The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-08-28

The following circular has been received by
the Secretary of the Van Buren, County Woman
Suffrage Association. All friend. Of the move
ment who wish to contribute money can pay
the same to Miss Rhoda Munger, and it will be
forwarded to the Treasurer Of the State Asso-
citation. AS there are only two months inter-
vening between now and November when this
important question is to be decided, we would
urge upon all those towns that have not organ.
lied associations to do so as early as possible
Several towns of the County already have
fiourishing associations. Let other towns fol-
low the example.
We have been informed that several Of the
leading men OF the County have volunteered
to take the stump in behalf OF Woman Suffrage
and, as we have received applications to send
speakers to the various towns, would like the
names Of both men and women who are willing
to lecture on this subject.
LYDIA L. CONWAY, Sec'y.
GRAND HAVEN. MIcB.. August /. 1874.
By direction o. the Executive Committee Of
the State Woman Suffrage Association, direct
appeal to each local organization throughout
the State is now made. soliciting aid to defrsy
the necessary expenses attending the conduct
Of the pending campaign.
In every portion Of the State there are earnest
advocates Of woman suffrage. Whenever the
Committee have been enabled to furnish lectur-
ers, large increase Of interest is manifested.
and multiplied calls are made upon the State
Committee for more Lecturers and Documents.
This urgency does not take the appearance of
craftsmanship, but comes to US from members Of
each and all OF the several political organiza-
tons as we'll and urgently does II come from
individuals in each Of the several social, in
dustrial and religious organizations in the State
without single exception.
We know that we have earnes: advocates
among all parties and organizations who will
work in the interests Of citizenship. Giving
the ballot to women is the only question to be
voted upon at the coming election that has ad-
vocates whose interest in the question is sever.
ed from their attachment;to the existing polti-
cal or other alliances.
1t is necessary to make effective this unselfsh
endorsement by such systematized efforts as
will give efficiency to opinion. and add force to
influence. This question is really the only live
one to be acted upon, however eagerly partisan
ship may endeavor TO galvanize into life the stale
issues OF former championship-and there is
good reason to expect combination OF all the
influences favorable to woman suffrage to carry
it before the people
There is good reason to believe that thor
ough presentation OF this question to the people
OF the State will result in securing majority
OF the voters IN favor of this Constitutional
amendment In order to do this. we can assure
you that the payment INTO the hands Of the
State Association OF ONE DOLLAR from each and
every member of Woman Suffrage Associa-
ton in the State, and from those who favor the
amendment, will supply the Committee with
funds to thoroughly present this question be-
fore the voters of Michigan. This small sum
from each and every member or friend OF the
movement, will abundantly provide for the
necessary expenses, and give vitality and eff
cheney to the plans now carefully arranged and
but needing such stimuant to insure their sue
cess.
In making this appeal we confidently expect
q willing and tangible response. At once make
your contribution into the hands Of the proper
local officers who will forward the amount from
each association to George Stickney, Secretary
and Treasurer, Grand Haven, Michigan.
BY order OF the Elk. CON-, State W. s. A.
VIM. NJ. FERRY, Chairman.