The New York herald., 1873-12-16
THE BOSTON TEA PARTY.
The Men of 1873 and the
Women Of 1873.
Apostles Of Liberty and Champions Of Uni.
versal Suffrage on the Stump.
TEA AND TALK IN FANEUIL HALL.

the hafbor, 100 years ago, OF 300 or 400
chests OF tea. The cause OF such wholesale
!, destruction OF the popular herb Ia q
part OF American history and the ad-
mirers Of the indignant calonists who took
part In II could not conscieAtousIy allow the
centennial anniversary or the occurrence to pass
by without tndulging in some sort OF an appr0-
pirate celebration score more or churches
sewing societies by the hundred, together with all
their kindred organizations. having their
social and local gatherings over .'the cup that
cheers, but not nebriasesn
Apart from these there are In progress one or
two demonstrations OF more general nature, in
which the whole outside public has the privilege of
mingltng. In fact the greater part OF the week is
eminently "tea season." and even the old topers,
well as the more fastidious eleven and three
O'Clock imbibers, have fallen into the general line
and temporarily renquisned their Bourbon and
hot Scosches for the savory Oolong and Hyson.. IL
is wen that such observations OF the eventful tea
spilling occasion only centennial, for II they
were annually voted the panic among the Boston
liquor dealers would be more general and demoral
izing than all the prohibitory laws that ever
enacted here.
PRELIMINARY DEMONSTRATION.
The first or preliminary demonstration in honor
OF the historical occurrence were held in Faneuil
Hall this afternoon and evening, and they were OF
very entertaining and novel character. Woman
Suffrage was well sandwiched all through the in.
teresting proceedings, and all the prominent
ancient and modern advocates OF universal
franchise were present. The New England
champions were on hand en- mdsse, and from the
thrifty North, sunny South and plenty laden West.
there were also numerous representatives. A
larger gathering was probably never before assem-
bled within the walls OF the old Crade OF Liberty"
For six long hours they fingered and listened to
speeches and songs and at intervals slipped from
the CHEEKY cups and nibbed at the delicate toast
which was abundantly provided in all parts OF the
hall.
THE SOFTER SEX AT THE FRONT.
Women, OF course, predominant largely in num-
bers, and besides the more ancient matrons, there
was an unusual and liberal sprinking OF coy maid
ens all Of whom entered into the gosspng festivi-
ties with an earnestness and interest which was
positively refreshing to witness and listen to.
The regular set speeches and other formal exer-
cises did not dner much from those at an ordinary
enthusiastic women Suffrage convention. For in
stance Colonel Thomas w. Higgnson, who pre-
sided, made a downright universal su1raQe speech
in calling the body TO order, and only alluded
to the tea destroyers by remarking that II they
were living to-day fhey would be in favor OF the
womans movement, which, he believed, was now
shading the whole land.
WENDELL PHILLIPS SPEKCH.
That polished orator. Wendell Phillips, was the
first speaker OF the afternoon and on being intro
duced there was universal waving OF handker-
chiefs and clapplng OF hands. He said that he only
had time to congratulate Boston upon perpetua-
tion OF its old characteristic independence. Re-
ferring then, in brief historical way, to the
sion which had brought them together, he euoglzed
Samuel Adams and his followers, who, by emptying
the tea into the harbor, first determined to sever
the colony from the bonds which held it to the
mother country. This act he said only showed
that community can, If 1t chooses, rebel against
. government and tyranny which are OBJ
The meaning OF the day, as ne inter.
pTeted T. was to listen to the voices Of
chres but go forward and do your work. II
Samuel Adams was living and could speak he
liquor law woman Suffrage cooperation and q
system OF finance as broad as the ont, and
OF the lessons which come to us from 100 years
back, Mr.. Phillips SAID that we were as good as
Ss sea ~oa Il we ws
the most advanced who have foil and led in
the footsteps OF science is the lamented Professor
heroes OF ira, he declared. most eioquentiy,
would, II they were here, unite in one firm
the old country he saw political advance during
the last century, and on this side he witnessed
sna waa ded years
changes. II, he added, we do not stiii ad-
vance forward polite " and socially, he believed
Republic He felt hopeful however. If for FIN in this this
ton OF the generous principles which hundred
years ago anima the masked Indians who went
ton established precedent which gave birth to
the Declaration OF independence
THE QUESTION OF 1873.
Mrs. Mary A. LivermOre, who was stspotted',
In the audience by Colonel Hgginson, was called
forward to the platform. She said ITO speak
or such men as samuel Adams, brought very forci-
bly, to her mind that taxation without representa-
ton was, indeed, tyranny. The men of i773 could
not endure it, and sne thought the women of 1878
ought not to submit. The eminent female divine
iurtner in ner remarks was spteuly ELOQUENT in
members Of the sex who persist IN depriving the
women OF the country Of their national.
this direction were enforced with an abundance
OF anecdotes and incidents, one or which described
how Lucy Stone had been obliged to submit to the
attachment and sale OF her property because she
refused to pay taxes without the privilege Of being
represented IN the she sar government Her remarks
clearly evident that the llrge audience shared with
her IN the belief that women never can have social
was hopeful Of the future, however, and among
the favorable signs OF the times she recognized
the election OF four or five won n on the Boston
School Com"cttee rd, and also the compliment
OF according the sex portion 1.-THE management
solemn words as she concluded were, that the
women's work would never cease until there was
an utter ignoring Of ali distinctions OF sex a
basis OF legislation.
REV. MIR. CLARKE's ADDRESS
Parson James Freeman Clarke, Boston's most
radical clerical philosopher, came forward when
Mrs. Liverm0re mad finished The sew remarks'
which he promised at the start consisted OF an
elaborate essay upon woman suffrage, which the
audience listened to with patience that was, at
least, commendable. The old arguments were re-
hearsed with the pastors usual force and eo-
quence, and when the speaker concluded 1t was In
the midst OF the most enthusiastic silence.
FRED. DOUGLASS ADDRESS.
The original Fred Douglass who is perambulat-
ing New England on lecturing mission, was next
called upon. His reception was cordial one and
his address characteristic and entertaining. or
course, he was unqualiiedly in favor OF woman
suffrage, and he did not believe either the govern
ment or country could be perfect until IL came.
He sad, In conclusion, that 1.-THE colored men, hav-
ing received their own rights, were not unmlndlul
OF the rights OF others.u
LLOYD GARRIsoN's ADDRESS.