The Twin-City American., 1899-05-04

odore ID. Weld; the passionate plea OF
Angelina Grimpke, and others whose
names are now revered household
words. We find her leaving homes OF
luxury, literary careers. scenes OF social
triumphs, to give time. thought. money.
influence, even life if necessary. to the
blotting out OF nations sin, the puri-
Tying OF a nations life.
But the time inevitably came when
the women working in the anti-slavery
cause were impelled by the logic Of
events TO seek voice in the general
body OF anti-slavery workers. in order
to make their work more efficient and
harmonious. AT that time there were
some earnest, sincere men who felt that
the dividing line OF sex privileges should
be drawn, when woman sought rccog-
milton as an equal factor, even in this
movement for human liberty. So the
little cloud, no larger than a mans
hand, grew and overshadowed the
cause, crippling at one time its unity
and efficiency.
The woman who would battle for the
freedom OF the slave soon found that,
woven in that seamless robe of liberty.
was another golden thread, and that she
herself worked with fettered limbs, and
unworthily, until her own individuality
was recognized, her own freedom ac-
eompiished. So the long struggle began
which has opened up so many opportu-
mites for women and is still working
out its own and the nations salvation
the at-one-ment Of humanity, the per
feet whole in the body polite, the ideal
government OF free people
The division in the ranks OF the Am
erican Anti-Slayery Society in 1870 was
followed by more pronounced hostility
to the equal representation OF women in
the Worlds Anti-Slavery Convention.
held in London the same year. at which.
after bitter discussion. the women del.
egates from America were rejected.
Men. who afterwards so Eebly cham
pioned woman's cause. were at this
time in all stages OF development on the
yexed question. from utter hostility to a
conservative estimate Of woman's needs
and rights. So, only two OF the Ameri-
can delegates, VIM. Lloyd Garrison and
Nathaniel p Rogers, refused 10 take part
IN the convention, remaining with the
ostraeized women, silent spectators IN a |
meeting. thessubjeet Of which lay 50
near their hearts.
II was then that Lucretia Mott and
Elizabeth Cady Stanton resolved 10 hold |
a woman's rights convention on their
return 70 America. and in Is4s the FIRST
wonlan's rights convention was held in |
Seneca Falls, n. Y. Among the speak
ers Al this now historic meeting was /
Frederick Douglass. In the declarations
and resolutions adopted at this conyen-
ton the demand was made for equal
rights in the universities. trades. profes-
sions; IN the suffrage; in political offi-
ces. honors and emoluments; complete
equality in marriage, personal freedom.
property. wages. children. 10 make con
tracts. 10 sue and be sued. and 10 testify
in courts Of justice
In the advocacy Of these resolutions.
Frederick Douglass was earnest and
convincing Side by side with Lnere-
IA Mott and Elizabeth cady Stanton.
be worked for their adoption. IL an
editorial in has paper. The North Star.
he says: Mary who have AZ lass dis
covered that the negroes have sona
rights as well 40 other members Of ne
auman fznaiiy. hare yet 70 Be convinced
hzt women are entitled 10 any. Eigiit
Fezrs ago, . number ci pessons of this
iescription actually aband0ned the A. S.
-anse. lest By giving their influence 10
hat direction. they might possibly be
giving conntensnce 70 the dzngerous
seresy that woman, in respecs to Fighfs.