When was it published?

September 6, 1853 in Lynchburg Daily Virginian

Domestic News September 6, 1853

Lynchburg Daily Virginian

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Miss Susan B. Anthony, Mr. W. Higginson Of Mass., Rev. Mr. Pierpont, Greeley, Lucretia Mott, Amphions

Q: What keywords are associated?

Temperance Convention, New York, Abolitionists, Susan B Anthony, Lucretia Mott, Thomas Higginson, Amphions

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The Motley World's Temperance Convention, including abolitionists, Grahamites, Rappers, strong-minded women, and negroes, met in New York on Thursday. Miss Susan B. Anthony served as temporary secretary; permanent officers included President Mr. W. Higginson of Mass., and vice presidents like Rev. Mr. Pierpont, Greeley, and Lucretia Mott. The group heard speeches and was entertained by the Amphions singing 'The dawn of the good time coming.'

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The Motley World's Temperance Convention—consisting of Abolitionists, Grahamites, Rappers, &c., met at New York, Thursday. There was a smart sprinkling of 'strong minded women,' and some negroes in the Assembly. The temporary organization included Miss Susan B. Anthony as Secretary. The permanent organization had Mr. W. Higginson of Mass., for President and an immense list of Vice Presidents and Secretaries—among the former were Rev. Mr. Pierpont, Greeley, Lucretia Mott and others! After some speeches the pie bald convention was entertained by a corps of vocalists called the Amphions who, sung 'The dawn of the good time coming.'

What sub-type of article is it?

Social Event Politics

What keywords are associated?

Temperance Convention New York Abolitionists Susan B Anthony Lucretia Mott Thomas Higginson Amphions

What entities or persons were involved?

Miss Susan B. Anthony Mr. W. Higginson Of Mass. Rev. Mr. Pierpont Greeley Lucretia Mott Amphions

Where did it happen?

New York

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

New York

Event Date

Thursday

Key Persons

Miss Susan B. Anthony Mr. W. Higginson Of Mass. Rev. Mr. Pierpont Greeley Lucretia Mott Amphions

Event Details

The Motley World's Temperance Convention—consisting of Abolitionists, Grahamites, Rappers, &c., met at New York, Thursday. There was a smart sprinkling of 'strong minded women,' and some negroes in the Assembly. The temporary organization included Miss Susan B. Anthony as Secretary. The permanent organization had Mr. W. Higginson of Mass., for President and an immense list of Vice Presidents and Secretaries—among the former were Rev. Mr. Pierpont, Greeley, Lucretia Mott and others! After some speeches the pie bald convention was entertained by a corps of vocalists called the Amphions who, sung 'The dawn of the good time coming.'