Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-03-03
WONANS SUFFRAGE NOT DEAD
YET!

To the Editor of the Journal:
Hold! hold! you proud" woman, "Old
Fogy," and You active busy 3d." though you
have plumed yourselves with a combination
Of sentiments, of an antagonistic character,
and deserve conspicuous corner in your
daily Journal-you are but feeble trio,
against the eminent generals in the field.
There is philosophy in this controversy that
commands your attention, or you would not
so generously notify the public of your indi-
viduality. What a fit Of greatness you
struggled through while the ardor of compo-
sition CENTRALIZED you'll Marvellous novelty,
woman's suffrage earthquake State Of Maine
all in a tremble! Dye giant rocks, and dou-
BILE and twisted knots Of the Pine State, be-
ware lest your conservative integrity become
fallen favor to the organized ranks, who are
propped up with logic and wise counselors !;
whose aim is to keep themselves on a level
with the knowledge Of the age. In dealing
with the events of our time, the Mrs. Bug
bear admonishes US to adhere with zeal, and
obedience, to her solicitations for ia petition
to the Legislature, right into the tracks Of dis
tinction and beg them with their political lus.
tire to shine forth, and protect Us from this
devil Of progress, reform. What! America
60 to sleep in 1871 No, you don't come the
eclipse over this rural population, by detail.
| ing your revulsion offeeling or your throng Of
minorities, for we ache TO breathe the air of
| equality, that we may advance the standard
Of justice, and seal the honors of free re-
public. No doubt "old rusty" thought he had
pulled up by the roots all the arguments that
could be used for our enfranchisement; in
sinuates that we would at once be divorced
from the noble title Of womanhood, and SUBJ
ject to the barren honors that spring from pc.
litical life. To his astonishment we affirm
that his "baby" theories will not justify the
ceremony Of Determination; but just a little raw
criticism, for the sake Of merriment, his fer
tile quality Of mind belongs to the aneien re.
qime. lie admits that men are often influ-
enced by their wives, but says nothing of
other influences that often weigh so heavy
on masculine minds, at their debating polls.
it will be inconvenient for US to vote" Is it
not at times equally convenient for your
prudent selves, to attend these means
of grace, with oil your conscientious
tendencies? "Physical ability is a quack
theory. Why produce grey, green, or
Grunt's analysis If it does not enrich your
wit or mark you as learned genius: Fact 10
l am surprised that fame lives so long with.
out character in these sovereign Bucks. And
the "proud" woman thinks those soubrettes
Tor something to that effect) have dived into
the worlds deceits and favor all the mmor-
alities OF the day, in advocating their reform.
What an intelligent observer indeed! "Des.
titute Of the vital elements Of TRUTH. l think
the christian charity that actuated you to
make the rude observations on their moral
defects, does not promote the healthy recrea.
ton which is attributed to the students of
human nature. Sojourn my ''proud" sister
in the domestic formalities pertaining to the
humble happy home, and your coronation
shall excel all the bsrbarous triumphs your
superiors command. And posterity shall be
edited from age to age, when your calm de-
votion to hereditary obligation shall be de-
tailed to them. Charter no new ideas, for
they are enemies to your wealth of mind.
Whip the armies of reform with your exem-
plary prejudice. We need such as YOU to
torture the imagination Of the weak, and lend
mettle to our forces.
May you never stride" upon the rostrum to
exhibit your nobility of thought to a vulgar
criticism, similar to that which one of your
afhn'sies is pleased to make, when he or she
dips into the delicate expediencies and the Gin.
conveniences" of woman to appear at the bal.
lot, &c. Farewell, pride of the realm, keep
your armour bright for you need action, if no
appointed combats call your attention. Do
not condemn the milky genlleness of vour
opponent, or her lack Of wisdom on the oues.
ton, but rather praise the harmful mldness of
Jolly GINGER
West Pembroke, Maine.