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FRIDAY ZlDECEaiBER SO, 1S72. SUNDAY EWP LECTURES. The interest in these lectures continu ally increases. -Each audience is larger than the preceding one, and the atten tion and good order that characterize the meetings are extremely gratifying. Hut we are not at all satisfied with our own efforts. We have neither time nor opportunity for any sort of preparation for them, so the goou people viio so kindly listen receive only the sponta neous inspirations of the occasion, should prosperity ever smile on us sufft cicntly to relievo us from financial em barrassment, we can then do better, but while the 2sew Northwest must eat its hundred dollars weekly or "run its face" for the deficit, we are not at ease in mind or body. Friends of progress, of religion, of humanity and freedom, we appeal to you to sustain our enter prise. Our efforts benefit humanity far more than ourself. Shall wo be enabled to continue them, or must we fall back upon our employment of millinery and merchandise and abandon this dearly bought field? The decision rests with you. "Ve are no beggar, living upon public chanty. AVc give far more than value received for your subscrip tions to the 2kw Northwest, and for our lectures also, and wc now state a piaui proposition: Jf our labors are worth anything, tlioy are wortli sus taining, and if not worth sustaining, we shall give them up. "We do not believe in personal martyrdom the world has out-grown such necessity and we shall not practico it. Subscribe for the New .Northwest, and pay for it. Contrib ute as you may be able to sustain us in the lecture field, and wo shall press on ward in our chosen work. The subject for the nest Sunday even ing lecture will bo a continuation of "Amusements their Uses and Abuses." we snail then endeavor to give our views upon "Doggeries and Drunken ness How to Get Rid of Them," eta, etc. Everybody invited. "RECKLESS AND UNKIND." Our friend and brother of the Chris tian Advocate takes us kindly and se verely to task for being "unreasonably dissatisfied with the notice of her lec tures," etc, etc Now, brother Dillon, your idea that we were at all dissatisfied with your no tice i9 a great mistake. If our "infer ence" that Mr. Roberts in any way pre vented you from keeping your unsolic ited promise was false (and yon say it was), we are ready to ask that gentle man's pardon. "We do not profess to know anything of your worldly circumstances except that you have a fat office, which you could not keep were you other thau the obedient and faithful church servant that you are; and if you are really pe cuniarily independent of that position, while we ask pardon of the public for the good opinion we have always enter tained of your good intentions, we also chide ourself for so charitably excusing you, as we have ever done, for your re missness in discharging your conscien tious duty in aiding the Christian work of woman's emancipation, so beautiful ly begun by our great Exemplar. That you are an acceptable and useful mem ber of your church, and a noble de fender of its creeds and dogmas, may "with all its golden fruits" bo "glory" enough for you, but, brother, let us work more for principle, more for Chris tianity, more for civil, political and re ligious reform, and less for the "golden fruits," and we shall all have little cause for wrong-living. "Ve make no great pretentions concerning personal piety, but we hate a mean trick if wc arc personally guilty of it just as severe ly as we hata like peccadilloes in oth ers. "While we regret that any controversy, personal or otherwise, should have be gun in the Advocate against us, we claim the God-given right of self-defence and the God-ordaiucd power to exercise it when attacked. "Wo wish you all the success your labors deserve, and especially do wc desire that you speedily grow strong enough in the spi rial column to use your boasted "entire charge of the Advocate" to advance the cause of temperance, morality and re ligion uy aiding rather than bv covert ly retarding the arduous work in which wc are engaged, which bears no "goldon fruits," aud which you have more than once privately assured u.s that you were in entire sympathy with. A public work of twenty months of journalism aud twelve months' public speaking has brought tcus aud our cause the "re spectful consideration" of every decent secular journal on the coast, and now, in the eternal order of progression, the sectarian journals are nearly ready for conversion, and the thoes of the Advo cate and Sentinel plainly proclaim them "under concern of mind." But wc must, before we close this ar ticle, enter our solemn protest against the Advocate's accusation that we arc "reckless and unkind." And now, with fraternal feelings, wc bid our antago nists adieu till they give us material for a new notice. OVER-MATCHED. Dou't "Woodhull and O'Meara make a gay team? The latter-s valedictory upon Miss O'Gormau is the most insuf ferably nasty thing we ever saw in print. "We respectfully suggest to the proprio- Ul Jiuueun the necessity of sending Mr. Holiday's man Friday on a mission to the Fiji Islands, if the Re publican party must support him some where. If he wero only a woman, the authorities would send him to jail with "Woodhull. Several articles were crowded out this week by the report of the proceedings of the American. Woman Suffrage Association, LOCAL COEBESPOKDEHOE. Portland, Dec. IS, 1872. Euitok New Southwest: Having not thd fear of the good Lord nor the Clergy before me, with many others of our good citizens I dronned into the sinful 6ro Fino on last Sunday evening to hear' your very good, aud should be beneficjal, lecture on "Amuse ments their Uses and Abuses." The effort was not only highly creditable to yourself, but it was a rich treat to the intelligent audience. The elucidation was clear, arguments sound, style pure ly sensible, invocation such as would instruct many of our Clergy. Sister Duniway, your position is sound. It is to be hoped that the effort has cast seed in good soil, that shall bring forth fruit that will benefit ourselves and children. Truly should the religious class of our citizens flcmand and viainlain a moral drama for the good ottlicir children. Let us learn wisdom. Progress, Mrs. Duniway is lecturing this week at The Dalles, whither she went on Monday, to return to-morrow evening. ANHUAL .MEETING Of the American 'Woman Suffrage Asso ciation. The American Woman Suffrage As sociation held its fourth annual meeting and celebrated its third anniversary on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 20 aud 21, in Temple Hall, St. Louis. Col. T. W. Higginson was elected President, and Lucy Stone Chairman of the Executive Commilte. The names of Julia Ward Howo and Hon. Henry Wilson were added to the list of Vice Presidents at large. A few of the officers ex officio, wero changed in accordance with the changes in auxiliary State so cieties. In other respects the names are generally the same. The daily papers of St. Louis all gave full aud not unfriendly reports. That of the Missouri Democrat (Republican) was less satisfactory than those of the Times aud Republican (Democratic) But that of the Globe (the new Republi can paper) was decidedly the best aud fullest of the four. In consequence of a severe snowstorm, the New England delegates were delayed fifteen hours on the road and did not reach St. Louis until after the first ses sion, which was made a great a success by the logical arguments of Mrs. Cutler, the persuasive eloquence of Mrs. Long ley and the forcible common sense of Prof. Stone. At the morning session. Lucy Stone's Address and Mrs. Howe's Report were well received, and tho let ters of Mr. Beccher, Gerrit Smith, Gov ernor Campbell of Wyoming, and others created great enthusiasm. In tho afternoon, quite a number of delegates made brief speeches in support of the various resolutions, sonio of which were models of clear and pointed ex pression. In the evening, Rev. Mr. Learned, of St. Louis, spoke admirably, and was followed by a happy, extempore speech from Mrs. Howe. Miss Eastman fairly captivated her audience, and, at the close, brought down the house with four hearty cheers. Lucy Stone concluded the meeting with a graphic and touch ing contrast between tho lot of a girl and that of a boy at every successive step in their lives, which brought tears to many eyes aud conviction to every heart. It is impossible too speak too warmly of the kindness and hospitality of our friends in St. Louis, who not only pro vided the hall and attended to the entire details, but assumed all expeuses, fur nished ample accommodations to the delegates, aud placed a considerable sum of money in the hands of tho Treasurer of the American Society. More than seventy citizens of St, Louis enrolled their names as members of the American Association, and steps will be taken to agitate the question more vigorously than ever before. On Wednesday afternoon a prelinii nary meeting of delegates was held at the Temple at which a committee of five was appointed to arrange for the even ing's busiuess. The committc was com posed of Judge John M. Krum, Hon. isaae li. sturgeon, Mrs. Win. T. Haz ard, Mrs. Geo. D. Hall of Missouri, and Col. John Ritchie of Kansas. In conse quence of a severe snow storm at Buf falo, the New England delegation, in cluding Mrs. Lucy Stone, the Presiden of the Association, were not present. It was decided to have speaking in the evening. The order of business for noxt day was arranged as follows: Business meeting at nine o'clock A. jr., open to the public, the voting on questions submitted to be douc only by the delegates. The address of the President, Lucy Stone, will be made also the report of Mrs. Howe, the chairman of the Executive Committc. In the afternoon, Resolutions will be presented and supplemented by ad dresses. In the evening also there will be addresses. Considering the severity of the weather, there was an encouraging at tendance, about one-half of the area be ing occupied by an intelligent aud ap preciative audience. A number of prominent friends of the movement oc cupied seats on the platform. Lucy Stone, of Boston, President of the Association, was detained by a snow blockade, and the meeting was called to order by Judge McKrum, who named Isaac H. Sturgeon as presiding officer for the meeting. Mr. Sturgeon, on assuming the chair, expressed regret at the delay of the rail road train, but announced that the President would arrive by morning. He then introduced Dr. Stone of Michi gan, whose able speech we regret that we cannot publish for lack of space. following him, Mrs. Longley, of Cin cinnati, made an excellent speech. Mrs. H. M. Tracy Cutler spoke of tho experiences of tho suffrage movement in Wyoming, giving a very flattering account of the general election that took place there last year, in which large numbers of women voted. Siie also re ferred to the operation of tho same prin ciples hi Utah, w here the women voted, Gentiles as well as Mormons, iirs. Cutlci was happy in her illustrations, and was frequently applauded. At the conclusion ot Mrs. Cutlers re marks, the meeting was adjourned until 10 a. sr. At the second session the President, Lucy Stone, suid it was due to the dele gates, some of whom had come very far, as she had, to attend the Convention, to say tho reason why they were not here before, was that a snow storm on mo road between Buffalo and Rochester de layed the express which had the right of way. which kept the train waiting, so that they lost fifteen hours in that way waiting in the cars, waiting in sorrow at not being here. That was the reason, and they should always have a good reason for delay in this movement. Tills meeting was called for business, and in order to further that object they should appoint the usual committees. The following were then appointed by the chair: Business Committee II. B. Black well, Mass.; Hannah M. T. Cutler, 111.; Margaret V. Longley, Ohio; Mrs. W. T. Hazard, St. Louis; Mr. John Ritchie, Kansas; Mrs. Lucinda H. Stone, Michi gan; Mrs. Callauau, Iowa; Mrs. Casta- iiuc, Minnesota. Committee on Credentials John Ritchie, Kansas; Mrs. George D. Hall, St. Louis; Miss Mary F. Eastman, Mass achueelts. Committee on Finance Mrs. Myra Bradwell, Chicago; Mrs. Hollern, Kan sos; Mrs. Case, St, Louis; Mrs. Colt, Ohio; Miss Noa, St. Louis; Mis3 Fanny Holy, St. Louis. The Committees retired for consulta tion, aud Mrs. Stone improved the time while they were out by making a short speech Julia AVnrd Howe, Chairman of tho Exccutlvo Committee, submitted an able and encouraging roport which we condcucc for want for space The Legislature of Massachusetts granted us two hearings on the subject of woman Jsiinrago (luring tneir lasi ses sion. A bill in favor of the measure was introduced and lost, but tho count of votes showed a gain of nine since the war before. The Legislature of Connecticut cave the matter several hearings and respect- iui treatment, uui iook no action in its favor. Iu the Slate of Maine, in response to a memorial presented by the American Association, seconded by petitions signed by citizens of Maine, a hearing was granted In Representative's Hail. Ar guments were made by .Lucy Stone and Henry B. Blackwell. A bill In favor of allowing women to participate in Presi dcutial elections received a two-third voto in the Senate, and was lost in the j House by only four votes. in idiode island two hcartucs were granted, In response to a similar memo-1 rial and petitions: anrumcnts wore of fered by Mrs.Livermore.Mrs. Churchill and Colonel Iliggitisou. A lively dis cussion ensued, hut the petitioners had leave to withdraw. In South Carolina the memorial was respectfully received and unanimously referred to a special committee. In Iowa, Constitutional amendment, which year before last pased both Houses, this year passed one House and failed iu the Senate by only a few votes. This is greatly to be regretted, as it will inconsistent alika with the highest wei requ ire two years to bring it before the ; fare of of woman aml gt society. people. Its defeat was owing to the un-1 , . , , J- , t, 7 willingness of the legislature to com- Anil; whereas, the National j Repub plicate the Prcsidentfai election with , ,,?a Matform of 1S72 affirms that tho the new issue. Great credit is duo to admission of woman to wider spheres of Hon. John P. Irish, of Iowa Citv. a leading Iowa Democrat, who nobly championed the measure. In Kansas the question was brought up by non. Charles Robinson, In the shape of a right already existing under tho Fourteenth Amendment. This complicated the question with a contro verted point of law upon which opinions differ. Nevertheless, a handsome vote was recorded in its favor. In Oregon, the legislature lias just had the subject under discussion. It was first molified so as to limit the vote to the temperance question only, ami was thou defeated in part by tho vote of the suffragists themselves, who were not willing to have the principle com promised by so limited an application of it. It was afterwards reconsidered and then voted down. In New Hampshire the legislature gave a hearing last winter to Miss Mary h Eastman and Mrs. Livcrniore on the question of woman's right to vote and hold office in school districts. The re sult has not been rejwrled. In New York, a suffrage bill was re ferred to a special committee, which was ably addressed by Mrs. Charlotte B. Wilbour. The committee reported iu its favor, but no action was taken. In Delaware a scries of suffrage meet ings has been held with marked effect. In Virginia a memorial was offered. In Louisiana a suffrage memorial was presented. In Michigan -tlia Legislature meets only once iu two yeans. ' Mrs. Allele Hazlctt and others have been actively at work, and very encouraging reports are made of the progress of the move ment. In Ohio, Miss Jane I)e Forest, Mrs. Margaret V. Longley, Mrs. Miriam M. Cole, Mrs. Elizabetli D. Stewart, Mrs. R. A. S. Jaiiney, and other ladies have been steadily at work. One of the most important occurrences of the past year is tho recognition and quasl-indorsemcnt of Woman Suffrage as an issue by the Republican party. The fourteenth clause or the Republican platform Is as follows: 14. Hie Republican nartv is mindful of its obligati ous to the loyal women of America, for their noble devotion to the cause of freedom. Their admission to wider spheres of usefulness is viewed with satisfaction, and the honest do- mand of any class of citizens for addi- tioual rights, should receive respectful consideration." Hie Republican Slate Convention of Massachusetts, which mot soon after- wards, adopted a platform, of which the following is a part: "S. Jlctolvtd, That we heartily en - 7, . . . " "'"""J L - u - dorso the recognition of the rights of Human, ujiiuiiueu in uic lourtcetilh clause of the national Republican nlat- iurui, mat wiu jicpuuncau party or Massachusetts, as the representative of liberty anu progress, is in ravor of ex- Kri and will hail the day when the IucattHl intellect and enlightened conscience of woman will find direct expression at the ballot-box." In marked and dishonorable contrast. ihe Liberal Convention, at Cincinnati, eliberateiy excluded a woman delegate from California, and refused her a hear ing iu her own behalf; and the Balti more Convention took no action upon the Woman Suffrage resolution offered 1 by James Gallagher, of Connecticut. These facts, taken in connection witli the nomination bv tho Liberal Demo cratic coalition of two opponents of Woman Huffrage, viz: Horace Greeley and Gratz Brown, aud the nomination by the Republicans of two friends of Woman Suffrage, viz: Ulysses S. Grant and Henry Wilson, led to a prompt aud almost unanimous concentration of the Woman Suffrage vote, and of the im mense, silent influence of American women on the side of the Republicans. More than forty efficient women speakers took the field for Grant and Wilson. Great meetings of Republican women were hold iu New York, Penn sylvania, Massachusetts, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Oregon aud California. Wc have the testimonv of Republican Stale Committees that some of these speaiters changed many thousand votes, and the women of America mav claim uu mcunsiuerauie snare m tho great Re publican triumph of 1872. Wc do not exaggerate in claiming at least 500,000 Woman Suflrago votes cast for Grant at tho lato election. No party will over again obtain power in the Federal gov ernment with the combined influence or women arrayed against It. The report of Kate N. Doggctt, For eign secretary or the Association, shows an encouraging interest In woman's bo- half on tho other side of the Atlantic, Mrs. Hazard, Secretary of the State of Missouri, read a report, showing the activo condition of the local suflrago so cieties. Col. Ritchie then spoko of and for the cause in Kansas. He said that all but two of the State officers favor the' move ment. Mrs. Stewart of Ohio said that the successor to Mr. Shellabarger in Con cress is a warm friend of the Womau Suffrage movement. Mr. H. S. Bundy is all right; and the newspapers are favorable. Mrs. Cutler reported from Illinois, stating facts relating to the obstacles overcome by Mrs. Bradwell in proparin, to practice law. She used these facts as illustrating tho progress of the cause, Now tho Legal 2cta, edited and pub lished by her. is an authority. Tills is progress enough for one year. Letters were then read from Henry Ward Beeclier, Gerrit Smith, Gov Campbell, of Wyoming Territory; Col Edward Daniels, of Virginia; Lydia Maria Child; Gov. Ransicr and Adcle M. Hnzlctt. Wc regiet deeply that we have not space for these letters, for they are very interesting. The Business Committee there re ported tho following resolutions, which after considerable discussion, were adopted: 1. Renolved, TbaT the primary object of tho American Woman Suflrago As sociation is to secure tho ballot for womau, and its secondary oujcci is to establish equality of rights between man and woman in all the relations of life. 2. Rewired, That this equality im plies the same laws for husband and wife, for lather and mother, for widower and widow: also onnal educational and industrial opportunities and equal pay for equal work. .1. And whereas women, as a class, have special interests to protect and special wrongs to remedy, and, as indi vidual?, have peculiar feminine charac teristics and developments In which they differ from man; therefore, Resolved, That a government of men I aiono is neither Republican nor reprc- oa tn - I 1 1 Xa nil n it a Anmi nf - - ummess is vieweii wuii saus.ucuou, and the honest demand of woman for additional rights should receive respect ful consideration; and Whereas, The Republicans have a large majority iu botli houses of Con gress; therefore, Resolved, That wc call upon Congress to enact a law establishing impartial suffrage for all citizens, irrespective of sex, iu the District of Columbia aud tho Territories; also to declare woman eligi ble to all offices under government, with equal iay for equal work; also to sub mit a Sixteenth Constitutional Amend ment prohibiting political distinctions on account of sex. 5. Rewired, That wc demand from the Stale Legislature laws establishing equal suffrage for women in choosing electors of President and Vice President of the United States, also in choosing municipal and State officers, in every case where the qualifications of voters are uot restricted by tiie State Constitu tions: also to amend tho State Constitu tions so as to establish equal rights for all. 6. And whereas, many women have recently applied for registrations as vot ers, and, in sonic eases, liavo actually voted, and are now being prosecuted on tiie charge of having voted illegally; therefore, Rctoleed, That we call upon the State and Federal Courts to interpret all legal provisions that will admit of such a construction in'favorof tho equality of women. 7. Resolved, That wc advise all suf fragists everywhere to form local socie ties for the conversion of public senti ment, by means of tracts, newspapers, public meetings, petitions, and memo rials, to endeavor to make Woman Suf frage a practical political issue, and to make themselves felt as a power which can no longer be disregarded with im punity. -S. Ilnu,lerd, That tho Executive Committee be instructed to address memorials to Congress and State Legis latures, and National Conventions of every political party, in behalf of the i ,cBaI sll,,! political equality of woman. - Rnolved, That wc" rejoiqp at the ! rfognition of tho rights of woman in ! the National Republican Platform, aud at the explicit endorsement of Woman Suffrage by the Republican Convention r Massachusetts: wc congratulate the Republican party upon having enlisted the heart and intellect and conscience of woman in Its support, ami we call upon lIe party, in this hour of victor, to ' consolidate its s-upremacv, by cstablish- ,g Impartial Suffrage for all citizens, i"'. ""l'aiu;u am irrespective of sex. EVENING SESSION. Notwithstanding the stormy weather, the Tetnplo was well filled witli one of the. finest audiences ever i-ccn in St. - - -fs ,.u"".bcr f , , of refinement ami intelligence,. aim mo gentlemen present were men oi. thoughtfulness, prepared to hear witli attention the arguments provided for tlicm. r 1 1 w .1 . l , r! fi .ttttititnti sitoecli, covering the points mailo by her in the day session, taking a general view or Woman Sullraiie. The follow-1 ing officers for the ensuing year were' then proposed and elected: President Thos. Wentwort Higgin son, it. l. Vice Presidents at large Julia Ward Howe, Hon. Henry Wilson, Mary A. Livermore, Wm. Lloyd Garrison, Mass.; Hannah M. Tracy Cutler, HI.; Geo. Wm. Curtis, N. Y.; Mrs. W. T. Hazard, Missouri; Margaret V. Longley, Ohio. Chairman of Executive Committee- Lucy Stone, Mass. Foreign Corresponding Secretary- Kate N. Doggett, 111. Corresponding Secretary Heury B. Blackwell, Mass. Treasurer Johu K. WUdman, Pa. Recording Secretaries Mary Grew, Pa.; Amanda Way, Kansas. Vice Presidents Ex officio -Mrs. Oliver Dennett, Me.; Armenia S. White, N. H.; Hon. C. W. Willard, Vt.; Jas. Free man Clarke, Mass.; Elizabeth B. Cliace, R. I.; Cclia Burleigh, Conn.; Oliver Johnson, N. Y.; Johu Whitehead; N.J. Passtnorc Williamson, Pa.; Mrs. Eliza beth Smith, Del.; Miriam M. Cole, Ohio; Mary, F. Thomas, M. D., Ind Robert Collycr, 111.; Augusta J. Chapin, Wis.; Stephen L. Brigham, Mich.; Mrs. A. Knight, Minn.; Mrs. Helen M. Star- rctt, Kansas; Amelia Bloomer, Iowa; Mre. Beverly Allen, Mo.; Hon. Guy W, Wines, Tenn.; Setli Rogers, Fla.; Gen. Rufus Saxton, Oregon; Rev. Charles G Ames, Cal.; Hon. John C. Underwood, a.; Rufus Lcighton, Wash. Ter.; A. K P. Safford, Arizona; Sarah Jane Llppin cott (Grace Greenwood), D. C; Hon. D, K. Chamberlain, S. C. Executive Committee Ex officio Mrs, T. B. Hussey, Me.; Hon. Nathaniel White, N. H.; Albert Clarke, Vt.; Mar garet W. Campbell, Mass.; Mary F. Doyle, R. I.; Phebe A. Hanaford, Couu Anna C. Field, N. Y.; Mrs. C. C. Hus sey, N. J.; Annie Shoemaker, Pa.; John Cameron, Del.; Mrs. Rebecca A. S. Jan ney, O.; Martha N. Mclvayc, Ind.; Myra Bradwell, 111.; Mrs. Frank Leland, Wis, Lucinda H. Stone, Mich.; Abby J Spaulding, Minn.; Hon. Isaac H. Stur geon, Mo.; John Ritchie, Kan.; Mrs, Lizzie B. Read, Iowa; Rev. Charles G Woodbury, Tenn.; Miss Lottie Rollin S. C; Fanny B. Ames, Cal.; Col. Ed ward Daniels. Va.: Mrs. Matilda G, Saxton, Oregon; Rev. Frederick Hinck ley, 1). C; Mrs. C. I. H. Nichols, Col Hon. John A. Campbell, Wyoming. Mrs. Julia Ward Howo delivered an able address, marked by great beauty of diction. She compared the failure of mau suffrage to the use of ouly one Isoda powder, which, when dissolved was nauseous. But when the powder from tho blue paper is added a refresh Ing drink is produced. So when wi have the true blue of woman's influence at the polls, the right effect will be pro duced, and society will be refreshed Miss Eastman answered the charge that womeu are unfit to use the ballot. There was quite an array of facts in her discourse, and extreme beauty in her language, though tho latter covered at times exquisite sarcasm that was rel I shed by all. The closing speech of the evening was made by Lucy Stone, who said that after the golden words to which we had been listening, silence was most fitting; what she had to say, therefore, would bo brief aud without preliminary. The distinctions which arc made on account of sex aro so utterly without reason that a mere statement of them ought to be sufficient to secure their immediate correction, For example, here are twins, a baby boy and girl; they rock in the same cradle; the same breast blesses their baby lips; the same hand guides their first tottering steps. A little later they play the same plays, recite the same lessons, aud hold tho same rank scholars. They ask admission to Har vard college. The boy is received, and the girl refused. Can any one tell me good reason why ? At twenty-one, tho father gives them each a house. They both pay taxes on this real estate, but the young man has a voice, botli in the amount of the tax, and its use, all of which is denied to the young woman. Can any one tell agood reason why They assume the marriage relation The young husband can sell his house, give a good title, convey his stocks, will his property according to his pleas tire, have the guardianship aud control of his children. Tho young wife cannot sell her house, or give a valid title; can not convey her stocks, or make a will of her properly with the same freedom that the husband can, has no equal legal right to the control and guardian ship of her children. Can any oue tell a good reason why ? Tho man becomes a widower, but the house, the land, the furniture, and the children arc ail undisturbed. The prop erty is divided in fractions, the contents of tho cupboards aud closets counted valued, divided, and tho widow's thirds (commonly known as tho widow's In cumbrance), are left to this woman Can any one give a good reason why there should bo such a difference be tween tiie rights of the widow and the widower? or why woman as a student, a wife, a mother, a widow, and a citi zen, should be held at such a disadvan tage? Tho mere statement of the case shows tho injustice, and the wrong which needs to be righted. There is only one wnv to mninvri this, and that is for -woman .to uso. her right to the ballot, and through it, protect herself. Oh, men of St. louts! will you not uso the power you hold, and the opportunity, to make the application of our theory of government sure as far as in. you lies, to each man's mother, sister aud daugh ter? On motion of Mr. Blackwell, it was Resolved, That the thanks, of this Convention are extended to tho citizens nffii. Tenuis for the kind hospitality they have extended to the delegates of this Also to mo rcprescnia- tjvea of thc press for the candid and ' respectful reports which have appeared Hi tne uauy papera m uio nV, The Convention adjourned at about twenty minutes past ten o'clock. The next meeting will be held about twelve months hence, at such place as the Ex ecutive Committee may designate. The following evanine a social re union was held at the .house of Mrs. Beverly Allen, on Grand Avenue, in honor of Mrs. Howe, Mrs. Stone, and Miss Eastman, aud tho other delegates. From the combination of intellect and social graces represented by the mem bers of the Association and their kind entertainers, it was a season of rich en- oymcnt for all who attended it. NEW TO-DAY. PACIFIC BOOT AND SHOE HOUSE. CEO. A. PEASE, SUCCESSOR TO FltOTZUAN', GILLIUAX L CO. New York Made Boots aud Shoes. forth! State of Hurt' cdebmKM Klrxt Premi 1 lit' l-mnriMOr find KiiTeul tlm Lln ntranAP um Acwiort luiuio (ients. Ladies, MUn' nnd ........ i-, on.io, uuu win in imurc Keep u com- Custom Work. XcRotlntions have been completed with nrst-clasn cutter from ?ew York. city to ta take I a charge of Hie CuIom Department, Upon his uittt.ii uuu uuuee win oe given. Superior Facilities. Ve have n lhlitpnt Pnrinni In Vnw VapIt In M'e Jioot nml shoe iluslnoii, which nttonls fa cilities for piirchiuhii; illrcct from the iniinu facturer that are not enjoyed by any other -v omn-, anu ciiiiuil'S UH III liaVO Oil muni uic iaieM i-iiern stylos an fat us they -I'l'vt" in xis!cru iiiurifcctn. Our Determination. AVo are determined at all limes tofnmUl. nnr I Mlllnmr. U'lfli nnnnliri ..f .. .. I ui I both Kaxtcni nnd Custom niade.unsurpassed invite the Public to inspect the same be on the racillc coast at the lowot ratey. The Sales Department will lie under the supervision of Mr. C. F. i-ruiziiian, who unx oc;n ions aim l-opularly buuwii iu uju irciutr. Goo. A. Pease, 8. W. COR. FIRST 1IORRI50X STRKF.TS, POKTI.AM), OREUU.V. .12 Oro Fino Theater. LKSSKK AND 5IAXAGRRfl. PHOM1TKH ,, XL -.VALDROX .F IJItilS LEADER OF ORCHESTRA. C BRAY WINTER SEASON! Every Night and, Saturday, Afternoon. KltL Artl niHEUKlL DKiMATiC COMPA.Vi! All the I.nte Xofllle Will be brought out in inpld sefes.Ion. AiIiiiIihIou: DRESS CIRCLE. GALLERY -51 00 .. CO en Box Olllcc open from 10 A. v. to i v. yi. for ueiervcu i-tcais. o-K DANCING ACADEMY. DROF. CARDINELL'S DANCING ACAD- X omy, cor. Front ami Ash Street, 1.4 open on Momlay and Thurvlay evenlns. Saturday Afternoons for Children and Ladles exclusively. av Soiree every Saturday evenins. 2-S SPECIAL NOTICES. To Spiritualists axd Otiikk LiiierjIi. Tiiiskkks. A full nupply or Spiritualist and if..r..mi ltimlcii kept constantly for wileatHnow' Liberal and Reform Bookntoie and General Pacific Acency, 319 Kearny atrcet, up stair. iiearBuh. Alto Adam A Co.' Golden Penj, Orion's Anti-Tobacco lTcpafatlon.and Spcnce's Poftltivr and Negative 1-uwders. All koojU sold itKaitern priced Remittances in United States parer currency received at par. Circulars and catnlosucs mailed freo. Address i Herman Know, P. O. Box 117, San Francisco, Cal. v2uH The Clolhlnif Triule Iia, within the last thirty days.underRouearoguIarre volution, by Fbhcl Robert bavins opened a ftrst-clasx Clothing establishment, comer of First and Washlincton streets, where Men and Boys can bo titled to perfection in every kind of Clothes. Thaynrr manulacturlmr ana lara scale, and nn mnke anvlhlnir for Men and Boys' wear tn order In the very bet style, at extreme low prices, rneiraini isiopieasu ooui in mungana In finality. A rail to their establishment-corner First ami Washington streets, will convince all of thc fact. npJti-tf W. H. COBURN, Book aud Job Printer, 6 WASHINGTON STREET, UP-STAIR3, Portland, Org;on. Woik done at REASONABLE RATES, nl NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Great Sensation. ! IMPORTANT TO THE LADIES! ' T WILT. SELL FIIOM THIS DAY AI.I. MY Dry UooUs at Grvatly Itedueed Prices, as fol lows: "Wool 3Pltc3L, FOKMHIU.Y SOsajt (, AT JI)i!Xc. COLORED ALTA0A, FORMERLY COO. AT 32. ALL WOOL EMPRESS CLOTH, FORMERLY CT'oTKc, AT G0cgXe. BLACK ALPACAS Will be sola from 25 cts. to Si 00 per yard. Also, a Large Anortment of White Col'd Plain & Twilled Flannels, TICKINGS, Ottoman-Striped Shawls, TJouble Shawls, rir.ociiK Shawl I.ACE Goods. CHECKED. STRIPED AND FIGURED NAINSOOKS, ladles' A thlldrr n's Furs A Fur Satl.. I also have a Fine Stoek of LACE COLLARS. Vrlirlcoiw -Every Sirtrfe. In Boys Suits in "Waterproof & Cassimere. A full nrtmMitorGeBU,PnnilliiHGnot always kept. STAR SHIRTS (open bnek) SOLD For S2 08! T nln Imr a "rent HtHMV other articles tliat will bo mjM nceortling to the time. ear Re sure anil call before rwrelmiic wlu-re. it HAJiliuiiuniir San Hinnemco itry imwmtv 13! First St., corner of Yamhill, FetHaml, L. C. HENRICHSEN & CO. Having received their Holiday Stock, consisting of Watches, Chains, Dia monds, Amethyst, Topaz, Stone Cameo, Coral and Plain Sets, Solid Silverware, Plated "Ware, and articles in onr line, fore purchasing- elsewhere. liar Ins no one In their employ except practical Workmen, who know uliat they arc selling, purchasers can place confidence in tlielr representations. L. C. HENRICHSEN & CO., 109 niLST STKEirr. HATS AND CAPS! FOK TIIE HOLIDAYS.! BOYS AND MEN! ...AT J. C. MEUSSDORFFER & BRO'S, Cor. Front and 3IorrIson Streets. T ATKST STYLUS ARK DISTINGUISHED I JU by the following names : BOYS' SOLDIER CATS, BOYS' CAMPAIGN' HATS, BOYS' GLUNGARY CAPS, MEN'S IIKCHKRCHK HATS, MEN'S LIVINGSTONE HATS, MEN'S STANLEY HATS, MlnSl MEN'S OAKS HATS. NEW JEWELRY STORE. W A T C H E S THE FINEST STOCK OF "V .A. T O II E S , jjnvKr.itY, SILVER V ARE, Etc., Ete., Etc, NORTH OF SAN FRANCISCO, Received Direct From the EASTERN MANUFACTURERS. c L 0 C K S W. T. SHANAHAN &. 71 Tirst Street. co.,; c" Call ami examine the Stoek.-sw v2n3l j S I LVERWARE Important for the Holidays ! T HIE BEST ASSORTMENT OF 'lirliiin Tnjs rinc CMiuIiei. At'nx 4'aiiilles nui! Ornamented Cnkri, ...IS AT... ALISKY &. HECELE'S Candy Manufactory, H 10C FIRST STRKBT. i31 A. EERRERA, DKALF.R IN FAMILY GROCKRIRR, Gen eral MerchandtM', Los Anceles Winew and Liquors, Foreign and Domestic Fruits, Cigars aud Tohnceo, etc. COMMISSION MERCHANT For Oregon and California Fruits, IS! Flrst.Strcel, bet. Taylor and Yamhill St-, r2 PORTLAND, OREGON. nl WORKINGMETTS HOME! THOMPSON'S TWO-BIT HUUfcti PLENTY TO EAT! Room For am.! Kmployers in want ot he lp pHas ca- u31