rprise is too vast to be left to hasty or
accidental organizations only. We want something solid and
permanent. The Congress of the United States rests upon a
narrower basis than does the organization at which we aim. That
represents but half the people of the country while this is for
all. It is eminently needful that we give the greatest care and
deliberations to the work. We must have the counsel of various
minds, laying aside local differences. We are of different habits
and opinions, and do not think alike on all subjects. Upon many
questions we "agree to differ," but on this great question we
are, and must be, all united. Efficient organization will be a
powerful aid in helping forward the grandest reform that was ever
launched upon the human race. With this understanding I accept
the position of President of this Convention, losing my own
individuality as one of its members. In conclusion, I ask your
patience with my short-comings and your co-operation in
conducting its proceedings.

Mrs. Cutler read a courteous communication from H. S. Stevens
Esq., kindly offering to furnish carriages free to those members
of the Convention who may wish to see the city, during their
stay. Col. Higginson said that in the early days of woman
suffrage, he had seen a rivalry among livery stable keepers to
furnish carriages to take persons engaged in the movement out of
town, and he regarded this offer as in singular contrast to that.
On motion of Mrs. Lucy Stone, the Committee on Permanent
Organization of the Convention was also charged with the duty of
preparing a basis of organization, constitution, and by-laws for
a National Woman Suffrage Association, and to report a list of
officers for the same. The President invited all local Woman
Suffrage organizations to make themselves known through their
members present, and to participate in the deliberations of the
Convention. The following resolution, offered by Mrs. Lucy Stone,
was adopted.

_Resolved_, That the members of the Associated Press, now in
session in this city, be invited to attend this Convention
and take part in its proceedings, and that Mr. Boyer, Mr. F.
B. Sanborn, and Mrs. Cole, of Dayton, be a Committee to
convey the invitation to that body.

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