State, nor to America in general, that, after the trouble, the
sacrifice, the self-devotion of a part of those who leave their
families and kindred and occupations in their own land, to come
three thousand miles to attend this World's Convention, they
should be refused a place in its deliberations.

One of the Committee who issued the call, said: As soon as we
heard the liberal interpretation Americans had given to our first
invitation, we issued another as early as Feb. 15, in which the
description of those who are to form the Convention is set forth
as consisting of "gentlemen."

Dr. Bowring: I think the custom of excluding females is more
honored in its breach than in its observance. In this country
sovereign rule is placed in the hands of a female, and one who
has been exercising her great and benignant influence in opposing
slavery by sanctioning, no doubt, the presence of her illustrious
consort at an anti-slavery meeting. We are associated with a body
of Christians (Quakers) who have given to their women a great,
honorable, and religious prominence. I look upon this delegation
from America as one of the most interesting, the most
encouraging, and the most delightful symptoms of the times. I can
not believe that we shall refuse to welcome gratefully the
co-operation which is offered us.

The Rev. J. Burnet, an Englishman, made a most touching appeal to the
American ladies, to conform to English prejudices and custom, so far
as to withdraw their credentials, as it never did occur to the British
and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society that they were inviting ladies. It is
better, said he, that this Convention should be dissolved at this
moment than this motion should be adopted.

The Rev. Henry Grew, of Philadelphia: The reception of women as a
part of this Convention would, in the view of many, be not only a
violation of the customs of England, but of the ordinance of
Almighty God, who has a right to appoint our services to His
sovereign will.

Rev. Eben Galusha, New York: In support of the other side of this
question, reference has been made to your Sovereign. I most
cordially approve of her policy and sound wisdom, and commend to
the consideration of our American female friends who are so
deeply interested in the subject, the example of your noble
Queen,