Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-29
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two o'clock.
The evening session was well attended Mr..
George A. Bacon, Of Boston, insiuuated that
| workngmen might expect something from the
great political parties if the leaders of these
| parties did not 2eyote their entire energies to
inc Seacn Tor place, pelt and power.
Co'onSi baylor, OF Georgia, said the south
wanted industrial reconstruction.
j. C. Wilson, secretary Of the carnenters, and
ioiners association of New York urrnd the
Massachusetts mechanics to stop talking and
combine TO carry ont their desires, for polti-
clans were not to be depended upon
Rev. John T. Sargent created quite a sensation
by stating that poor man in his working
clothes was not welcomed up the broad aisle Of
Boston churches, and the equanimity of the
audience was further disturbed when 'hard
shell Baptist took exception at the assertion.
William Denton believed in the advancement
of the human species in accordance with natural
principles, and the eight-hour movement, kim
dred with labor movements the world over was
part of the grand advance to a higher state. But
less work would be done in eight hours. That
was also right, and ought to be expected. He
hoped TO see interest abolished, and idlerS set at
work.
Wendell Phillips read a letter from Charles
Sumner, who some time ago remarked to him
that when theihrst pledges of his life was full
filled he was ready TO devote himself to the in
tereStS of labor
SENATE CHAMBER,
May 25 1872.
Gentlemen II cannot take part in your public
meeting, but declare my sympathy with the work
ingmen. In their aspirations for greater equality of
condition and increased opportunities l unite cor
daily. Therefore, | insist that the experiment of
eight-hOur law in the national work shops shall
be fairly tried that If successful il may be ex-
tended. Here let me confess thar find this law
especially valuable because 1t promises more time
for education and general Improvement. If the
pertinent Is successful in this respect shall be less
curious on the question of pecuniary profit and loss
for to my mind the education OF the human family
is ahOyp dollars and dividends Meanwhile
my best wishes, and believe me,
Faithfully yours,
CHARLES SUMNER.
To the Committee OF the Labor Convention.
Mr. Phillips closed with review and censure
| of the Massachusetts bureau of labor, which
| called forth opposition from several eight hour
| candidates, which lasted until eleven o'clock,
| when Mr.. Phillips carried his point and the
| resolutions as offered were adopted
NEW ENGLAND WOMAN SUFFRAGE AssOCIA-
The second days session of this association
was called 10 order at half.past ten by Lucy
Stone. The lady said the advertisement in the
papers announced the meeting TO be opened at
ten, but the associations notice read 10 80 The
speaker made this explanation because she did
not desire the audience to feel that when women
had their rights, they would always be behind
time. Committees on finance, business and
nominations were appointed.
Lucy Stone as chairman of the executive
committee, reported verbally upon the progress
made during the past year in the legislatures of
the different states in the cause of woman
suffrage. The labor reform association had
voted in favor of it, and the Taunton and Fall
River men were in for it. The work performed
and the progress made were clearly set forth by
the speaker, thus atfording pleasant relief to
the audience while committees were organ
zing. When the woman suffrage question came
up IN the legislature, colored member made
| one of the best speeches in its favor. The wo.
me NJ uOup and prpypnt tho rp-nipQfinu
| of the Legislators of last session, and have men
| who will accord to the fair sex the much COW
| eted ballot. The importance of renewed efforts
| by means of lectures and canvasSerS during the
| current year, was strongly urged.
| Miss Huldah Loud of Abingdon read speech
in which she said. after the presidential election
| men would begin to notice the appeals of women
| for suffrage; some would favor it, and the 9TH
| ers would be washed in with the tide. The great
| argument against equality of manhood and
womankind is that we should be out of our
sphere. 1t is very ungallant not to allow us to
choose our own sphere. When woman has her
rights we shall no longer hear the old story of
| Thackeray, "a Fool and Woman"
William Lloyd Garrison thought that when
woman had the ballot in her hands it would
| increase her selfrespect and sefreliance, and
man would have that respect for woman which
| he does not now entertain. Mutual equality
| increases respect and places the parties upon the
| same footing. He believed that il a woman can
.
| and the same qualification which is required of
| men should be required of women. In conclu-
sion, the speaker read Mazzini's Views on
Woman, and why they should have equal rights
| with men.
Mrs. Edna T. Cheney did not think there was
| any argument against woman suffrage to enlist
| "a foeman worthy Of our STEEL" therefore she
found it so difficult TO make speech in favor OF
| it. IL was Ike plea for virtue or fresh air.
She thought women needed preparation for the
suffrage that was coming. Young women come
out oil the schools and say "What shall we do?"
The speaker would answer, prepare yourselves
for the grand opportunities that aie coming"
The education of young girls should be to meet
the occasion as it rises. The church, medical
profession, law, &c, were open to women, and
suffrage cannot long be delayed. The casting
of the vote will not give women any power, but
it is the responsibility it brings with it, develop
ing the moral and intellectual nst ure of wO-
man.
The treasurer's report stated that the balance
on hand from last year was S119 05; receipts
S10,011.30; expenses, IS, 1853. 81 leaving balance
in the treasury Of 81 ,866.85
Dr. Henry X. Blackwell, from the business
committee reported a set of resolutions, declar-
ing among other things that woman suffrage is
impeTatiyely needed in order to check the grow
ing corruption of American politics, by diffusing
a wider and more general interest in its affairs;
that the Cincinnati convention of sO-caed Glib
eraP' republicans by refusing to recognize a
woman as delegate from California, by adopting
platform which DISTINGUISHES woman, while it
enfranchises the leaders Of the rebellion by NOM
mating for president well-known opponent of
woman suffrage, has failed to establish any
claim to the support of woman suffragists, and
that we await with deep interest the action of
the republican and democratic national conven-
tons, reminding them that the republican party
having conferred suffrage upon colored men, is
bound in consistency to confer suffrage upon
women, and that the democratic party, having
extended suffrage to poor white men, shou Id ex-
tend it TO all citizens irrespective of sex.
Mr.. Charles l.. Remond objected to the last
resolution as it still kept up the old lines of de-
marcatiOn. ..
Prof Clarke and Mrs Bowles made few re-
marks, and pending the adoption of the resolu-
tons, the meeting adjourned,
AMERICAN CONGREGATIONAL ASSOCIATION.
The nineteenth annual meeting Of this asso-
citation was held at noon to day, at 40 Water
street, the president, Hon. L. S. Tobey, in the
chair. Prayer was offered by Rev. DR.. CHECKER
ing. The annual report Of the directors was
read by the corresponding secretary, Mr.. Lang
worthy. The report alluded to the purchase of
the Somerset club and Gardner property, and
the work done to raise money to improve the
property.
The movement was seriously interfered with
by the Chicago fire, but something had been
done. The assets OF the society are now $751;
| 900, against S159000 last year. A traction over
$4,000 had been paid on the Somerset club
and Gardner estates, and the available funds for
the necessary changes are SS1 900, and S120,OOO
are needed. Some complaint was made of the
lack of interest by many churches in the enter
prise, and a detail given Of the exact condition
of the work.
The annual report Of the treasurer was then
presented, from which it appears that the con-
tributions and donations during the year
amounted to S57 96495; balance in hands of
treasurer S22,625.39. The available assets OF
the ASSOCIATION are SS1 ,259.39. The Gardner es-
tate cost S146,S and the Somerset club estate
SAG $50; total, S29S ,106; on which there is a
mortgage of 100000. The report had been
properly audited aud was accepted and ordered
10 be printed.
BOSTON sEAMEN'S FRIEND SOCIETY.
At the annual business meeting of this socie-
~ at III State street, Monday afternoon, the
treasurer's report showed the balance due the
treasurer last year, S1052.43; receipts during
the year, S2936.65; expenditures, S5l25.35; bal
ance due the treasurer, S2321.13 The following
officers were elected for the ensuing year Pres
ident, Henry Edwards; Vice President, Joseph
c. Tyler; Secretary, Frederick A. henson;
Treasurer, Thomas d. Quincy.
TRUSTEES OF TUFTS COLLEGE.
The annual meeting of the trustees of Tufts
college was holden this afternoon at the room
81 Cornhill, Hon. Charles Robinson, Jr., pre-
siding. The report OF the treasurer, Hon. Rich