of the Senate upon
the memorial of ladies praying for the privilege of the elective
franchise," signed by Thomas W. Ferry.

_The Revolution_ of April 30, 1868, gives an account of the
manner the women of Sturgis voted on the question of prohibition:

"A few weeks ago, at a large meeting of the citizens of
Sturgis, Michigan, the ladies were asked to help in the
coming election the cause of prohibition. They replied that
they would if they were allowed to vote. At a subsequent
meeting the gentlemen could do no less than to invite them.
A committee of twelve was appointed. They canvassed the
village and invited all the ladies to come out and join in
the demonstration. At 2 o'clock on election day they
assembled at Union School Hall and marched to the room where
the election was held, and one hundred and fourteen
deposited their votes in favor of prohibition, and six
against it. Whilst they were marching through the room the
utmost order prevailed, and when they were retiring three
hearty cheers were given for the ladies of Sturgis. Great
credit is due to Mrs. William Kyte, chairman of the
committee, as well as to all the other members, for their
management of the whole affair. The utmost good feeling
prevailed, and not a sneer or a jeer was heard from the
lords of creation, but a large majority seemed to hail this
as a precursor of what they expect in the future, when the
people shall be educated to respect the rights of all."

We find the above in the Sturgis _Journal_, by the way, one
of the best in tone and talent of all our western
exchanges. Its editor, Mr. Wait, is a prominent leader in
the State, a member of the legislature, and a believer in
the equal civil and political rights of women. We have more
than once suggested in _The Revolution_ that the women
should appear at the polls on election days and demand their
rights as citizens. The effect could not but be beneficial
wherever tried. Any considerable number of intelligent women
in almost any locality would in this way soon inaugurate a
movement to result in a speedy triumph. Let these noble
Sturgis women persevere