The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1878-01-19

greSS-Ihe Sirteenth Amendmeaj and its
Aduocates- U'oman's RightS-SOciaie ereats.
WAsHINGToN, Jan. II, 1878.
After month of quiet and rest the Capt.
tai has again resumed its usual activity and
on Thursday the Congress reassembled, the
Senate with about fifty members present.
and in the House, two hundred and fifty
members responded to the call. Investiga-
tions of various forms have been proposed,
and committees appointed for the purpose,
but judging from the investigations of the
forty fourth Congress it can hardly be OK
pected that they will be 4" wisely begun and
properly conducted"-That Bellinap was
exposed and driven out of the Cabinet at
cost of nearly million dollars was about
the only result then accomplished. 1t would
puzzle anyone to point to any other result
from such a large expenditure of public
money, to say nothing of time which could
have been better used in the public interests.
a novel feature Of the doings at the Capi
tol during the week has been the presence
of the suffering sisters sadly sitting at the
portals OF the House, keeny eyeing every
man that passed, and ever and anon pOunc-
ing down upon member and busily buz-
2ing him on the subject of the pressing
necessity for a neD patch on the Constitution,
just how many converts this made | am
unable to say, but judging from the radiant
smiles that Illuminated the face of DR.. Mary
Walker, as she playfully pranccd down the
avenue after the adjournment, the suiiera-
gists must have received considerable en-
couragement from the solons. On the floor
the presence of the female sentinels at the
doors was the subject Of much conversation,
and the observations by dignifed statesmen
were not in every instance characterized by
solemn sense Of the seriousness of the crisis
that its Importance deserves.
Preparatory meetings for the ontca,d march
has been in progress for the last eight days,
delegates arriving here on all trains, many
coming long distances. Their headquarters
is at the Riggs House, where upon arriving
they were at once conducted.-IIere they
registered and were then assigned TO private
quarters with friends, residents and SYM
pathizers about town.
sToRMING THE BAsTILE.
When the hour of ten o'clock arrived on
Friday, Notwithstanding the down pouring
rain, the ladies' reception-rcom in the Senate
was in full possession of the female suflia-
gists, who, in force, braved the weather
rubber shoed, umbrellaei and water
prooied, with the full intend of hoiRiaq the
fort until the last armed foe ergircd. Their
presence at the Capitol naturally attracted a
large crowd, and before tho hour Of opening
services, the room, back Of chairs and soial
occupied by the delegates wal jammed.
or2yIyc TIE GALL.
Mrs. Isabella Bcccher Hooker began the
business in brielspecch, in which she asked
all those interested in the work to come
forward and briefly express their sentiments
A fcrvent prayer followed which, was de.
livered by Mrs. Lawrence, d Massachusetts
who said that the mcrcies of God should b.
extended them in drawing the hearts of tn,
| Legislators towards the wOmens wants.
Mrs. DR.. Loring then gave a general view
Of the subject, at the conclusion ofwhich thu
crowd led by Mrs. Herbert sang, IN,
| Country, It's Of thee, Sweet Land ofLiberty.
| Speeches by prominent ladies then followed
in rapid succession. Miss Julia Smith, o
! G.ast, n1urg, Conn, spoke of her outrageou
| oppression and her historical cows which ar
annually seized for taxes. Mrs. Stanton
held that wOmen's enfranchisement is q
much political necessity rs was the negro
eniranchlsemcnt, CT securing of his civi
| rights. Mrs. Gage spoke of woman's fitncs
10 use the ballot intelligenty, Mrs Mary 4
| Stewart, of Delaware, claimed tle blllot as
| right and not rs n privilege and Mrs. Her
bert, of Illinois, and Mrs. Lawrence, q
Massachusetts,, closed by speaking ofthe grea
good that would follow the extension {
womaH's influence over wider sphere, tina,
the home and the social circSe.
The unpleasant weather of the past wee
has not essentially deranged social plans no
diminished social enjoyment, the maiorit
of ladies not being intimidatcd in their per
Drnance of the duties which custom make
&c riggcr by annoyances, rendered almo.
Insignificant 10y the appliances and conv,
niences within the command of wealth. tn
receptions ofthe wives tthe cabinet officer
and Of the judges ofthe Supreme Court wei
well patronized. The most interes. ing on d
is concerning the projected fcte which is i
process of preparation by the members
the Spanish legation in honor of the ma
rlage OF tic young King Of Spain, for tn
2lth Of this month. The members of tn
diplomatic corps, ubinct officer, &c., all
be invited to participate in the festivities,
lake place at Wormley's, and upon a seal
worthy Of the patriotism, generosity an
good taste of the Spanish Minister and Ia
beautiful and brilliant wife. Madam Mar
tllla has imported for this occasion a gorgcou
Castillan dress, peculiarly national and +,
markable for its rich combinations.
Other lands bHug odors, source an
song, and robes and notions framed in ioreig
looms So said young in his Nigl
thoughts" which are noboly's thought
now, aud who never meant his works for
fashion article. Intelligence, artistic talenr
and more patience than Ulysses had al
used IN the production of one Of the mary,
lOus dresses Worn AT this tilnn Il