St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1885-01-22
Women Suffragists.

The first annual meeting of Vermont
WOman's Suffrage Association was
held at Barton Landing in the NJ. E..
church Jan. II and 10, commencing on
the evening of the 18th. Rev. Sew
ard Dodd, the pastor of the church,
opened the exercise 10y reading Scrip
ture from Gal. 3, and led in opening
prayer. 4 brief introductory address
with cordial words of welcome from
Mrs. A. ID. Chandler of Barton Land
ing, followed. Rev. Annie IL. Shaw of
Boston, an ordained minister of the
Ind. NJ. church, a lady of rare ability
and culture, and Miss Cora Scott Pond
of Boston, Il young lady of uncommon
gifts. were present during the conven-
ton and added greatly to the interest
of the meetings. Brief addresses were
made by these ladies on this first eve
ming aud an able address given 10y the
president of the association, Mrs. NJ.
l.. +. Hidden of Lyndon. The morning
was devoted to business, reports of
secretary and treasurer, and election of
officers, which are as follows:
President, Mr.. c. w. Wyman, Brat
tlehoro.
Secretary, Miss Laura Moore, Bar
net.
Treasurer. Mrs f. J.. Nelson, West
Burke.
Auditor, Mr.. ID. p. Hall, Lyndon.
Vice presidents, Mr.. II. Howes, No.
Bennington Mrs. Ii. c. ldc, st. Johns
bury Mrs NJ. l.. T. Hidden, Lyndon :;
Mr.. Samuel Huntington, Burlington !;
Rev. Geo. l.. Story, Wolcott; Miss O..
NJ. Lawrence, West Concord Madam
@. Newcomb, Derby; Miss Clara East
man, Wells River; Mrs. A. ID. Chan
dler, Barton Landing; Rev. b. NJ. Til
IotSon, Woodstock Mrs. Emily f.
Reed, Montpelier; Mr.. Nj. w. Foster,
Montpelier Mr.. Ill. c. futile, Rut-
land Mrs. o. f. Bu:terteld, Will
mington.
The afternoon session was opened
by prayer led by Rev. Jones of Barton
Landing, after which the question box
was opened and found to contain "A
good number of pertinent inquiries
relative to the subject of woman's en-
franchisement, many of them evincive
Of an intelligent interest in the sub
iect and which were entitled to the
cordial consideration given them by
Rev. A. Il. Shaw, the lady who had
them in charge. So interesting was
this part of the exercises us to consume
the greater part of the afternoon lcav
ing little time for addresses, save those
upon the programme. Miss Clara East
man of Wells River presented finely
prepared paper containing many good
arguments for equal rights for women.
Convention adjourned ut a late hour
to assemble again at 40 p. M, when
after devotional exercises the secreta-
ry read letter from Mrs. II. NJ. Tracy
Cutler of H., addressed to this first
annual meeting Of VT, w. ). A. and
full of cheer and encouragement to the
association Miss Pond and Rev. A.
IL. Shaw had reserved for the last of
the feast their best thoughts and
brou CHIT forth many convincing argu-
meuts in proof of the righteousness of
the cause, to the manifest delight of
the large and appreciative audience,
that had brayed the storm tn listen to
their eloquent words. The most kind
ly, cordial reception was extended by
citizens to the convention, and free en-
tertainment provided for all in atten-
dance.
The village of Barton Landing will
continue to thrive without the aid of
county buildings" The progressive
aud enterprising spirit of the people
alone viii insure its growth and sue
cess. With God aud right on their
side, the friends of wOman's enfran
chisement. may possess their souls in
patience; while they move steadily
aud bravely forward, for victory is
sure.
The Mormon papers are urging the
assassination of United States officials
engaged in the prosecution of poly
gamists.
There are now forty days left of the
present congress, including sundays.
Only two of the fourteen necessary APP
preparation bills have as yet been
passed.
Rose McKerley. aged lO4 years, is
dead at Canterbury, y. ii. She was
native of Ireland, and came TO this
country about % years ago.
President Arthur has sent to the
senate the nomination of VIM. 4.
Richardson To be chief justice of the
court of claims, vice Drake. resigned,
and of john Davis to be associate
Justice of the court of claims, vice