their equality; and I rejoiced when I saw
that they have not forgotten their sisters in Germany. I wished
to be here with my American sisters, to tell them that I
sympathize in their efforts; but I was too sick to come, and
would probably not have been here but that another German woman,
a friend of this movement, came to Newark and took me out of my
sick bed. But it was the want of a knowledge of the English
language which kept me away, more than sickness.

Before I came here, I knew the tyranny and oppression of kings; I
felt it in my own person, and friends, and country; and when I
came here I expected to find that freedom which is denied us at
home. Our sisters in Germany have long desired freedom, but there
the desire is repressed as well in man as in woman. There is no
freedom there, even to claim human rights. Here they expect to
find freedom of speech; here, for if we can not claim it here,
where should we go for it? Here, at least, we ought to be able to
express our opinions on all subjects; and yet, it would appear,
there is no freedom even here to claim human rights, although the
only hope in our country for freedom of speech and action, is
directed to this country for illustration and example. That
freedom I claim. The women of my country look to this for
encouragement and sympathy; and they, also, sympathize with this
cause. We hope it will go on and prosper; and many hearts across
the ocean in Germany are beating in unison with those here.

Madame Anneke retired amid a great uproar, which increased when Mr.
Phillips presented himself again. He persisted against frequent
clamorous interruptions in his purpose to speak, and addressed the
meeting as follows:

Mr. PHILLIPS: I am not surprised at the reception I meet.
(Interruption).

Mrs. ROSE: As presiding officer for this evening, I call upon the
police. The mayor, too, promised to see that our meetings should
not be disturbed, and I now call upon him to preserve order. As
citizens of New York, we have a right to this protection, for we
pay our money for it. My friends, keep order, and then we shall
know who the disturbers are.

Mr. PHILLIPS: You are making a better speech than I can, by your
conduct. This is proof positive of the necessity of this
Convention. The time has been when o