ry way
equal with those of man; that it enjoins upon her no subjection that is
not enjoined upon him; and that it truly and practically recognizes
neither male nor female in Christ Jesus." Mrs. Rose closed the
discussion by saying:

I can not object to any one's interpreting the Bible as he or she
thinks best; but I do object that such interpretation go forth as
the doctrine of this convention, because it is a mere
interpretation and not even the authority of the Book; it is the
view of Miss Brown only, which is as good as that of any other
minister, but that is all. For my part I reject both
interpretations. Here we claim human rights and freedom, based upon
the laws of humanity, and we require no written authority from
Moses or Paul, because those laws and our claim are prior even to
these two great men.

Miss Brown's resolution was not adopted. Susan B. Anthony spoke briefly
but earnestly in behalf of the People's College and also of the Woman's
State Temperance Society, for which she asked their endorsement. She
then read the resolutions sent by Mrs. Stanton, all but one of which
were adopted. The Syracuse Journal commented: "Miss Anthony has a
capital voice and deserves to be made clerk of the Assembly." The
Syracuse Standard said of this convention: "It was attended by not less
than 2,000 persons. The discussions were characterized by a degree of
ability that would do credit to any deliberative body." The Journal
said: "No person can deny that there was a greater amount of talent in
the woman's rights convention than has characterized any public
gathering in this city during the last ten years, if ever before. The
appearance of all the ladies was modest and unassuming, though prompt,
energetic and confident. Business was brought forward, calmly
deliberated upon and discussed with unanimity and in a spirit becoming
true women, which would add an unknown dignity to the transactions of
public associations of the 'lords.'" The Syracuse Star, however, took a
different view:

The women of the Tomfoolery Convention, now being held in this
city, talk as fluently of the Bible and God's teachings in their
speeches as if they could draw an argument from inspiration in
maintenance of their woman's rights stuff.... The poor creatures
who take part in the silly rant of "brawling women" and Aunt Nancy
men are most of them "ismizers" of the rankest stamp, Aboliti