egular contributors to the columns of the daily and
weekly press. As a rule they are modest, reputable pains-taking
servants of the press; and it is generally conceded that if they
are willing to put up with the inconveniences attending
journalistic work, it is no part of men's duty to interfere with
their attempt to earn an honest livelihood in a profession which
has so many avenues as yet uncrowded. Miss Ellen A. Martin,
formerly of Jamestown, N. Y., a graduate of the Law School of Ann
Arbor, in 1875, was admitted to the bar by the Supreme Court of
Illinois, at the January term, and is practicing in Chicago,
occupying an office with Miss Perry, Room 39, No. 143 La Salle
street. Mrs. Martha J. Lamb was the first woman ever admitted to
membership in the New York State Historical Society. Her "History
of New York City" is recognized as a standard authority, and has
already taken rank among the great histories of the world.

During the summer of 1872 the presidential campaign agitated the
country. As Horace Greeley, who was opposed to woman suffrage, was
running against Grant and Wilson, who were in favor, and as the
Republican platform contained a plank promising some consideration
for the loyal women of the nation, a great demonstration was held
in Cooper Institute, New York, October 7. The large hall was
crowded by an excited throng. Hon. Luther R. Marsh presided. The
speakers[216] were all unusually happy. Mrs. Blake's[217] address
was applauded to a recall, when she went forward and asked the
audience to give three cheers for the woman suffrage candidates,
Grant and Wilson, which they did with hearty good will.

During the winter of 1873 a commission was sitting at Albany to
revise the constitution of New York. As it seemed fitting that
women should press their claims to the ballot, memorials were
presented and hearings requested by both the State and City
societies. Accordingly Mr. Silliman, the chairman, appointed
February 18, to hear the memorialists. A large delegation of ladies
went from New York.[218] The commission was holding its sessions in
the common-council chamber, and when the time arrived for the
hearing the room was crowded with an attentive audience. The
members of the Committee on Suffrage were all present, Mr. Silliman
presided. Matilda Joslyn Gage represented the State association,
speaking upon the origin of government and the