on of Mrs. Davis' history of the
work for the past twenty years, and expressed herself as greatly
pleased with its succinct and careful preparation. She felt that
it was of great importance to the future work that this history
be preserved, and hoped it would be published as part of the
proceedings of this meeting. She felt that we had lost in not
having kept more careful record of the progress of the work. She
was sorry Mrs. Davis had not said more of herself, as she had
done much toward opening the medical profession to women, and
also in making lecturing a lucrative and respectable profession
for them. She was, I believe, the first woman to claim the right
to equal pay with men for her lectures. Mrs. Stanton expressed
the same pleasure in listening to the report, and satisfaction in
its historical accuracy. Resolutions[135] which had been
prepared by the Committee, were offered for discussion. Mrs.
Gage spoke of the advance in the cause of education for women,
and reviewed the progress in each particular branch of science.
Letters from various parts of the world were read by Mrs.
Griffing and Mrs. Lillie Devereux Blake, the latter of whom
demonstrated in an amusing and forcible manner that the women of
our country did not form a part of the "people," according to the
various banners and posters displayed about the streets in
reference to the coming election. Woman did want to vote; she did
love her country; but because she was not one of the "people,"
that privilege was denied her. Miss Anthony made several
characteristic, short speeches at intervals, in a style which is
peculiarly her own. Her force and humor were fully appreciated by
the audience, who applauded her repeatedly. Her appeals for money
met with great favor. The Rev. Olympia Brown made a stirring
speech in reference to woman's work in the cause of the "social
evil," speaking at some length upon the action of the women of
England on the subject. Mr. Crozier, of Brooklyn, was the only
gentleman who spoke, and he acquitted himself very creditably in
his confession upon joining the cause of woman's rights.

Several resolutions were offered in reference to the European
war, and much sympathy was expressed with the present suffering
originated by it. The improved condition of Italy