
! Woodruff would open the argument, Eir. Rid
dlc would follow, and she Mrs Hookerl would
close. To this the committee assented. anu
Mrs WoOdb uli arose, removed her Alpine hat.
| and procee ded TO speak her piece, hat was in
terrupted by the manager, Mrs Hooker. before
she had proceeded far, ana requested 10 read
her ESSAY on Constitutional Equality" dated
| New hork, January 81, i,Ii, and addressed u
the committee.
| REMARKS OF THE FEMALE CANDIDATE FOR
Tux MKT PRESIDENCY.
| hHF woodruff accepted the suggestion, aud
proceeded to read paper which she had pre-
| pared. Her voice was very clear, and she did
| not appear TO be embarrassed in the least, but
read with emphasis certain passages which she
\ desired the Committee to pay particular atten-
ton 10. She conteDded that the Cons titut on OF
The nited states made woman Q citizen, with
| the night TO vote; and desired to know by what
| ethics any free government imposeS.ta1e on
| women without giving them voice upon the
subject or participation in the public decisrs-
! he applied for the common public use.
| Women constituted q majority OF the peo-
| pie OF thus country. and were entrusted
WITH The most vital responsibilities Of
society, they bear, rear, and educate men.
| tTaih and mould their Characters, inspire the
hOb!est impulses IN men. and often hold the
accumuiafed fortunes OF nians life for the
safety OF The family and as guardians of the
| infants, and yet they are debaIred from utter
ing any opinion b. apUblc vote. Women had
the right TO vote, and it was by usurpatiOn only
quotes from many legal authorities in support
OF her argument. Mrs. Woodruff, having
finished, gave the committee one OF her bland
est smiles ana bowed gracefully.
NE. RIDDLE ON TlEp EQUALITY OF THE SEXES.
A. G.. Riddle next took the floor, and was
asked by MIR. Cook, OF Illinois, II the subject
was not for the consideration oil State Le,Isla-
lures, instead of Congress.
Mr.. Riddle thought not.
Mr.. Loughridge inquired OF Mr.. Riddle whom
he represented.
Mr. Riddle replied that he had been rcque sted
to appear by Mrs. Hooker, and he hoped the
committee would understand that ne was not
before them b. reason Of any retainer, but to
urge what he believed to be right and proper
Mr.. Riddle then proceeded With his argument
IL the right of self-goyernme mt was a natural
right, then il pertained to ell human beings,
Mr.. Cook.-Minors as will as adults?
Mr kiddie thought no man was born to lord il
over q woman, or no woman born to queen IL
over a man. Every one was born with the
rights Of citizenship. and sboald exercise those
rights upon arriving at the age Of maturity
The constitution OF the United States nor Any
OF the amendments ever conferred the.eiectiyc
franchise upon any human being. In that in
strument The right was recognized and the
mann er OF its use provided. Minors could not
use the elective franchise until arriving at the
age Of maturity, but every one WAS born with
those rights.
General Butler.-"Then An infant simply has