New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-15
SUFFRAGE EXTENSION.
THE AMERICAN WOMAN SUFFRAGE Asso-
p CITATION.


can p CITATION.
SESSION IN PLYMOUTH cHURcH-sPEECBEs ny MRS.
LUCY STONE, MRS. CKLIA BURLEIGH. AND OTHHRs
LETTERS FROM GRO. WIZ. CURTIS, ELIZABETH
STUART PHELPS AND LOUISA NJ. ALCoTT.
The American Woman Suffrage Associations
met In Plymouth Church. Brooklyn. at half past 10
O'Clock Yesterday morning. About 800 persons were
nresent c5 of whom were delegates States and Tori
tories being represented Col T W. HgUinson presided,
and appointed committee on credentals OF II mera'
hers with Mrs Tracy Cutler, OF Cincinnati. Chairman.
IN hIs opening remarks Col HI gson said that nsw 60
ceties had been formed in Maine. Vermont sew-Y0rs.
New-Hampshre Rhode Island. EewJersey. aud some
OF the Territories. Mrs. Lucy Stone, Chairman
Of tho Executive Committee. read tho anh""
report, which detailed the progress mace
during the year. The annual reports OF "e
several State associations were called for' sno
their presentation took up large part OF tho mornux
session. Two auxiliary societies have been formeo ava
many memorials presented 10 State Legislatures IN
Massachusetts, tho memorial was referred 10 speeisa
Committee. On the final vote, IT Republicans and Two
Democrats voted in favor OF woman suffrage, and IL
Republicans aud IT Democrats against 1t. The report
for New.York State was read by Mrs J'niA
Ward Howe. IL enumerated the steps taken
to bring the subject before the Assembly
full report from Iowa read by Miss Callahan BY
the new CODE which took effect sept l. women have
remedy Mt law against liquor sellers who sell ntoxf
eating drinks their husbands and have siready
begun to take advantage OF H. Tho admission OF women
20 the Order OF Patrons Of Husbandry and the Fairness
Oranges and their education equal terms In all ths
colleges and schools Of tho State, tend TO elevate their
position.
Mrs Cameron presenting tho annual report for Della
ware said that by the efforts the OF the 5stos
tho College OF Delaware had been thrown open u
women Reports from other Safes took note OF many
converts to of Woman Suffrage by series OF
lectures from prominent advocates and Of the dstsa
ton Of many publications.
Mrs Tracy Cutler OF Cincinnati gave an account OF hcr
labors with Committee OF the Ohio Legislature. ana
said that she expected favorable report from that com
mttee
DIETER PROM GEORGE VIM CURTIS
A letter from George William Curtis was read He
says among other things:
do not as you know anticipate any immediate re-
suit The discussion OF the question IL relies upen
alone, and has OF the accessories with Which
impression II has as yet really made upon public opa
ion 10 evident from the utter contempt shown Tor ~ ~
one OF the political parties aud the polite ndnerenes
have the final decision Of the question Bn. tho mex
Sraoe logic Of sense ana OF % bc IN
regard will at ast'invest them with an equal
with en SSPs ssasg sns Of
tho Convention will hasten that day.
Col Higginson appointed Committee OF Ton
Business and Nominations with Henry B. Blackwell q
| Finance with Mrs. Lucy Stone Chairmsn. Before
adjournment he congratulated the Convention on the
simplicity, cearheadedness, and dignity shown In the
reports and proceedings OF the session. which he had
never surpassed in all his experience OF reform
| movements. Men were prone TO consider woman as
vague and Indefinite and deny her business ability.
but the dignity sensible character OF the uttcrances
of the Convention thus far high proof OF her ca
pacities. The Convention then took recess I'LL re
p. IN.
At the opening OF the afternoon session, COL HSen-
son read the following letter addressed 70 MrA Lucy
Stone by Miss Elizabeth Stuart Phelps:
AspovER Mass, Sept. %, 1873
MY DEAR MRS. STONE: My regret at not being able 70
attend the meetings Of the American Suffrage Assoca-
ton this year. is not cODsoed Dy the pleasure OF express
ing by warnest sympathy with their oblecis
but. II cannot do things we would, we muSt do he
next best thing to 1t. IA.
my whole head and heart very imperfeoty to express
the eagerness with which hope Tor 1t, and the con.
right things come, because 1t is right But those forces
which make Tor Righteousness" make haste slowly De
Truth by sttri6uting our own sense of hunger. and
hurry and heat to the funess and leisure aud calm In
which the object OF passionate search moves OrWarN
us There is something very significant TO ths
student Of progress in the history OF the "
revolutions. Their eager confidence IN their own immo
date success their pathetic bewilderment at the mys
terry Of their apparent failures srerob with suggestion
10 any one who work for an unpopular cause.
No reform marches evenly 10 its contamination. III
does not meet apparent overthrow n must stop az Hes
growing palms." But growing pains are not death
throes. In the name Of gr S,su ana de Sa1
fallen into this train of thought because there
10 have been concerted and Deliberate sttemps
thorough elevation OF women 10 assert that our Ia
auence is distinctly losing ground responsbie asser
have fallen OF in the Fray and unconscious annihha
ton" yet very agreeable condition II might %
replied in the Language OF the hymn-Oook: r.I
Perhaps 20 the onlOoker this has not been OF
fast years. No actually engaged In the struggle 70
improve the condition OF women can for AN instant
doubt that it has been a strong one. silent. surr
awakening OF to their needs is taking place
every hand and 1t Is becoming evident that UNI
masses OF women thus awakened. the movement u
enfranchse them must not anticipate any very Viva
time the making Of muscle. not TO the trial Oh speed
a'"' "'1A"' '''' ELIZABETH STUART PHsLrs
LETTER PROM MISS ALcorr.
Col Hlgginson also read the following letter from the
author Of Little Women :"
CoHcoRD, Mass-, Oct. 1, 1878.
DEAR Mrs. STONE: am 50 busy Just now proving
prove "WOmans Right TO Vote" When read yoas
Mrs. Stone % my hOnored father. instantly replied
rr her are ready to follow your leader sure that
with the srdor OF many unquenchabie Mays shining
In her face, cried Tell her seventy three bus
dansSers have to carry me-" And two lit,e men al
ready mustered in adding the cheering words; Go.
ahead Aunt Weedy will let vote as much as you
ike" Such being the temper OF the snsl conyentonof
which President cannot hesitate 70 say That
though not be with you In the body shall DO In
snirtf ana am as ever hopefully and heartily yours
f' LOUISA MAY ALcOfr.
LETTER FROM LLOYD GARRISON.
letter from william Lloyd Garrison was read By
Henry b. Blackwell, in which he said F
lIneas the end OF the world Is at hand, all chance
OF human Advancement is henceforh 10 DO cut on tho
political equality OF the with the men OF the
land us sure OF accomplishment. simply because 1t 10
lust and right 1t may succeed this year or she next
though It ought be conceded with the least possible
whether be enjoyed or stli longer
unustly withheld. all opposition must ultimately 60
down before IL.
nj. CLOSING ADDRESSES
Miss Hineman OF Pittsburgh made an address explain